2477 18th Street, NW
Back in early April a reader told us about Federal Restaurant and Lounge coming to the former Saki/District space from the owners of Floriana. Looks like they’ll be opening any day now:
Also down the street – Mediterranean Spot now has signage up at their second location coming to the former Carribou Coffee/Uptowner Cafe space at 2421 18th St, NW. They also are located at 15th and U St, NW.
2421 18th Street, NW
2360 Champlain Street, NW
Eden condos will have:
“18 units total there are 11 two-bedrooms, 7 one-bedrooms, private parking spots, outdoor spaces and well insulated Windsor Pinnacle Clad windows to deafen city noise.”
You can see their floorplans here.
Rendering courtesy of Eden
Full press release after the jump. (more…)
2418 18th Street, NW
Back in March we saw a sign for Kabob Diner – coming soon to the former Shawarma Spot space. Turns out that plan was scratched and Shawarma Spot has reopened with a new menu including kebabs. Looking forward to giving them a try:
2008
Today 2450 18th Street, NW is home to Shenanigans.
2013
2435 18th Street, NW
Back in Aug. 2012 Toledo Lounge had closed for renovations. In Feb. 2013 we learned the space would be renamed Libertine. I noticed a new awning went up on Saturday and was previously told that this was holding up there opening. Apparently there was a debate about the size of the awning or something like that. Anyway, should be opening very soon. Looking forward to seeing what the inside looks like.
This rental is located at 2611 Adams Mill Road, NW:
The listing says:
“Cozy true 1 BR apartment steps from shops and restaurants and walk to Woodley Metro. Small pets OK with $20/pet/month extra rent. $40/app fee/adult. Certified security deposit check required with app. L&F application in docs. Section 8 applicants welcome.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,650/Mo.
From MPD:
On April 27, 2013, at approximately 2:17 A.M., five suspects attacked several citizens in the 1900 block of Calvert Street, NW. The suspects assaulted the citizens by punching them. During the attack, one of the citizens was robbed of his cellphone and wrist watch.
Several minutes later, the same five suspects attempted to rob a second victim about a block away. The suspects demanded the victim’s watch. When the victim did not immediately comply, the suspects began punching him. The suspects were unable to obtain the victim’s watch, and fled the scene.
A short time later, members of the Metropolitan Police Department stopped three of the suspects. Two of the suspects had fled in an unknown direction and remain at large. After a preliminary investigation was completed, the suspects were arrested and charged with Robbery and Assault with Intent to Rob. The victim’s wrist watch was recovered during the on-scene investigation.
Anyone with additional information regarding these crimes is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department on (202) 727-9099.
2118 18th Street, NW
A patron who was leaving swore to me this was the best Egyptian food in the city. Blend Cafe is located at 2118 18th St, NW above Turquoise Jewelry. The Ful Madames plate does look delicious:
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But I am curious about the Mexican hot dog listed in the sandwich menu.
Breakfast menu after the jump. (more…)
2479 18th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending this one in from Adams Morgan. He notes the interesting sign:
1819 Columbia Road, NW
This edition of Eating Around Town was written by Abbey Becker. Abbey previously wrote about Boundary Stone. She lives near Eastern Market.
Since its opening in 1995, Cashion’s Eat Place (1819 Columbia Rd NW) has always done its best to cook with local ingredients, and it cooks them well. But for a restaurant that’s been around as long as Cashion’s, it’s understandable that though their menu is priced right around other mid-priced to upscale restaurants (depending on your interpretation) in the District, it’s often overlooked by diners. The proprietors themselves admit that their clientele tends to be on the older side, and that younger generations tend to bypass them for restaurants that are new to the city.
Cashion’s held a small preview dinner earlier this week to showcase the additions to their menu and the updated decor, and I was lucky enough to be included as a contributor to PoPville.
Let me say up front that while I am always up for a free meal, I’m wary of someone trying to “sell” me on how innovative the food is, how underrated they are, etc. But everything I ate was flavorful, balanced, and clearly made with care, and it’s obvious that the owners truly love what they do.
Chef John Manolatos has been at Cashion’s since the first day it opened. He had no culinary training aside from working in a deli making sandwiches, but the kitchen took him on and taught him the skills that eventually made him sous-chef. Because of the mentorship he received, he had made it a point to hire kitchen staff not based on experience or professional training, but on the enthusiasm they bring.
Justin Abad, the longtime general manager turned owner who also chooses the wine list, has worked at Cashion’s for the majority of his career. He’s an excellent host–personable, knowledgeable, and eager to please–but it’s clearly genuine. You can tell there’s nowhere he’d rather be.
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