Dupont Circle

“Eggs Benedict, waffles, and omelets are the cornerstone of the kitchen’s all-day breakfast service.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1219 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former Pasara Thai space.

From a press release:

“Monday, July 16 marks the opening of REWIND, a diner, and entertainment venue in the heart of the Nation’s Capital at 1219 Connecticut Avenue, NW that takes a new twist on classic American food and entertainment experiences.

REWIND is the latest venue from nightlife curator Antonis Karagounis and his business partner Arman Amirshahi. The venue joins their successful spaces including world-renowned Echostage, fast-casual eatery Taqueria Local and stalwart D.C. hotspots Soundcheck, Ultrabar and Barcode. Regarding his latest concept, Karagounis notes, “People have loved coming to DECADES to relive their youth through music and drinks so we thought we should include food in that walk down memory lane, too, and that’s when REWIND was born.”


French toast. photo credit: Alex Martin

Eggs Benedict, waffles, and omelets are the cornerstone of the kitchen’s all-day breakfast service. The menu also features a full slate of fresh, comfortable options including Thanksgiving dinner served all year long, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, submarine sandwiches, and more. Furthermore, dessert platters and spiked “boozy” milkshakes are additional menu features. (more…)

Smoke ’em if you got ’em volume nine

By Prince Of Petworth

Yikes, thanks to wednesday addams-morgan for sending earlier this morning:

“Someone please tell me why the Dupont Circle fountain is currently blood red before I freak out…”

Might want to hang on to that bottled water for a few more days.

UPDATES:

From the National Park Service:

“There appears that there was a dye added to the Dupont Circle Fountain. It is almost filtered out now. Our crews will be draining the fountain today, then cleaning and refilling tomorrow to make sure it is clear of remnants.”

“First Town, Cobalt in 2021?”

By Prince Of Petworth

RIP Town. Thanks to DJ for sending. The Bright MLS listing says:

“NOTE: Sale includes 1637 R Street, NW as well (Lot 84 in Square 178), Rare opportunity to own significant Dupont commercial real estate. Metro, sidewalk cafes, historic charm and a vibrant urban atmosphere contribute to an environment conducive for redevelopment of these structures. 1637 R Street is vacant, 1639-41 R is leased through March 31, 2021. Ed. Note: Cobalt. Owner will review offers August 6, 2018 at 1PM”

It’s listed for $4,300,000. STAY TUNED.

I Got Some Good Commuting News and Some Bad Commuting News

By Prince Of Petworth


Connecticut and K Street, NW looking north towards L Street

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to close one northbound lane of traffic on Connecticut Ave NW from L Street to M Street starting after rush hour Wednesday, June 6. Two lanes will remain open to traffic at all times.

The closure is needed for the installation of a temporary WMATA cooling tower for the Farragut North and Dupont Circle Metro stations. Placement of the temporary cooling tower will close the lane through the fall. (more…)

End of an Era – Beadazzled closing after 29 years in Dupont Circle on June 23rd

By Prince Of Petworth


Inside 1507 Connecticut Ave, NW via Facebook

Thanks to Lila for passing on this very sad retail news:

“Beadazzled Dupont Circle closing June 23

We are very sad to be closing Beadazzled in DC. It was our first store, my baby, built with sweat equity and funded by bead sales from my home over the summer of 1989. For 29 years our amazing team has loved you, and we’ve been grateful to be loved by you. We’ve watched 10-year-old customers, and some of our teen-aged summer staffers grow up to bring their own children into Beadazzled. You’ve helped us through good times and bad, and we hope we’ve done the same for you. (more…)

Would You Like To See 17th Street, from Lafayette Square to New Hampshire Ave, Get a 2 way protected bike lane like on 15th?

By Prince Of Petworth

From ANC Commissioner Nick DelleDonne (2B04) via the Dupont listserv:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has prepared a draft plan to add a 2nd bike lane along 17th St. The plans propose a two-way bike path (as on 15th St.) from Lafayette Square to New Hampshire Ave and include the busy, mixed-use area between P and R Streets NW. As presented, DDOT would reduce vehicle traffic from 2 lanes to 1 lane (plus a turning lane at the intersections). Existing sidewalks would not be changed. Parking would be reduced by 20 spaces. Details here.”


Ezme Wine Bar becoming Leziz Turkish Cafe & Restaurant on P Street

By Prince Of Petworth


2016 P Street, NW

Thanks to Bootsy for sending. We Judged Ezme to positive reviews way back in 2010. Leziz’s website says:

“Specializing in Turkish Home-Made Healthy Dishes for Every Taste and Palette”

Check out their menu here.

Ed. Note: Appears to be from the owners of Ezme as ezmedc.com redirect to Leziz. Also of note – they’ll be open for lunch too!

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