A couple more sweet murals from the same alley where we saw the MCA tribute yesterday. It’s between 11th Street and Sherman Ave. I’m afraid I don’t remember the cross street.
Columbia Heights
14th and Belmont St, NW
A reader sends huge news about the retail spaces in the new Capitol View building from the Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association:
Capitol View on 14th, 2420 14th Street, NW, planned uses for retail space – George Levin of UDR and Chris Wilkinson of commercial broker JBG Rosenfeld Realty reported that the building is nearing completion, has eight retail spaces totaling 16,110 SF ranging from 1,008 SF to 3,977 SF, some of which can be consolidated to larger units at build-out, and 225 residential units; UDR is close to signing a lease with an upscale grocer for a 4,952 SF space on the corner of 14th and Belmont Streets; for spaces north of the residential entrance on 14th Street they are in discussions with a bank and drycleaner; and a mid/high-end restaurant has expressed interest in the commercial unit at the corner of 14th and Chapin Street and the space at the corner of 14th and Florida Avenue in the View 14 building across the street, which is also owned by UDR.
Any guesses on who the “upscale grocer” could be? Maybe something like Dean & Deluca?
3100 14th Street, NW
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opened in Aug. in Columbia Heights’ DC USA. You can see their menu here. Anyone try them out yet? How do they compare to Chipotle?
In mid-2013 Lime Fresh will also be coming to Penn Quarter/Chinatown.
This rental is located at 3460 14th St, NW:
The listing says:
“1 Bedroom available at Allegro in Columbia Heights. Unit has hardwood floors, high ceilings, lots of light, in-unit washer/dryer. Building offers 24-hour manned front desk, fitness center, party room. Pet-friendly. Dry cleaners, bakery, thai restaurant on site. 2 blocks from Giant and DC USA shopping, 3 blocks from Columbia Heights metro. Bus stop at front door!”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,995/Mo.
From the Washington Post’s Mike DeBonis:
Yet one commissioner has used his government-paid cellphone to call such numbers at least 240 times since August 2011, according to phone records.
Lenwood O. Johnson, who represents a district in Columbia Heights, spent more than 158 hours — nearly a week — on the “D.C. Raven” and “D.C. Alibi” chat lines, in addition to making many other personal calls.
1424 Park Rd, NW
Paila Chilean Grill opened up at 1424 Park Rd, NW back in Feb. 2011. Though there were many fans they’ve recently closed and will be replaced by Mi Cuba Cafe. I’m told Mi Cuba Cafe will bring authentic Cuban food to the neighborhood in about six weeks. Stay tuned.
|
3720 14th Street, NW
Back in early Aug. I asked folks what they’d like to see come to the former laundromat next to Red Derby after hearing a number of rumors. We’ve now got the answer – a bar called Lyman’s. The liquor license posted out front says it will be a:
“Tavern serving bar food with a seating capacity of 70. Occupancy load of 70. Requesting a summer garden with a seating capacity of 20 and entertainment endorsement featuring live music.”
The Washingtonian says:
The Raven Grill owner Merid Admassu is teaming up with Kevin Perone and Cafe Saint Ex’s Jessica Kleinmann on a tavern called Lyman’s at 3720 14th Street, Northwest.
There will be at least two pinball tables and a 20-seat heated patio with a retractable roof, a latticed privacy fence, and an indoor-outdoor counter so you can order drinks without having to go inside.
Updates as construction progresses. This could be an awesome addition to the neighborhood.
Photo by PoPville flickr user schmiddi
From MPD:
The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to inform the public and members of the media about several planned events that will affect traffic around the city this weekend and during the week. There are many street closures associated with these events.
Howard University Homecoming Parade
This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2012. The following streets will be closed beginning at 9:30 am and should reopen by 1:00 pm:
North on 6th Street to Fairmont Street, NW
West on Fairmont Street to Georgia Avenue, NW
South on Georgia Avenue to Florida Avenue, NW
Southeast on Florida Avenue to 5th Street, NW
North on 5th Street to T Street, NW
East on T Street to Anna Cooper Circle, NW
Southeast around the circle to 3rd Street, NW
North on 3rd Street to Elm Street, NW
East on Elm Street to 2nd Street, NW
North on 2nd Street to Bryant Street, NW
West on Bryant Street to 4th Street, NW
North on 4th Street to the Valley (where parade will disband)28th Annual Army Miler
This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2012. The proceeding streets will be intermittently closed along the race route beginning approximately at 7:30 am and should reopen by 12:00 pm.
The race route is to originate along Washington Boulevard (Route 27) in Arlington, Virginia and progress across the Arlington Memorial Bridge into the District of Columbia. Once in the District of Columbia, runners are to take the following route, prior to its conclusion in Arlington, Virginia:
Crossing the Arlington Memorial Bridge around Lincoln Circle to Henry Bacon Drive
East on Constitution Avenue, NW
North on 19th Street, NW
West on Virginia Avenue, NW
South on Rock Creek Parkway, NW to Ohio Drive, SW
East on Independence Avenue, SW (runners will take the Westbound side)
Northeast on Maryland Ave SW
South on 1st Street, NW (crossing Peace Circle and Garfield Circle)
West on Independence Avenue, SW (runners will stay on the left side)
South on 14th Street, NW to Interstate 395
Continues after the jump. (more…)
14th and Meridian Pl, NW
Thanks to all who’ve sent emails about the notorious horse’s ass award nominee at 14th and Meridian Pl, NW next to the Bacon Funeral Home. Let’s hope this is for real:
