This home is located at 136 North Carolina Ave, SE:
The flier says:
“Home has been updated with a new kitchen, refinished pine floors, freshly painted throughout. Yard is spectacular and is twice as deep as most on the hill. Two blocks to the Capitol. House is in great shape, but sold “as is”.”
You can find more info here and a Mouse on House tour here.
I thought folks who like old wood details would like this one. Plus it has a vestibule… Think this 4 bed/2 bath will go for $779,000?
Acqua al 2 is located at 212 7th Street SE. As huge fan of Italian food was I eagerly anticipating this opening since the spring. And while it is not cheap, I loved it. This is probably my favorite new restaurant that I’ve been to in a while (though I’m still waiting to get into Estadio). Since I went I’ve heard others who’ve loved it and others who’ve been very disappointed. Anyone else check them out yet? Must order items? You can see their menu here.
Jimmy T’s Place is located at 501 E Capitol St, SE. It’s easy to walk by because there isn’t a prominent sign but you will always notice that there are lot of patrons. Nichole is a fan. Anyone else a big fan? If so – what are the must order items?
This property on the 600 block of D St, SE is gigantic. It is cool property in and of itself (taking up almost a full block) but then I spotted the historical connection – General George Washington stayed here:
Apparently “The Maples” was built in 1797 and later became “The Friendship House” under the United Way:
It seems the property sold in March 2010 for $2,600,000 (asking price was $5,500,000). That seems like good news. Anyone know what the plans are here?
This rental is located at 309 Maryland Avenue, NE:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Cozy and bright one-bedroom apartment ideally located just steps from the Senate, Restaurant Row, Union Station, Stanton Park and the METRO! Includes wall-to-wall carpets, washer/dryer, air conditioning and lots of natural light. Cats allowed. No smoking. Tenants pay $10 per month for cooking gas plus electric.”
Does $1395 sound reasonable for a cozy 1 bedroom at this location?
Locanda Restaurant located at 633 Pennsylvania Ave, SE has always been a mystery to me. It has been closed for years (I think, definitely many many months) but it looks like it was frozen in time with the table settings still in place:
The windows have now been papered over and a liquor license has been applied for. It says:
“Vietnamese restaurant serving lunch and dinner with a seating capacity for 49 patrons and total occupancy load of 49. Requesting a sidewalk café with a seating capacity for 10 patrons.”
I’m told the new owner is a former manager from Vidalia and he plans on opening the new spot in 3-4 months. It also worth noting that this is one of the best LLC names I’ve ever heard – Culinary Kung Fu, LLC. Awesome. More info as it becomes available.
“Dear PoP,
A friend of mine has gone to the newly opened We the Pizza on Capitol Hill (305 Pennsylvania Ave SE) where a specialty slice of pizza is $4. When paying he was charged $4.44 instead of the $4.40 which is what is expected given the 10 per cent restaurant tax. The manager, when asked, said that the extra 1 per cent was “environmental” and that he didn’t have to pay it.
What gives here?”
Has anyone else heard of this tax? Is it really optional?
Update: Thanks to @Capital Spice for sending a link to Chowhound which explains:
“Far from it. Good Stuff Eatery, which promotes recycling and whose kitchen staff uses “bio-smart” towels, prides itself on “trying to be as green as we can,” says Catherine Mendelsohn, the restaurant’s director of operations and mother of chef Spike Mendelsohn, formerly of TV’s “Top Chef.”
The enviro charge is “around 1 percent” of the bill, she explains, and “if anyone disagrees with it, we’ll remove the charge.” (So far, she has had no takers.) Why not just add the cost to the price of a meal? “I like people to know what they’re paying for,” says Mendelsohn. — Tom Sietsema”
And since we’re talking about it, how’s the pizza here?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Rukasu1
A reader shares the word from FamousDC:
The Tune Inn, holder of the oldest liquor license in Washington, D.C. and celebrated for its gritty pretentiousness, recently re-branded itself after Food Network personality Guy Fieri following his April visit for the show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
The reader sums it up succinctly, “This, to me, is kind of the death knell for the District that I knew and loved…”
Tune Inn came up numerous times when we recently discussed the most authentic dive bars in town. I’m beginning to regret my sub-question:
For those feeling frustrated by this development if you find yourself up in Petworth you can still stop by and soak up some old school charm at the Hitching Post.
For the fans of Tune Inn – what do you guys think – is this the beginning of the end? Or if lines don’t form around the block after the reality show airs – then maybe they’ll go back to their roots?
This rental is located in the “Car Barn” at East Capitol Street NE at 15th Street NE:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Spacious Car Barn, Dedicated Gated Parking
Over 1700 sq/ft townhouse condo
2 level/2.5BA
2 master BR, each with full bath
Large open living space with half bath off kitchen
Abundant walk in closet space
Granite kitchen tops with stainless appliances, W/D,CAC, wood burning fireplace
Seasonal pool
Gated dedicated parking
1 block from lincoln park
Pet friendly neighborhood”
Does $2800 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/2.5 bath rental? What’s the scoop on the car barn?
Looks like the new building on the 600 block of 8th St, NE is about finished. It’s on a block of traditional row homes. Overall would you say thumbs up or down?