This rental is located at 1150 K Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Only Studio in this terrific building in wonderful location. Large 657 sq. ft. Studio with granite counters in Kitchen and Bathroom. ~75 sq. ft Patio adds light and versatility. Two large double closets, washer/dryer in unit. Red, Green, Yellow lines only blocks away. Great roof deck with 360 degree views of city – terrific 4th viewing of fireworks. Gym and party room. K Street Corridor.”

This studio is going for $1,700/Mo.

From a press release:

The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) will offer a series of outdoor movies this summer in partnership with The Heurich House Museum. The “Golden Cinema Series” will be shown in the courtyard of the Heurich House Museum on Fridays, June 7- July 12. All films are free and open to the public. Gates to the Heurich House Museum courtyard will open at 8 p.m. and the movies will start at sunset.

Films selected for the “Golden Cinema Series” were produced during the ‘Golden Age of Hollywood,’ including three films from the 1940’s and two films from the 1950’s. The five features are: Casablanca on June 7, Rear Window on June 14, Some Like It Hot on June 28, Yankee Doodle Dandy to be shown on July 5 in honor of the Independence Day weekend, and, The Philadelphia Story on July 12. Iconic personalities from Hollywood, including Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant, star in the movies.

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket, and to make a night of the “Golden Cinema Series” in the garden of one of D.C.’s finest Victorian-era homes.

The Heurich House Museum is located at 1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., south of Dupont Circle and a block from the south entrance of the Dupont Circle Metro station. The gates to the courtyard are located on Sunderland Place NW.

1909 K Street, NW

LOOK opened up in the former Teatro Goldoni space on K Street back in March. A recent liquor license placard posted out front says:

“Request is for an expansion to increase capacity load from 186 to 419.”

Business must be good…

You can see their menus here.

From DDOT:

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that the closures on 14th Street NW and F Street NW will remain in place while DC Water continues to repair a damaged sewer line at this location.

DC Water and contractor crews will work 24 hours per day until the repair is complete and it is likely that this activity will continue beyond tomorrow evening.

Current Street Closures

· 14th Street NW between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and New York Avenue NW and
· F Street NW between 13th and 15th Streets NW

The sidewalks and crosswalks along 14th Street NW and F Street NW remain open. Repair activities may require for the crosswalks to be temporary closed at the 14th and F Street intersection.

Motorists that are headed northbound on 14th Street NW are advised to turn onto Constitution Avenue to avoid traffic backups approaching Pennsylvania Avenue.

From DC Water:

DC Water and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) crews remain on the scene of a hole that opened in the roadway at 14th and F Streets, NW and are working to determine the cause of underground concrete falling 15 feet onto a sewer line.

A DC Water sewer investigator yesterday determined that concrete from above had collapsed a large section of a 54-inch diameter brick combined sewer line. The concrete may have come from the road itself or from another utility casing.

There are a number of utilities and old trolley tracks above the collapsed sewer, making this a complex repair. This sewer is 15 feet below the road surface and was built in 1897. DC Water anticipates approximately 30 feet of the sewer will need to be excavated and repaired.

DC Water and contractor crews will work 24 hours per day until the repair is complete. DC Water will provide updates throughout the process.

DDOT will manage traffic control during the process and traffic advisories can be found at www.ddot.dc.gov on the Featured News Section. The intersection remains closed to vehicular traffic at this time.

Thanks to Lindsey for sending photos of the sink hole repair going on at 14th and F St, NW.

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1308 G Street, NW

From an email:

Just in time for the summer season, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken announces weekend hours, starting Saturday, May 25. Weekend hours will be on Saturdays only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In honor of new weekend hours this Memorial Day weekend, and to mark the unofficial start of summer, Astro and Chef Jason Gehring will offer a seasonal special Strawberry Shortcake Doughnut: vanilla yeast-raised doughnut, strawberry glaze and white chocolate for $2.25. In addition, a complimentary side will be offered with any 8-piece fried chicken order. Current sides include potato salad, Asian slaw, tomato and feta salad and a cucumber dill salad.

1750 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Back in Nov. 2012 we learned that another Taylor Gourmet would be opening up near the White House at 1750 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. On Saturday it looked like their sign was about to go up and the inside had progressed nicely as well:

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From DDOT:

As crews from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and DC Water continue to address the undermining of the roadway at F Street NW and 14th Street NW the area will remain closed through the evening rush hour period.

14th Street NW will remain closed between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and New York Avenue NW and F Street NW will remain closed between 13th and 15th Streets NW.

Update 8pm

14th Street NW and F Street NW Will Remain Closed Through Tomorrow Morning’s Rush Hour Period

Crews from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and DC Water continue to address the undermining of the roadway at the 14th and F Street intersection. As this activity continues, 14th Street NW between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and New York Avenue NW and F Street NW between 13th and 15th Streets NW will remain closed through tomorrow morning’s rush hour period.

The sidewalks and crosswalks along 14th Street NW and F Street NW remain open. Roadway repair activities may require for the crosswalks to be temporary closed at the 14th and F Street intersection.

Motorists that are headed northbound on 14th Street NW are advised to turn onto Constitution Avenue to avoid traffic backups approaching Pennsylvania Avenue.

