Cafe Deluxe is located at 3228 Wisconsin Ave, NW. You can see their menus here. Any fans?
Cleveland Park
Dear PoPville,
I live on the 3000 block of Macomb St, NW directly across from the International School and the Tregaron Conservancy. Last week i noticed large signs with permits and plans to build a single family home seemingly directly beside the Intl School’s driveway. Construction will take up the parking spaces along the front of the property and will last until next May… Any idea whats going on? I was under the impression that as a conservancy it would be illegal to build on the land… Since last week they have started to remove all of the large trees along the front of the property. And apparently there are 2 single family homes going up.
From a press release:
“Ripple is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Reed as pastry chef of the 120-seat modern American Cleveland Park restaurant. Reed, who served as pastry chef at Cafe St. Ex for four years, will assume her new position on January 1, 2012.
“Alison is an exceptionally talented pastry chef, and we are thrilled to have her join our team,” said owner Roger Marmet. “Her desserts not only compliment Chef Logan Cox’s inventive culinary style, but they also showcase the same dedication to house-made products and grower connections that Cox demonstrates in his savory fare.”
Reed’s appointment will allow the restaurant to significantly expand and evolve its offerings. In addition to providing a greater selection of seasonal dessert options on a nightly basis, Reed will be responsible for all bread and ice cream production, both of which will come in handy when Ripple opens its retail market in the first quarter of 2012.
“Alison and I share a similar passion for supporting our local farm community and her appointment brings us to our goal of offering guests a broad, full selection of desserts and breads made exclusively in-house using local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients,” said Cox.
Prior to Reed’s tenure at Cafe St. Ex, she served as a pastry cook at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC, where she assisted with development and creation of all pastries for the 400 room luxury hotel, Cafe Mozu, the Empress Lounge, and in-room dining. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Reed dedicates a large portion of her time to charity and volunteer work, teaching Ross Elementary School students healthy eating habits, and participating in numerous fundraising events, including the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s annual “Women Chefs Turn up the Heat” event, and Share Our Strength’s “Taste of the Nation” event.
Ripple is located at 3417 Connecticut Avenue, NW”
Back in Sept. ’11 we learned that St. Arnold’s was opening a 2nd location in the old Sabores space next to Dino at at 3435B Connecticut Ave, NW. At the time the owners hoped to open the spot in Nov. Hopefully the new signage is a good indication that they’re getting close now.
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“Dear PoPville,
Have you received any news on Cacao in Cleveland Park possibly closing? I was in the area running errands and was looking forward to some mediocre macarons but when I arrived at the shop it was completely dark and almost bare. I was just curious if you knew anything about their situation.”
Back in July ’10 the Cacao chocolate shop announced it was coming to the old Cold Stone Creamery space at at 3508 Connecticut Ave, NW in Cleveland Park. The store has been closed for a couple of weeks now and there was some chatter on the CP listserv that they were just gonna replace some kitchen equipment. However, keeping my eye on the space the last couple of weeks, I’m thinking that is not very likely. They’ve removed everything from the shop (see photo below) and also removed the menu from their front window. Additionally their Web site has been taken down “to perform site maintenance”. But maybe that’s a good sign that the Web site has not disappeared completely. I’ve sent an inquiry to try and get more info.
Were there any fans?
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This house is located at 2609 Klingle Rd, NW:
The flier says:
“Spacious (3630 sf) & open det contemp in priv enclave of 6 homes perched high above Rock Creek Pk. Sunken LR w/ cath ceil, FP & wd fls, DR, renov kit w/ cath ceil, high end appl, concrete counters, wd fls & walls of glass w/ fab park views, open Fam Rm, 3 BR, 3FB, study (easily converted to 4th BR), loft/den, tons of closets, 2-car gar, large brick terr w/ south exposure, close to Clev Park Metro.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
How ’bout that view from the kitchen? This 3 bed/3 bath is yours for $1,495,000.
I’ve been in love with these lights for nearly 15 years. But every time I walk past them I still gotta stop and admire them. I’m fairly certain these are the coolest bridge lights in the city. They’re on Connecticut Avenue just south of Macomb Street.
This is one of the main reasons I love Cleveland Park. I’ve probably passed this house over 100 times and it still makes stop to marvel at it.
This house has received House of the Day honors in the past. I freaking love it. It’s on Newark St, NW. I wonder how much the color of the copper will continue to change? Any other fans?
And nice sculptures to boot:
This rental is located at 2911 Newark St, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Right on Connecticut Avenue, Red Line accessible, the Cleveland Park Metro is only one block north. Luxury in its everyday conveniences like in-home washers / dryers, dishwashers, built-in microwave ovens and central HVAC. Beauty in its stainless appliances, espresso wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, ceramic tile in kitchen and baths, granite vanities and restored original heart pine wood flooring. No amenity was spared in this architecturally tasteful renovation.”
This studio is going for $1650.
