Photos courtesy Dupont Underground
Thanks to the folks from Dupont Underground for sharing. You can sign up for tours here.
“These tours will explore the living history and conceptual reinvention of a DC hidden gem. Each tour will consist of a guided forty-five minute long experience through the tunnels under Dupont Circle, that once served as the only underground portion of the District streetcar system over fifty years ago. Tickets are $15 per person.”
19th Street entrance
1730 Connecticut Ave, NW
That was fast, BiBap Rice, Noodle & BBQ is almost/here:
I’m pretty sure they mean January 4th (Wednesday), I took these photos on Sunday when nobody was around. Anyone happen to stop by today? Either today or tomorrow it’s good news!!
Check out a description of all the goods: (more…)
This rental is located at 1811 S Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“Our apartment homes at 1815 S Street, NW are conveniently located within easy walking distance to the Dupont Metro station and the Shops, Restaurants, and Night life of Adams Morgan. Great urban location offering generously sized efficiency and 1 bedroom units at very reasonable rates.
Rent includes heat and hot water. (more…)
1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending word from Avenue Jack’s closing announcement:
“I thought you should know right away: my experiment in upscale-casual men’s clothing is coming to an end soon. Avenue Jack is closing for good in early-2017.
The good news is, we’ve got some amazing sales going on, including 30% off everything in the store this week.
The bad news is, you’ll have to go back to shopping online or at one of those other, less-cool stores in town. And I’m super sorry about that.
We had an amazing run and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting a small, locally-owned business. Dale and I certainly had a ball picking out our eclectic mix of casual clothes, accessories, and gifts, and I still believe we were on to something great. Heck, The Washington Post, the City Paper, Metro Weekly, Tagg, Washingtonian, and many other publications agreed that we created something special.
And so did you! And thank you so much for that.
But it all comes down to traffic. Unfortunately, the level doesn’t justify our rent. And while we enjoyed a brisk holiday business last month, it would be financially imprudent to wait to see if people eventually find us the rest of the year.”
1621 Connecticut Ave, NW
And, incidentally, thanks to another reader for sending word about Copenhaver reopening:
1730 Connecticut Ave, NW
Lots of love for south Dupont lately, now some good news for the north side. We learned My Way had closed a couple months ago and now we know the replacement – Bibim Bap. Stay tuned for an opening date:
This rental is located at 17th and Corcoran Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“This lovely, internationally furnished two bedroom apartment on the first floor of a quiet, Victorian row house. Located in the heart of Dupont Circle just 3 blocks from the metro. Walk to the White House, Georgetown, 14th Street and downtown office buildings. Available starting late December or in January.
Filled with Asian antiques for the globetrotter to enjoy. Less than a block from Safeway grocery store, yoga studio, restaurants, bars and shops. This is a two bedroom, with a canopy bed in the large bedroom. Both bedrooms have desks and book shelves. The living room has an Indonesian daybed for out of town guests.
Rent includes cable, wifi, electricity and all utilities. Features include a 27 inch iMac computer and printer, two TV sets, 2 music systems and a beautiful upright piano. (more…)
1331 Connecticut Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“Imperial Valet is moving out of the storefront at 1331 Connecticut they occupied, to be replaced by The Halal Guys. Imperial Valet looks like it’s just moving next door to 1333. 1331 is already empty, so I figure they must’ve started over the weekend while they were slow?”
Back in March we learned that the Halal Guys were also planning on coming to H Street, NE.
Check out their menu here.
The Halal Guys’ website says:
“From humble beginnings as a New York City hot dog cart to a world-renowned international restaurant chain, The Halal Guys story is the quintessential American Dream. The Halal Guys is defining a new, thriving segment for the restaurant industry: American Halal Food! (more…)
Photo via @dcjpad
The Washington Post reported the integral role Padget played in tipping off the police to the person of interest wanted in the disappearance and subsequent death of Tricia McCauley:
At 10:21 p.m., D.C. police issued a “critical missing alert” for McCauley, with a picture of her and descriptions of her car and a man who may have been seen driving it. It flashed on Jonathan Padget’s phone as he walked his dog about midnight near 21st and P streets Northwest. He knew McCauley through his involvement in D.C. theatre.
Padget said he saw a white car parked on P Street with a man in the driver’s seat smoking a cigar or cigarette, with music blaring. “He was bouncing around to the music,” Padget said. “He was looking directly at me.”
Padget, a freelance writer, said the man stuck his head out the window and angrily asked, “Hello, sir, how are you?” He then drove off, but not before Padget noticed that the license plate matched the one on the police alert. He called police, who found the car three blocks away.
2100 P Street, NW
This is the former Crios Mexican spot that closed back in February 2016 (and Vento and Stars Bistro before that.)
Check out Lemon Cuisine’s full menus here. Anyone take an early taste?
From an email:
“Local art collective Washington Wax Works, announces opening of new exhibition “Heat + Light,” at Dupont Circle’s Studio Gallery on R Street, NW. Friday, 6 January, from 6-8 pm. More about Washington Wax Works here.”