1001 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Huge news from Inside Scoop SF:

Tadich DC — to be located at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, less than a mile from the White House — will be twice as big as the original, clocking in at 7,387 square feet, compared to the 3,500 square foot original. The new East Coast branch won’t be a replica per se, but will try to attempt to recreate that same counter-centric atmosphere, though there will be a bigger dining room and private dining areas. The idea is that the Tadich Grill menu, famous for its use of West Coast seafood, will also remain largely the same on the other coast.

They also report plans are for Tadich DC to open in early 2014. TenPenh closed back in June 2011. A reader writes:

“A friend who works on that block saw people taking measurements in the space a few days ago.”

You can see Tadich Grill’s menu here. Any San Fran expats ever eaten there?

Photos courtesy of Josh Berner

Ed. Note: Here is the comprehensive Map of DC’s Rooftop Bars.

From a press release:

Donovan House and Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants are pleased to announce the opening of DNV, an urban rooftop retreat 14 floors above downtown D.C., after a $300,000 revamp. Opening in late May, this newly-updated poolside oasis was reimagined by local design firm, GrizForm, and features stunning views of the Nation’s Capital, framed by sleek dark wood, glass, and chrome. Intimate tables for two and four and inviting lounge seating, upholstered in a soothing shade of green surrounds the pool, creating the perfect setting to join friends and neighbors to sip and savor the new menu of craft cocktails from Zentan’s bar manager Josh Berner and Asian tapas from Executive Chef Jennifer Nguyen in a communal atmosphere. Officially, the name DNV stems from the abbreviation for the Donovan House Hotel and provides a little mystery with being named after former CIA operative Bill Donovan, but informally it also represents a “Damn Nice View.”

Newly appointed Chef Nguyen, from the ground floor restaurant, Zentan, has created a menu of Asian tapas, inspired by her food and cooking style at Zentan. Guests can expect refreshing, shareable plates like Rock Shrimp Tempura, paired with a Kochojun aioli and candied walnuts; Watermelon Salad featuring Maryland blue crab, shaved hearts of palm and pink peppercorns; and Shuimai Dumplings with a pork filling, served with chili ponzu dipping sauce. Nguyen will also feature a shrimp ceviche, with betel leaf, toasted coconut, cashews and grapefruit. In the opening weeks, the food offerings will be limited, but will eventually expand to include the full menu.

Berner’s cocktail menu centers around inventive seasonal refreshments, including his “Tea Lights” – cocktails incorporating freshly brewed teas. Served in glass jars, the Tea Lights include sophisticated combinations such as Basil Hayden bourbon, house-made lemon bitters, and black tea syrup; Beefeater gin infused with citrus-chamomile tea, mixed with Aperol and Blanco Vermouth; and strawberry-infused Tequila Real, combined with lemon juice and verbena-mint tea. Guests can also indulge in a popular British-inspired refresher, Pimm’s Cup, offered on tap. DNV’s bar menu also features a signature spiced rum punch and a specialty punch updated weekly, which will be inspired by fresh flavors of the season. Sangrias and classic cocktails will round out the menu.

Happy hour will be available daily from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with special pricing on punches, sangrias, cocktails on tap, frozen beverages and specialty cocktails. Special pricing during happy hour will only apply to single servings of drinks, many of which are also available in shareable options for groups of 4-6 and 8-12 people. For example, happy hour drinks will include Butternuts Pork Slap Ale and Jack’s Cider for $5, select sangria, cocktails on tap and frozen drinks for $6 and spiced rum for $7.

DNV is located at 1155 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20005. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.

1707 L Street, NW

Back in Dec. 2012 we noted another Quiznos would soon bite the dust – this one at 1707 L St, NW just off Connecticut Ave. An Italian Gourmet Deli will be taking over that space.

Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC

Thanks to all who’ve sent emails about the Dunkin Donuts coming to the former Mixt Greens space at 17th/Connecticut and K Street, NW. Sounds like the buildout is rapidly progressing.

3:30pm Monday

Thanks to the reader for following up on yesterday’s giant outdoor “swimming pool” at 17th and Rhode Island Ave, NW:

“I saw a request in the comments yesterday for more pics of the hole being pumped out. They fired the pumps back up around 2pm yesterday and I‘ve attached a pic at around 3:30 yesterday and this morning at 10:00. The hole is drying out…slowly. It still doesn’t look like the excavators are running yet. I’d be surprised if they don’t have to crane them out.”

10am Tuesday

Photo by PoPville flickr user egr5005

From the National Aquarium:

The Board of Directors of the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, has announced that, due to necessary renovations in the Department of Commerce building, the facility will be closing on September 30, 2013. The General Services Administration (GSA) requires National Aquarium to vacate its current space in the building by March 2014.

This September 30 closing date allows National Aquarium, Washington, DC, to meet GSA’s March deadline using a timeline that accommodates its main priority: the needs of its animals and staff. The collection of more than 1,500 animals will be transitioned to new homes at either National Aquarium, Baltimore, or at other accredited aquariums.

“Here at the National Aquarium, we value our DC venue’s rich history as the nation’s first public aquarium, and we are committed to maintaining a presence in the capital, where a public aquarium has existed since the late 1800s,” said Tamika Langley Tremaglio, National Aquarium, Washington, DC, Board Chair.

A task force of National Aquarium Board members is exploring opportunities and funding options that would support this goal. The closure will not impact the operation of National Aquarium, Baltimore, one of the nation’s leading aquariums.

Established in 1873, the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, first opened its doors to visitors in 1885 with a collection of 180 species of fish, reptiles and other aquatic animals.