1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What happened to Bar Dupont? I went to meet my date there yesterday and the door was locked and the inside looked like it had everything ripped out.”
Bar Dupont’s website says:
“We have commenced an exciting re-development of Bar Dupont. The project is planned on a phased basis to ensure minimum disturbance to our guests. Throughout this transition you can still enjoy the Bar Dupont experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
From a press release:
“On Friday, May 4th, Health Care Voter is marking Star Wars Day and the one year anniversary of the date the Republican Health Care Repeal Bill passed the House with a Lightsaber Rally to Defend Health Care in Dupont Circle. The event will occur in coordination with activists across the country who will use #StarWarsDay and #HealthCareVoter to defend the ACA. (more…)
1521 17th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Astoria says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant serving Asian dumplings and a specialty cocktail menu. Total Occupancy Load of 99. Sidewalk Cafe with 25 seats.”
Washington Business Journal reported that it comes from the owner of H Street, NE’s Copycat Co. Ed. Note: Copycat Co. is awesome.
This is the long vacant space located between the recently closed Pasha (possibly an Agora expansion) and JR’s. Updates as Astoria gets closer to opening.
Before DC Tap House was Sign of the Whale seen here last October at 1825 M Street, NW
Thanks to Jason Shevrin for the bombshell news. And may God have mercy on our souls:
“Bringing back a DC classic
Look for opening date Spring 2018”
This rental is located at 1754 S Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1545 / 450ft2 – Large Studio | Great Closet Space | Fireplace | Great Natural Light
The Pickwick Building
1754 S St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Conveniently located at the corner of 18th and S Street NW, the Pickwick Apartments consists of 11 apartments in an attractive 3-story building. Stepping outside your door will take you to the numerous shops, restaurants, nightlife of DuPont Circle and Adams Morgan.
A spacious studio apartment is available May 8th and features: (more…)
via GoFundMe
Thanks to Joe for passing on from the Washington Blade:
“An official with an LGBT-friendly sports league announced he and others were organizing a candlelit ‘Vigil Against Hate’ scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, at Stead Park (1625 P St NW) near Dupont Circle in response to an anti-gay attack early Sunday morning in the U Street entertainment district.”
1625 P Street, NW
Photo by Gregory Minchak
Police Activity w/Road Closures – No vehicular/pedestrian traffic
*SB 1300 Connecticut Ave NW
*EB Unit Blk. of DuPont Circle at P St NW
Follow Police Direction— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) April 18, 2018
.@alanhenney reports "ACTIVE SHOOTER SCARE, 1350 Connecticut Ave NW DC. So far nothing found but employees sheltering in place. Police making routine sweep of building." https://t.co/hvMDzMb5IC
— PoPville (@PoPville) April 18, 2018
They aren't moving people away from sidewalks, but about 25 police have entered the building in the last 15 minutes, including SWAT. My office is across the street. https://t.co/LtiqLAVw12
— Taylor Harveycutter (@taharveycutter) April 18, 2018
Police Activity CLEARED & Road Closures have REOPENED
Expect Residual Delays on the surrounding streets— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) April 18, 2018
Photo by fischbomb
1523 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Bootsy for sending:
“Looks like Pasha on 17th Street finally closed. Note the realtor lock by the door. Always empty so it’s amazing it held out that long.”
Ed. Note: I called Pasha’s phone number and it’s been disconnected. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. Word on the street is that neighbor Agora could be taking over the space.
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW at Q Street
Thanks to Joe for the heads up. Magnolia Kitchen & Bar’s website says:
“We are open!
Dinner – Starting at 4 pm daily
Lunch and Brunch to follow soon…”
Check out their menu here.
After 10 years, CIRCA closed here on December 31st.
2147 P Street, NW
Jeff Rueckgauer writes yesterday afternoon:
“Marrakech (2147 P NW) is no more. They are clearing out. Prelim work on the redev is expected to commence in the next week or so. No word yet when heavy work will begin.”
Marrakech has had a topsy turvy tenure to say the say least. Anyone familiar with the redevelopment plans here?