2031 Florida Avenue, NW
We knew the former Veritas space was getting close to transforming into McClellan’s Retreat. The GM tells me that they are hoping to open the first week of November and that on Wed. they will be conducting interviews for bartenders from noon to 5pm – if anyone is looking stop by.
Florida Ave looking east towards Connecticut Ave
2009 8th Street, NW (off Florida Ave)
Thanks to a few folks who sent emails. Back in Oct. 2013 we learned that Town Danceboutique was adding a 125 seat summer garden in Shaw. And nearby Nellie’s has been working on their covered roof deck since April.
9th and U St, NW
723 8th Street, SE
Significant expansion coming to the Ugly Mug – from a liquor license placard:
“An expansion to the 2nd floor, and the addition of 144 seats, changing the total capacity to 242.”
3522 12th Street, NE
Changes continue for Little Ricky’s which closed for summer vacation back in July. A liquor license placard has gone up under the trade name Gin Rummy stating they wish to:
“Request a class change from Retailer Class “C” Restaurant to Retailer Class “C” Tavern.”
A reader sends word after a bit of sleuthing that it: “does not look a change in ownership, just another change of restaurant type. I tried to peek inside, but didn’t see much. Bar is still in-tact, but all tables have been ripped out with quite a few wires hanging about (which would lead me to think they’re doing a decent gut-job.”
“Dear PoPville,
Lights are on at both floors and there is evidence of construction. Is townhouse tavern making a comeback?”
Anyone know what’s up?
1637 R Street, NW
523 H Street, NE
We knew this prime corner property couldn’t be sitting vacant forever – a liquor license placard posted out front finally reveal the plans for a:
“Sports bar and grill, serving hamburgers, French fries, pizza and sub-sandwiches with a seating capacity of 41 inside. Total occupancy load of 50. Sidewalk café with 22.”
In June the eastern end of H Street saw the opening of Halftime Sports Bar but is still waiting for progress at Sin Bin sports bar across the street.
It’s located a few storefronts east of the recently opened DC Harvest:
H Street look west towards Union Station
Photo by PoPville flickr user clif_burns
I remember some folks had concerns about Right Proper’s outdoor seating [624 T Street, NW] but I’m happy to see the final product turned out pretty sweet. They also got a new bike pump:
To compliment their bike racks:
From an email:
“Geography trivia night at mad momos [3605 14th St, NW] occurs the second Thursday of every month, 8pm-10pm. It involves the best part of trivia, momos and beerz!”
2031 Florida Avenue, NW
@EdwardGarnett tweets us the photo above:
“@PoPville looks like McClellan’s Retreat is happening in the old Veritas space. Any details?”
I took a peek on my Sunday walkabout and was told then that they about 2 weeks from opening (close to 1 week out now). The women I spoke to said they’d be focusing on wine and cocktails. This is the former Veritas Wine Bar that closed back in August.
looking east towards Connecticut Ave
3412 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to a couple of a readers for sending emails. Uptown Tap House wrote on their Facebook page Friday:
“Due to unforeseen events, Uptown Tap House is closed this evening. Apologies for any inconveniences might cause.”
I stopped by on Sunday and this was posted to their front door:
