Two very similiar sounding pizza spots are coming to 18th St, NW in Adams Morgan. Capitol Pizza & Subs (above) has already opened up at 1933 18th St NW. And they deliver.
And at 2441 18th St, NW (below) Capital Pizza & Wings will be opening up soon. Plus they’ll also have Kabob.
This is an interesting development. Looks like District Lounge & Grille will be closing and Saki will be expanding into the space. From a Saki liquor license application/change:
“Expand the licensed premises to include the entire building at 2477 18th Street, N.W. This expansion will include the space at 2473 18th Street, N.W. which is currently occupied by District Lounge & Grille which will cease to operate after approval of the expansion. This expansion will add an additional 120 seats for dining space as well as create 25 seats for summer garden space.”
In Sept. ’10 we judged Saki. Were there any fans of District?
This condo is located at 2444 Ontario Rd, NW:
The flier says:
“Another spectacular condo project by Dashlar LLC. All new construction. 2 BR & 2 FB. Premium finishes. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters & stainless appliances. Luxurious baths w/ travertine tiles. In-unit W/ D, hardwood floors, low condo fees. Private deck plus common roofdeck w/ great views. Close to restaurants & nightlife but not too close. Parking available.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
At first I was just going to use this a ‘judging pop ups post’ but then I saw some units for sale. I think the units look pretty good. What do you think of the virtual tour?
Unit 1 is a 2bed/2bath that has gone under contract for $539,000. Unit 2 (our GDoN post) is a 2bed/2bath going for $585,000 ($175 condo fee). And Unit 4 is a 2bed/2bath going for $649,000 ($175 condo fee).
And out of curiosity – what do you think of the building itself?
Late last week Crooked Beat Records opened up just up the street at its new location at 2116 18th St NW. It looks identical on the outside. And very similar on the inside but a bit bigger. Looking good!
“Dear PoP,
I just was at the Harris Teeter on Kalorama and it seems some movie is being filmed. There are forklifts with spotlights on the top floor and equipment all around. Any idea what is going on?”
I’ve been getting lots of inquiries similar to the one above and it seems that, according to a few readers, some sort of filming involving Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is taking place. One reader is fairly certain that that is his car below.
Perhaps it is a new Capital One commercial? Anyone know more details of what’s being filmed at the Harris Teeter at 1631 Kalorama Rd NW?
UPDATE: Ovechkin was definitely filming there. And it turns out it was a Reebok commercial. And it turns out, he is super nice.
“Dear PoP,
17th and Kalorama NW – he was filming upstairs at the old roller rink and shooting pics in the empty retail space below last night. that is his tricked out white mercedes which he came in with his dad.”
and
“Dear PoP,
Yeah he was there and emerged from the rented space below the HT (used to be roller skating rink) around 8:40 last. He had been filming and doing photoshoots for Reebok ads for a few hours. He was nice and signed autographs for me and my wife.”
Lunar Massage has a current location at 1101 5th Street, NW in Mt. Vernon Square. I just noticed a sign saying that they’ll be opening up a second location at 1768 Columbia Rd, NW in November. They say they’ll be open in 2-3 weeks.
Last we looked at this new construction there was no window. I wanted to be fair and show it in its final form.
Having said that, still looks a bit off to me…
From a press release:
Video artist Alberto Roblest brings his latest public art project to the heart of Adams Morgan for two nights only November 5 + 6, 2010. “Present Interval/Intervalo del Tiempo” is a temporary video installation that will transform the alleyway at the intersection of 18th Street and Columbia Road NW into a museum experience without the museum or even a roof. It will, in fact, be a cultural experience that you can stroll through under a starry sky.
“Present Interval” is part of the “Circling the Issue” series of public art projects that reflect on the inner lives we lead while going about our daily routines. Using video projectors, Roblest will broadcast his signature form of videoart (a subgenre know as videopoetry) onto buildings in the alley behind SunTrust Bank’s Adams Morgan branch. Images will pan left and right across the curved back wall of the bank building using a motorized mirror system custom-built by the project’s technicaladvisor Joseph Kinnard. Additional projectors will throw moving images against other walls in the alleyway, transforming this much-traversed public space with a kaleidoscope of images and sound.
WHERE: Adams Morgan – The SunTrust Bank alley
intersection of 18th Street + Columbia Road NWWHEN: Fri. + Sat., Nov. 5 + 6, AFTER DARK!
“Dear PoP,
Hey, what’s up with the club that takes over the Stroga yoga studio on weekend nights? I keep seeing huge lines for it here in Adams [Morgan].”
Stroga gym is located at 1808 Adams Mill Road, NW. Their Web site says:
“The building has a rich and romantic history, and with its fine woodwork, imported stained glass and intricate moldings STROGA is sure to take your breath away. It’s the perfect location to hold your special event!
The space is available for wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings, luncheons, and dinners, fundraisers, dances, private parties, and much more.”
So perhaps it is for different events every weekend? Anyone know if there is a regular nightclub that takes over the Stroga space on weekends?
I’ve been curious to learn what will become of the space, that most recently was a bodega and sold frozen yogurt, at 1813 Columbia Rd, NW. It closed almost exactly a year ago in Oct. ’09. A recent alcohol application permit recently went up saying:
“Restaurant with recorded music and entertainment limited to DJ with no dancing. Seating capacity is 113. Total Occupancy load is 124. Sidewalk Café with seating for 24.”
I’ll be sure to update when more info becomes available about the restaurant.
