Thanks to Margot (and others) for sending the wild stories about the allegations regarding Compass Coffee from co-founder Harrison Suarez:
“In 2013, I co-founded Compass Coffee with my close friend from the Marines. In July 2021, after years of hard work and while I was out of the country, my co-founder and his father forcibly exited me from the company and refused to compensate me for my equity.
Since then, (more…)
“Pizzeria Uno at Union Station has closed. I thought I’d let you know as that place has been there for decades.”
Holy smokes, thanks to Aaron for passing on from Pizzeria Uno:
“It’s with sadness that we write to let you know that our UNO Pizzeria & Grill location at Union Station as closed.
We have enjoyed being a part of this wonderful city for over 35 years and will truly miss the friendships and partnerships we have made.
We hope you will continue to visit UNO Pizzeria & Grill at our nearby location:
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Kingstowne
5935 Kingstowne Center
Kingstowne, VA 22315-5877″
In a call to Union Station, I’m told they closed yesterday.
First the movie theater and now this…
1400 14th Street, NW photos courtesy The Muni
From a press release:
“Bringing the look and feel of the hey-day of Municipal golf courses, The Muni, a golf-inspired bar and club, comes to Logan Circle Friday January 17. Located at 1400 14th Street NW, The Muni us being developed by Abdo Development’s Jim Abdo with Ian and Eric Hilton’s H2 Collective serving as operators of the project. (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
A 16th St Heights Tudor with a rare two-car garage and a hidden yoga loft just hit the market: 5309 14th St NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
Thanks to RU for sending this great shot of a hawk “eating breakfast in a tree located behind my neighbor’s house in Brookland/Woodridge.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “New gym (OHM Fitness) coming to Dupont Circle. It’s the NH Ave side of the Old Front Page.! It’s kind of like the gym epicenter – MADabolic across the street, Barry’s one block to the east, Rumble about 2 blocks south, etc. (more…)
Once a year we open the warehouse just for you.
Inside: a designer-curated mix of expressive new pieces and vintage finds on sale up to 75% off from the Lisa & Leroy collection.
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from X: “Emergency services, including divers from the DC Fire and EMS Department and the DC Police Dive Team, responded promptly. Despite their efforts, the driver was pulled from the submerged vehicle in critical condition and later died in the hospital.”
DC Fire and EMS first reported around 7:30pm last night (THursday):
“Vehicle into Potomac River beneath the Arlington Memorial bridge. Vehicle submerged. In process of transporting divers out to scene. Vehicle came off the bridge after collision with another vehicle. (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending another from SW. New cars with the temp plates sting a bit more…
It had been 8 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Brian asks: “7-11 at 14th and Columbia closed?”
Calls to the store go to voicemail. Their website is still active. Anyone know if they’re still open or not?
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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From the folks at Madam’s Organ at 2461 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan:
“Doors open at 6 and we close at 2am
All Night All Sales!! 100% is being donated to L.A. Firefighters and other L.A. fire victims.
Tell your friends…Tell your enemies”