12th and E St, NW photos by Mark Lyon
Ed. Note: They are open 10am-7pm today.
Thanks to Mark for sending yesterday: “Is Ollie’s Trolley closing? The junk/antiques are missing.”
Sr. Papi says: “New ownership”
Downtown
888 17th Street NW at I Street
Foxtrot’s website still has the Farragut Square location listed as “coming soon” but (more…)
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1300 I Street, NW
ToroToro opened here back in 2014. The liquor license placard for Kitchen + Kocktails says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 233 and a Total Occupancy Load of 602. In addition, a Sidewalk Café with 24 Seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 44. (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending the maps showing Christian Louboutin coming to CityCenter next to the Burberry on I Street.
unrelated photo from downtown that I like a lot :) by Mr.TinMD
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) celebrated the future of housing in downtown DC at the conversion ceremony of the old Vanguard building into the new Elle Apartments. The Vanguard building opened in 1965 and, for years, was home to the Peace Corps. The conversion of the building marks a significant step in reimagining the downtown area as a more vibrant mixed-use community, where residents can live, work, and play. At the event, Mayor Bowser also highlighted her Housing in Downtown Abatement Program, which will encourage new residential conversion projects downtown.
“As we continue our comeback, we are very focused on how we reimagine downtown,” said Mayor Bowser. “We have seen how mixed-use communities are more resilient in the face of adversity. By converting vacant offices into homes, we can put these spaces back to productive use, add much-needed housing, and create a vibrant downtown where people live, work, and play.”
Expected to open in May 2024, (more…)
courtesy Carpe Librum
From an email:
“Stop by 1350 Eye St NW (corner of 14th and I NW) this holiday season to browse more than 10,000 high-quality, gently-used books and support DC education nonprofit Turning the Page. Books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl will be on sale for $6 and under. (more…)
2101 L Street, NW
Thanks to Kendrea for sending: “Getting closer to opening up the Stoney’s on L St!!!!”
Back in July we heard that Stoney’s on L street could be making a miracle return. Opening soon signs went up in September but hopefully won’t be too much longer. Anyone happen to hear when? Stay tuned.
1197 20th Street, NW
Well this is curious, before they even opened, Angry Chik Asian Fusion has changed their name to 68 Cafe and will be soft opening: (more…)
“Vortex Tunnel Exhibit at The Museum of Illusions Washington DC. Photo by: Ben Droz Photography”
From a press release:
“The Museum of Illusions Washington DC, an education and entertainment wonderland, is now open for guests seeking their next mind bending adventure. Fit for ages 3 to 103, (more…)
1815 M Street, NW
Exciting news from Bub and Pop’s:
“As you all know, for 10 years now [opened in the former Pizanos Space back in February 2013] Bub and Pop’s has been wowing the DC Metro area as the go to spot to get your sandwich fix – quality ingredients, generous portions, and a dash of that “Philadelphia Tough Love.” We have garnered high praise from the most esteemed journalists including those at the Washington Post, Washingtonian, and Washington City Paper.
Can we top that?
Want to guess what’s next?
Well, we spent the whole summer turning the inside of your favorite sandwich destination into a gorgeous tasting menu only dining room. Don’t worry, your treasured favorites from Bub and Pop’s will still be offered during the day, but at night… (more…)