Howard University owns a number of empty buildings along Georgia Avenue between V and W Streets and wants your opinion on what should go there. The area was planned to be redeveloped into the Howard Town Square development, including a grocery store, which was stalled and eventually canceled after a dispute between the university and…

If you like Jamaican food, there’s a new option on Georgia Avenue for you: Taste of Jamaica. The spot just opened and has a pretty big menu, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. I haven’t been to this spot yet but really like Jamaican food. This spot moved from 528 H Street NE, which people seemed…

If you’re a fan of Wendy’s Frosties, get yourself to the location at 3900 Georgia Ave NW, they’re selling them for 50 cents for a limited time. I’m not sure for how long, but they have a contest going until May 31, so maybe that’s when. That’s the only Wendy’s in town that I’m aware…

The Funk Parade, one of our area’s most fun events, is this Saturday! The event goes all day with a street festival from 1-7pm, the actual parade from 5-6pm, and a music fest starting at 7pm, plus post-event concerts at the Lincoln and Howard Theatres. Events and the street festival stretch from 14th and U…

If you live around Georgia Avenue, it’s time to get excited: I just walked by Sonny’s Pizza from the Colony Club folks and Call Your Mother, the Jewish deli from the Timber Pizza crew, and both are coming along. Both places sound amazing. Call Your Mother, in the previous Alfie’s/Tchoup’s space, will have bagels that…

DC has a primary election coming up June 19 with a number of things on the ballot: the Democratic primaries for Mayor, Chairman of the DC Council, Ward 1, 3, 5 and 6 council, and many other races. The Democratic primaries are generally the de facto election, as there are way more registered Dems than…

It’s back! Wonderland’s annual Sundress Fest: a street party and giant happy hour where you get drink deals if you wear a sundress — guys and girls alike. If you don’t have one, they’ll happily sell you a lovely one for a few bucks, with proceeds going to DC Central Kitchen. The event is a…

If you like Peruvian chicken, rotisserie chicken or other grilled meats, you’re in luck. A new spot called Mister Rotisserie has replaced the Bell Corner Stop convenience store at 3501 Georgia. Bell also had a Caribbean deli but I never got a chance to try it. The menu in their window has Peruvian chicken (aka…