Logan Circle

For Beer Lovers – Birch & Barley Hosts Special Dinner Featuring Smoky Schlenkerla Brews

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user slightlyworn

I know we’ve got a lot of beer loving readers, so start salivating…

From a press release:

What: Birch & Barley hosts a very special collaborative beer dinner with Matthias Trum, owner of the world-famous Brewery Tavern Schlenkerla of Bamberg, Germany, home of the original Rauchbier (Smoke Beer). Executive Chef Kyle Bailey joins forces with Wolfgang Theil, Executive Chef at Brewery Tavern Schlenkerla, to create a menu showcasing the flavors of Franconia.

The four-course menu was specially created to complement Trum’s exceptional beers. Trum will lead guests through each course and share stories of his beers and his family’s lauded brewery.

The dinner is priced at $55 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations to this dinner, please call Birch & Barley at 202-567-2576.

When: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7 PM

Where: Birch & Barley is located at 1337 14th St, NW, Washington, DC

Menu and more info after the jump. (more…)

New Condos Coming to 14th and S St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Rendering courtesy of Shalom Baranes Architects

Wed. morning there was a ceremony announcing the launch of this new project. Was it worth getting completely soaked? No, but I am excited about the project. I think it’s going to inject a lot of life into this section of 14th St.

So, what do you think of the rendering? Think it’s a good fit for the 14th Street corridor?

Details from a press release:

The JBG Companies and Grosvenor announce plans for a premier mixed-use residential and retail development.

Located in the heart of Logan Circle, the new glass, metal and terracotta structure will incorporate the historic building that once housed the Whitman-Walker Clinic. It will span the entire block of 14th Street NW between S and Swann streets NW. Construction on the project is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2012.

The development was designed by Shalom Baranes Architects, one of the area’s most prolific designers, known for its innovative style and extensive historic preservation experience. When completed, the building will be seven stories and will offer 125 sleek condominium residences. The renowned Toronto-based interior design firm, Cecconi Simone Inc., selected all of the building’s interior finishes and designed the unit layouts and all common area spaces, including a lobby lounge, fitness center and extensive rooftop terrace. Building features include a glass and terracotta façade with balconies and private unit terraces. An elaborate rooftop terrace amenity area will feature outdoor living rooms, an outdoor kitchen and bar, a fire pit, water feature and a sundeck. The first floor will have 18,000 square feet of retail space.


The future District Condos, view from S St, NW


Current view on 14th St, NW

New Building Going Up at 1503 11th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A new building is going up on what was a vacant lot at 1503 11th St, NW. Looks pretty promising. Probably too early for a proper judging but I’ll be sure to repost when it’s all finished. At the moment it looks like it’ll fit in nicely.

Judging Restaurants – Teak Wood

By Prince Of Petworth

Opening up a Thai restaurant right across the street from an established Thai restaurant (Thai Tanic, 1326 14th St, NW) can be a bold move. I’ve heard very mixed reviews about Teak Wood located at 1323 14th Street, NW. But I gotta be honest, when I went I had a delicious meal. Of course I can’t remember what dish I ordered (but it was something with shrimp). And I do remember enjoying my spring roll as well.

So for those who’ve been – what’s the verdict? Any must order dishes? Is it better than Thai Tanic?

Ed. Note: Don’t forget, as previously noted, Thai Tanic is fighting back by opening soon a sushi lounge upstairs called Tsunami:

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Logan Circle (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1307 12th St., NW:


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The listing says:

“Additional information: Cable – Laundry Room in bldg. – Tenant may install window A/C unit.
Utilities Included in rent: Heat, Hot Water, Tenant pays Electric & Cooking Gas
Type of heat if not included with rent: Heat included”

The reader says:

“I’m looking to live alone and this seems to be one of the few places I can afford without giving up my social life. Just wondering if this is a good deal or not worth it!”

