This house is located at 1228 Duncan Place, NE:

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The listing says:

“Historical row home on quaint street in Capitol Hill just blocks from Lincoln Park, H St & Eastern Market! Original hardwood pine floors, staircase, moldings, 1910 claw foot tub, & exposed brick. Features a gourmet LaCanche stove, eco friendly water heater, w/d upstairs, & working fireplaces. Large Master with dressing room & custom cabinets. Huge windows facing patio & upstairs private balcony.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $699,900.

This house is located at 1323 E Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“HERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS YOUR OWN. THIS HOME OFFERS AWESOME SPACE, AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL LIGHT, FULL BASEMENT, GREAT BONES, 4 YEAR OLD ROOF AND A GREAT LOCATION TO TOP IT OFF. MOVE IN…PLAN…CUSTOMIZE.”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $565,000.

This rental is located at 1391 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE:

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The listing says:

“Desired city living with one bedrm and a bedrm size den – 2 full baths. Offers space to dine, natural light, wood flrs, stainless steel appl & granite. Amenities include terrace access, business ctr, pub, gym, concierge, marble lobby, secure bldg, shopping and much more. Metro across the street, near Hwy 395 in Capitol Hill. Call f/appt – Thx.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,650/Mo.

656 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to a reader for sending the shot above of the new signage for District Taco which is opening a second location in the former YES! Organic Market space at 656 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. And @Stanton_Dev tweeted the shot below:

415 New Jersey Ave., NW

Today’s Eating Around Town was written by dcreba. She lives – and often eats – in Logan Circle. Previously, she wrote about Mama Chuy and Dulcinea.

Art Smith is done with his winter hibernation and finished with his spring cleaning.

Welcoming the public back to Art & Soul this past Tuesday after closing for month long renovations, chef / owner Smith proudly showed off his updated dining room and menus.

Gone are the sterile white booths along the back walls. The dated brick red colors in the foyer and drab browns of the past are nowhere to be found. Instead, fresh air has been breathed into the spacious and airy dining rooms. Textured walls – the back of the restaurant is newly speckled with waves of multicolored beans – add interest to the interior. Sleek, deep brown herringbone wood floors replace dated carpeting. The carefully curated urban market aesthetic of the restaurant spills into the spacious bar area: the bartenders wear pastel plaid bow ties and waxy canvas aprons. The long bar entices visitors to linger over an updated cocktail menu and shareable bar snacks.

Together with Executive Chef Wes Morton, Smith has centered the updated menus around locally sourced ingredients from family owned and operated artisans and growers and has selected small batch distillers and breweries to provide the spirits and beers featured behind his bar. The chefs still celebrate honest Southern cooking, but old classics have been revived with fresh new accompaniments and playful bar snacks – cajun boudin balls and fried pickled green tomatoes – complement the craft cocktails.

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Dear PoPville,

I wanted to send you a note about Beuchert’s Saloon — I went here for drinks last night and had a fantastic time! I wanted to tell you about them, and see if other people had checked them out. They’ve been open for a little over two weeks, and the staff are some of the most genuine people I’ve encountered in the service industry. Apparently, I’m told by a Capitol Hill local that this stretch of Pennsylvania Ave they’re on isn’t an easy one to draw in the crowd, but they were already packed on a Wednesday night. Outta this world cocktails, great marble bar, and two enormous bison heads mounted on the wall.

We previewed Buchert’s, located at 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, back in early Feb. You can see their menu here. Anyone else check them out yet?

1626 North Capitol Street, NW

No more hunting or fishing at the North Capitol Firehouse.

Ed. Note: Since we’re on the subject – fishing fans can get hooked up (pun intended) at Frager’s on Capitol Hill [1115 Pennsylvania Ave, SE]: “Live Bait now at Frager’s. Nightcrawlers and bloodworms in stock. Also DC licenses, rods, reels, and tackle. Let’s go fishing!”

Remember when the firehouse was going to become a 10,000-square-foot restaurant called 2020 Martini at Engine Co. 12?

I guess it’s nice that it’s looking better than it used to:

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528 8th Street, SE

Ambar recently opened back in Jan. in the former Jordan’s 8 space on Barracks Row. Their website says:

Where southeastern Europe meets South East D.C.

Our aim is to put together the finest products of the New World and Old world for your dining pleasure. Perennially on the edge of great empires the Balkans owes much of its food culture to its history, geography,and climate. The term Balkan is generally believed to come from the Turkish word Balkan meaning “a chain of wooded mountains”. With a desire to introduce D.C. to cutting edge Balkan cuisine proprietor Ivan Iricanin has created a dining space that will delight and indulge the senses. Primarily featuring “small plates” Ambar will also offer wines and spirits from the Balkans not often experienced by the American diner.

You can see their menus here. Anyone check them out yet? Any must order items?

This rental is located at 320 14th Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Nice Cozy row house in highly sought after D.C. Near major thorough fares. Open house to be held for the public- please see Open house instructions. ALL inquires must be directed to agent. Do not disturb tenants.”

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $1,750/Mo.

This house is located at 1543 E Street, SE:

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The listing says:

“A RARE opportunity! Historic corner store TRANSFORMED into giant gallery style residence. STUNNING dimensions and style, historic accents, new windows, hvac, roof. First time available in 35 yrs – don’t miss it! Could truly be your CASTLE! Did we mention the garage, courtyard, and 3-car drvwy? Open Sunday 2-4 – come visit! Ask about $500 buyer credit to settle with KVS Title.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $800,000.

This house is located at 1363 F Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“So calm and clean, so simply serene. So straight-forward and uncomplicated, quietly sensational. Who knew State-of-the-Art could be as subtle as a sunrise? A grown-up Bay Front, with a glint in its eye, a skip in its step and a trick up its sleeve. Think yoga instructor at happy hour. Think Shiny Happy People Laughing. Makes me want to kick off my shoes and shut down my phone. Cumulonimbus.”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/1.5 bath is going for $588,500.

This house is located at 37 17th Street, SE:

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The listing says:

“Recently renovated, Capitol Hill 3-level end unit row offers best in urban living*Hardwood thru out**Master Suite with gas FP, bath, vaulted ceiling, priv balcony**2 other spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths**Great outdoor space-private fenced patio, Bocce Court, & pergola**2 blks to Stadium – Armory metro, 4 blks Lincoln park”

You can see a virtual tour here and a youtube video here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $634,900.

We checked out rendering back in December. It’s turning out nice!

At the end of Jan. Corner Bakery’s prime spot closed in Union Station (though they’ll open a new spot nearby at 500 North Capitol St, NW.) Thanks to Amanda Wagner for sending photos of the new tenant – Le Pain Quotidien.

Who do you prefer Corner Bakery or Le Pain Quotidien?

A couple weeks ago we noted one of the longest coming soon signs in town was about to become a reality. Thanks to MG for sending word that as of this morning Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened in Union Station (next to Jamba Juice on the 1st floor.)