News & Politics A Cult Classic of Cannabis Brands Is Making Its DC Debut Cookies, a California company that now sells in six countries, opens on U Street this month. cannabis, Marijuana, U Street, WeedJuly 1, 2025
Food A Nightlife-Oriented Lebanese Kitchen Lands in a Storied U Street Space Expect mezze, kebabs, and DJ sets at this rooftop eatery in the former Republic Gardens nightclub. DC Restaurant Openings, Lebanese restaurant, U Street, YallaSeptember 5, 2024
Food An Underground Dance-Music Club Is Replacing Marvin on U Street The Owl Room will feature DJs and occasional other performances. Eric Hilton, Marvin, The Owl Room, U StreetFebruary 28, 2023
News & Politics Bestselling Novelist Jason Reynolds Remembers His First Open-Mic Night at a U Street Bar When He Was 16 A friend said, “I need to take you to where your people are.” First Person, Jason Reynolds, poetry, U StreetFebruary 10, 2023
News & Politics | Things to Do “The Monsters We Defy” Is a Historical Ghost Novel Set in DC Leslye Penelope’s latest book is set around 1920s U Street. Black Broadway, Books, DC History, Leslye PenelopeOctober 12, 2022
Food Whitlow’s Is Back With a Shaw Drink Garden and Fireplace Bar The beloved Arlington pub has new digs and similar laid-back neighborhood vibes. Bar Opening, Shaw, U Street, Whitlow'sAugust 24, 2022
Food Chesapeake Crab Shack and Bar Is Finally Opening on U Street The outdoor restaurant will dish up steamed crabs and crushes starting Friday. Chesapeake crabs, Crab Houses, Crabs, DC Restaurant OpeningsAugust 17, 2022
News & Politics Happy 50th Birthday, WHUR The great DC station is celebrating with a U Street mural. Ben's Chili Bowl, DC Murals, DC radio, Howard UniversityDecember 10, 2021
Food Pioneering DC Cocktail Bar the Gibson Reopens on Friday After Nearly a Year Classic cocktails via a hidden door return to U Street. cocktail bars, Eric Hilton, Gibson, U StreetAugust 11, 2021
Food Steamed Chesapeake Crabs and Crushes Are Coming to U Street The team behind Duke's Grocery and Gogi Yogi are opening Chesapeake, an outdoor seafood shack. Chesapeake, Chesapeake Bay, Crabs, Duke's GroceryApril 29, 2021
