2020 P Street, NW
Last August the popular Eola restaurant closed in Dupont. A liquor license placard had been posted in the former space above New Dynasty Chinese Restaurant for – India Gate. Last night ANC rep @kishanputta tweets us:
“@PoPville INDIAN RESTAURANT: announced at @ANC2B – Chef @ Bombay Club 2 open new restaurant India Gate @ 2020 P street. Hoping 4 Goan Curry!”
Photo via Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar – 2121 P Street, NW
From a press release:
“After eight years of operation, Urbana will close to the public beginning Tuesday, July 1 July 14th, to undergo a $600,000 interior renovation for a refreshed look, reopening for business in early late August.
Urbana will retain its sleek, urban ambiance while doubling its bar area, relocating its private dining room, refreshing its P Street patio area, and incorporating other design elements into a more free-flowing floor plan. The design concept for the renovation was led by GrizForm Design Architects, an award-winning design firm based in Washington, DC that has designed spaces for Fiola, Estadio and Cava. (more…)
@EricaLawton tweets us the photo above around 8:35am:
“Train offloaded at Dupont due to smoke – most crowded platform I’ve seen”
@metrorailinfo tweets:
“Glenmont-bound Red Line train offloading at Dupont Circle, brake problem causing smoke. Next train at Woodley Park. 8:30a #wmata”
1337 Connecticut Ave, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned the shuttered sports bar, The Gryphon, would transform into a “Meat & Raw Bar Social House” on Connecticut Ave just south of Dupont Circle. Their website now says:
“The Meat & Raw Bar Food Experience
The Gryphon is a new dining concept in Washington, DC from the owners of Lost Society, a boutique steakhouse on the corner of 14th St. and U St., NW.
Just as Lost Society changed the traditional perception of a steakhouse, the Gryphon is designed to change the perception of dining with friends, family and neighbors.
The Gryphon is a Meat & Raw Bar Social House. These words encompass the entire dining experience presented at the Gryphon.”
On their facebook page the description continues:
“The food experience is “meat-centric” with a heavy emphasis on beef. But the menu includes a variety of options for pork, lamb, seafood and, of course, an outstanding oyster based raw bar that includes shrimp, lobster and clams.
Our philosophy, is to bring out the experience of enjoying the meats and other food on the menu through two things:
The Preparation – such as curing, grilling, broiling, roasting and aging; and
The Presentation – EVERYTHING is plated to share or “pre-cut.” We encourage all of our guests to order with that in mind.
Social dining provides ours guest with exceptional food and drink (specially crafted cocktails, selected beers and wine) and puts them together in a lively, fun, and energetic atmosphere at the Gryphon. The Gryphon is our “house” and our guests should feel as if they were invited to a well planned neighborhood dinner party with their closest friends, family and neighbors. To us, this is more than just getting food out at a restaurant, it’s the experience of dining together and being connected to one another through the food and drink. Hence the term, Social House.
As such, sharing is the aspect that completes the dining experience. That experience is incomplete without friends, family and neighbors. Effectively, the food and drink connect us to one another, and we are connected to one another through the food and drink.
Here at the Gryphon we encourage eating and drinking to socialize and socializing through eating and drinking. Whether it’s through dinner, lunch, brunch or just a drink at the bar, the Gryphon is designed to be a friendly, engaging and energetic place where friends, family and neighbors can regularly meet to catch up and/or celebrate, or just make new friends altogether.”
And they’ve posted their new menu outside:
Menu continues after the jump. (more…)
This rental is located at 1747 T Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Enjoy this beautifully 1 BR 1.5 BA unit in the heart of Dupont Circle and the U St corridor. This unit boasts of stainless steel appliances, hardwood and tiled floors, washer and dryer in the unit and a covered space to put your bicycles. You are just steps away from restaurants, stores, coffee shops and the metro. The property is vacant and ready for immediate move-in. Sentri-lock”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1.5 bath is going for $1,800/Mo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user thisisbossi
From MPD:
“On Saturday, June 7, 2014, the Capital Pride Parade will be held. This event will begin at 4:30 pm and will conclude at approximately 7:30 pm. Staging area will be closed at 1:00 pm. The street closures will remain in effect until 9:30 pm. The following streets will be closed during this event.
Parade Route
East on P St from 23rd St NW
Clockwise around Dupont Circle
North on New Hampshire Ave
East on R St
South on 17th St
East on P St
North on 14th to N Street NW to the disbanding area just past R Street, NW
Street Closures
25th St NW between M & N ( Staging Area)
24th St NW between M & N ( Staging Area)
23rd St NW between M & P ( Staging Area)
N St NW between 22nd & 25th
M St NW between 22nd & 25th
Additional information on the Capital Pride Parade can be found here.
Capital Pride Festival
On Sunday, June 8, 2014, the Capital Pride Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
Festival Area
The assembly area for the festival:
Pennsylvania Ave NW between 3rd & 7th Street NW
Constitution Ave NW between 3rd & 7th Street NW
4th Street NW between Madison Drive NW & Pennsylvania Ave NW
6th Street NW between C Street NW & Constitution Ave NW
Road closures will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 7th until Monday June 9th at 2:00 am.”
1633 P Street, NW
Last week we learned Malgudi’s southern Indian restaurant had closed on P street in the former Cafe Luna space under Heritage India. At that time we heard it would become either a Mexican spot or some sort of bistro/cafe. Maybe a combo – Mexican Cafe? Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above. More on Cafe Mirasol when it becomes available.
Pocket park at Connecticut and M St, NW
“Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and educator whose works include “Paul Revere’s Ride”, The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy and was one of the five Fireside Poets.”
And in other cool ‘Who are these people?’ news – thanks to a reader for sending these old clippings from the Library of Congress:
2010 P Street, NW
From an email:
“Fantom fans and friends, we are very excited to announce that Fantom Comics is MOVING!
Thanks to all your amazing support over the years, we have grown so big we need a new space to contain all of our AWESOME! We can’t tell you how excited we are for this move. Starting July 23rd, 2014, you can find Fantom Comics at 2010 P Street NW, just a block and a half off Dupont Circle.
And with our new space being three times larger, we plan to do many more events in the future! Fantom Comics is moving on up – up the red line, up to the penthouse (well, the top floor of a 2-story building, anyway) – and we need the space for that to happen.
Please help us spread the word over these next two months! And thank you to all of our amazing customers and supporters who have made our move and expansion possible. Fantom Comics is so proud to have such a brilliant family of fans and friends who make up the best of Washington DC’s comic book scene!”
This rental is located at 1762 Corcoran Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Prime Dupont boutique condo, south facing 1935 era. Gorgeous pine floors,10+ceilings with crown moldings & wood burning fireplace in living/dining room combo w/rear door to large balcony for flower pots, BBQ & seats.Granite counters in kitchen with room 4 small table/chairs.Large sunny MBR w/4 closets, tall windows. Immed. Avail.no move-in fees,2 blocks to metro, Safeway on block, pet friendly.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1.5 bath is going for $3,100/Mo.