901 7th St, NW
From a Douglas Development press release:
“Dangerously Delicious Pies will occupy 500 square feet at 901 7th Street, NW. This will be the Baltimore-based pie shop’s second DC location, and is expected to open in April 2012.”
Dangerously Delicious Pies also is located at 1339 H St, NE. You can see their menu here.
9th and I St, NW
We talk about a lot of places that I hear are coming to retail spaces. Sometimes they open up right away, often times they open up after significant delays, and sometimes they don’t open up at all. Danger Watch is a new series that will check back on spaces where there has been little visible progress. If you have a nomination for Danger Watch please send in an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail
Back in September 2011 we learned that Daikaya a new ramen shop was coming to the vacant lot at 705 6th St, NW next to Graffiato. At the time the liquor license said:
“This is a tavern that has a ramen shop on the ground level. Diners will be able to order bowls with a variety of fresh toppings. The second level will serve as a bar & restaurant with a Japanese menu.”
I’ve now noticed that the liquor license has been cut out (see photo above) and there has been little progress on construction. Perhaps it’s just because it’s winter but I’m putting Daikaya on Danger Watch. I hope I’m wrong.
UPDATE: Just in from a Douglas Development Press Release:
“Daikaya will occupy 5,400 square feet next to Graffiato (another Douglas Development tenant), made up of three levels: main (4,200 square feet), top (400 square feet), and lower (800 square feet) at 705 6th Street, NW. The restaurant, under Sushiko co-owner Daisuke Utagawa, will serve authentic ramen bowls amongst other Asian-influenced dishes and will tentatively open in late spring/early summer 2012.”
Freshii has opened up in the former Gifford’s ice cream store space at 555 11th St, NW next to E Street Cinema. This is their third location in DC and you can see their menu here. Any fans?
This rental is located at 631 D St, NW:
The listing says:
“Immediately available! This large, 2-level condo in the luxurious Lafayette is close to everything & lives like a row-home! Featuring an updated kitchen, Main level half bath, 2 generous brs, 2 full ba’ s, master suite with large walk-in closets and same level W/D, this unit a renter’s dream! Building amenities include 24 hr desk attendant, gym, rooftop pool, media room & more! Welcome home!”
Well that’s one hell of a lobby… This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,500/Mo.
From DC Record Fair:
“DC’s best (only) record show returns to a new (great) venue in Penn Quarter [Riot Act Comedy Theater 801 E St, NW]. Free street parking (Sunday) and easy Metro access (Gallery Place). Add over 40 record dealers from all over the East Coast, great lighting, DJs, bloody marys, and food, and you have a great place to spend a (most likely) cold February afternoon!
11-12 Noon – $5 Early Bird Admission
12-4:30PM – $2 Admission”
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
From Chinese Parade DC:
On January 29, 2012, the Chinese community of the greater Washington metropolitan area is going to celebrate the “Chinese Lunar New Year 4710” in Washington, DC Chinatown.
The Chinese consolidated Benevolent Association, an umbrella organization representing thirty Chinese-American organizations throughout the Greater Washington area will host the event. Over 40,000 are expected in attendance. The parade will also be televised to 40 million nationwide*.
DATE
January 29, 2012START TIME
2:00 p.m.ROUTE START
6th & I st. NWROUTE END
6th & H st. NW
From the Downtown BID:
Here is a schedule of special events in the DowntownDC BID area:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival
Chinatown Community Cultural Center
616 H Street, NWPrograms and activities will include: live music and dance performances, traditional Chinese calligraphy, children’s crafts, face painting, tai chi and kung fu demonstrations, lion dancing, poetry readings, film screenings, art and photo exhibits, raffle prizes, New Year souvenirs, free giveaways, and much more. Special guest performances by: Wong People and students of Yu Ying Public Charter School.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chinese New Year Parade and Festival
H Street, NW, between 6th and 8th StreetsEach year a parade is held in Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The event features the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and live musical entertainment with a giant firecracker set off at 3:45 pm
Photo by PoPville flickr user julia.m
Asia Nine is located at 915 E Street NW. From an email:
Asia Nine Presents
The Kiss of the Dragon
Chinese New Year Celebration
Four-Course Prix-Fixe Dragon MenuBegins January 23, 2012, $35 per person
First Course:
Egg Drop Soup with Crispy Noodles
Choice of Second Course:
Crispy Taro
with Seasoned Crispy Fried Shrimp and Sweet Sesame SauceSteamed Chicken Tofu
with Sesame-Ginger Glaze, Seaweed, Baby Corn & Marinated Shiitake MushroomsChinese Salmon Sashimi
with Sesame Ginger Soy SauceChoice of Third Course:
Wok-Fired Seafood “Dragon”
Seafood, Vegetables & Chinese Herbs Stir-Fry with Crispy Chinese Egg NoodlesAsia Nine’s Lemon Chicken
Lightly Battered, Fried Lemon Garlic Chicken with Baby Bok Choy and Jasmine RiceThe Red Lantern
Four Fresh Fish Nigiri, Red Ika Créme Cup, and Red Lantern Special Sushi RollChoice of Dessert:
Chinese Custard
Light Flaky Pastry with Sweet Custard FillingGinko Sesame Balls
Puff Rice Balls with Sweet Ginko Sesame Filling
From an email by the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association:
The DC Department of Transportation distributed information from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) about the road closures for the March for Life Rally on Monday, January 23.
