2014 9th Street, NW
Last month we shared the news about what was coming into the Hilton Brothers’ Gaslight Tavern space on 9th Street. Well – Echo Park quietly opened over the weekend. Anyone stop in for a taste?
Peep the menu: (more…)
Restaurants
2005 14th Street, NW at U Street
Looks like more trouble for the former Diet Starts Monday, The BBQ Joint, Den of Thieves, Hanoi House, and Blackbyrd Warehouse space.
Thanks to Margaret (and others) for sending: “Any word on Bar Lorea at 14th and U? According to Google, they’re permanently closed. It’s a shame, since it had become a go-to. I was last there in late November and it was packed.”
They only opened in September of 2019. Their website has expired and their last Facebook post in January 11th. (more…)
901 New York Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Capitol Hill readers may remember our beloved breakfast haunt, Bagels & Baguettes, on the corner of 3rd and Mass NE.
Helen, the owner, is really struggling in her new location (901 New York Ave NW), and if things don’t go well, she’ll be gone within the year. The windows are dark, and the landlord/zoning won’t let her do sidewalk signage. She’s also right next to a Starbucks (which cannot compare to her fresh baked bagels and croissants!).
Anything readers can do to help get the word out to her new City Center neighborhood would be appreciated. Helen is the mom of two young teens and really needs the boost!”
3428 O Street, NW
Big news from the Georgetown BID:
“Oh, Bagelgate. What a time to be alive! After a few delays, Call Your Mother is expected to open in Georgetown by the end of this month. Everyone BE COOL! The ‘Jew-ish’ deli will serve toasted bagels and sell its bagel sandwiches inside the bright pink former flower shop at 3428 O St NW. Follow them on Instagram for the official opening announcement.”
904 H Street, NE
Thanks to Elizabeth and all who sent word about the Southeastern Roastery collaboration at Dio Wine Bar on H Street. From Dio:
“January, 2020: We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with Southeastern Roastery! Local coffee roaster, Southeastern Roastery, is permanently taking over the Dio Wine Bar space during the day-time on Fridays, Saturdays, and the third Wednesday of every month. Owner Candy Schibli will pour her fresh, high quality, and seasonal coffees from 7am-1pm along with a small selection of tea and freshly fried donuts. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending. Could be cool.
Though I will forever feel a pang of pain for Lindy’s when I look upon the space. (more…)
inside 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Yours Truly
Ed. Note: This is also the previous home to the Illy Coffeehouse.
From Yours Truly:
“Hello D.C.,
It’s us — your neighbors from the inviting new hotel in the West End. You know that feeling when you first meet someone and you instantly know you’re going to be great friends? Well, that’s how we feel about you. We love your personality and vibe, your foods and flavors, your history and unique stories…and we are so excited to move into the neighborhood this March. Look, we know we’re not all from here but we hope to be accepted as of here, and get to spend some quality time with you.
We’re beyond excited to see what the future holds for us in and around the city, as we get to know each other better. Between aimless walks, drum circles and farmers markets around Dupont, ceramics classes, shopping in Georgetown, live music, and locally-rooted eats around 14th St., it already feels like every day together will be an adventure!
No matter what you need – we’re here for you. Yeah we’re a hotel, but we’ve traded out a lobby for a living room, and a conference room for a kitchen. We have a cafe front porch, and a vibrant backyard and outdoor garden. We even have live music, a DJ booth and selection of vinyls because music is the best kind of medicine after a busy day. So whatever you need we got you! And did we mention that we also have delicious food? Try our new dining concept Mercy Me by D.C’s award-winning restaurateurs Andrew Dana and Daniela Moreira of eateries Call Your Mother & Timber Pizza, with a mouth-watering culinary program led by Executive Chef Johanna Hellrigl, formerly Executive Chef at Doi Moi and beloved D.C. beverage director Micah Wilder. Of course the space is insta-ready, that’s a given.
More than anything, we want you to know that our house, truly is your house … warm, light-filled and inviting, with a contemporary take on a brutalist architecture and bohemian aesthetic style, washed in sunlight and soened by pastoral décor, plant life, and ornate detailing – delivering a refreshing vibe true to DC’s past and present. Oh, and we love pets! So your furry friends are more than welcome too.
Come ready to hang, ready to experience, ready to engage in dialogue. Whether you’re visiting from out of town and looking for a one-of-a-kind stay, or a busy Washingtonian looking for a fun spot to work from during the day, and an excuse to set your “Out of Office” replies by night.
We invite you to come in, rest and expect the unexpected. This space is yours, truly.
Your pen pals,
Yours Truly DC
Ps. Did we mention we love pets?”
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4304 Connecticut Ave, NW
Proper signage, now hiring, and a liquor license placard now posted for Viet Chopsticks:
“A new class C Restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine. Seating Capacity of 98, Total Occupancy Load of 120. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I love Mark’s Duck House in Falls Church and Bob’s Shanghai 66 in Rockville, but delivery in the District? Chinese New Year is coming, who is the best to order from?”
14th and R Street, NW entrance on R Street.
Thanks to MD for sending. This will be Bluestone Lane‘s 6th location in D.C. You can see their menu here.