Looks like a Rita’s is coming next to the new Pho spot, Pho DC, at 608 H St, NW. Incidentally the new Pho sign is looking sweet.
I asked some workmen when they thought they’d open and they said another month or two.
Chinatown
From a Metro press release:
“Metro’s Art in Transit Program worked with the Chinatown Community Cultural Center to select the art, a four-paneled piece by Maryland-based artist Martha Jackson Jarvis. The art will be installed at the southeast entrance of the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metrorail station at 7th and F streets next spring.”
What metro station do you think has the best art?
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Photo from @PQLiving via twitter
We learned back in April that Pret a Manger was coming to the corner of 11th and F Streets, NW. PQLiving notes on twitter that they’ve opened today and lines were around the block. For those that work nearby, you can see their menu here.
Photo by Devon Pohl
Chinatown Coffee Co. located at 475 H St., NW will soon be adding some alcohol options to their coffee offerings. They had a cool event Tues. night when they invited some neighbors and bloggers to taste some of the potential beer, wines and absinthe. Sadly I had to bolt after only tasting a couple of beers (a Czech Pils and Great Lakes – both delicious) but they will start with 3-5 beer choices, 3 red and 3 white wine choices and a couple of absinthe options. Pricing is still being worked out but I’ll be sure to update when the final selections have been made with prices.
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Carmines located on 7th St, NW between D and E will be opening Aug. 3rd! I took a peek inside and it is huge. They’ll be training for a month and will be immediately ready to roll on Aug. 3rd. Menus are on the wall:
Sadly nearby at 410 7th Street, NW there doesn’t seem to be much movement on the bbq place Hill Country. The alcohol permit application has been removed from the window so I assume that’s not a good sign.
However there is some movement next door (where Apartment Therapy used to be):
I saw something about a theater on one of the permits but it wasn’t very clear. Anyone know what’s coming to this space?
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We learned back in February that Pho was coming to 608 H St, NW in Chinatown. This is the spot that will be open late night (3am on weekends) and will have 65 seats.
Construction seems to be progressing nicely so hopefully doors will open soon. In the meantime if you find yourself on 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights I’m still getting lots of emails about Pho Viet (3513 14th Street, NW).
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Cure bar & bistro is located at the corner of 10th and H Streets, NW in the Grand Hyatt Hotel building. I feel like I’m noticing lots of bistros lately. So for Cure, is this the type of place you go more for food or drinks? Any must order items?
On Friday I headed down to Penn Quarter to follow up on a reader tip about a new Panini place coming to town. And indeed Amorini Panini is coming to 906 F Street NW.
But I also happened to stop into the storefront next door, 908 F St, NW, announcing an antique sale:
At first it looks like a standard store front but when you walk to the back (see first photo) you can see it is gigantic. The guy running the antique sale said that a group from California had recently visited the space to determine if it would be a good spot for a gym including a huge indoor climbing wall. I think an indoor climbing wall in this huge location would be fantastic. What do you guys think – would it be successful at this location?
I’ll be sure to update when/if a deal is signed at this location (and of course, when the panini place opens.)
This rental is located at 750 3rd Street NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“With sleek architecture and a discreet presence, Ashton offers 49 exclusive one, two and three bedroom penthouse style residences; all of which have an open concept design and go up to 2,700 square feet in size. Unique in its kind, our three bedroom residences offer wall to wall floor to ceiling windows with stunning views of the DC skyline and Capitol, a master suite with his and her walk-in closets as well as a luxurious bath with double stand alone shower, oversized soaking tub and double sinks/vanity area. All of our residences feature world class finishes, including natural hardwood, stainless steel appliances, custom European cabinetry, travertine tile and sleek granite countertops just to name a few.”
This one is for the penthouse and is going for a whopping $8181. Well it’s fun to look at the photos…
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“Dear PoP,
Carmine’s of NYC is coming to 7th St NW between D and E and Gifford’s ice cream on 1000 block of E St NW has been closed for health violations.”
Any fans of Carmine’s? I remember seeing signs that they’ll also have some significant sidewalk seating.
