We learned a bit about the spot back in June but a small sign is up now and Washington Biz Journal did a write up:
“Diamond District Seafood will occupy about 6,700 square feet at 1608 14th St. NW, where retailer 100% Mexico used to be. The combination restaurant and seafood market comes out of a partnership Seaver forged early this year with restaurateurs Eli Hengst and Douglas Singer, the duo behind such concepts as Sonoma and Blue Ridge Restaurant.”
I’m hoping this is new, I can’t believe I hadn’t noticed it before. Anyone know when it went in?
The case of Molly’s dognapping sparked a huge debate on DCist. It was pretty much a debate over whether or not it is ok to leave your dog outside when you go into store. How ever you feel about the issue, it’s great news the dog has been returned!
Here is some background:
“She has been seen twice at Petco in Cleveland Park with Molly – once on Monday night and again tonight. We are positive that it is Molly because the store manager and a customer (and Vizsla owner) described the dog as having a shaved patch on one of her forelegs. Molly has this patch from an IV for dental surgery last week. When the woman took her into Petco on Monday night, she still had her pink cupcake collar with tags. When she was in the store tonight, she was wearing a black harness with no collar. The woman told a customer tonight that someone gave her the dog. This description matches that of the one eyewitness who saw a person “messing” with Molly the night she was taken.”
And here’s the word from the owners:
“We wanted to let everyone know the wonderful news that our beloved Molly dog was recovered late tonight by the Metropolitan Police Department. She is back home and seems to be in good health, although tired. I plan to take her to the vet tomorrow.
The MPD District 3 investigator, who did an excellent job, couldn’t give me all of the details because of the way criminal investigations work. However, he did say that the woman who had her appeared to have mental health issues. I am hopeful that some court-ordered mental health treatment for the woman will result from this so that she does not take other dogs in the future, or spiral into more destructive behavior.
In any event, we want to offer our most heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us and provided tips and leads. Without those leads, it’s unlikely the police would have had enough information to justify spending time investigating. I should also say that before the MPD investigator was assigned to the case, a D3 officer was very helpful in working with us. We will write letters commending both of them to their supervising officers. “
I’ve always loved this house/building on 13th (I think) just south of Logan Circle. I really dig the color, balconies and roof.
Ed. Note: It’s an old picture I don’t think that dumpster is there anymore.
This home is located at 1326 Corcoran Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Fantastic Victorian townhouse on one of DC’s most beautiful streets. Classic 4BR/2.5BA owners unit and a 1BR/1BA in-law suite. Renovated/updated 2008-2009. Great LR/DR with double FP’s, hardwood floors, soaring columns. Sunny stylish kitchen w/ SS appliances. Top floor mstr suite w/ full bath – double vanity. Big roofdeck with monument view. Walk to everything but hey – one car parking just in case.”
More info found here and a virtual tour found here.
I was psyched to see what a 3 story row house looked like on the inside. I have to say though I think my favorite part is the killer roof deck. Though I did like the cool looking floors in some of the rooms as well. What’s your favorite part? For the curious – it’s yours for $1,339,000. Do you prefer this style more than last week’s more modern one?
These are some badass curb flowers. It’s near Logan Circle and if I remember correctly also were awesome last year. I got much respect for the effort it takes to make something look this good.
I thought this back to a row house of 11th Street near Logan Circle looked terrific. Great big windows. It looks like the home may have been converted to condos. I was also struck how traditional the home looks from the front, you’d never guess it was so “modern” from the back. I’m also curious what you think of balconies that overlook an alley? Do you think that’d be a pleasant spot to hang out?
We judged the actual building, located at 1515 15th Street, NW (by P Street), back in October 2008. But the Metropole has recently come under new management and I was invited to tour the inside. Since I never took a tour last time, I thought I’d snap some photos. There are 90 units in the building and the prices have been adjusted when McWilliams Ballard took over in mid-May. Prices range anywhere from $399,900 to $1,499,900. There are 1 bedrooms, 1 bedrooms with dens, 2 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with dens, and penthouses with terraces.
I took tons of photos which I’ll post after the jump but what I think is of particular note is that many of these units are two levels with huge windows and a very open feel. Also the kitchens and bathrooms were really high end. I’m told they are in the process of updating their Web site which you can find here. If you’ve been curious what the units look like you can check them out after the jump. (more…)
“Dear PoP,
Did you see the alley art show behind the Irvine Gallery on 14th st? The art is in the alley behind my apartment. Enter the alley from p st just west of 14th on the south side. Awesome awesome stuff.”
Well, per your recommendation I checked it out. And it is indeed awesome. Some folks may remember this spot behind Logan Hardware on P Street from the previously placed “Obey” art.
More after the jump. (more…)
This is interesting and I think what some commenters were refering to in the post yesterday about the new restaurant coming to 11th Street, NW (next to CH Coffee). That restaurant had a trade name called Local 11. This restaurant has a trade name called “Local 14”. The description sounds very similar:
I’ll try and see if they are related.