1850 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I walked by Gallery Inn at the intersection of 19th and Florida today and see it is closed.”
Back in 2010 we noted the Gallery Inn was up for sale for $2,100,000.
Looks like it will remain a hostel/Inn according to the permit posted out front:
M Street, NW just west of 19th Street
Sweet Diablo opened at 19th and M St, NW back in Aug. 2012. Their website says:
Sweet Diablo brings Portugal’s corner café to downtown Washington, DC. Opened by partners Rosa Silva and Nuno Geraldes Freire in 2012, Sweet Diablo celebrates the European tradition of creating culinary experiences through artisanal confections, freshly made breads, fine cheeses and meats, and farm fresh produce. Life is to be savored, and it starts with what is on your plate.
At Sweet Diablo, we prepare our menu in the Portuguese tradition of using beautiful ingredients in simple combinations to bring out amazing flavors. With recipes created by Chef Michael Guerrieri, our Paoninis are a play on the Panini sandwich combining Portuguese meats and cheeses on freshly baked ciabatta to create distinct flavors that will captivate your mouth. Our soups and salads create a lighter play on some of these traditional ingredients.
We brew Illy coffee to serve alongside our Pastéis de Nata, a Portuguese custard tart whose tradition dates back to 1837 where it was first created in a Lisbon monastery. All of our breads and pastries are baked freshly each morning.
Our Not Your Usual Cheescake (NYUC) is pure temptation. Made without eggs, and topped with a fruit sauce, each bite is delectable.
The Best Chocolate Cake in the World by Chef Carlos Braz Lopes
Sweet Diablo is proud to feature renowned Portuguese Chef Carlos Braz Lopes signature chocolate cake. This flourless, gluten-free confection features thin, crunchy chocolate meringue layers filled with a creamy chocolate mousse and a ganache top. A popular sensation in Portugal, Spain, Australia and Brazil, Sweet Diablo is proud to be the exclusive distributor of the Best Chocolate Cake in the World in the United States.
You can see their full menu here. Any fans?
1140 19th Street, NW
Back in June 2012 we learned that 1140 19th St, NW would be getting completely renovated. Do you like the way it turned out? A Noodles and Company is coming to the retail space. Most recently a Noodles and Company opened up a few weeks ago at 17th and K St, NW. You can see what 1140 19th Street used to look like here.
This rental is located at 2136 Bancroft Place, NW:
The listing says:
“Spectacular residence, one-of-a kind in Kalorama. Appointments incl.: 4 lvl Atrium, Private elevator,Gourmet kitchen w/ granite and chef’s appliances, Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking veranda and view of city, 4 spacious bedrooms, 4.2 luxury baths; Library/entertainment room; Automated lighting and window coverings, 2 car garage . Crowned by a rooftop terrace with monument view.”
This 4 BD/4 Full, 2 Half BA is going for $10,000/Mo.
1317 Connecticut Ave, NW
I know this reeks of gefilte-jacking but the menu sounds pretty good. Though not clear if they will provide a surrogate relative/family friend to rant about politics and gossip about which relatives are on drugs… From a press release:
To celebrate Passover, DGS Delicatessen Chef Barry Koslow will offer a modern rendition of the seder, incorporating elements of the traditional holiday meal and adding seasonal ingredients. Koslow adds bone marrow to the matzo balls instead of schmaltz, and the traditional “bitter herb” is incorporated into a crust on halibut, which stands in for the seder staple gefilte fish. The sacrificial lamb is braised and accompanied by a spring bounty of crispy artichokes, peas and carrots, and a modern take on haroset finishes out the meal in the form of an apple, rhubarb and walnut crumble with cardamom ice cream. Beverage director and general manager Brian Zipin has paired each course with complementary wines from around the world, including an Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon and an heirloom Ice Cider from Vermont.
The Passover Menu will be available March 25th through March 31st during dinner for $40, or $60 with wine pairings.
Passover Menu after the jump. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
Washington Post reports:
Not all the houses and apartments in one of the District’s most desirable residential areas have central air-conditioning. Some have window units, and, according to police, that has apparently offered an opening to burglars.
The burglaries have taken place in Dupont and Logan Circle.
1337 Connecticut Ave, NW
UPDATE: From a new press release:
Dupont Circle upscale gastropub The Gryphon will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, March 13 for both bar and dinner service, starting at 8 p.m. Due to construction delays, the new sports lounge will push back their opening date to accommodate hungry Washingtonians in time for March Madness.
A lot more info on the Gryphon coming to the former Heritage India space in Dupont. While there will be a preview March 2nd for the DC Leprechaun Lap the Gryphon’s normal hours will start sometime “mid-March”. I’ll update when an exact date is known. From a press release:
On March 2nd, Dupont Circle welcomes The Gryphon, the marriage of a gastropub and an upscale sports bar. The 5,000 square-foot eatery boasts the social dining atmosphere of a restaurant, the heart of a pub and the view of a stadium. Executive Chef Joseph Evans of brother restaurant Lost Society has crafted a hearty, refined menu that modernizes the classic bar bite. Gaming accents and vintage decor evoke the grand, private lounges of the 1920s and 30s, while contemporary touches such as an interactive, state-of-the-art integrated media system will ensure that guests catch every play from any spot in the house – no bleacher seats here. The restaurant will open to Washingtonians as part of the DC Leprechaun Lap, a massive bar crawl featuring over 20 Dupont establishments.
The Gryphon is where Washingtonians will go to indulge their competitive side and unwind in style. The eatery will feature two bars, 192 seats and standing capacity for 350. Sporting events – from mainstream to middle-of-nowhere – will screen for guests on 31 televisions located throughout the establishment. The DJ booth, located behind the back bar, is housed in what was previously the vault of the historic Hamilton National Bank – a prior tenant of the space.
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A reader sends in this photo from Dupont and wonders if anyone knows the story?
1739 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Back in Dec. 2010 the Lucky Brand clothing store closed at 1739 Connecticut Avenue, NW. We finally know who’ll be taking over the space – Smashburger. Washington Business Journal reports:
“The chain was issued permits on Wednesday to install on the front of the building [1739 Connecticut Ave. NW] a set of 14-inch “internally-illuminated, raceway-mounted Smashburger channel letters” — in other words, a sign.”
You can see Smashburger’s menu here.
Congrats to Irish Whiskey on their 1 year anniversary. To celebrate they’ve launched:
DOLLAR-BOTTLE BUBBLY BRUNCH KICKOFF
Dollar-Bottle Bubbly Brunch is just what it states: $1.00 for a full bottle of champagne every
Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 11:00am to 3:00pm with a $10.00 minimum food
purchase. Brunch/Cocktail menu will also include rotating cocktail specials created by one of its
seven skilled bartenders.
You can see all their menus here.