“Dear PoP,
Also on 14th Street a block or so away to the South, there is a large Verizon building. It looks like the place has tons of telephone wires inside harkening back to an earlier time. I was just wondering if that building was ever used? It seems out-of-date and out-of-place now. Also seems like it would be great for lofts.”
Hahaha, that’s for sure, it’s a great location for lofts…but you’d have to put in a lot of new windows!
Does anyone know what actually goes on in this building?
It’s wild to think we first learned about this restaurant back in Oct. ’09. This is the spot coming from the owner of Proof.
I realize this is not a traditional indicator but I’m encouraged by the sweet sign:
Photo of Vidalia’s bar by flickr user Neeta Lind
“Dear PoP,
I was at an event with chef RJ Cooper, who just left Vidalia two days ago (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2010/06/09/chef-r-j-cooper-leaves-vidalia/). He said that he’s opening his own restaurant, Pigtails, and that he’s 90% sure it will go into the 14th Street strip. I suggested he look into the vacant 100% Mexico spot that was supposed to be Barton Seaver’s Diamond District Seafood. He said that he had looked there, but that the spot will become a fast food restaurant. He didn’t get more specific about what type of fast food.”
1612 14th St, NW to become a fast food restaurant? I’m still waiting for news of the triumphant return of 100% Mexico to this spot.
Tom Siestsma shares the big scoop:
The local Whisk Group and Abdo Development have partnered to bring a two-course Italian menu to Logan Circle. Italian Shirt Laundry, named for the long-ago business it replaces at 1601 14th St. NW, will be a combination pizzeria and bakery; the slightly more upscale Italian Cinema, expected to replace Abdo’s current office at 1404 14th St., NW, will serve pasta, charcuterie and, as the title suggests, Italian films screened against a wall on the restaurant’s roof.
As an admitted lover of Italian restaurants, I’m super psyched by this news.
We recently learned about Point Chaud’s soft opening at 1734 14th Street, NW (south of S). I know I usually wait a bit longer for a Judging Restaurants post but I stopped by this weekend and thought it was delicious. Anyone else check them out yet? Oh yeah and they have Illy coffee as well!
The space looks great as well:
And since I take many of my lunches on the road I can’t think of a more perfect concoction. I always go with cheese, tomato and avocado? What is your favorite concoction?
We’ve been following the progress of Point Chaud at 1734 14th Street, NW for many many months now. I’m happy to report that I stopped in yesterday to chat with the owners and they told me they will be soft opening today or tomorrow. The place was still undergoing some minor finishing touches so I was unable to get a photo inside but the space looks great. And they even got a proper sign! If anyone stops by for a bite this weekend send me a photo please…
This home is located at 1342 Corcoran St, NW:
The flier says:
“Remarkable 1874 Victorian, Painstakingly restored to original charm & upgraded with all modern amenities. Rental unit in basement and rear carriage house. 2car alley parking. Beautifully landscaped rear courtyard & upper level terrace. Mosaic marble bths, jetted tub. Imported Mrble Mantels, Gourmet SS Kit. Viking stove with hood. 4 Fireplaces. A unique treasure!!!”
You can find more info and photos here and a virtual tour here (warning: virtual tour plays painful music).
Sorry to technically have two house porn posts in a row but I couldn’t wait a whole week to post this one. I’ve always been curious to see what they look like on the inside. I’m not disappointed, you? It’s yours for $1,895,000.
Whether you’re a fan of the store itself or not, I think the building renovation looks really good.
This home is located at 1337 10th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Extraordinary one-of-a-kind Victorian in the heart of DC. Large public spaces with many original details, skylights and unique updates. Commercial-size kitchen. Two outdoor patios Space currently configured as 12 bedrooms with 9 full baths. Located near the DC convention center, just minutes to downtown.”
You can find more info here and a Mouse on House tour with lots of photos here.
This property jumped out at me for a couple of reasons. First I just featured it as Garden of the Day last week. As I’ve said many times, I love to get to see inside some of the places I’ve coveted from the outside.
This 12 bed/9 bath is yours for $4,000,000.
This home is located at 1218 11th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“special zoning also allows for commercial office/hm, condo conversion, or single family. Elegant & historic facade, reno 4/5 BR, 3.5 BA+ den. Lrg, grac rms accented by soaring ceilings, hwfs, huge over sized windows w/ flowing natural sunlight, generous, renovated T/S KI, large deck 2 car Gar + poss LL 2BR in-law suite(plumbed for gas and electric meters)”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
What do you think of the home itself? Looks like they saved some nice historical details in the living room. This 7 bed/3.5 bath is going for $955,000. What do you think it’ll go for?