Back on Jan. 5th we took a pre-preview of Coffy Cafe coming to 3310 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights. The opening date has been pushed back a few times but owner Philecia tells me that she has picked up her business license and will open this Thursday at 7am. You can see their menus here and hours will be:
Mon – Fri: 7am-9pm • Sat: 8am-10pm • Sun: 8am-8pm
And here’s a look at the inside:
Like the way it turned out?
This rental is located at 1438 Meridian Pl, NW:
The listing says:
“Amazing one bedroom and den the ground floor of small condo building in hot spot Columbia Heights! Available April 1st for year lease. Unit includes a washer/dryer, dishwasher, electric heat and tons of light. Trash, water and sewage included; only utilities are electic. Only 5 blocks/7 minute walk to Columbia Heights metro, with 14th and 16th Street bus service less than one block away. Giant, Target, restaurants, bars music venues and tons of shopping all within walking distance; current tenant has lived in location for four years without a car! Open house planned for Sunday, February 26th from 11am to 1pm. Please email with any questions and don’t miss this amazing apartment!”
This 1 bed/1 den/1 bath is going for $1,750/Mo.
Back in mid-Jan. we learned that Dulcinea Bar and Grill was coming to Pleasant Plains at 2618 Georgia Ave, NW. I’m happy to report that they’ve soft opened. There is a small seating area on the first floor and a much bigger area upstairs. Unfortunately upstairs wasn’t set up when I stopped by but you can get an idea from this photo:
More importantly is the menu:
Ed. Note. This is only a rough draft soft opening menu it will be expanded
Back in Sept. 2011 we learned that Nash’s Sporting Goods was closing in the Tivoli at 3339 14th St, NW. Only four days left. And word on the street says that it will be replaced by a Sleepys mattress store. I’ll be sure to update if/when confirmed.
This rental is located at 1358 Girard St, NW:
The listing says:
“Wonderful terrace level 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with private front entrance and great front area. Building renovated in 2002. Open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and washer & dryer. Available April 1, 2012.”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,500/Mo.
Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to draw your attention to the Columbia Heights Garden on 14th & Euclid St, NW. It’s almost finished – the garden plots are in and the shed that holds the water faucets has been completed. Also, the pavement, benches and cool, old style street lights have been installed. Looks really nice. I can’t wait to see my neighbors planting their tomatoes.
More good park news for Columbia Heights following the opening of Trolley Park at 11th and Monroe St, NW. You can see what this lot at 14th and Euclid St, NW (across from the gas station) looked like in Oct. 2009 here. Does anyone know the process for applying for a lot to garden?
2632 Georgia Ave, NW is starting to change names almost as much as 2450 18th St, NW. Nevertheless, I’m intrigued by the Salt and Pepper Grill Indian Hilal Food.
This week we looked at where the DSW and Lime Fresh will be located in DC USA in Columbia Heights. Today we’ll look at Tasti D-Lite. We heard a Tasti D-Lite was coming to Columbia Heights back in Aug. 2011. They also have a Dupont location open at 2029 NW P St, NW. The Columbia Heights location will be on Irving Street between Panera and Panda Express. It also requires a complete build out so keep an eye out for a late spring/early summer opening.
The Church at the corner of 13th and Irving St, NW seems to hit the market every year or so. We first looked at it back in Oct. 2008 when it was going for $2.5 million. Today it seems like a relative bargain listed at $1.2 million. For those who’ve been curious, you can see a few interior photos here.
Future home of Lime Fresh on 14th St, NW at DC USA in Columbia Heights
Yesterday I showed you where DSW will be located at in DC USA on the Irving St, NW side. I was also shown a few other locations for other tenants that have signed leases. Today, we’ll look at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill which we first heard about in early January. From their Website:
“Fresh” “Healthy” “Organic” “Sustainable”
We’re sick of green-washed buzzwords you hear a lot but don’t mean much at all.So, here’s our no-quote truth:
Our food is freakin’ good. It’s how we went from one bumpin’ burrito shop in hell-raising, health-conscious South Beach to over 11 (… and counting) along the East Coast.Why’s our food so good?
We use the best ingredients available, including humanely raised meat and produce that’s delivered daily and prepared on-site for all our homemade salsa, sauces and sides. Plus, we really care if you like it. We make your meal however you want it, bring it out to you and bring it back if it’s not perfect. We’re cool like that.We also have vegetarian, low-carb and low-fat options. But we’ll be the first to tell you that a mound of sour cream on a low-carb wrap… still has a mound of sour cream. So keep it in check Madam Denial.
So, yeah. If you want delicious, freshly-prepared Mexican food with a precocious, often-offends attitude … then welcome. We like you already.
You can see their menu here.
So they’ll be located on the 14th St, NW side between the Payless and Radio Shack. The space is about 3500 square feet and needs a complete build out. While they hope for a spring opening, I’m guessing it’ll probably happen in early summer.