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Persian Cuisine coming to Dupont Circle!

Published April 4, 2019 at 11:45AM

2100 P Street, NW

Thanks to Juli and Jonathan Padget for sending the news about Vintage 78. Back in October of last year we learned that a Mediterranean restaurant would replace Scion on P Street. Scion closed after 10 years in August 2018. (more…)

Steam Cafe Reportedly Closed in Dupont, Indian Kabob Coming

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2019 at 1:35PM

1700 17th Street, NW

Back in late December we reported that the longtime 17th Street tenant Steam Cafe was for sale. Apparently it sold. From the Dupont listserv:

“Just noticed today that Steam had closed. I’m sorry to see it go but I hope the owner had a nice payday. The new place will be an Indian kabob place and will open by the summer.”

Updates as we learn more.

Looks like Northside Tavern Soft Opened in the Former Maddy’s space – Check out the menu

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2019 at 10:15AM

Few weeks old photo from 1726 Connecticut Ave, NW

Northside Tavern comes from the folks behind Shaw’s Tavern, 801, Madhatter, Front Page and Bottom Line.

Check out the soft opening menu here.

A peek inside: (more…)

#youre welcome eater

What the Helen of Troy is This?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 29, 2019 at 3:45PM

Thanks to Paul for sending:

“South side of Dupont Circle overlooking Conn. Avenue. New as of today, I’m pretty sure.”

Checkpoint? Outhouse? $4000/mo rental?

“Will be multi-family residential w/ lower floor commercial.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 28, 2019 at 11:15AM

1639-1641 R Street, NW.

ANC Commissioner Randy Downs writes:

“Reconstruction of the interior of 1639-1641 R St NW, formerly Cobalt has begun. Will be multi-family residential w/ lower floor commercial. New owner is extremely attuned to the building’s LGBTQ history & neighborhood. Will share more info as plans develop.”

STAY TUNED.

Fin.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2019 at 10:15AM | Updated March 18, 2019 at 10:41AM

2029 P Street, NW photo by Jonathan Padget

A couple months ago we reported that Panas Gourmet Empandadas were shut down by the Department of Health due to their business license being expired according to Panas. Last month their front door got smashed.

Panas first opened up at 2029 P Street, NW back in June 2010. A good run. Thanks to Jonathan Padget for the final update: (more…)

“Call out the tax abatement, I agree. But they don’t even talk about that on their ridiculous flyer.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 13, 2019 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

These flyers were on cars up and down the street today. One was stuffed in my mailbox (which any good dc political folk would know is illegal).

People are seriously off their rocker about this condo. Call out the tax abatement, I agree. But they don’t even talk about that on their ridiculous flyer.

P.S. The “last open green space” isn’t open to the public.”

The “Keep Dupont Green” [reminiscent of the “Save McMillan Park” campaign] website says: (more…)

“DC will have a new Filipino restaurant in town.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 12, 2019 at 1:45PM

1829 M Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is formerly the Bombay Express and briefly pizza kabob space.

Thanks to Joanne for sending:

“DC will have a new Filipino restaurant in town. The Flipside will have it’s soft opening this weekend featuring dishes by Chef Red of KalyeDC. (more…)