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Ashok Bajaj’s latest, Rosedale, Opens October 24th in Van Ness!!

Published October 11, 2024 at 12:35PM

4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, is pleased to announce the October 24, 2024 unveiling of his new restaurant, Rosedale, https://www.rosedaledc.com/, located at 4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 20008, in the Forest Hills neighborhood in the northwest quadrant of the nation’s capital. Named for an important estate in Cleveland Park’s historic district, this new American concept will be a welcome addition to Northwest, Washington, D.C. Bajaj tapped James Beard Foundation’s award-nominated restaurant designer Martin Vahtra of Projects Design Associates of New York to design Rosedale. Rosedale opens with seating for 100 guests indoors with a patio seating 30 guests for outdoor dining, weather permitting. The restaurant will serve dinner and Sunday brunch and is within easy walking distance of the Van Ness UDC Metro station. (more…)

#openings

Helluva Ways to Wake Up Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 12:15PM

Thanks to B. for sending from “McLean Gardens. A lady Monday had done for second time in two weeks also. In Vaughan Place gated parking lot. Two different people have been hit twice inside gated parking lot. It’s a mess.” (more…)

#stolen wheels

“Korean Restaurant Group Concept Coming to Dupont Circle Space Formerly Occupied by Duck Duck Goose”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 11:35AM

photos courtesy Feldman Ruel. 2100 P Street, NW previously home to Vintage 78 and Scion and Duck Duck Goose

From a press release:

“Feldman Ruel, a leading commercial real estate firm specializing in the marketing and sale of commercial real estate in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is pleased to announce the sale of 1426 21st Street NW, Units S3 & S4. The second-generation restaurant condominium, located in the Hartnett Building and formerly home to Duck Duck Goose, sold for $1,600,000. The property was acquired by Hansik Enterprises L.L.C., a Korean restaurant group planning to launch its first U.S. location in Dupont Circle. (more…)

Update: Reopened!! “E Street Temporary Closure?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 11:05AM | Updated October 11, 2024 at 3:58PM

11th and E Street, NW

Update: ” Apparently there was a building issue — whatever it was it has been resolved. Apparently they have called back their staff and the theater should reopen later today.”

“Dear PoPville,

went online to check out tickets/what’s playing at E Street and there’s a banner on the website saying it’s temporarily closed and to check back for updates. (more…)

Today* in Hawks*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:55AM

Thanks to Michele for sending this beautiful shot from Rose Park in Georgetown.

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

#Hawks around Town

“That was a quick turnaround” Slipstream to Compass Coffee complete in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:00AM

82 I Street, SE

Thanks to Jason for sending:

“That was a quick turnaround. Compass Coffee is already open in Navy Yard in the former Slipstream space. Guess they didn’t have too much work to do.”

From Compass Coffee:

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are opening our second Navy Yard cafe at 82 I Street SE! (more…)

Last Christmas Trees in Town cont. “it still smelled like Christmas!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 9:30AM

Thanks to K. for sending above: “I saw it on 8th St SE between Independence and Pennsylvania. Miraculously, it still smelled like Christmas!”

And thanks to P. for sending the below great shot from Mount Pleasant: (more…)

#last christmas tree in town

About Last Night – My God, Those Colors, That Sky!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 9:00AM

photo by Thomas Cluderay from Shenandoah National Park

Thanks to all who shared with us. More amazing photos: (more…)

“The Fox at the Palisades is open”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 8:25AM

5108 MacArthur Boulevard, NW

Thanks to Nick for sending the good news about The Fox at The Palisades:

“Went by today and they are open.” (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 11, 2024 at 6:25AM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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