At first just the Potbelly at 1635 Connecticut Ave, NW had anticipated closing for only a couple of days but apparently they need to do some more extensive renovations:
Dupont Circle
1717 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The Mediterranean Way has opened in the former Ginza/Aaron Gallery Space in Dupont. Their website says:
“Store owners and husband and wife team, Niko & Oana have brought their Mediterranean experience and passion of living in Tuscany and Greece back to Washington, DC and into their store.
By partnering with respected independent, and organic producers that they personally met, visited and dealt with while living abroad, they can now offer unique artisan products to their customers in Dupont Circle and beyond.
Oana is also a certified nutritional consultant and can help customers by offering advice based on their personal needs and goals.
The store’s collection is unsurpassed in quality and value, some of which are:
High quality olive oil & olives
Pure honey
Balsamic Vinegars
Chocolates & sweets
Coffees & teas
Jams & fruit preserves
Skin care and cosmetic products
Pastas”
I just noticed that that the tall yellow row house at 1823 S St, NW is being converted into condos. This one has been house of the day a few times. Kinda hard to tell from the photo above but it has a cool double bay window that spans two floors.
Some history from the Historic Preservation Board:
“1823 S Street, NW is a three story Italianate frame rowhouse that likely dates from the early 1870s, just prior to the building code prohibition of frame construction in 1877. The façade features a two story frame projecting bay, bracketed wood cornice, and two over two windows.
The property, together with a two story frame house to the east, is set back approximately 5’ from the building restriction line and the adjoining late 19th century rowhouses and early 20th century apartment houses. The rear elevation has been substantially altered from its original condition; it is covered in a thick layer of stucco and has a fenestration pattern and windows that are not original and appear to date from the second half of the 20th century.
The house is unusual, both for the Dupont Circle Historic District and city wide, as frame houses in Washington are more typically two stories rather than three. It is possible that the house was originally constructed as a twin of the two story frame house next door with the third floor added at a later date.”
Close up of the rendering after the jump. (more…)
1800 M Street, NW
A week ago we learned that Delaware’s Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop was coming to DC. The owner of the DC franchise sends a few more details:
“I can tell you that we are looking forward to bringing the Capriotti’s brand to the DC area. Many people know Capriotti’s from Delaware or the beach (locations in Bethany and Rehoboth). One of the things we pride ourselves on his fresh food. We roast Turkey and Roast Beef in house every night. We also have fresh bread every day (bread is a one day item, any bread left over at the end of the day will be donated to a local soup kitchen). So I think we distinguish ourselves by providing fresh food at a very affordable price. We will be doing catering and delivery. We will be open every day at 11am and will be staying open late on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We will hopefully be opening by mid-November.”
1825 18th Street, NW
Bar Charley opened up in the former Cajun Experience space near Lauriol Plaza early last month. They’re already looking to expand hours – from a liquor license application posted out front it lists their current hours as Sunday through Thursday 8 am – 11 pm and Friday & Saturday 8 am – 12 am and they are hoping to extend them to Sunday through Thursday 8 am – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 8 am – 3 am.
Anyone try them out yet?
Photo by PoPville flickr user NCinDC
NCinDC writes:
“From an article by Paul K. Williams in The InTowner:
“Though a major commercial corridor today, Connecticut Avenue north of Dupont Circle and the Circle itself was originally developed as a fashionable residential neighborhood beginning in the early 1880s. The large triangular lot at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue, R and 20th Streets is today occupied by a distinctive triangular building built in 1922, now housing the popular La Tomate Restaurant. Before that, however, it was the site of a spectacular brownstone mansion built by Senator Philetus Sawyer in 1888…”
2032 P Street, NW
Thanks to @barredindc for sending word. Cafe Japone was located at 2032 P Street, NW. Barred in DC writes that they closed in late September/early October. The DC Alcohol Beverage Control Board canceled their liquor license on October 9th:
cafe-japone-cancellation-of-license-10-9-2013
Though their phone has been disconnected you can still see their menu here (as of this morning.) Stay tuned to see who takes over the space.
1134 19th Street, NW
Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine quietly opened last week in the former Singapore Bistro space next to Science Club on 19th Street between L and M.
Their website says:
“Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine offers guests the invigorating experience of a bustling, fast-paced Cuban neighborhood restaurant with authentic tasty food made fresh all day from the highest quality ingredients.
James Lambert is elated to bring Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine back to his home – the Washington, DC area! Together with the Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine General Manager, Carlos DiLaudo of Bethesda, MD and Head Chef Ed Reynoso of Beltsville, MD, James welcomes you to the new standard in DC fast-casual dining.
Whether a guest visits Sophie’s for dine in, take out, pick up, delivery, or catering they will work to make your experience a rewarding one.”
Check out their menu here.
Take out and kitchen first floor
seating second floor
1800 M Street, NW
Thanks to @madevo for sending the photo from 18th and M St, NW. Capriotti’s website says:
“Lois Margolet grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, in a neighborhood known as Little Italy. Lois had a dream to open her own sandwich shop, but she knew she needed to have something unique because there was plenty of strong competition out there. Little Italy had at least seven sandwich shops within a three block radius. In 1976, Lois quit her full-time job, borrowed money and purchased a boarded-up building on North Union Street in Wilmington, where the original Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop still stands. Lois, along with her brother Alan Margolet, decided to open a sandwich shop on the first floor, while she lived on the second floor. She and Alan would name the sandwich shop after their grandfather, Philip Capriotti, who loved to cook for them.
Their concept was to capture the hearts of “real turkey lovers,” an idea that would separate Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop from almost all of its competition. They wanted to roast whole fresh turkeys overnight, a concept that no other sandwich shop in the area offered. They began by cooking one turkey per night, but the demand grew to the point where they were cooking 10 to 12 turkeys per night. They served sandwiches made-to-order with fresh roasted pulled turkey, the best quality meats and cheeses, and fresh rolls and produce delivered daily.”
You can see their menu here.
Anyone ever try one of their sandwiches?
The owner tweets: “DC Cap’s is coming very soon!”
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1351 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Kababji opened up back in 2009 just south of Dupont Circle at 1351 Connecticut Avenue, NW. You can see their menu here. Just noticed this sign on their door:
