1328 14th Street, NW
The Bentley has been completed on 14th Street and units are now for lease.
You can see the floor plans and prices here.
Their website also says:
“Ultra-modern one and two bedroom apartments with hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Modern living at its finest.
Building amenities include a fitness center, private pet grooming salon, a high-tech controlled access entry system, and in-building parking.”
Thanks to a reader for tweeting us from Logan Circle.
1604 14th Street, NW just north of Q Street
“Dear PoPville,
When I walked by last night, it looked to me like Bank and Olufsen is closing on 14th street. The windows were partially papered over and the space was in disarray from what I could see.”
Sad news for audiophiles. I spoke to the owner who confirmed the closure. Apparently it’s related to this reuters report:
“Danish television and sound system maker Bang & Olufsen would consider any bid approach from a larger rival as it seeks a response to problems that caused a profit warning last month, its chairman said.”
Basically any US independent stores that carried a balance had to pay up immediately or have their dealer license revoked. That is what happened here. For current clients the owner notes:
“we have been in touch with all of our clients who we have open projects with us and they are being completed currently or are being handled by the Tysons Corner store, which is a corporate store. I don’t want to give the appearance that we are disappearing and abandoning our clients. We are all dedicated to see this to a dignified end. In fact, not one employee has jumped ship. We are still dedicated as we put this to bed.”
Audiophile or not, this is very sad news for the retail diversity of Logan. And sadder still is the fact that the people that worked here sound like really nice folks. Wishing them a quick recovery during these tough times. Bang & Olufsen opened up in Logan back in 2008.
1412 Q Street, NW
Thanks to Bike Rack for sending.
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if there’s rhyme or reason why some of the Walk/Don’t Walk lights in the city, specifically on N St in Logan Circle and Shaw, require you to press the button for the Walk light while others do not? I can understand the need to trigger the light at intersections with little pedestrian traffic, but at 14/N there’s almost always someone waiting for the light. It’s certainly not a big deal to push a button, but the problem arises when you walk up, people are already there (but nobody has pressed the button), and the Walk light doesn’t change to Walk, and then you have to scurry in a matter of a few seconds. Just curious.”
ESPN reports:
“CBS basketball analyst and former NBA player Greg Anthony was arrested Friday night and charged with soliciting a prostitute.
Anthony was arrested inside a room at a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Washington just before 6 p.m. Friday, according to a police report obtained by The Associated Press.
The report also said that Anthony was suspected of using a computer as part of the crime, and that his arrest was part of an undercover operation targeting prostitution.”
The Washington Post notes:
“Anthony, 47, a father of four, was arrested in a room at the Doubletree Hotel on Rhode Island Avenue NW, not far from the White House, about 5:46 p.m., according to Officer Hugh Carew, a police spokesman.”
Multiple reader reports to @PoPville that gun shots were fired around 13th and O St, NW early this morning, approximately 3:30am. I haven’t seen any MPD reports yet but will update when/if more info becomes available.
1423 P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Sometimes the issue/question of where to host a large group or party at a restaurant that doesn’t have outrageous room fees or food/bev minimums comes up on your site. So I thought I’d write in and help folks out if it comes up again. Every once in a while I have to plan large group dinner (20 or so people) for work. I work at a trade association for public employees, so when we go out for business dinners we are all on relatively tight budgets and annoyingly need to get individual receipts. This makes finding a restaurant difficult! Last year I discovered that Logan Tavern can accommodate large groups like mine, has no problem charging separate checks, they let you order off the full menu (don’t need to do a set menu), no private room fees, a very reasonable food/bev minimum per person (I think it was like $25/pp for food and drinks) and reasonable cancellation policy. Oh, and the food is good – I think everyone in my group was happy! So if anyone is looking for a place for a large group dinner, this is a good option. (I have no affiliation with the restaurant at all, just a satisfied customer).”
1416 14th Street, NW
More action coming to Logan around 14th and P St, NW. We judged Carry Out Deli back in June 2011. Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
looking north towards P Street next to Dolcezza
A reader got a peek inside and it looks like a complete demo is coming:
@socialepicurean tweets us the photo above just after 2:30pm:
“Stay clear from 14th & P NW”