bar pilar
1833 14th Street, NW

From an email:

“Papa’s 117th Birthday

Thursday, July 21st is Ernest Hemingway’s birthday & without him, there’d be no Pilar. To celebrate what would be Papa’s 117th birthday, Chef Jesse Miller will be offering a special EH-inspired menu throughout the restaurant, and special guest bartender Chantal Tseng will have a selection of literary cocktails available at the upstairs bar all night. Stop in, grab a bite to eat, & raise a glass to Papa! No reservations required but suggested.

Some of the menu items that will be on Chef Miller’s birthday menu, include:

Grilled Head-on Prawns with avocado, black pepper and lime

Ropa Vieja – shredded Cuban brisket, green pepper, cumin, molasses & roasted garlic served over rice

Lobster with artichoke, white wine, lemon and Cipollini onions

Radish with cultured butter and baguette

Drunken Rabbit Stew

Cuban Spaghetti with slow-roasted pork and chicken in a Cuban broth

East African Curried Squab and rice

Whole Snapper Escabiche with baby carrots

Slow-Roasted beef on white toast with béarnaise and soft egg

Half or Whole Roasted Duck with Marsala and a saffron rice

Drinks by Chantal include: (more…)


j_crew
1618 14th Street, NW

From J Crew:

“We’re currently a TBD on timing of this store opening based on our construction team and working on schedules etc. but it still looks like sometime in 2016. This could of course change. That being said, it will be men’s only product, with some exciting partnerships featured.”

This was the location of a “Questionable Death” at an underground gay sex club back in 2009. Quite a transformation.

transformation


obama studio theater
1501 14th Street, NW. Photo by Laura Hayes

Another mystery solved! Been getting tons of emails/tweets about the scene outside Studio Theatre, like this one from Jennifer Darland:

“what’s being filmed at Studio Theatre on 14th? Trucks have been there for two days”

Nolan DiFrancesco with the answer:

Obama town hall on race is being broadcast from there tonight on ABC/ESPN


1245 13th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1245 13th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Fully furnished PENTHOUSE studio/Jr 1 BR with dramatic floor to ceiling windows and PANORAMIC views over Logan Circle and miles beyond. Large LR opens to granite and SS kitchen. Beautiful HW floors. Just a touch of industrial chic. Queen size Murphy bed allows separate sleeping area to double as home office. Sofa bed for guests. In-unit W/D. Just bring your laptop. This is a turn-key treasure.”

rental

You can see more photos here.

It’s going for $2,500/Mo.


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