1780 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I live in Adams Morgan and are very excited for the Line Hotel to be completed. Do you know if there are plans to put a bar and/or restaurant on the roof?”
Back in March I shared the scuttlebutt, since confirmed, that Toki Underground founder and Maketto’s Erik Bruner-Yang and Woodberry Kitchen’s Spike Gjerde would be opening up restaurants at The Line. Anyone happen to know if there are roof top plans?
Rendering via Mill Creek Residential
From a press release:
“Mill Creek Residential, a leading multifamily investor and operator specializing in premier apartment communities across the U.S., today announced the start of construction and redevelopment of the former Italian Embassy building located at 2700 16th NW, which will be preserved and converted into 134 luxury apartment homes.
The acquisition, renovation and redevelopment of the site is being made possible by an investment from Rockwood Capital, a privately held real estate investment firm with $9.3 billion in real estate assets under management. Helaba is providing the construction financing for the project.
“Simply put, the historic revitalization of the Embassy, coupled with the vibrancy of the neighborhood, will make this one of the premier communities in the Washington, DC region” said Sean Caldwell, senior managing director of the Mid-Atlantic region for Mill Creek.
As part of the redevelopment, Mill Creek will maintain the Neo-Renaissance architecture of the building and construct an adjacent nine-story high-rise with two levels of below-grade parking. The existing Embassy building will be renovated to contain a select number of the community’s exclusive townhouse-style residences, which will face a private courtyard and garden, as well as the community’s amenities.
The community will consist of studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment homes that feature premium high-tech and high-end features. (more…)
1654 Columbia Rd, NW
We now know who is coming to the Döner Bistro space (previously Shawarma King) that closed back in August – BBQ!
I’m told it’s the original pit master from the original DCity Smokehouse!!! Stay tuned for details as they get closer to opening but they look real close:
2309 18th Street, NW
Speaking of Cuba… This is most recently the former homes of CZARS 11 International Tapas & Exhale BAR, Pi Pizzeria and Bottoms Up Bar and Blue Fin.
Back in 2008
The liquor license placard for Barada says:
“A Cuban cuisine restaurant with a Total Occupancy Load of 124 seats. The Summer Garden will have a Total Occupancy Load of 35 seats.”
Can Cuban finally break the curse of 2309 18th Street? Stay tuned for updates as they get closer to opening.
This rental is located at 2550 17th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Model Studio Residence in the Ontario 17 Condominium now available for Rent Now. Completely designed w/custom furnishings, lighting, shelving, decorative art pieces, fully customized closet system and much more. Sun-filled residence also has its own large, private balcony and comes w/a storage unit. Building offers a stylish modern lobby, a rooftop terrace w/gas fire pit and Monument views.”
You can see more photos here.
This studio is going for $1,950/Mo.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced an arrest in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Other) offense that occurred in the 2300 block of 18th Street, Northwest, on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at approximately 1:15 am.
During a verbal altercation, inside of an establishment, a victim was assaulted and hit over the head with a glass bottle.
On Sunday, November 13, 2016, 28-year-old Jessica Trejo, of Woodbridge, VA, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Other). Also arrested was 37-year-old Tamika Hayes, of Southwest, DC, and charged with Simple Assault. CCN: 16-193-269.”
1792 Columbia Road, NW
Last week we learned that Cheese Steaks were coming but now we know they will be epic and may or may not contain cheese. Stay tuned for an opening date.
1792 Columbia Road, NW
In August of last year we learned that a hair salon would taking over half of the old Mixtec space but we’ve been waiting to see what happens to the other side. A reader reports that a banner is now up for “Great Philly Cheese Steaks”. Updates as they get closer to opening.
Mixtec closed after 40 years back in March 2014.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw
From an email:
“What: The 8th Annual DC Tweed Ride and Jazz-Age Jam
When: Sunday, November 6, 2016. Ride is 12-4 pm, party 5:30-9 pm.
Dreams do come true.
Thanks to Ally for sending from the 1600 block of Harvard St, NW:
“November! Been meaning to send this to you, I’ve seen this tree every day since it was tossed out here last January. Unbelievable!”