From an email:

Art and Soul Picnic Lunches

Starting Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday May 25, the kitchen at Art and Soul will be packing up some of its most popular bites, including its famous fried chicken and Executive Chef Wes Morton’s house-made charcuterie, in ready-to-go picnic lunches for two. These carryout meals are perfect for a trip to the National Mall (just blocks from the restaurant), for a blanket-top lunch in the park or just gathering with friends for a backyard meal. Art and Soul’s picnic lunches must be ordered 24 hours in advance by calling 202-393-7777.
All picnics are priced for two, add-ons welcome. Options include:

Fried chicken, potato salad, whole fruit, cookies, water. $35
Smoked turkey and avocado on focaccia, chips, whole fruit, cookies, water. $32
Charcuterie & cheese, baguette, crackers, mustards, pickles, whole fruit, cookies, water. $30
All picnic lunches include a jarred mixer. This tonic comes with an easy recipe that can be made with spirits for a just-add-alcohol cocktail or juice for a refreshing summer soft drink.

Wednesday Pig and Oyster Roasts

Executive Chef Wes Morton is bringing back the restaurant’s popular Wednesday patio parties with weekly pig and oyster roasts – call it southern-style surf and turf. Beginning Wednesday, May 29, Morton will be cooking heritage pork in a Caja China roasting box while grilling Rappahannock Oyster Co. oysters on top of it. In addition to the pork and cooked and raw oysters, there will be a snack board starter with favorites like pork rinds and pimento cheese and house-made creamiscles for dessert. The Art and Soul bar is making a seasonal punch for the weekly event, which will be available by the pitcher.

See the full menu.

When: Wednesdays starting at 5:30 p.m., May 29-Aug. 28.
Where: The Patio at Art and Soul, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW.
Price: $35 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Punch is $30 for a 32oz. pitcher.
A menu of limited cuts – think ears, trotters and cheeks – will be priced individually and sold on a first-come basis.

This house is located at 1527 Massachusetts Avenue, SE:

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The listing says:

“Conveniently located just a 3-blk stroll to Lincoln Park and 2 Metros! This Federal porch front will captivate with smart layout, oak floors, sun porch, and self-contained LL guest suite. Huge kitchen renovation, 2 renovated baths and new AC Beautifully landscaped DEEP front and rear gardens are amazing. Plus pvt rear parking! OPEN SUNDAY 2-4. Ask about $500 buyer credit to settle with KVS Title.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $675,000.

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Featured Property: 37 17th St SE
Legal Subdivision: Old City #1
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5
Living Area Square Footage per Tax Record: 1633
Lot Size per Tax Record: 848
Original List Price for most recent listing: $634,900
List Price at Contract: $634,900.
List Date: 3/13/2013
Days on Market: 5
Settled Sales Price: $650,000
Seller Subsidy: $500
Settlement Date: 04/30/2013
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, open the link above and click on the camera icon to scroll through pics.

In 2001, 37 17th St SE looked like this when it sold for net $100,000 . By the time the property was on the market again in 2007, it acquired an additional level that was advertised as a “Penthouse Playroom”. The price jumped to $555,000. By 2013, it got souped up even more with the addition of a Bocce court.

Given that “transit oriented” is the new buzz word in real estate, having the Stadium Armory Metro within a quarter mile is a huge plus. Since the beginning of the year, there have been thirteen other fee simple sales within a quarter mile of this particular Metro, ranging in price from $384,900. for a two bedroom one and a half bath rowhome without a basement, to $675,000. for an end unit four bedroom three and a half bath home with a basement located across the street from the Metro.

The listing agent was Cara Pearlman of Frankly Real Estate, Inc. Kevin Shirley of Long and Foster Real Estate Inc. represented the buyer.

From their website:

Grand Opening Coming Soon!

The Boutique on the Hill is focused on providing high-quality garments for people on the go. Our aim is to satisfy the styling needs of today’s professional women.

The Boutique has a variety of dresses, bags and accessories to bring out your beauty. Whether it’s going to work, happy hour after work, or evening on the town we are sure we can dress you in an alluring style. which you will enjoy wearing. Come and visit the “Boutique” and experience the joy of shopping and the expertise of fashion by our staff. Whether you are looking for a nice dress for an occasion, an every day purse or a cute pair of earrings, the “Boutique” is here to assist you.

This rental is located at 1252 E Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Don’t be nervous that this is an efficiency. This basement is very nice and spacious with separated space for bedroom, living room and kitchen. Home comes fully furnished with Internet and water included in the price. It even has a full sized washer dryer and a nice backyard to entertain! To see it is to love it!”

This efficiency is going for $1,300/Mo.

We’ve been eagerly anticipating Nooshi’s Barracks Row location at 524 8th St, NW above Tash. I’m happy to share the news that indeed tomorrow is the day. From an email:

We are happy to announce that Nooshi Capitol Hill will be open on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013. The soft opening SPECIAL on Tuesday will start from 5.00 to 10.00 p.m offering 50% discount on food, wine & beer.

The Regular Business hours for the first week shall be as follows:

Wednesday – Fri 5.00p.m – 10.00 p.m.
Saturday 11.00a.m – 11.00 p.m.
Sunday 11.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.

Then we’ll start with normal operating hour serving lunch & dinner.

The completely renovated Hawk ‘n Dove reopened back in early Jan. 2013. You can see their new menus here. Anyone ever hit a bluegrass brunch? What’s the overall word – like the new spot or miss the old one?

This house is located at 1349 C Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“If you’re an I-Pod, this is your docking station. If you are Buddhist, this is your Zen-Den. Just enough room for you, your kayak, mountain bike, skis, go-camera & jeep parked out back…oh, & your yoga mat. Romantic crash-pad? Sure. Peaceful cottage? Absolutely. But at its core is extreme simplicity, Recharge, refresh, quick shower & back in the game! Put it on Amex, think of the rewards miles!”

You can see more photos here.

Got this wild listing via email. This one is going for $248,500.

Over the weekend, I stopped by Tash to check on Nooshi’s (opening upstairs) opening date and was told they expect to be open by the end of this week or “next Tuesday at the latest”. I can’t wait to see what that glassed in area looks like!

In the meantime, what do you think of their wild new mural?

Ed. Note: I was told the woman is a famous Japanese pop star but they couldn’t remember her name

Closeups of the mural after the jump.

From scuttlebutt that started back in June 2012 comes District Taco’s grand opening on Capitol Hill in the former YES! Organic Market space at 656 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. This will be their second DC location. In May ’12 they opened their first DC spot in Penn Quarter.  You can see their menu here.  You can see the new Capitol Hill location is huge and turned out great: