This rental is located at 1329 10th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Gorgeous Pet friendly light-filled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom lower-level apartment in Logan Circle! Breakfast bar, granite counters, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Lots of closet space, Amazing shared rear outdoor space. Available immediately.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,200/Mo.
14th and S Street, NW
From an email:
“just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that we are firing up the smoker for our reopening on saturday, march 1st at noon. judging by the weather forecast, we can guarantee that the liters will be ice cold…but we’ll have the patio heaters turned up for you.
in march we’ll have our usual hours but will be closed on monday’s ’till the weather warms up in april. be sure to drop us a follow on twitter @gardendstrct to keep up with the inevitable weather-related closings and to stay on top of our donut robot operating status.”
14th and Wallach Pl, NW
A couple weeks ago Universal Gear opened up in the new Harper building on 14th between T and Wallach. I was curious who would be taking over their old space a few blocks south of 14th:
1529 14th Street, NW
Turns out the Timothy Paul Bedding + Home will be moving next door into this new bigger space in March.
1324 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Starting February 20, 2014 Chef Bart Vandaele’s B Too will be the go-to spot for night owls looking for mussels and beer, and guests looking to snag a first rate midnight snack in Logan circle. Thursday through Saturday, Chef Bart is raising the bar of the fourth meal with his Late Night menu of crave worthy dishes served alongside a selection of drink specials.
In addition Chef Bart’s signature savory waffles and frites, the Late Night menu includes treats like the Prosciutto Waffle stuffed with Italian aged ham and parmesan. Topped with a roasted tomato, this waffle takes traditional late night pizza flavors to a whole new level. Comfort food gets a funky Belgian twist with the Vol-Au-Vent, crispy frites with chicken stew and sautéed mushrooms, and Chef Bart’s breaded and fried take on a Bucket of Baby Back Ribs served with spiced avocado and house made mayonnaise.
WHEN: Thursday 10pm – 12pm
Friday-Saturday 11pm – 1am
COST: $7.50 – $18.00 Small Plates and Dishes
$5 Beer Specials
$7 Drink Specials
½ Off Big Bottles of Beer
$25 Bottles of Wine”
“Dear PoPville,
Took a walk this morning and came across an odd display. The astro-turf yard of the newly remodeled building in Logan Circle is strewn with dog sh*t – literally dozens and dozens of piles of dog sh*t. There must be a few weeks worth of sh*t. It’s a really nice house, probably worth in the high six digits if not a million.”
We’ve spoken about the astro turf a few times in the past. My question is – since this is a private yard – should we mind our business about the dog crap or because it is visible and on a corner we should expect the yard to be cleaned up?
This rental is located at 1321 Rhode Island Ave, NW:
The listing says:
“THIS IS AN AMAZING LOCATION! WALK TO EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED! Beautiful, newly renovated, extremely spacious 1BR/1BA English Basement in the HEART of Logan Circle! W/D in the unit! Enjoy high ceilings and plenty of light. New floors, new walls, new kitchen, new bathroom! Be the first to enjoy this spectacular and spacious apartment.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,050/Mo.
14th and R St, NW
Earlier in the week we noted Red Light coming soon signs had been posted in the former Bar di Bari space at 14th and R St, NW. Props to our tipster who seems to have gotten most of the details correct on Red Light.
From a press release:
“Partners Aaron Gordon, Robert Underwood, and brothers Ari and Micah Wilder are joining forces to open Red Light, Cocktails & Dessert Bar at 1401 R St. NW. The name gives a playful nod to 14 Street’s colorful past as a red light district in the nation’s capital. Those wishing to visit this libation haven, which will also have a show-stopping dessert menu, can anticipate an April, 2014 opening. The collaborative efforts will also result in imaginative sweets with potent spirits, taking ‘boozy desserts’ to a new level. Red Light will serve nightly and also feature weekend brunch, a perfect date spot and to gather with friends.
“Distinctive craft cocktails and inspired desserts in a fun, relaxed bar will be the ideal complement to 14th St. – DC’s top restaurant destination, explains Aaron Gordon. “Who doesn’t love delicious chocolate and Champagne?”
Gordon tapped Robert Underwood as executive chef for Red Light. Underwood was previously the head pastry chef at award-winning Komi and Marcel’s in Washington, DC. His menu at Red Light will offer ten desserts changing daily, reflecting the season, and a featured soufflé. Opening selections planned include Soufflé of the Moment– white chocolate Grand Marnier; Pistachio Tea Cakes – with local strawberry jam and lavender gelato; Abuelita’s Tres Leches – with toasted coconut cake and Zapaca rum; Black & Tan Donuts – ale batter beignets with a chocolate stout filling; and a Quinoa BrûléePudding – with caramelized bananas and spicy candied cashews. Dessert choices will be priced from $8 to $10. A pre-fixe menu, complete with a cocktail or wine pairing, will also be available for $16 to $20 per person.
The cocktail menu and wine list is being developed by the talented Wilder brothers, who will serve as Red Light’s beverage directors. Since 2008, when they founded Wilder Bros LLC, they have created over a dozen successful cocktail programs and opened Fed Restaurant in May, 2013. Their innovative list for Red Light will include a selection of eight to 12 specialty drinks, as well as ‘adult’ desserts that combine cocktail and dessert ingredients for a spirited treat. Red Light’s upcoming list will include the Riverstone Slush –ice wine with seasonal nectar, shaved river stone ice and winter fruit; the Double Down –Buffalo Trace Bourbon, rose bitters, B grade maple syrup, Ruby Red grapefruit and lime; andthe Cake Shake –Red Velvet cupcake, homemade ice cream, Atlantico dark rum, Velvet Felernum and cocoa bitters. The menu will also offer a boutique wine selection as well as eight to ten Champagnes by-the-glass, including four Champagnes on-tap.
Design studio SwatchRoom is responsible for the scheme for Red Light. The intimate 27-seat interior will have ‘love-nest’ seating options of red leather banquettes and club chairs for lingering plus a sprinkling of two and four top tables. Guest can grab a stool at the dramatic concrete 18-person bar and see the chefs in action at the display pastry bar. The seasonal 44-seat outdoor patio will be the destination gathering place with its warm and inviting environment featuring communal, cocktail and lounge seating.
“The contemporary design for Red Light will call back to the dangerous and salacious history of 14th Street, a dessert lounge and a place where the edge of rock & roll is juxtaposed to classic romance through color palette, found objects, and sensual textures,” states Warren Weixler, co-owner of SwatchRoom. “The design will illuminate the natural allure of voyeurism and the intoxicating art of the performance; specifically preparing craft cocktails and delectable desserts.”
Red Light Cocktails & Dessert Bar is located at 1401 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20007, and will operate Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to close, Friday and Saturday from 12 Noon to 2 AM and Sunday from 12 Noon to 10 PM.”
The’ll be located right underneath (part of?) BodySmith Gym next to Miss Pixies at 14th and R Street, NW:
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”
