The local hoagie chain will reopen its original H Street NE location on March 22 after nearly eight months of renovations.
When Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) stated in no uncertain terms yesterday that he wouldn’t let the H Street NE streetcar travel up Third Street NE on its way to Union Station, it may have seemed like a good ol’ community fight was in the brewing.
Nov 21, 2010
HR-57 Plans Move to H Street NE
Photo by Nivad News came out last night that the din of 14th Street would will find itself a little more quiet come January. HR-57 owner and director Tony Puesan confirmed with the Washington City Paper last night that the destination jazz club/music cultural center will pack up and move to H and 9th Streets NE sometime the first week of January. Cheaper property taxes was put forth as the impetus for the move….
Apr 18, 2010
Maybe We Should Rename It The Red Tape District
Photo by DG-rad.Obviously, we’re fond of recently-passed indie icon Alex Chilton around these parts. Fitting then, that one of Chilton’s most well-known stanzas — “hangin’ out / down the street / the same old thing / we did last week” — so accurately describes some of the delays in H Street NE’s evolution into the city’s next corridor du jour. On Friday, Voice of the Hill reviewed the holdup on development at the planned H…
Dec 04, 2009
H Street NE Shuttle to Cease Operation on Sunday
Photo courtesy CStan Photo. The popular free shuttle that serves the up and coming H Street NE corridor will be forced to cease operation on Sunday, Dec. 6, thanks to its funding from the city having dried up. Managed by the H Street Business Cooperative and operated by U Street Parking and Transportation, the shuttle had been being funded through a grant from the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, but that money has…
As anyone who has ever tried to get to H Street NE without a car knows, the area isn’t terribly accessible. Visitors to the area are often faced with a long walk from Union Station, trying to figure out the X2 bus schedule, or the often difficult task of finding a cab back at the end of the night. But all of that is has now changed. Ward 6 D.C. Council member Tommy Wells and…
Jul 08, 2008
Granville Moore’s Teddy Folkman Takes on Bobby Flay
Chef Teddy Folkman of Granville Moore’s cooks up moules and frites In case you haven’t had the opportunity to make the trek out to Granville Moore’s on H Street NE, try tuning into the Food Network tonight at 9 p.m. to see what you’ve been missing out on. Even if you’ve had to opportunity to try their signature Moules Fromage Bleu – a steaming pot of PEI mussels, bacon, shallots, spinach, and blue cheese…
The D.C. Council’s Committee on Public Works and the Environment voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward on legislation that would place a 3-year moratorium on single sales of alcohol at stores located between 700 to 1400 block of H Street, NE — the same area that developers have dubbed “The Atlas District,” which is now home to a number of new bars and restaurants. The proposal still requires approval by the Council, but the committee’s…
Jun 01, 2007
Out and About: Weekend Picks
FRIDAY: >> We told you all about the Buzzlife White Party at Five yesterday, so follow the link for more details. >> ArtOutlet presents its first ever Flash animation film festival, called Flick, at Warehouse. Tim Bracken opens the event with an alt-country set at 7 p.m., with screenings from selected artists beginning at 8. $5 suggested donation, also Saturday. SATURDAY: >> Like we mentioned in this week’s music agenda, the artwork of Mingering Mike,…
Apr 04, 2007
Go Home Already: The Cameras Are Talking
>> We note the passing of one of the sporting world’s all-time greats: former Grambling State University coach Eddie Robinson. Robinson coached the Tigers from 1941 through 1997, compiling a record of 408-165-15. Redskins fans owe Robinson a debt of gratitude for coaching up the man who would ultimately replace him at Grambling, Doug Williams, who won the MVP award for leading the Skins to victory in Super Bowl XXII. >> Thank you, DCist…