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Jamaican restaurant Naby's Island closed its doors for the last time this past Saturday. A UPS Store will apparently go in next to the 7-11 at the H Street Connection.
posted by inked at 8:05 AM
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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16 Comments:
Love it.
Next up... Container Store.
Jul 22, 2010, 8:13:00 AM
Sorry to see them go as I liked their food.
Jul 22, 2010, 8:42:00 AM
I am bummed about Naby's. I really liked their food. It is a shame they had to close.
Jul 22, 2010, 9:17:00 AM
Re: 7-11 and why they are building new retail space in a mall that is slated to be demolished in the coming 2-3 years:
A friend who lives in spitting distance of the new 7-11 told me that the owner of the 7-11 franchise was guaranteed that he could keep the same lease agreement/rent in the new building. I guess that explains the incentive on the part of 7-11/the franchisers to invest in the cost of building and rebuilding on such a short cycle. I can see how this would also benefit the current owners of the strip mall, but I wonder why the developers/new owners would incentivise building knockdown retail in the existing space… not exactly the most green of solutions.
Jul 22, 2010, 9:25:00 AM
Any word on Naby's re-opening near U Street? The owner, Andrew, mentioned to me that he was looking to move the business because the owner of his building wasn't cutting him a break on the rent after receiving all the tax abatements from DC for the Trolley mess.
Jul 22, 2010, 9:27:00 AM
People love throwing "Gentrification" around so easily, but in this case it is not at all. Thanks Jamie for clearing things up.
Jul 22, 2010, 10:25:00 AM
Sad to see them go too, I really liked the curry chicken. What about the Jamaican place down the street? On the corner of 6th? Is the food there any good?
Jul 22, 2010, 10:33:00 AM
Andrew told me that the state of H street with the jersey barriers, parking, etc. was hurting his business immensely. I think that, combined with the uncooperative stance of the owner (in Andrew's eyes, anyway), made it prudent for him to move the business. I really hope he does re-open elsewhere--that ackee and saltfish is worth a drive to NW.
Jul 22, 2010, 11:17:00 AM
@Anon 10:33- You're talking about Taste of Jamaica. Yes, it is good.
Jul 22, 2010, 11:44:00 AM
I'm crushed...I live at 12th and I and will deeply miss Naby's food and Andrew's friendliness
Jul 22, 2010, 12:04:00 PM
Thanks anon 11:44. I've been meaning to give them a try, Naby's was just closer to my house.
I tried the place under Rose's only a couple of times and found it okay, just not great. Any fans of that place?
Jul 22, 2010, 12:22:00 PM
Will the UPS Store have a tavern liquor license or restaurant liquor license?
Jul 22, 2010, 2:11:00 PM
It will be interesting to see how the current parking configuration (with Tollbooth Willie at the exit) at the H Street Connection works for 7-Eleven...oh what a fucking mess it will be!
Jul 22, 2010, 2:26:00 PM
If the owner/manager of Taste of Jamaica reads this, please consider staying open later. You're usually closed by the time I get home from work - I'd go there if it was open till later. Look how successful the other restaurants that stay open later are (don't mean the Chinese take out places).
Jul 22, 2010, 3:22:00 PM
I loved Naby's food the few times I got it; but my typical work hours are shifted later than most people, and when I'd get home (between 9 and 10 pm), they'd already be closed. I kept hoping they'd expand their hours til 10pm, because I really liked their food. I'll miss them.
Jul 22, 2010, 3:42:00 PM
This place was great, but it's true, I always had trouble getting food there because it closed at 8. But when I was able to get it the food was fantastic!
Jul 26, 2010, 9:42:00 AM
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