6230 Georgia Avenue, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the update on Wapa Cafe:
“I just wanted to let you know that Wapa cafe is open! I am writing you this email from the cafe. As a customer, so far it’s great. Healthy menu options (breakfast, lunch/dinner) and great coffee. Most importantly free wifi for us that work from home! I just wanted to update you that it’s finally open (and the owner is very nice too!)”
3301 Georgia Avenue, NW
Mothership will be closed this Labor Day weekend so to clear the inventory they’ll be offering all food half off tonight – nice!
3530 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday morning I walked past The House, the strip club by EL Haynes on Georgia Ave, and some workers there told me they’re removing the famous sign (happy hour every day- GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS) from the roof. I’m surprisingly sad to see it go- I’ve always given it as a landmark to friends walking to my house. The men I spoke to didn’t know if the sign would be upgraded/replaced.”
From 2010:
From @dcalerts:
“Police Alert-2D Stabbing, 0331 hrs, 1400 blk K St NW, LOF: white party bus”
From @dcalerts:
“ADW GUN_540 AM_HARVARD/GA AVE NW_LOOKOUT FOR BLK VAN W/SHATTERED WINDOWS”
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Shooting Investigation: Geogia Ave & Harvard St NW: LOF a Black van w/ windows shattered
Shooting Investigaton: 2900 blk of Georgia AVe NW/streets closed Georgia Ave/Harvard Ave & Georgia Ave/Columbia Ave NW.”
From @IAFF36:
“Shooting – Georgia Ave & Harvard St NW – one shot, treated & transported to trauma center, life-threatening”
3301 Georgia Avenue, NW
Mothership’s Lazy Days Tasting menu runs through September 5th. They are also doing $5 Victory Prima Pils, Franziskaner Dunkelweisse drafts, 312 cans, Fordham Wisteria Wheat & Key West Wheat bottles if you get the tasting menu:
1 choice from each $20.13
Starters
Chilled Chayote Squash & Tomato Gezpacho (vegan, gluten-free)
Kale Caesar!
Warm Salad
Rainbow Swiss Chard, Roasted Beets, Grape Tomatoes, Banyuls Vinaigrette
(vegan, gluten-free)
Lemongrass Dashi Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels 10
with Tomatoes & Shallots
Steamed Bun
Shaved Beef Tongue, Pickled Green Mango & Papaya
(substitute tofu = vegan)
Mains
Mothership Mofongo
Fried Green Plantain & Yucca, Lechon, Fried Egg, Spicy Guava Sauce & Crema Amarillo
(substitute tofu = vegetarian)
Lower Potomac Blue Cat Fish
Creamy Asiago Grits, Tasso Gravy
Slow-Cooked Wild Boar Bucatini
Shallots, Grape Tomatoes, Clipped Herbs, Butter
Vegetarian Bucatini
Olive Oil Poached Grape Tomatoes and Clipped Herbs
Vegetarian Pizza
Fingerling Potato, Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Eggplant, Swiss Chard, Tomato, Fontina Cheese
Dessert
Amaretto Flan
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Shortbread Cookie
Watermelon Basil Granita
3632 Georgia Avenue, NW
Back in April we learned that the Blue Banana had closed at 3632 Georgia Avenue, NW by DC Reynolds and Looking Glass Lounge just south of the Petworth metro. More scuttlebutt has come on in on the new management team. I hear the new team comes from the folks behind the Mason Inn in Glover Park, the Capitale nightclub on K Street and the George club in Georgetown. This scuttlebutt comes from two different sources who are both very confident in what they heard. One also hears that the new space will be called the Petworth Patio. Stay tuned.
809-811 Otis Place, NW
Well this the greatest name for a pair of buildings I’ve ever seen. The Otis was a former dilapidated shell for as long as I can remember. Now the Otis website says:
“1 Bedroom homes from the mid-$200’s Why rent when you can afford to own? Available Summer 2013”
Facing the El Haynes school and Georgia Ave
And another long vacant dilapidated building across the street will be called the Redding. Despite the possible accusations of swagger jacking, I think this is brilliant!
812 Otis Place, NW
Here is the great Otis Redding:
3013 Georgia Avenue, NW
Kokeb Ethiopian restaurant opened up at 3013 Georgia Ave, NW back in April 2012. A reader wrote in saying they had a delicious meal there. You can see their menu here. Any other fans?
Back in May ’11 we learned that a new taqueria was coming to the old Philadelphia Water Ice Factory at 2620 Georgia Ave, NW. I’m happy to spread the word that they quietly opened up last week. The place looks great:
Downstairs
Upstairs
And take a look at the December menu after the jump. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending word. From Pierre’s Attic Web site:
“As a new addition to the Georgia Avenue shopping district, Pierre’s Attic brings a new edge to the neighborhood. Incorporating the changes in the city, a vintage boutique brings the green movement to Ward 4. Pierre’s Attic will feature apparel for all ages, furniture and everything in between.
Pierre’s Attic offers affordable and unique items for ALL shoppers stop by our 5320 Georgia Avenue, NW. A new and different retail experience, Pierre’s Attic is where you can shops for vintage clothing and used furniture.
Pierre’s Attic’s aim is to help customers bounce back from those hard economic times by selling gently used clothes, furnishings, and accessories at affordable prices. We want you to come to browse and buy knowing that if you need it we have it and you can afford it.”