Rue Cafe brings coffee and more community to 14th Street

Rue Cafe brings coffee and more community to 14th Street

The minute I walked into Rue Cafe on 14th Street, I felt utterly at home. Between the soft lighting, comfy looking chairs, and gentle white noise of people hanging out and coffee being made, it was clearly the kind of place you want to stay for a while.

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Chicatana brings a unique Mexican cuisine to 14th Street

Chicatana brings a unique Mexican cuisine to 14th Street

Ants are not the only item on the menu at Chicatana but they are by far the most unusual.

Opened mid-April, Chicatana (located at 3917 14th St NW) has joined a block bursting with more casual Mexican restaurants such as Anejo and DC Corazon. With Mexican-inspired murals and colorful hanging lights, the cozy interior of Chicatana can almost make one forget they are still in the District. What sets Chicatana apart is their trompo and upscale contemporary Mexican cuisine.

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Petworth’s newest Mexican cuisine restaurant uses heart to overcome the odds

Petworth’s newest Mexican cuisine restaurant uses heart to overcome the odds

DC Corazon is a labor of love — emphasis on the labor, and emphasis on the love.

Love, because corazon means “heart” in Spanish. Owner Josefina A. Darui has adored the shape since she was little, and the small, warm restaurant is covered in them. But love is used also because of what she’s hoping to bring to the area.

“I love DC; that’s one of the reasons that I named my business ‘DC Corazon,’” says Darui. “I want people to know that in DC Corazon everything we make comes from our heart.”

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Play a local Scavenger Hunt along 14th and Kennedy Street, win prizes and help local biz!

Play a local Scavenger Hunt along 14th and Kennedy Street, win prizes and help local biz!

Uptown Main Street (UMS) is supporting local businesses around its corridors by launching the virtual “Rediscover Uptown Scavenger Hunt” from September 18th to the 25th as part of a series of fun fall events. Win prizes! Shop local!

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14th & Kennedy Farmers' Market returns this Saturday, April 14th

14th & Kennedy Farmers' Market returns this Saturday, April 14th

Now in its third year, the 14th and Kennedy Street Farmers' Market opens its 2018 season on Saturday, April 14th. Located at 5501 Colorado Avenue NW (between Longfellow and Kennedy Street), the market brings delicious pre-made foods, fresh produce, coffees, kids' activities and so more much. 

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It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

Games, apple pie and a live Thriller performance! Yaasss!

Calling all aspiring bakers!  This Saturday, October 28th, the 14th & Kennedy Farmers Market is putting on it's first Fall Festival! Events will include a "Thriller" dance class, a moon bounce, pumpkin decorating, kids costume parade, scarecrow making and... an apple pie baking contest to benefit your pride and the market's SNAP program. Here's how to enter the contest and a look at the events.

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Farmer's Market at 14th & Kennedy opens Saturday, May 13

Farmer's Market at 14th & Kennedy opens Saturday, May 13

The 14th and Kennedy Street Farmer's Market starts its season this Saturday, May 13th. (5501 Colorado Avenue NW).

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A preview evening with Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana

A preview evening with Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana

We were lucky enough to get an invite to Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana on their preview night. Gallo, the giant metal, colorful chicken out front of Mezcalero gives you an immediate idea that this place is different than everyone else. Located at 3714 14th Street NW, at the intersection of Quincy and 14th Streets, the new restaurant is an ideal location for a great-tasting, reasonably priced dinner. 

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New Facebook group advocates for 14th Street express busline

New Facebook group advocates for 14th Street express busline

There's been a desire for an express busline on 14th Street for several years. DDOT studied the need in 2011 and 2012, and recommended that an express line be established. But so far... nothing has been done. There's a new Facebook group set up for residents to work together to push the city to move forward with the plan.

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14th & Kennedy St Farmers Market opens Saturday, April 9th

14th & Kennedy St Farmers Market opens Saturday, April 9th

It's getting to be that time of year again, when the local farmers markets open up and offer fresh produce, baked goods, local vendors, great coffee, music and more. First up is the 14th & Kennedy Street Farmers Market, located on Colorado Ave between Longfellow and Kennedy Street. This marks the second year of this successful local market. It opens on Saturday, April 9th from 9am to 1pm.

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So good! Stop by Toli Moli tonight!

So good! Stop by Toli Moli tonight!

I stopped by the Toli Moli falooda pop-up happening at Thip Khao  (3-10pm at 3462 14th St NW in Columbua Heights) to try out the faloodas. One word: omigoshsodelicious.

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Stabbing on 14th Street on Monday night

Stabbing on 14th Street on Monday night

A juvenile Hispanic male (older teen) was stabbed along 14th Street late on Monday evening. 

The victim was stabbed just before 9pm somewhere along 14th Street, and made his way down to Mark's Market (3933 14th St NW) at the corner of Shepherd. Details inside...

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