Dupont Circle

Avenue Jack Closing Soon in the former Copenhaver space; Copenhaver reopening in the former Smoothie King space North of the Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

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1621 Connecticut Ave, NW

And, incidentally, thanks to another reader for sending word about Copenhaver reopening:

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Today’s Rental is “Filled with Asian antiques for the globetrotter to enjoy”

By Prince Of Petworth

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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…)

Huzzah!! Halal Guys coming to Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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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?”

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Back in March we learned that the Halal Guys were also planning on coming to H Street, NE.

Check out their menu here.

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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…)

Props to Jonathan Padget

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.

Red Apron Burger Bar coming to former GBD space in January!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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1323 Connecticut Ave, NW

Finally the news about the Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s plans for the former GBD space – Red Apron Burger Bar!

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The Washington Post reports a mid-January opening:

“The burgers will be built from the meat of grass-fed or grass-fed-and-grain-finished cattle only. There will be no patties with beef from grain-fed cows. The price of the burgers will reflect the provenance of the meat: A single, 3-ounce patty will cost $5.85; a double-meat burger, $8.95. Anda is still pricing out the cost of the burger with meat from the grass-fed Ancient White Park steer.”

“After months of anticipation, we are excited to reopen the doors of Dupont Underground to the public for tours.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Courtesy Dupont Underground

From an email:

“After months of anticipation, we are excited to reopen the doors of Dupont Underground to the public for tours. Since the success of Raise/Raze creative minds have been inspired by the potential of this 75,000 sq/ft space. These tours will explore the living history and conceptual reinvention of a DC hidden gem. Each tour will consist of a guided hour long experience through the tunnels under Dupont Circle, that once served as the neighborhood trolley system over fifty years ago. Tickets are $15 per person.

Due to the nature of the space, we are limiting the tours to 30 persons, including children. All children must have tickets, so that we may maintain the correct occupancy limits. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult at a ratio of no more than 3 children to 1 adult.

The Dupont Underground is a raw industrial space made of hard, uneven surfaces and old and decomposing materials. Please respect the space and explore at your own risk.

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Please note: Our official address is 1900 Massachusetts Avenue NW, but our entrance is at New Hampshire Avenue in front of 11 Dupont Circle.

Last time we opened we limited people to just the 15,000 sq ft platform. This time people are seeing the whole space. And we have some surprises along the way…I will say there is an installation at the end of the south tunnel called the iGlow by an artist Hiroshi Jacobs that most have never seen.“

Pre/Post Lunch Repose

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to One Medical sending from their Dupont office:

“One morning we heard a commotion and a couple of pigeons flew into the glass windows (unscathed). We looked out to see that we had a special guest!”

Hawk or Falcon?

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