This rental is located at 2755 Ordway Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Excellent Location – next to CLEVELAND PARK METRO Station – UPTOWN theatre, restaurants, banks, post office, grocery store. Short distance to National Zoo & Rock Creek Park. Newer washers/dryers on lower level. Bright TOP FLOOR efficiency unit with large operable windows. Vertical blinds. Walk-in-Closet, parquet floors, All utils. Incl. except phone/internet/cable.”
This studio is going for $1,500/Mo.
Back in mid-December there was a report on the Cleveland Park listserv of an Uber driver who had allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on the 3200 block of 36th Street NW. An arrest in that case has now been made.
From MPD:
The Metropolitan Police Department has announced that an arrest has been made in the First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred in the 3200 block of 36th Street, NW.
On Saturday, December 8, 2012, at approximately 3:00 am, an adult female who had hired a cab service was sexually assaulted while in the 3200 block of 36th Street, NW.
After an investigation by members of the Sexual Assault Unit, a warrant was issued for 35 year-old Anouar Habib Trabelsi of Alexandria, VA, charging him with First Degree Sexual Abuse.
On March 13, 2013, Mr. Trabelsi was arrested by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Ed. Note: Representatives from Uber will be releasing a statement shortly at which point I will update here.
Statement from Rachel Holt, Washington, DC General Manager, Uber:
Immediately upon being told that a driver for Capitol Limo, a limo company utilizing Uber technology, was suspected of committing a crime, we deactivated the partner account. He has not done a single ride through Uber since then. We have worked closely with the police and prosecutors investigating this incident, and will continue to help them in any way possible. The safety of our users is absolutely paramount, and we will continue to be vigilant that riders’ safety and security are protected.
Update 5:45pm:
NBC Washington reports:
“The attorney for Anouar Habib Trabelsi, 35, of Alexandria, said his client is cooperating with police and maintains the sex was consensual. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continued to investigate the woman’s allegations and charges could be brought again.”
From the Washington Post:
“District prosecutors on Thursday said they will not charge a limo driver who city police had arrested and accused of raping a 20-year-old customer outside her home in December.”
3500 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Alero in Cleveland Park is looking to add some music options. From a recent liquor license application amendment:
“Request for Entertainment Endorsement to include acoustic guitarists, DJs, dancing and cover charge.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Laura_Grageda
From an email:
Thursday February 28th Nanny O’Brien’s (3319 Connecticut Ave, NW in Cleveland Park) will be hosting an Anderson Valley Brewing Company Tap Takeover starting at 5pm and running all night.
The tap list includes two exclusive brews, direct from the brewery that have, we’ve been told, not come to DC before:
The Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Stout, AVBC’s Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout aged just enough in Wild Turkey Bourbon barrels to impart a bourbon-y sweetness and character that, at 5.8% abv, you can enjoy more than one of.
Also appearing will be the Brother David’s Triple Abbey Style Ale, a high octane American Tripel at 10% abv, fruity, malty and bubbly with just a bit of bite.
The rest of the list includes the (newish) El Steinber Mexican Dark Lager, Heelch O’Hops Imperial IPA, Hop Ottin IPA, Boondt Amber and the normal Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout.
All beers will be priced at $6.50 throughout the event and a rep will be on hand talking shop and providing brewery swag.
3417 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
Marjorie Meek-Bradley has been named executive chef of Washington D.C.’s Ripple effective March 15, according to owner, Roger Marmet. Chef Meek-Bradley replaces Logan Cox, who is moving to the Pacific Northwest. Chef Meek-Bradley’s menus will continue in the tradition of Ripple’s creative American cuisine using only the finest local and seasonal ingredients.
Before joining Ripple, Chef Meek-Bradley was the chef de cuisine at Graffiato in Washington, D.C. Previously, she served as sous chef at Jose Andres’ Zaytinya. Before moving to Washington, D.C., she served as chef de partie at Thomas Keller’s three Michelin-starred restaurant Per Se in New York City, and at Bouchon, in Yountville, CA. Prior to Bouchon, Chef Meek-Bradley gained experience in Philadelphia, PA under James Beard Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson at Washington Square, and as a pastry apprentice at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel. Chef Meek-Bradley is a native of Northern California and earned her Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.
