Bistro Bis is located in the Hotel George at 15 E St, NW. You can see their menus here. Any fans? Any must order items?
This comes from the same owners behind Vidalia.
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Capitol Hill
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This house is located at 523 F St, NE:
The flier says:
“Stately Federal Rowhouse, fully renovated, 3 bd/2.5 ba, 3 above ground levels – ea w/ light-filled bay windows, eat-in kitchen w/ granite, maple cabinets & wall of glass looking to patio, HW flrs, CAC, 3 Fps, spacious master w/ ample closets & large bath w/ jacuzzi tub & sep shower, close to ALL w/ EZ street parking or turn patio into parking (86 walk score, 98 transit score).”
You can find more info here and photos here.
This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $729,000.
Toscana Cafe is located at 601 2nd St. NE. Their Web site says:
“Delicious and satisfying, the cuisine at Toscana Café under Chef Catalani offers home-style Italian meals with a gourmet touch. From our fresh pasta and breads, which are made daily, to our lush greens and vegetables, our menus at Toscana Café have something for you.”
You can see their menus here. Any fans?
Incidentally these are the same folks who are opening up a market in Dupont Circle in the old Pleasure Place space at 1710 Connecticut Ave. NW.
Tops is located in the former liquor store on the 1st floor towards the rear (Union Wine and Liquor is now located in the basement with the food court.)
Still waiting on the Pret a Manger:
Washington Post shared the news yesterday:
“Ba Bay, the contemporary Vietnamese restaurant on Capitol Hill, quietly closed its doors last Friday because of “circumstances beyond our control,” e-mails co-owner Denise Nguyen. The closing brings a mysterious end to a restaurant that originally promised to put a modern American spin on Vietnamese cooking for D.C. diners.”
A reader writes:
“Really sad. I work in Barracks Row and ate there all the time, their banh mis were fantastic, as well as their sriracha wings! Never saw too many other people in there though, guess it just didn’t catch on. A shame to lose one of the more inventive restaurants in the neighborhood.”
Ba Bay was located at 633 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Prior to opening the space was the long abandoned, though the tables were always set for serving, Locanda Italian restaurant.
This rental is located at 127 4th St SE:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Available as of 12/16 – a convenient 1 br / 1 ba English Basement Apartment in historic Capitol Hill. Though it’s a basement apartment, it’s generally higher up so there are 3 windows in the front a a window in the back.
Conveniently located about 1 block away from the Library of Congress. This unit’s appeal is the location and is near all the best that Capitol Hill has to offer.
The apartment features:
– Nice quiet outdoor patio area that is NOT shared by anyone else.
– Central Air/Heat (newly replaced)
– Working brick fireplace!
– Galley style kitchen- D/W, GD, Stove, fridge
– Private washer/dryer
– Private entranceThe rent is $1,750 plus one month security deposit (min 1 year lease). Parking is street but getting the permit is fairly easy (zone 6)”
$1,750 sound right?
Back in April ’11 we learned that Spring Mill Bread Co. was coming to 701 8th St, SE on Barracks Row. Well they’re hiring:
and look really close to opening:
This rental is located at 405 10th Street NE:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Stunning restoration of a historic 1928 apartment building offers convenient, upscale housing to Capitol Hill city residents.
Amenities:
· Laundry On-Site
· Reserved Parking
· Gourmet Kitchens
· Wood and Carpeted Floors
· Microwave
· DishwasherStudio $1150 + Electric and Water Available for asap move in.”
$1150 + Electric and Water sound right?
This rental is located at 13th and Maryland Ave, NE:
The Craigslist ad says:
“This 2 Br, 1 1/2 bath is a beautiful space along a tree lined street on Capitol Hill. Hardwood floors on the first level, high ceilings, large skylight, tons of built in book shelves, central air/heat, washer/dryer, wood burning fireplace and lots of windows will make you want to settle in and stay for a while. This home is walking distance to everything in the Atlas District but also a nice 15 minute stroll to Eastern Market, Union Station and great Barracks Row restaurants. The X8 bus stop to Union Station is across the street so commuting is super easy; X2 to Gallery Place is 2 blocks away. Being in such a pet friendly neighborhood, dogs are always welcome! This is a non smoking property and all applicants are subject to employment and credit verification.”
This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2400.
At the end of October, the restaurant America closed in Union Station. The space has been completely gutted:
I also noticed that the small retail spaces adjacent to the former restaurant have been closed and drywalled over:
Though comic fans should know Phantom has moved upstairs:
I chatted with a bunch of merchants who all believe a new restaurant will be moving into the space. Though a few had also heard that Starbucks would be moving into the space. Starbucks currently has a small space closer to the Amtrak loading zones. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.