Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist
Good news for Dupont coffee drinkers and loungers. The Phillips Collection located at 1600 21st St., NW in Dupont Circle is getting a new Tryst Coffeehouse next week. Can’t wait to see how it looks.
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Thanks to all who sent word that Filter’s Foggy Bottom location is now open on I St, NW just east of 20th Street. One reader shares more interesting info from Filter:
“The second Filter location is now open, and they have some new signs (from @rosscott”
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Bean and Bite is coming to the (newish) building at 1152 15th St, NW just south of M Street, NW. You can see their menu here and FAQ sheet here. Looks like they plan on opening in more locations in the future. Their Web site says:
“Bean and bite has an interesting story. It was built by hand in a garage. The concept was created as a mini bar that dininers and coffee fanatics could make their own coffee, grab their own food and be out the door within 2 minutes. Our food philosophy is all about home made baked goods, great pastries and home made sandwiches that are hard to pass up on. Ingredients that are local, farm to table and healthy combinations and great variety is our goal!”
1152 15th St, NW
DC Starbucks renovations continue with the Dupont Circle location at 1501 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Though this location is so popular they set up a temporary kiosk out back:
Well this is an awesome addition to Bladgen Alley near Mt. Vernon Square. Back Alley Waffles is located at 1209 10th St NW REAR – in Blagden Alley:
You can see their menu here:
Waffles $8
fluffy Belgian waffle, served with
fresh churned butter and
real maple syrupSmoothies $6
delicious! includes all of the following:fresh apple
orange
pineapple
and carrot juices blended with
strawberries
banana
vanilla yogurt
honey
and aloe veraCoffee $2
Chai $2
WiFi Free
They are open 7am – 1pm.
There’s actually four great things going on in the space:
Back Alley Waffles—our waffle and smoothie bar. See why it’s worth tracking us down.
Blagden Alley Gallery and Design Studio—the artwork of co-owners, Craig Nelsen and Sherman Davis.
Green Roof Project—on the roof of the waffle shop, an oasis of green.
BuddyClubs—a non-profit effort to help those in distress due to loneliness or isolation find community.
Back in Aug. 2011 a reader shared some scuttlebutt saying Filter Coffeehouse was looking to open a second location in Foggy Bottom. Signage has finally gone up on I St, NW just east of 20th St, NW. Their first store is located in Dupont at 1726 20th St, NW. You can see their coffee menu here.
Below is a peek in the window from their coming soon location in Foggy Bottom. Looks like there will be additional seating upstairs:
From an email:
“ Join us for a Grand Opening
Saturday, 3pm Ribbon Cutting
Door Prizes
Free Chocolate Nutella Crepe for the first 100 people
Coffy Cafe * 3310 14th St., NW”
113 Rhode Island Ave, NW
On Monday we spoke about the Showtime Lounge coming to 113 Rhode Island Ave, NW in Bloomingdale. At the time one commenter, Colonel K, wrote:
“So one of the best (black) barbershops in the area was closed to make way for a pub for white hipster yuppies. Cheers.”
After I stopped by one of the owners followed up in an email wishing to clarify the situation:
“I noticed in the comments sections that some people were concerned about the predominately African-American frequented barbershop being muscled out to make way for a “gentrified” bar. I’d like to make sure people know that we had nothing to do with the closing of the salon. I was only able to get the space because I’ve lived upstairs from the Showtime for the last five years and got to know the barbers well, so I was able to jump on the opportunity once it was clear that they were closing. They had to close because the owner, who didn’t work there and only rented out the barber chairs, hadn’t paid her rent in months and was getting sued for back rent. So basically, the place was closing no matter what. If anyone would like to visit Ben or Sean or any of the barbers that are no longer there, we’ve posted where they’re working now on the outside of the building.”
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Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mayorga Coffee has closed its shop at 314 Carroll St NW in Takoma. The reader hears that Soupergirl could be expanding into this space but that has not been confirmed.
UPDATE: Soupergirl has confirmed they will be expanding into the Mayorga space.
In April 2011 we first learned of Bistro Bohem coming to 1840 6th St, NW (the corner of 6th and Florida Ave, NW.) Well, add this to the pile of amazing transformations hitting DC. I was lucky enough to get an early preview last night and I still haven’t stopped smiling. Not only were the food and drinks amazing but the space itself is super chill. I can see this being a great date spot too. And they had schnitzel – I love schnitzel!
You can see their drink and food menu in pdf below:
You’ll soon see an announcement on their Facebook page announcing a preview for the neighborhood tonight from 7-10pm and a grand opening next week.
Oh yeah – this also only part one! They also will be expanding into the former Zee’s restaurant next door at 600 Florida Ave, NW. That expansion which should take place over the next month will feature a coffee cafe featuring Julius Meinl coffee and fresh pastries which, will be open during the day.
It’s just amazing to watch this section of Florida Ave blossom before my eyes. Remember this is what it used to look like not too long ago.
