1527 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Andre for sending the listing for Great Wall Szechuan House:
“Great Wall Szechuan House Restaurant has been in existence going on 18 years. Very busy location. No advertising. Art works not included. 2nd floor and 3rd floor can be leased out for income or used as dining area. Owner has health issues.”
Asking price is $300,000. (more…)
This is the former Baan Thai space which we recently learned would be reopening in Mount Vernon Triangle as Baan Siam. Another interesting change worth noting is that Thai Tanic on the first floor has changed their name to Ammathar: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What’s Happening to Whole Foods? The upstairs eating space at the P Street Whole Foods has never been *amazing* (I blame the lack of windows), but it has always been a passable spot for a quick bite or pit stop between errands. Now it’s been partially converted into staging space for AmazonWholeFoodsBezosPrime orders — it’s like sitting and eating in an active warehouse. Why halfass this and not just relocate the eating area somewhere else entirely?“
“Dear PoPville,
More 14th street construction drama…
After almost a year of construction and untold millions, DDOT has effectively turned the bike lanes next to the curb bulb outs on 14th St NW into long term street parking. Here’s Saturday afternoon with three vehicles parked in the lane with engines off and no drivers inside (see above). Obviously any enforcement is out of the question. (more…)
12th and M St, NW
Update from MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots at 12th and M St NW. There is some minor property damage reported.
Motorists and pedestrians may experience some delays in the area as we continue to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)
1709 14 Street, NW
Thanks to Craig, Steven (and everyone else) for sending: “I noticed Paper Source is moving into The Liz next to Parachute.”
For those not familiar with Paper Source:
“The premier paper store for unique gifts, cards, gift wrap, wedding invitations, stationery, crafts, party supplies, paper, envelopes & more.” (more…)
14th and R Street, NW entrance on R Street.
Thanks to MD for sending. This will be Bluestone Lane‘s 6th location in D.C. You can see their menu here.
This rental is located one block from Logan Circle. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1095 Large room w/High Ceilings, 1 Block from Logan Circle (more…)
14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Update: “Mason & Rook will remain open throughout all renovations.”
Anyway, it got me thinking about favorite hotel bars/restaurants – so while we wait for Viceroy to open – where’s your current favorites?
Here are the previous best/let’s do this lists for – Carryouts, best Thai, best liquor stores, best Ramen, best Bars, best Indian and Pakistani, best Italian/Pizza/Deli, best Mexican/Salvadoran/Central/Cuban/Latin, best burgers/fries, best bakery/bagels, best Gyms, best Ethiopian , best Sushi, best bookstores, best movie theaters, best sports bars, best barbers and hair salons, best brunch, favorite clothing stores, favorite place to get oysters best breakfast sandwiches, best Tacos, best Farmers Markets best dumplings, best pupusas, best Pho, best Food Trucks, best Chicken Wings, best tots/toppings, best mac and cheese, best shoe repair, best fish n chips and best Crab cakes.
“Dear PoPville,
11th Street is a known cyclists’ highway, with hundreds of cyclists heading south in the mornings. The place where 11th street meets Vermont Ave is a T-intersection, meaning that southbound traffic coming from Vermont Ave must turn either left or right onto 11th street. This seems to give 11th street cyclists the impression that the traffic light at this intersection can be ignored. When Vermont Ave traffic has a green light, meaning 11th street traffic has a red light, cyclists traveling south on 11th will blow right through their red light, into the intersection while cars and cyclists are trying to merge from Vermont. Almost never do they bother to slow down or even glance over to see if cars (or cyclists!) are coming before running the red light. (more…)