A reader reported at 10:15pm: “anyone else hear 15-20 gunshots near the park view rec center?”

From MPD: “Shooting in the 600 block of Otis Place, NW. Lookout for Lookout for a B/M, dark complexion wearing gray outfit w/black mask”

A reader reported at 12:38am: “about 5-10 gunshots heard near Whole Foods in Navy Yard” Read More

photo by Mark Andre

“Dear PoPville,

Last Friday around noon, I was looking for a spot to sit and work outside in front of Emissary on 20th St. Asked to share a picnic table with two guys who were chatting, and one of them announced that they were just leaving. Shared a sweet smile with his friend (light brown hair, glasses) on their way out. Maybe we can get another coffee and sit and stay a while…”

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9th and L Street, NW formerly cup café/breakwell’s coffee shop

Thanks to Tony for sending. There will be no further updates.

Thanks to Anna for sending: “10AM car with both airbags deployed being towed out of Apple Store Carnegie Library park near the Convention Center entrance where people getting covid vaccine”

Wisconsin and N Street, NW

From an email:

“Today, doors are open to its Georgetown store (1267 Wisconsin Avenue NW), with a forthcoming store opening in Mount Vernon Triangle (650 Massachusetts Avenue NW) on March 22. DC is Foxtrot‘s first East Coast market, and will bring the total to 12 stores nationwide (and counting, quickly)! Read More

655 New York Avenue, NW

Thanks to Daniel for passing on word from Rumi’s Kitchen website:

“Rumi’s Kitchen in Washington DC will be open for Dine-in and Take Out on August 21st!”

Check out the D.C. menus menu.

courtesy Rumi’s Kitchen

Update from a press release:

“Rumi’s Kitchen, founded in Atlanta in 2006 by Iranian Chef and Owner Ali Mesghali, opens its latest restaurant in Washington, DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood today, Friday, August 21. Rumi’s Kitchen is an authentic Persian restaurant offering bright, bold flavors of traditional Iranian cuisine and innovative takes on classics. The DC location marks the restaurant group’s first foray outside of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Read More

via google maps

Back in January we learned about a Foxtrot coming to Georgetown. A new liquor license placard reveals a Foxtrot is also coming to Mount Vernon Square at 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW:

“New Class “C” Restaurant serving salads and brunch foods located inside of a Full-Service Grocery Store. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Café endorsement with 20 seats and a capacity of 29 patrons. Total Occupancy Load for the inside of the premises is 116 with seating for 44 patrons.”

Updates as we learn more

425 I Street, NW

Thanks to Aaron for passing on the good word from Baan Thai:

“We plan to open for pick-up and delivery June 4th, 11.30am – 3pm and 5 – 8pm. When you arrive at our main entrance for pick-up, please call 202-588-5889 to alert us you’re outside. And, please pardon our new, temporary exterior!”

Thanks to Mona for sending: “I’ve wondered what was going on the corner of 7th & K Street, NW because of the amazing chandeliers inside.”

Truluck’s website says: “NOW HIRING FOR APRIL 2020 OPENING” Read More

924 5th Street, NW

Somebody’s finally taking over the old High G Paint Company space. The liquor license placard for Play Off Pizza says:

“Sports Bar with pizza, wings, and other bar food. Total Occupancy Load of 199 with seating for 199. Licensee is applying to include Sports Wagering Read More