The’ll be located right underneath (part of?) BodySmith Gym next to Miss Pixies at 14th and R Street, NW:
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Logan Circle
1300 block of 13th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m not sure if you have caught up with the closing of Mr. Wash and Jerry’s this past weekend. It looks like construction on the new condo building will start soon. Needless to say, we who live next door are quite concerned about many things, including construction noise, debris, and the potential closing of parts of 13th St and the alley to bring in construction equipment. The builders will speak to the ANC about their project tomorrow, February 5, at 7 PM at the Washington Plaza Hotel.”
In Dec. another neighbor voiced his concerns:
“Holladay’s plans will negatively impact the quality of life for Iowa residents as they include constructing a 60-foot high wall that’s 23 feet away from the back of Iowa Condo townhouses. This 60-foot high wall will block direct sunlight from the units on the south side of the Iowa as well as a large portion of the unique Iowa Condo courtyard / fountain area. When an Iowa condo owner spoke with a representative at Holladay about the wall height/closeness, loss of sunlight and privacy concerns, the response included “that’s part of living in the city”. Finally, the proposed 67 condo units will bring more cars and fewer parking options to a neighborhood where parking is already at a premium.”
1919 14th Street, NW
When we talked about the new Harper Building leasing on 14th between T and Wallach Pl, NW – some folks were asking about retail. In addition to a Universal Gear move, I just spotted a sign for a Georgetown Optician. Their website says:
“Our latest location will offer a new and exciting shopping experience with the same attentive and personal service you’ve come to expect from Georgetown Optician. Located right in the heart of the bustling 14th Street corridor, our new location will be easily accessible from the U Street Metro stop, as well as a short walk from Logan Circle and Columbia Heights. Our location will host an onsite lab as well as full collections of many of our most popular brands as well as a few new exclusive brands making their debut in Washington DC”
14th and R St, NW
A couple of weeks ago a reader reported overhearing some plans for Red Light – coming to Bar di Bari:
“a brothel-themed food space, with actual red lighting and faux-chic-come-amorous seating, including plush club chairs…it seems that the place will center around a lot of sweets, but perhaps not the morning baked goods (so maybe an evening only joint??).”
Coming soon:
This rental is located at 1440 N Street, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Ready to move into. Large studio with bright, white kitchen with table space, wood floors, dressing area. Shades to be installed. Building has 24 hour desk , laundry on each floor, roof deck. Great location near Metro, food markets, downtown DC. One small pet accepted.”
You can see some more photos here.
This studio is going for $1,550/Mo.
14th and R St, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned Bar di Bari would be closing and reopening as ‘Red Light’. A reader reports a few details he overheard while at Bar di Bari:
“First, sounds like Bar di Bari will be closed as of this weekend (Sat or Sun, not sure which). The food offerings would seem to confirm this, since the case is damn near empty at the moment.
More interesting than that, however, is what Bar di Bari will become. When you last announced the name for Gordon’s new concept for the location, I laughed when a few of the commenters wondered whether “Red Light” was “a wink at what Logan used to be known for.” Turns out I shouldn’t have laughed – after having the luck to be sitting in the cafe while Gordon had a very overt design meeting with what I presume to be his architects/investors/etc. earlier this week, turns out that’s exactly the idea they’re playing off: a brothel-themed food space, with actual red lighting and faux-chic-come-amorous seating, including plush club chairs.
They weren’t really hiding anything, leaving notes all over the place in full view of the public, and it seems that the place will center around a lot of sweets, but perhaps not the morning baked goods (so maybe an evening only joint??). The staff (which is only two people at this point, way down from the 6 to 8 they used to employ) wouldn’t divulge too much, which is understandable.”
More info when it becomes available.
1833 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Bar Pilar, located at 1833 14th St. NW, is welcoming 2014 with a new menu and a new happy hour, thanks to Chef Jesse Miller. Already known for their “exciting and rotating menu of dishes” featuring simple, yet refined New American Cuisine, Chef Jesse marries comfort and adventure with his freshest approach to the very best of small plates. Local ingredients and unique flavor combinations like the Coffee Rubbed Pork Sliders and Pickled Pig Ear Slaw for $9 are guaranteed to warm your belly without burning your purse strings. Looking for your traditional favorites with a twist? Enjoy the Crab Mac n Cheese with White Cheddar and Old Bay for $7 or Confited Duck and Bison Pot Pie with a Tangerine and Herb Salad for $13. “Bar Pilar has been a part of my life for a long time. And to me, this menu is Bar Pilar. Its fun, open and has something for everyone” says Miller, the Baltimore native who took over as executive chef of both Bar Pilar and Café St.Ex in 2013. “We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it.”
If that’s not enough to tempt your taste buds and get your mouth watering for dinner then get ready for Happy Hour. “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…and $5 here!” Enjoy rotating rum daiquiris with enough variety to keep even the most novel rum tasters on their toes, draft slow n low (the old fashioned in a bottle), white, red and even a bubbly wine option. Chef Jesse will also feature tasty trotter tots and signature snacks. All for $5!”
Check out the complete new menu below:
14th and P Street, NW
Back in October we heard some scuttlebutt that Dolcezza Gelato could be taking over this space. Since then they have denied that rumor. Originally it was supposed to be a project from the Taylor Gourmet folks though with their recent troubles at Taylor Charles Steak and Ice it’s not clear what the future is for this space. But good to know something is definitely happening. Anyone hear anything lately?
Whoever is coming – some serious demolition has started:
It’s a bit hard to tell from the photos but the demo goes all the way down to the basement:
@allieschreck tweets us around 11:50am:
“insane lines at Whole Foods at 14th and P. 30-45 minute to check out #snowceries #wholefoodsvortex”
If you get any good snow photos, please upload to the PoPville flickr pool here, tweet us @PoPville or email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com
1333 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Ryan Fleming and Miranda Mirabella today announced that they are starting Slipstream, an innovative new coffee and cocktail business with their flagship location set to open along 14th Street in Logan Circle this Spring. Slipstream will focus on service as well as the journey of coffee from source to sip and will complement the coffee with crafted cocktails in the evening.
Fleming and Mirabella will partner with Madcap Coffee Company, a specialty coffee roaster based in Grand Rapids, MI and Washington, DC and Slipstream will share a space with Fathom Creative, a creative agency headquartered in DC. (more…)