Thanks to Chris for sending the photos from Hillyer Place by Connecticut Ave.

Chris Evans:

8:30am Saturday

“Dear PoPville,

On Saturday there was some sort of water main issue resulting in DC’s largest outdoor swimming pool… They are slowly pumping water out but you can see 4 excavators under water.”

7am Monday

1990 M Street, NW

TakEatEasy opened up in the former China Cafe space back in Feb. 2013. You can see many of their offerings on their facebook page. Anyone check them out yet?

This unit is located at 1615 Q Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom corner unit with brand new kitchen, exposed brick wall, large living/dining room, spacious bedroom, tons of closet space. Building has a rooftop with incredible views of the city, front desk and pets allowed. Walking distance to Safeway, Restaurants, Bars, Metro and all that Dupont, Adams Morgan and U Street have to offer.”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $324,500 ($405 monthly fee.)

1900 M Street, NW

Uh oh, Washington Business Journal reports that Rumors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization:

“1900 M Restaurant Associates Inc., which holds a liquor license at 1900 M St. and operates under the trade name Rumors, owes between $50,000 and $100,000 to creditors”

But all is not lost for fans of Rumors, WBJ also reports this has happened before in 1997. Though if they do go out of business this is some prime real estate…

2030 M Street, NW

Back in Sept. 2012 we learned that Hudson would be closing and would be replaced by an Italian Bistro. A liquor license has recently been posted for Greenhouse Bistro:

“Italian restaurant lounge and bar serving contemporary Italian cuisine in a hip, classy and relaxing environment with a seating capacity of 120. Total occupancy load of 156. Live entertainment will be provided such as violin, guitar and pianist. Sidewalk Café 80 seats.”

1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

Beginning May 7, DGS Delicatessen will offer a new, to go lunch menu available from 11:30 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Guests can now order lunch to go from the restaurant’s new sandwich counter, which offers the famed DGS Pastrami and Corned Beef sandwiches. The full menu, below, is only available at the sandwich counter and features items designed to travel well, especially when a more leisurely sit down lunch is not an option. To mark the official launch on May 7, the first 50 people in line will receive a pastrami sandwich on the house.

Also available at the “Sandwich Shop” counter is a new selection of house-made DGS condiments and ingredients for sale, including: Harissa ($6), Dill Pickles ($9), Schmaltz ($5), Hot Sauce ($5), Smoked Maldon Salt ($10), and Deli Mustard ($6).

SANDWICH SHOP MENU

Sandwiches

· White Fish Salad: Tomato Jam, Fried Capers, Radish, Montreal Bagel ($8)
· Roasted Turkey: Avocado, Pepper Relish, Provolone, Gribenes, Pumpernickel ($9)
· DGS Egg Salad: Butter Lettuce, Harissa, Gribenes, Pumpernickel ($9)
· 1/2 POUND Pastrami or Corned Beef: Creekstone Farms Brisket, House Mustard, Double Baked Rye ($13)
· Grilled Chicken Salad: “Everything” Aioli, Peppadews, Double Baked Rye ($8)
· The Israeli: Hummus, Cucumber, Pickled Beets, Feta, Pumpernickel ($8)
· Smoked Salmon Pastrami: Cucumber Salad, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Montreal Bagel ($10)
· **Add The COMBINATION ($4): Choice of Potato Salad, Coleslaw or Cucumber Salad and any Drink

Sides

· Matzo Ball Soup $7
· Potato Salad $3
· Coleslaw $3
· Cucumber Salad $4
· Pickle Plate $5

Drinks

· Dr. Browns $3
· Mexican Coke $3.50
· Fizzy Lizzy $3.50

1815 M Street, NW

From a press release:

Bub and Pop’s is becoming well known in DC for their sandwiches, soups, salads and Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Black Pepper Potato Chips. On Friday, April 19, Bub and Pop’s added Water Ice to their list of house made offerings.

Water Ice, also known as Italian Ice, is a Philadelphia tradition sold from Spring well into the first frost of the Fall. Chef Jon’s recipe includes fresh fruit, water and natural sugar – that’s all that’s in it! It gets blended, frozen and then scraped to serving size. Four flavors are currently being featured: Passion Fruit, Black Cherry, Peach and Espresso (no fresh fruit in that one, just real coffee).

Soon to follow this Summer are ice cream sandwiches that consist of our house made Tahitian vanilla ice cream between two house made Oatmeal, Walnut, Chocolate Chip Cookies. And in keeping with Bub and Pop’s way of doing things, every thing will still be made in-house and all natural.

You can see Bub and Pop’s complete menu here. Any fans?

2122 P Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word:

“Asia 54 coming to the former Uni Sushi space. Cuisine will be Thai, Japanese, and Sushi. Expected to open in the next couple of weeks.”

This house is located at 1402 21st Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Recent renovations were carefully designed to seamlessly blend into the house. The renovations include a large table-space gourmet kitchen, private master suite and bathroom, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor bathrooms, garden with two decks, and separately metered 1br/1ba apartment with private front access. Includes one separately deeded off-street surface parking space.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 5 bed/5 bath is going for $1,895,000.

1633 17th Street, NW

La Frontera Cantina has reopened as Ultimo Lounge, Tapas Y Carnes, at 1633 17th St, NW. Here’s the new menu:

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This unit is located at 2141 P Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Absolutely stunning, flawless high-end total renovation just a block from Dupont Circle feat. floor to ceiling windows, Waterworks Bath, Chef s Kitchen w/ outdoor venting, Bosch Pro appliances, Carrera Marble Countertops, Restoration Hardware lighting, private balcony, in-unit washer / dryer and gleaming 5~ wide plan Ultra Select Maple Floors. Rental parking $175/mo. Pets Welcome!”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $429,900 ($323 monthly fee.)

1216 18th Street, NW

Way back in Oct. 2011 we first learned that the Guitar Bar would be coming to the former Guitar Shop space above Shack Shake:

Upscale tavern serving European sausages, hotdogs, pretzels and popcorns featuring DJ and background music. No designated dance floor – no dancing. Summer Garden with 210 seats. Seating capacity is 60. Total occupancy load is 330.

Hadn’t heard much about the place since. Last week ANC2B posted:

Whereas the construction at this location has begun without appropriate permitting;

Whereas construction continued despite stop work orders issued by the District;

Whereas the construction team illegally removed stop work orders on multiple occasions;

Whereas ANC 2B has already negotiated an alcoholic beverage “Voluntary Agreement” for this location with certain limitations negotiated for the roof structure;

Therefore be it resolved that ANC 2B asks HPRB to ensure that any concept design is consistent with those terms of the Voluntary Agreement;

Be it further resolved that ANC 2B does not currently have objection to the renderings as presented but requests a full presentation to the DCC and the ZPD commmittee prior to the HPRB hearing at the end of April.

This coming soon sign made me chuckle a bit. Thanks to a reader for sending word.  Back in late Feb. we learned that a Smashburger would be coming to the former Lucky Brand Store Space in Dupont Circle. I spoke with one of the workers on the site who said they should be open in about 2-3 months. You can see Smashburger’s menu here.

1739 Connecticut Avenue, NW

1717 Connecticut Ave, NW

The Mediterranean Way Gourmet Market is coming to the former Ginza/Aaron Gallery space at 1717 Connecticut Ave, NW. Their Facebook page says:

“Opening soon….Gourmet Mediterranean Market with products such as olive oil and olives, vinegar, cheeses, honey, jams, preservatives, sauces, pastas, chocolates and sweets, beer, wine and beverages sourced from small artisan producers in Mediterranean countries.”

Stay tuned!