Only street closures in or near Penn Quarter follow.
11:30am – 12:30pm
The following streets will be closed so that participants at the Verizon Center Prayer Session can join the March for Life Rally on the National MallCross streets will also be temporarily closed
F Street, NW beginning at 7th Street and ending at 12th Street
12th Street, NW beginning at F Street and ending at Constitution Avenue, NW
12:30pm
The march heads toward the Supreme Court then circles back to Pennsylvania Avenue at 6th Street, NWCross streets will be temporarily closed
Constitution Avenue, NW from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW
Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to First Street, NE
3rd Street, NW from C Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
6th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
This is precisely what I received; I have no idea if any portion of 6th Street north of Pennsylvania Avenue will be closed
Eastbound traffic on Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues will be diverted at 7th Street, NW
It’s a good week for cycling studio news. The Art of SpYn is coming to 950 F St, NW. From an email:
The Art of SpYn features two studios, a patron’s lounge, high-end men’s and women’s locker facilities and a lifestyle retail boutique in over 4,000 square feet of space. The state of the art cycling studio and tranquil yoga studio create the perfect combination for the latest in fitness in a beautiful, modern setting.
The team at The Art of SpYn is committed to innovation and creation of forward-thinking classes that combine the best practices from different disciplines to give you the most effective workout.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC
Thanks to everyone who forwarded emails from Vida Fitness:
Dear VIDA Members,
DC City Council will soon consider Bill 19-0517, which would allow enormous full-motion Jumbotron billboards to be placed anywhere on the exterior of the Verizon Center. The bill will exempt these billboards from most of the regulations that apply to all other billboards in the city.As a VIDA Member, you need to be aware that one of Verizon Center’s planned Jumbotrons would literally cover the vast majority of VIDA’s leased space. One of the important amenities that we offer is floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the natural light is very much a part of what makes VIDA so enjoyable. Many of you value the scenic views of downtown DC you enjoy while utilizing our cardio equipment or simply walking the 3rd Floor during your weight lifting routine. This visual reinforces that this is truly a neighborhood where people work, live and work out.
The proposed bill allows for LED billboards of unlimited size, including signs that could wrap around the Verizon Center and cast light 7 or 8 blocks down G Street, meaning they would be visible from the Treasury Building, which sits right next to the White House. The authorizing legislation allows up to 9 Jumbotrons of any size in any location. The Verizon Center plan does not respect the local community of residences, offices, businesses, museums, theatres, and restaurants.
The billboards may hamper the residential development that the city is actively trying to encourage in the area. A recent study showed that billboards negatively impact the value of neighboring residences and drive down property values. This, combined with a decline in tenants interested in having their bedrooms bathed in glowing LED lights, would ultimately discourage residential development and result in a loss of property taxes collected by the city.
The legislation will be heard before the City Council on Jan. 23 at 2:00 PM. Your input is very important. Please join us by filling out the petition form at www.scenic.org/verizon. You may also call or email the DC City Council directly.If you want to speak at the hearing, you must sign up before Friday, January 20th.
Contact Melanie Williamson at (202) 741-2112 or email her at [email protected].The hearing is Monday, January 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM.
Room 123, John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004David von Storch
President & Founder
VIDA Fitness
Do you think the Verizon Center should be able to have LED billboards?