H Street Connection, H Street’s version of the old Nehemiah Strip Mall in Columbia Heights, is coming down soon – stand by for:
More photos for posterity after the jump. (more…)
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@DougLuzader tweets us:
“@PoPville Looks like the opening of 6th and H has been pushed back.”
Ed. Note: But remember the new Ben’s Chili Bowl still opens today.
6th and H St, NE
From a press release:
” The Landless Theatre Company announces the return of it’s award-nominated Sweeney Todd Prog Metal Version at Atlas Performing Arts Center in July, 2015. The production garnered 2015 Helen Hayes Award Nominations for Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Melissa Baughman), and Outstanding Music Director (Charles W. Johnson).
Stephen Sondheim granted Landless permission to orchestrate the Progressive Metal Version of his musical masterpiece in December, 2013. “Yes, I did indeed give them my okay,” Mr. Sondheim was quoted in NY Times. “Since I believe that what keeps theater alive is its openness to reinterpretation from generation to generation, I look forward to seeing (and hearing) what they do.”
Mark E. Horowitz of The Sondheim Review wrote: “I was more than pleasantly prised to how well the new arrangements and orchestrations worked. They were particularly effective in the underscoring, by turns thrilling, funny and frightening… the range of colors available in the electronic instruments resulted in several hair-raising moments. This was also the fleetest production of Sweeney Todd I’ve seen, with many numbers seemingly performed at twice their typical tempos. I don’t know whether this was part of the prog metal aesthetic or a separate directorial choice, but it certainly energized aspects of the show.” (more…)
6th and H Bar and Grill is opening for real Wednesday! Interesting to see that they’ll start with breakfast and lunch hours.
6th and H St, NE
From ReasonTV:
“Meet the Thighmaster of urban public policy: Streetcars.
Municipal politicians all across the country have convinced themselves that this costly, clunky hardware can revitalize their flabby downtown economies.
That includes the fearless leaders of America’s capital city. The DC government has spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the last decade trying to erect a streetcar line in the up-and-coming neighborhood of H Street. The project has been an epic disaster, perfectly demonstrating how ill-suited streetcars are to modern urban life.
Produced by Rob Montz, who also hosts. Camera by Todd Krainin. Graphics by Jason Keisling and Meredith Bragg.”
@HeidiObermeyer tweets us a look inside H Street’s Ben’s Chili Bowl – grand opening July 8th:
“Ben’s Chili Bowl on H Street is ready to rumble! @PoPville”
And Justin sends an agenda item from the ANC6A meeting:
“Letter of support to DDOT for the Ben’s Chili Bowl public space application related to installation of panda statue in front of the store at the corner of 10th and H Streets, NE, with the condition that the owners consider moving the statue if the ANC receives complaints about it blocking pedestriantraffic/right-of-way.”
10th and H St, NE
A reader reports:
“Was strolling by yesterday and saw signs for Imm on H’s soft opening. No liquor license yet, but nice to finally have some Thai food in the neighborhood.”
1360 H Street, NE
A reader sends from Friday:
“No problem, just parked perpendicular to traffic for 10 minutes while leaving your car unattended!!!”
Ed. Note: Something, something streetcar something something.
10th and H St, NE
From Ben’s Chili Bowl:
“The construction is over and the long awaited and eagerly anticipated opening of Ben’s Chili Bowl H Street will take place on Wednesday, July 8th starting with the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11AM!
The Ben’s team is ready to serve the H Street community with the same extended hours as our original U Street location, so we will open at 6am for breakfast and close very late night at 2am on weekdays and 4am on weekends. In addition to our famous milkshakes, Ben’s H Street will have a soft serve ice cream machine! Now you can follow your Ben’s Chili Smoke, Dog, or Burger with a cone or cup of soft serve ice cream to help cool off your hot summer days or nights!
Coming soon will also be a sidewalk patio with outdoor seating! Plus, we have a few more surprises inside as we continue our mission of Food, Family, Friends and Fun!
What’s upstairs? Ben’s Upstairs! We are still putting the finishing touches on our second floor restaurant and bar, Ben’s Upstairs, and are working hard on the beautiful rooftop that will feature another bar and stunning views of H Street. We hope to open Ben’s Upstairs in 2-3 months, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we hope you will join us to celebrate Opening Day at Ben’s Chili Bowl H Street on Wednesday, July 8th at 11AM!!!”
Photo courtesy Ocopa
From a press release:
“Ocopa Peruvian Restaurant, located at 1324 H St. NE, has increased its capacity by adding a beautiful all season patio. Nearing their 1 year anniversary on the trendy H St. NE, Ocopa has added over 30 additional seats, as well as a 10 seat bar with Tiki themed cocktails and Pisco, frozen upon request. Chef Carlos Delgado is excited about the additional space and looks forward to offering a late night menu in the near future.
“We are starting with the Cebiche Bar as an added feature to the patio and hopefully, we’ll be able to add on some grill options for those looking to stay later in the evening”, says Delgado. (more…)