633 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
The much anticipated Hank’s on the Hill opens up in the old Ba Bay space at 633 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. You can see their menus here. We’ll be back for a proper judging in a few weeks. I can’t wait to see how it compares to the Dupont location.
1317 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Mangialardo gets a facelift at 1317 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
From their new facebook page:
“Italian deli/grocery store started in 1953 by Antonio and Anna Mangialardo. Now being run by 3rd/4th generation. Best known around town for the “G Man” sub.
Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm”
Any fans of the “G Man” sub? Other recs?
1227 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Good news for knitters – The Knitting Loft, a Fiber Arts Studio, is opening up on August 4th at 1227 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Back in Oct. 2011 Stitch DC moved from Barracks Row to Tenleytown.
From a press release:
Local residents have two big reasons to fire up their taste buds this summer: Roti Mediterranean Grill, a fast casual concept featuring healthy Mediterranean cuisine, is adding two more locations to their existing seven in the D.C. area. One will be unveiled in Union Station’s West Hall (50 Massachusetts Avenue) on Thursday, August 2 and the other by the University of Maryland at The Varsity in College Park (8150 Baltimore Avenue) on Wednesday, August 22.
As more customers crave healthy cuisine, Roti is at the forefront of a larger Mediterranean movement. Its customizable menu allows guests to create their own meal from a variety of bold and unique flavor profiles not found at many other fast-casual chains. In 2011, Roti reached the coveted double-digit positive same-store sales growth, and increased from six to 12 locations — a 100% growth rate. While still in its startup stage, Roti is trending to hit profit margins similar to those of larger chains. The D.C. expansion is yet another nod to their healthy – and flavorful – proposition.
You can see their menu here.
313 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Washington Business Journal shares the news:
“Bernaise will open in October of this year at 313 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (on the same block as Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery and We The Pizza). The restaurant will occupy 3,000 square feet.”
Think a steak frites restaurant by Spike Mendelsohn will do well here? Were there any fans of Thai Roma?
A readers sends in this great find:
“This isn’t quite a garden, but it’s an adorable tree box in NE Capitol Hill near Lincoln Park. Who can’t adore little kids and pumpkins? I hope it makes you smile as much as it makes me.”
Union Station
Yesterday I got a tour of the two new Jamba Juices that are now open in Union Station and Dupont Circle. Full Disclosure: I got tons of free smoothies.
The DC area Jamba Juice franchises are owned by tennis great Venus Williams.
The first two in DC are just the begining. I was told that we can expect two more coming relatively soon – likely in Chinatown and/or Georgetown. Also they have small kiosks that they are hoping to place in government buildings soon as well. Oh yeah – they also may launch a street cart soon as well. Stay tuned.
1333 19th St, NW – former Ben and Jerry’s space in Dupont Circle
This rental is located at 520 E Street, NE:
The listing says:
“Light filled 2 private BR Capitol Hill condo, historic building. Secure 3rd floor. Liv rm in turret with many windows. Open floor plan, updated kitchen. Washer/dryer in unit. Hardwoods, fireplace, crown molding, window treatments, 12 double pane windows. Basement storage. Water included Elevator in building. 5 blks to Union Station (Red Line), 15 min walk to Eastern Market. NO PETS Avail Sept 1.”
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,750/Mo.
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Featured Property: 1300 F St NE
Legal Subdivision: Old City #1
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Original List Price: $779,000.
List Price at Contract: $779,000.
List Date: 05/03/2012
Days on Market: 7
Settled Sales Price: $779,000.
Seller Subsidy: $1,500.
Original List to Net Sales Price Ratio: 99.81%
Settlement Date: 06/22/2012
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. The photos can be seen by clicking on the listing link, then scrolling through the pictures starting with the main photo. Here is the virtual tour from the 2007 listing.
In April, we looked at another sale on this block at 1376 F St NE, which sold for Net $595,000.
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Looks like a new corner store is coming back to 250 11th Street, NE.