Photo via google street view
@dcjpad tweets us
“No more @Bertuccis on Connecticut Ave. in Dupont. I’d be sad if I’d ever eaten there. (Maybe once?) @PoPville”
Another reader emailed that they were closed yesterday too at 1218-1220 Connecticut Ave NW near the Shake Shack. Where there any fans?
1205 19th Street, NW
Finally some movement at the former New Orleans Po Boy space that closed back in December of last year. I hear it’s going to be something called Yaffa or Yaffa’s – I’m guessing Middle Eastern/Falafel? Anyone else hear this? Sounds like it won’t be a major renovation so we’ll update as soon as they open:
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Keegan Theatre just started a $4 million renovation project on their Church Street venue. The general contractor, ThinkMakeBuild, provided this cover for the porta-potty to help give the construction project a little class and to make it more aesthetically appealing for neighbors.”
From Dupont Festival.
1603 17th Street, NW corner of 17th and Q
While we’re waiting for the Indian Cultural Center to come to U Street, a piece of India has already dropped in Dupont. Thanks to those who sent emails about Pansaari opening on 17th Street.
Their website says:
“We will be an Indian food and spice market, cafe, and cooking school, serving the Dupont area with fresh, authentic Indian ingredients.”
This place is awesome.
Lots more pictures of the inside after the jump. (more…)
1827 M Street, NW
Parlay is the new lounge and sports bar that went into the former Malaysia Kopitiam space on M Street. When I walked by on Sunday, I was told is was only a soft opening during football games. Sadly, they are a Cowboys bar or at least they were last Sunday :)
1600 21st Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“I am a member of Phillips Collection but yesterday when I went for a quick afternoon glimpse of the excellent “Luncheon of the Boating Party” I was alerted to the fact that the gallery is free right now for everyone. This is because they are in the process of exchanging out the 3rd floor exhibit. I think entrance is usually $15ish so this is a nice perk. Thought you might like to share it out with readers!”
Ed. Note: Phillips says they’ll be free until the next exhibit (except for weekends) on Sept. 27th
As if Saturday wasn’t already smashed with good stuff (H Street Festival, DC State Fair, Dacha Oktoberfest and more) add one more to the list – from a press release:
“The Heurich House Museum in Dupont Circle [1307 New Hampshire Ave NW] will celebrate its third annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20 from 1-4 p.m. Entry includes unlimited pours of Oktoberfest-inspired beer from DC Brewers’ Guild members 3 Stars Brewing Company, Atlas Brew Works, Bluejacket, Chocolate City Beer, DC Brau Brewing Company, District ChopHouse & Brewery, Gordon Biersch Navy Yard, and Right Proper Brewing Company. Food will include home-made German-style soft pretzels by Das Pretzel Haus, freshly grilled traditional German sausages from Cafe Berlin, and a specialty batch of caraway-hops sauerkraut from Number 1 Sons. Win prizes for the best
Prost!
Tickets are $60 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Heurich House Museum. Ticket price is all-inclusive. Please visit heurichoktoberfest.eventbrite.com for tickets and additional information.”
1800 N Street, NW just west of Connecticut Ave
Good news for those who’ve been excited about the 24 hour Surfside coming to Dupont – I’m told they are hoping to open by “the end of September”! Stay tuned for an exact date.
Looking east towards STK and Connecticut Ave
1215 Connecticut Ave, NW
Big &pizza expansion news from the Washington Business Journal:
“Next up for the restaurant group: Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill, Chinatown and Rockville. Co-founder Steve Salis expects all of those to open by the end of 2014 or early 2015, he said.”
The Dupont Circle and Chinatown locations are reported to be 1215 Connecticut Ave. NW and 802 7th St. NW (around the corner from the coming Potbelly and Cava Grill) respectively.
Last week we reported that &pizza would be coming to the Oxxo Cleaners space on Barracks Row at 405 8th Street, SE.