It appears to be a 504 square foot efficiency going for $840 a month. I’d say for this location that seems right on target but I don’t know much about the particular building and it is hard to judge without photos of the inside. So a few questions – anyone familiar with this building? Are postings like this useful or should I only post ones that have photos of the inside as well? And based on the information we have does $840 seem like a reasonable deal here?

Estadio Offering Brunch Starting Sunday, October 24th

By Prince Of Petworth

We judged Estadio’s dinner menu in late August. Estadio is located at 1520 14th Street NW in Logan Circle. This sounds like very good news. From a press release:

“On Sunday, October 24th, Estadio will debut its brunch menu, tempting weekend warriors with a taste of Spain from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The restaurant will accept reservations for all party sizes before noon, and will begin offering Saturday brunch on November 13th.

Executive Chef Haidar Karoum will offer a varied selection of dishes, including some traditional brunch items with Spanish accents, such as Warm Spanish torrijas (French Toast) with walnut butter and Vermont maple syrup, Fried hen eggs with chorizo and morcilla hash and a Cheeseburger topped with Manchego and spicy aioli on a brioche sesame bun. The menu will also feature seasonal specialties, such as Pumpkin croquetas with quince dipping sauce and Roasted butternut squash salad and pear salad with spinach, cherries and hazelnuts.

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Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1230 13th St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Come visit Sutton Plaza! Located at 1230 13th St NW right in the heart of Northwest Washington’s Logan Circle.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Teusday and Thursday from 8:30-6 PM.
Available November: Junior 1 Bedroom apartment on the second floor (470 sq. ft.), $1475/month all utilities included. Parking available at an extra cost.

Very Convenient Location 4 blocks to McPherson Sq Metro & Mt. Vernon Sq Metro, 5 blocks to Metro Center.
Sorry, no pets.”

Does $1475/month all utilities included sound reasonable for this junior 1 bedroom?

Old Dry Cleaners at 1601 14th St, NW Becoming… A Dry Cleaners?

By Prince Of Petworth

There was a lot of excitement about the potential of this property. So I was pretty excited when I saw some permits up on the window. Back in June we learned from the Washington Post that the space would become the ‘Italian Shirt Laundry’ a “a combination pizzeria and bakery”. Curiously the permit in the window says the proposed future use is still a dry cleaners. It’ll be interesting to see if that deal fell through or if the permit was simply mislabeled. Stay tuned for more info as the renovations progresses. In the meantime an asbestos removal project is underway.

Good Deal or Not? “luxurious bathrooms” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1534 15th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Fabulous detached house in one of DC’s hottest neighborhoods, Logan Circle. This c. 1892 home has tons of new amenities mixed with old world charm. Features include brand new kitchen with Viking appliances, 2 fire places, three exposures, luxurious bathrooms, high ceilings, recessed lighting, central A/C, two car parking, and a lower level rental unit.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

For those stuck at work on Columbus Day, I thought you’d like a fun one. It’s yours for $1,175,000.

Pearl Dive Oyster Palace & Black Jack Coming to Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Exciting news about the restaurant coming to 1612 14th St, NW. We’ve been monitoring this property very closely. But now there are lots more details to share. Firstly the bar upstairs will be called Black Jack and the restaurant downstairs will be called Pearl Dive:

Secondly, as I was waking by the store I also noticed, in addition the poster above, a rendering of what the outside will look like:

Thirdly, Tom Sietsema of the Washington Post shares some great details:

“Logan Circle is netting another restaurant, this time from chef Jeff Black, who announced today that he’s buying the building at 1612 14th St. NW on October 20 and calling it The Pearl Dive Oyster Palace. The two-story venue, which he hopes to open in time for Valentine’s Day, will feature an oyster bar and 75-seat dining room on the street level and an upstairs bar — with a bocce ball court — called BlackJack.”

This sounds amazing, can’t wait for Valentine’s Day!

And finally, I’m not sure if it is big enough but after the jump you can see the architectural designs including what both floors will look like. (more…)

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