2714 Georgia Avenue, NW

The placard for Sankofa says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 83 and Total Occupancy Load of 136. Summer Garden with 53 seats.”

For those not familiar: “Since 1998, Sankofa has been a cultural center, bookstore and cafe devoted to people of African descent”

Ed. Note: Sankofa also applied for a liquor license back in 2011. Not sure if that went ever went through or not.

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a hit and run traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the 5700 Block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. Read More

inside 5405 Georgia Avenue, NW

Good news from Neptune Room:

“Bar seating and over-the-bar service is allowed.

Hours:
Mon-Thur 5pm-2am
Fri 5pm-3am
Sat 2pm-3am
Sun 2pm-2am

WELCOME BACK TO NEPTUNE ROOM! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!”

2917 Georgia Avenue, NW

Back in November there were fears about a reopening. Thanks to Zach for sharing the great news:

“Bravo Bar on Georgia Ave has reopened and it got quite a facelift”

inside 2917 Georgia Avenue, NW photo by Zach Montellaro

Here’s what it looked like before: Read More

Thanks to G Burton and everyone else for sending.

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 3500 block Ga. Ave NW. aggressive interior firefighting by #DCsBravest knocked down bulk of fire & limited extension in adjacent building. Continue to open up & hit hotspots. No injuries reported.”

From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 3400-3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW, between Otis Place and Morton Street NW, will be closed until further notice due to fire activity. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.” Read More

2610 Georgia Ave, NW

A new liquor license placard for Shaleafa’s Kitchen says:

“A new class C Restaurant serving vegan cuisine. Seating Capacity of 12, Total Occupancy Load of 15. The License will include an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment.”

Stay tuned.

5013 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to RoRo for sending: “Former Caliber Collision location at 5013 Georgia Ave & Farragut St is becoming an Enterprise Rent A Car.”

3519 Georgia Ave, NW

Wowza.

In 2007 I wrote, “Remember Mario’s pizza? It was without a doubt the worst pizza I’ve ever had in my life. It sits right across the street from Temperance Hall.”

We’ve come a long way… Read More

3124 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to Tozer (and others) for sending word about “House of Herbs sign up on GA Ave near Sonny’s/No kisses. “Gifting Shop” soft opening coming March 20.”

Stay tuned.

2225 Georgia Avenue, NW

A reader reports around 9:15am this morning:

“Car accident near Howard Barnes & Noble. Walked past a bit late and first responders were on the scene. Looks like a metrobus may have been involved because it was also stopped with flashers on. Nearly witnessed another accident when some idiot in an SUV started honking and went in to head on traffic to get around the bus!”