11th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW in 2010
Around 6:30pm @DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“A single vehicle struck a Bldg. at 1100 Penn. Ave NW. PT sustained head trauma (non-life threatening at this time.”
The Washington Post reports:
“Witnesses said the car had smashed into the Central restaurant.”
“Dear PoPville,
We bumped into a bunch of folks tangoing on Freedom Plaza last night [after the AFIDocs screening of the fabulous “Muscle Shoals” at American History]. Truly a variety of skills on display. Some were intensely sweaty, many had much of the flourish, few had the basics down, most looked like they were having fun.”
Awesome.
Photo by PoPville flickr user jacquesofalltrades
jacquesofalltrades writes:
“The southwestern-most retail bay [11th and H Street, NW] at CityCenterDC seems to have been designed as an Apple Store-ready space.”
We’ve been hearing about an Apple store coming to CityCenter DC for the past couple of years. Another reader wrote in saying they heard from a realtor it was a done deal. He even heard there would be glass cube like the NYC store. Stay tuned.
1750 Pennslyvania Avenue, NW
Taylor Gourmet’s 1750 Pennslyvania Ave NW location opens Thursday June 20th @ 11AM.
– Hours: 11am-7pm Monday – Friday. 11am-5pm Saturday & Sunday.
600 14th Street, NW
MXDC opens today in the former Galileo III space at 14th and F St, NW. I was able to attend a preview party last night – have a look inside:
first floor
Lots more photos and the menu after the jump. (more…)
CityCenter DC Model
Eater DC shares the news:
“superstar chef Daniel Boulud will open a DBGB Kitchen & Bar in the city.”
Eater also says that Boulud has been negotiating for a space in CityCenter near the Convention Center. Stay tuned.
From Boulud’s website:
DBGB Kitchen and Bar is Chef Daniel Boulud’s downtown place where the French brasserie meets the American tavern. Guests enjoy 12 varieties of house-made sausage, mouthwatering burgers and towering shellfish platters, in addition to seasonal Lyonnais-inspired bistro cooking. For beer lovers, there are over 20 drafts to choose from and another 75 by-the bottle, plus a full wine list. At dessert, dig into the classics: baked Alaska, soufflés and ice cream sundaes. Interiors take their cue from the Bowery’s history as New York’s industrial restaurant supply neighborhood with floor to ceiling shelves stocked with the restaurant’s own tools, tableware and dry goods overlook a partially open kitchen. The sidewalk café, open seasonally, is the perfect spot to enjoy weekend brunch, weekday lunch or dinner in warm weather. The private room tucked away through the kitchen accommodates parties for up to 18 people with a view of all the live action at the stove.
You can see their menus here.
1129 20th Street, NW
In Oct. 2012 we first heard plans for Newton’s Noodles to come to 1129 20th St, NW between L and M Streets. Newton’s Noodles comes from the same folks behind Newton’s Table in Bethesda.
From a press release:
In early July 2013, one of the region’s most popular noodle dishes gets its own restaurant: Newton’s Noodles arrives in Dupont Circle this summer, bearing fuzu, chorks and a fresh take on fast-casual dining. Dennis Friedman, the award-winning Executive Chef behind critically-acclaimed Bethesda eatery Newton’s Table, is spearheading the new concept eatery.
The restaurant marks a stylistic shift from Friedman’s previous fine dining oeuvre, one that adapts and repackages signature menu items from Newton’s Table for a more informal dining atmosphere. The menu will revolve around fuzu, a customizable noodle dish that Friedman developed on his first day as an executive chef – one that attracted a formidable critical and public following when he later brought it to Newton’s Table. Fuzu incorporates diners’ choice of proteins, veggies, toppings, sauces and spice level. Guests can also opt for the Signature Fuzu: shrimp, scallops, chicken, egg, carrots, snowpeas, onions, bean sprouts, scallions, crispy shallots and black sesame. All varieties of the made-to-order fuzu, however, will have one thing in common – all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients prepared at a speedy clip. The fuzu flavor profile exemplifies a sense of balance that Friedman has perfected throughout his tenure at both restaurants, a taste he describes as “the perfect mix of salty and sweet, with a touch of heat.”
Photo by Len DePasNewton’s Noodles will also be the first restaurant to premiere a brand-new utensil to fuel the fuzu enthusiasm: the chork, a fork that splits into chopsticks, will accommodate noodle-lovers of varying dexterity. Noodle-free dishes – which include seared ahi tuna bites, coated in black sesame; buttery duck confit spring rolls; sweet, tangy kapow chicken; and beef-filled wontons encased in crispy, paper-thin shells – mirror the complex flavor profiles Friedman has crafted with fuzu. Desserts include the “Pattycake” – Friedman’s wife Patty’s signature rum cake. Eat-in and carry-out dishes alike will be served in signature white-and-green takeout boxes.
Photo by Len DePasModern, sustainable decor throughout the 70-seat interior is a visual complement to the cuisine. All-natural materials like wormy maple wood and recycled leather constitute the walls and furnishings. Above the stained concrete floors, dozens of single lightbulbs and wooden clouds hang from exposed ducting in the open-air ceilings. The expansive layout allows small and large parties to move easily through the space – which also includes a 40-seat patio – and high-tech touches like digital menu boards streamline the ordering process. (more…)
600 14th Street, NW
A new Mexican restaurant, MXDC, is opening in the former Galileo III space at 14th and F St, NW. From a press release:
MXDC, a new modern Mexican cuisine restaurant by Celebrity Chef Todd English, will be open for business on June 19, 2013.
The menu consists of small plates and family-‐style dishes that offer a fresh perspective on traditional Mexican cuisine elevated by high-‐end ingredients. MXDC will feature a strong tequila program featuring approximately 100 of Todd English’s favorite tequila’s from around the world, served in imported Mexican glass quartinos and half-‐liter carafes. The bar will offer tequila tastings, created by Todd English, and accompanied by various condiments, salts and other essences to augment the senses. The two level open interior is a balance between modern and rustic architecture lit by copper chandeliers and brimming with lush accents.
Todd English is a well-‐known celebrity chef, restaurateur, author and television personality. The Texan-‐born chef opened his first restaurant in Boston, MA in 1989, and today owns restaurants across the globe. His award winning television show Food Trip with Todd English on PBS allows viewers to follow his adventures around the world as he looks for inspiration for new dishes, menus and restaurants. For MXDC, English was inspired by his love of Mexico, its culture and cuisine.
From MPD:
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality which resulted from a traffic collision in the 1100 block of 17th Street, NW.
On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 units from the Second District responded to a pedestrian traffic collision with injury, which occurred at approximately 3:12 pm in the 1100 block of 17th Street, NW. A 2000 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on 17th Street approaching the intersection of Desales Street, NW and struck a pedestrian who was walking in the crosswalk. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to an area hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition.
On Thursday, June 13, 2013 the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 70 year-old Benjamin Arquines Soriano of Bladensburg, Maryland.
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating this crash.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
From DDOT:
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be closing the two westbound lanes on K Street NW near 22nd Street NW from 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013. Eastbound K Street NW will remain open during this closure.
This closure is required to allow crews to conduct repair and preservation work on the 22nd Street NW Bridge over K Street NW. Signed detours will be posted during the closure.
DETOUR
Westbound K Street NW traffic will be directed to enter the service roadway, proceed halfway around Washington Circle and then merge onto the westbound service roadway to K Street NW.
