Zack asks: “Some active work going on inside long vacant Republic Gardens on U St – any idea what’s going on, PoPville?”
Back in May we learned that a new bar called Alice was planned for the retail space at the former State of the Union next door:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 225 and a Total Occupancy Load of 325. Rooftop Summer Garden on the second floor with 70 seats. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to include Dancing and Cover Charge inside the premises only.”
Currently:
UPDATE: Alice is still coming and I’m told another restaurant is coming too but there won’t be condos. Stay tuned.
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