“An ever-changing menu of seasonally-inspired and locally-sourced ingredients is part of what has guests dining with us again and again,” said owner, Roger Marmet. “Chef Meek-Bradley’s cooking reflects her stunning creativity, technical excellence, and bright personality – and will serve us well.”
After reviewing qualifications from over 75 applicants, the field was narrowed down to some incredibly talented chefs who hailed from some of the finest restaurants in the United States. Chef Meek-Bradley’s personality and palate match Ripple’s vision perfectly, and after of dozens of interviews, she stood out as uniquely qualified to take the restaurant into the future. She will expand upon Ripple’s strengths and continue to pursue the vision by crafting thoughtfully-sourced ingredients in an intimate and comfortable atmosphere.
“What attracts me to Ripple is their commitment to working closely with local farmers utilizing the freshest, most seasonal ingredients,” said executive chef, Marjorie Meek-Bradley. “I am excited to join the talented team and bring my own style and flavors to the already celebrated D.C. restaurant.”
The entire row of retail on the 3000 block of Connecticut Ave NW is getting a facelift. Looking forward to see how this turns out. In the meantime – the businesses remain open:
This rental is located at 3601 Connecticut Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“Elegant & very spacious 2BR, 2BA + sunroom. Shows beautifully – so large it feels like a house . Grand entry hall, LR w/ built-ins, Many windows, Formal DR, Updated Kitchen, Master BRM w/ en-suite bath, CAC, HWF, French doors & handsome woodwork. (Unit is well above ground level). Full Service Bldg. Parking/rent. (Also avail furnished for $3650/mo.) Sec 8 voucher welcome. Metro & walk-score 86!”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,450/Mo.
This rental is located at 2720 Ordway Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Walkers paradise! Walk score = 92. Fully renovated Ordway Gardens 2-BR apartment within 2 blocks of Cleveland Park Metro. Parking included! Beautifully renovated in 2009. Energy efficient. Views on 3 sides. In-unit W/D. Parquet floors. Expanded closet space. Open floor plan. Convenient parking space. Generous bedrooms. Quiet, friendly condo community. Available immediately. Easy to show.”
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,700/Mo.
This rental is located at 3217 Wisconsin Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“Great Newly Renovated Rental located Well -Sought Community, Cleveland Park. Spacious living Space. Washer and Dryer in Unit, Steps from Metro, eateries and Shopping. Rent to Own Option, short Term Lease Available. come See Today. Won’t Last Long.”
This studio is going for $1,500/Mo.
Very disturbing note from the Cleveland Park listserv:
We wanted to let listserv members know about this rape, which occurred in Cleveland Park early Friday morning. Below is the information we received.
Bill Adler and Peggy Robin
Publishers, Cleveland Park Listserv
www.cleveland-park.com———-
A woman’s teen-age daughter used Uber car serve to return to her home last night after a late evening. The car drove up the family’s driveway around 3:30 AM. The girl walked to the door but the driver called her back. When she went back, the driver struck her on the head and raped her.
The family has a security camera in the driveway. The camera showed the driver carrying the girl’s limp body back to the house. She is now at home, trying to rest. The entire family is of course very shaken.
Because of the cameras, they know who did it. As of this morning, he had not yet been arrested, but many officers are involved and he will be.
Update from Uber:
While there are not many details available, we take these matters extremely seriously. Uber is working closely with the authorities to help in any way possible. We cannot comment on an ongoing criminal matter, but it is our policy to deactivate the driver account of someone if we receive information that they have been suspected of committing a crime. The safety of our users is absolutely paramount, and we will continue to be vigilant that riders’ safety and security are protected. – Rachel Holt, Washington, DC General Manager, Uber