Borderstan Brief

Hey, Neighbor! — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shares a duplex with Colombian refugees. “One time she told me she would like to have coffee and talk like a regular neighbor,” said one of her neighbors. “But it never happened because we were too busy and she was never there. I hope it does.” [Washington Post]

Small Fry, Big Plans — Ali Bagheri, owner of A&D Bar and Sundevich in Shaw, will open a new restaurant called Small Fry at 3212 Georgia Ave. NW. The new eatery will be a “nontraditional smokehouse and fry shop,” Bagheri said. [Express]

Crime Confusion — The city is on pace to record its most murders in about a decade. What’s causing the recent uptick in violent crime? D.C. Police officials don’t completely know, but they’re searching for an answer. [WAMU]

Bonne-ifide — Take a quick peek inside Bistro La Bonne’s new-ish location on 14th Street NW. [Borderstan]