Where Am I? #17

2010. No cheating by clicking through.

Wilson Quarterly: New To the Neighborhood

The Wilson Quarterly has a thoughtful piece on change on and around H Street.

Non-Fatal Shooting 12th & H

According to the listserv a man was shot in the hand. This happened on the corner that is home to Khan's and XII. Here's the alert:

Police Alert-Shooting

Shooting 0101 hours 12th and H St NE LOF: (2) B/M suspect 1: heavy weight, black turtle neck, tan shorts, black skull cap; suspect 2: gray tee shirt, blue jeans DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #
Sent on: 05/01 01:29
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And here's a statement from ANCCommissioner Adam Healy:

"MPD-1D officers did a great job of apprehending the suspect and recovering the gun in the alley near the 1100 block of K NE. The victim is expected to survive. The shooting occurred after the victim and suspect got into an argument."

Local Reviews Round-Up

The blog Yellow Peril reviews Toki Underground (2nd floor of 1234 H Street). Have you tried the ramen yet?

J Street Beer Review hits up the Argonaut (1433 H Street).

Cloture Club does Taylor Gourmet.

Capital Spice takes a trip over to NoMA to check out the recently opened Watershed (1225 1st Street NE).

Where Am I? #16

2008. No cheating by clicking through.

Where Am I? #15

2006. This one's a little tricky. No cheating by clicking through.

Trinidad / Ivy City Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative

Saturday, April 30 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Trinidad Recreation Center - 1310 Childress Street NE

Please attend to learn more about the Ivy City and Trinidad Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative and to share your experiences in and opinions on your neighborhood.
Refreshments will be Provided!

DC Style is Real: HR-57

Photo by Robert Mann-Thompson

DC Style is Real reviews local jazz club HR-57 (816 H Street).

Street Talk Tomorrow & Monday Night

Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm
SOVA Espresso and Wine
1359 H Street

What do YOU want to see on H Street? Do you dream of craft markets and artisan stalls? Really got a craving for a hot dog stand? Wish there was a place to buy a bike? What's YOUR vision? Each Wednesday, stop by SOVA anytime between 11am and 1pm for Street Talk - informal salon discussions of how we, as H Street business owners and stakeholders, envision the future of H Street, NE economic development. The possibilities are endless, but are more easily achieved when we come together as a business community to support a shared vision. Be a part of the discussion and have your voice heard. Street Talk is being initiated by H Street entrepreneur Joe Englert with support from CHAMPS – Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce.

Special section Monday night at 6pm at the Argonaut (1433 H Street).

GOG: Top 10 Best Outdoor Patios & Bars

The Going Out Gurus offer up a seasonally appropriate list of the best new spots to get your outdoor eat or drink on. Smith Commons and the Queen Vic both made the list.

CP: Celebrate The Royal Wedding at the Queen Vic

The City Paper has put together a short list of fun royal wedding related events and specials. The sure bet on H Street is the Queen Vic, which will run the wedding on a steady loop Friday from noon until 3am. Certain food and drinks will be offered on special for $5.

The Taco Experiment at R&R Hotel

Think you make the best tacos around? Then sign up for the Great Taco Experiment at Rock and Roll Hotel. May 15th. Win and you can take home cash, and head to Brooklyn to compete further. If you just want to eat the tacos you can do that too. Tickets are $15.

Where Am I? #14

2005. No cheating by clicking through.

50% Off at C.A.T. Walk Boutique

What's the Deal offers you the chance to pay $25 for $50 worth of designer women's clothing, accessories, and personal shopping at the C.A.T. Walk Boutique (1404 H Street).

CP: Toki Outtakes

City Paper's Young and Hungry has one more recommendation for your next visit to Toki Underground.

WP: Late Night Eats Heat Up

Frozen Tropics flickr pool user philliefan99 shares a nice shot of a savory pie at Dangerously Delicious

The Washington Post's Going Out Gurus list some of their favorite spots to grab a quick bite to eat late at night. Taylor Gourmet and Dangerously Delicious Pies both snag mentions.

Mother's Day Food Drive at H Street FreshFarm Market

Slight typo in the flyer. It should read May 7th.

Where Am I? #13

2009. No cheating by clicking through.

Buy Local AND Help Kids

Lots of H Street deals available.

More Streetcar Updates

From Greater Greater Washington and the Hill is Home.