The old Washington Post building was located at 15th and L St, NW. This is the view from L Street. Updates on the new (mostly) Fannie Mae Headquarters as construction progresses.
Downtown
Nice! Thanks to a reader for sending.
1136 19th Street, NW
First we heard about Sophie’s Cuban and now sad news for next door neighbor Science Club. A reader reports Science Club owner Steve Maguire posted on facebook:
“Cannot even begin to describe the love I have for every kind soul that contributed to this place. Simply speechless. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“And a link to this tune”:
“No other details – just a 100+ comments thanking him for ten years of a great bar! He seems positive in the comments and owns the bar outright, so not sure why this seems so sudden…kind of weird. Hope he comes back with another space!”
Ed. Note: Science Club was one of the coolest spots new spots in the District when they first opened. Can’t believe that was 10 years ago. They will be missed by many.
A reader reports:
“According to construction staff a new Devon and Blakely is coming here. NE corner of 13 and I Street, NW.”
You can see their menu here.
Photo by Matt Friedman
Matt notes:
“Looks like Bozzelli’s is open at Vermont and L NW”
The folks from Bozzelli’s confirm:
“Yep, opened Monday. It’s just a soft opening. We hope to have a grand opening in early April. So far locals appear to love the authentic italian subs and pizza pies. Especially the Beef Meatball with Romano and Provonello.”
photo courtesy Bozzelli’s
Thanks to Amelia Simpson for sending:
“Cherry blossom season in City Center.”
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1829 M Street, NW
A very good source tells me that House of Kabob could be closing in October. No word on new tenants. Updates if/when more info becomes available.
via National Gallery of Art
Excellent news from Shoes McCoat:
“newly restored Mellon Fountain flows again 3/17 Gr8 news for our mallard friends”
From a press release:
“The National Gallery of Art announced today that the Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain, situated at the apex of the Federal Triangle complex in downtown Washington, DC, will operate once again beginning March 17, 2016—the Gallery’s 75th anniversary. On September 25, 2015, the National Park Service transferred custody of the fountain and the surrounding triangular park, which are dedicated to Gallery founder Andrew W. Mellon, to the National Gallery of Art. The two-phase total restoration and renovation of the fountain and site is made possible by a major grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“On today’s date at around 1:07AM, First District officers responded to the 1300 block of I Street, NW, in reference to a reported shooting. Upon their arrival, the officers discovered a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment by DCFD.
The suspect who fled in an unknown direction was described as a black male with his hair in dreadlocks.
This case is currently being investigated by the First District Investigative Unit.”
Alan Henney tweeted:
“u/d CRITICAL SHOOTING, 14th and I Sts NW-DC. 20Yr-old man shot in head, unconscious but alive. May have come from area club, shot on street”
1132 19th Street, NW
Bonfire is from the owners of Provision No. 14 in Logan Circle.
All the info:
“Opening in Late-March in Dupont Circle, Bonfire channels the spirit of a roaring fire in food, drink and space with A menu of creative s’mores, cast iron cauldron cookery and a barrel-wood smoked cocktail program.
A menu of creative s’mores, cast iron cauldron cookery and a barrel-wood smoked cocktail program are highlights at Bonfire, a new concept by the Social Restaurant Group enlivening the spirit of a roaring fire in Dupont Circle. (more…)