751 8th Street, SE
Last month we noted progress at the renovations in the former Capital City Subs space located next to the future District Doughnut on Barracks Row. They reopened as Caffe Kimchi a couple weeks ago and they could possibly have the greatest omelette in town:
I love kimchi and I love bacon so I’m super intrigued. Anyone try them out yet?
Looking north on 8th Street towards the future District Doughnut
Photo by PoPville flickr user Rukasu1
From MPD:
“On Saturday, February 15, 2014, the 2014 Cupid’s Undie Run will take place in the District of Columbia. The event kicks off with a party at 12:00 pm followed by the race. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
Race Route
The race start time will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at which time the roadways mentioned below will be closed to traffic.
Pennsylvania Avenue from 4th Street to Independence Avenue, SE
2nd Street from Constitution Avenue, SE to C Street, SE
3rd Street from C Street, SE to Independence Avenue, SE
2nd Street and East Capitol Street, NE/SE
2nd and Independence Avenue, SE (Northbound)
2nd and Independence Avenue, SE (Southbound)
2nd and C Street, SE
1st and Independence Avenue, SE
Washington and Independence Avenue, SW
1st and East Capitol Street, NE/SE
1st and Maryland Avenue, NE
1st and Constitution Avenue, NE”
This rental is located at 327 10th Street, Southeast:
The listing says:
“WONDERFUL top flr. Cap Hill apt. avail mid-March! Character rich & loaded w/ charm. South-facing w/ orig. wf, Lg. LR skylight & great natural light! CAC, w/b FB, reno. KIT w/ gas stove, granite & SS. Reno. BA w/ ceramic tile & storage, + THREE closets! Amazing pet friendly Boutique bldg. of only 12 units LOC: 2 blocks to Fab. Eastern Market, METRO & all the amenities of 8th St./Barrack’s Row.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,900/Mo.
613 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I passed the previous 18th Amendment space on my way to work today and have been checking everyday to see what I could make of the next business to take over. There are clearly many kegs visible in the front window. From what I can see of the bar inside it has a wooden interior similar to a barrel. All the permits and such are in the window and it’ll just be a matter of time before Barrel opens for business.”
Back in November Capitol Hill Corner reported:
“The new liquor venue would be “more upscale” than the previous occupant, with “better food” prepared by a chef from Charleston, South Carolina. According to the spokesman, the new bar will serve 18 draft beers, and the interior is being redone to restore the brick and to bring in “classy lighting.”
and CityPaper reported:
“A new Southern-themed bourbon and craft beer bar called Barrel is on its way to Capitol Hill from one of the owners of Union Pub and 201 Bar.”
660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Good news for fellow cheese fans – Sona Creamery has now opened near Eastern Market. Upon entering the shop I experienced what I imagine heaven smells like. The place looks cool too (table seating not pictured to the left of photo):
Hours are 11am-10pm and you can take a look at their menus here.
Where the magic happens:
@bryan_in_dc tweets us the photo above:
“Cosi now closed on Capitol Hill (3rd & Penn SE)”
Back in August we learned that a Pret a Manger would be taking over the space this spring:
“Pret A Manger will occupy 4,300 square feet and offer two floors of indoor dining space, as well as a large outdoor patio.”
301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE courtesy of Douglas Development
Photo by PoPville flickr user yostinator
“Dear PoPville,
I got on at Eastern Market, a few minutes after 11 am on Monday morning, 2/3/2014, at my usual door (last door, second to last car) to expedite my travels upon my arrival at my destination. The car was relatively empty and I locked eyes with a young, attractive, well-dressed man upon getting on the train. I noted the look in his eyes. I kept to myself, playing on my phone, until looking up to see what stop we were pulling into when I noticed him stroking himself out of his pants, with his d*ck pointed at me. I didn’t say anything, but I probably physically reacted. I got up and got off the metro since we’d just pulled into Federal Center SW. I tried to snap a photo of him through the window, but he never turned around.
I reported the incident to station manager who called ahead to get the train stopped at the next station. The station manager recommended I not sit in the back of the metro, but closer to the operator in the future, which I get is good advice, but I should be able to sit wherever on the metro and not be at risk. The Station Manager did call ahead to other stations to try to apprehend the perpetrator. I also made a statement to the police. I was disappointed to learn that there are no cameras on the metro cars. I saved Metro PD’s number [202-962-2121] in my phone for the future.
He was young (maybe 25ish), black, wearing a lumberjack, ear flap-style hat and a dark grey or blue wool jacket. He never said anything to me. He never reacted to my reaction to him. He never turned around to see what I was doing after I got off the metro.”
237 2nd Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any update on the British-American pub named “Alibi” that was to open on 2nd St NW in the old My Brothers’ Place spot? It was supposed to open in December; I work right next door and it doesn’t look like anything has moved since you posted the article. Any update would be great! Thanks!”
The owner updates us:
“The cold weather set us back because we can’t do roof work when it’s below freezing. We have been organizing a new schedule to get the renovations done and it looks like we will be able to open just in time for St Patrick’s Day.”
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 9:00 p.m., the President will deliver the State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building.
Restricted Access – Capitol Square
The following area will be restricted to event credentialed and authorized pedestrians only beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014:
• First Street between Constitution Avenue, NW and Independence Avenue, SW
• Independence Avenue between First Street, SW and First Street, SE
• First Street between Independence Avenue, SE and Constitution Avenue, NE
• Constitution Avenue between First Street, NE and First Street, NW
Road Closures (more…)
528 8th Street, SE
From a press release:
“Ambar, the nation’s capital’s first Balkan restaurant, owned by Serbian-born Ivan Iricanin and chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Bottomless Dinner Menu, featuring unlimited small plates, Balkan specialties and a free-flowing beverage menu. Available all evening, seven days a week, the menu offers two package options; unlimited small plates and Balkan specialties with bottomless drinks for $59 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), or unlimited small plates and bottomless drinks for $49 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). The entire table must order the same package level of the Bottomless Dinner Menu, and guests will have a two-hour window to enjoy their food and cocktails or wine with this special offer. Ambar’s full a-la-carte menu is also available nightly. (more…)