Comments on: VeraCruz Art Gallery and Bar Coming to 2106 Vermont Avenue, NW above Duffy’s

By: eric_in_ledroit

eric_in_ledroit — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:59:47 +0000

this description reminds me of the b.s. that some developer’s lawyer was trying to spin about turning the old Platinum space on F Street into a “museum” that oh by the way would need a liquor license to run until 3AM on Friday and Saturday nights.

An “art gallery” doesn’t need to cite its intention to charge a cover charge on its liquor license.

Just saying. Not necessarily opposed to this place, but something feels off about the congruence between their public statement and their actual intentions.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:44:36 +0000

True, but considering in the past year or so almost all the other vacant building are in the process of being filled in with places like the Brixton, Satellite, the unnamed methodone clinic cum bar, the new taco garden, the spinning gym, not to mention the Dickson, American Ice and Dodge City which are all relatively new – I would say that the area has changed dramatically and pretty fast.

By: prognostication

prognostication — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:06:24 +0000

This is going to be run by the same guy who runs the Dunes in Columbia Heights, I believe. City Paper had something about it recently.

By: Bloomingdude

Bloomingdude — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:47:38 +0000

What’s the deal with that nasty, 1980′s DC gov’t building at the intersection of Florida and 9, down just a bit from Nelly’s?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:25:27 +0000

this sounds fantastic.

By: BENOURIS

BENOURIS — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:14:19 +0000

still got that big vacant building between the auto garage and Duffy’s neighbor

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:03:14 +0000

i know exactly what you mean.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:22:41 +0000

Dang, at this point it seems like every vacant space in the Florida/Vermont triangle is filing up. I remember a time when it seemed like Duffy’s was in the middle of nowhere (in terms of what other bars and restaurants were around it).

By: kalicki

kalicki — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:10:08 +0000

This sounds great! Seems like a nice cozy spot for some great food and beer. Can I request Pisco Sours and Cusquenas available all the time?