425 I Street, NW looking east
“Dear PoPville,
There is an alcohol permit request (dated Aug 2) in the window in the same building as the under construction Alba Osteria. This new place is going to be called Eye Street Cellars. I did a google search, but nada. It’s located on Eye St. just past 4 1/2 St (alley) in NW. Permit says Class A retail with Tasting permit. Figure it won’t be some cheap liquor store based on the location, but who knows?”
425 I Street, NW looking west
300 Massachusetts Ave, NW at 4th St./H St./Mass Ave. NW
Carving Room opened up in Mt. Vernon Square back in February. They’re website says:
“A neighborhood kitchen specializing in house cured and hand carved meats, homemade sides and pickled vegetables. Full bar features 10 draft beers and signature libations.”
You can see their menu here. (Drink menu here and brunch menu here.)
How’s the pastrami? Any must order sandwiches?
Before the old NPR building was completely demoed at 635 Massachusetts Ave, NW – I thought this was a cool contrast of new and old. I took the shot on Sunday. You can see a renderingof the new American Association of Medical Colleges (going into the left of the photo above at 655 K St, NW) building here.
77 H Street, NW Looking East
If Walmart still comes to DC they’ll be selling beer and wine.
The liquor license at 77 H St, NW, hoping to open in November, says:
“Full service grocery store with accessory retailer sales and provides underground parking for patrons. Requesting a tasting permit.”
Hours for sales will be Sunday through Saturday 7 am – 12 am.
77 H Street, NW Looking West
“Dear PoPville,
As a resident of Mt. Vernon Triangle for three years, I am appalled at what has been allowed to occur by city officials and authorities for the past year on the entrance ramp to the 3rd Street Tunnel from Mass Avenue as well as over the past 6 months in Cobb Park/DPA 1089, located at 2nd/Mass, NW.
The entrance ramp for the 3rd Street tunnel, an area which I would consider a highly visible spot, has been occupied by anywhere from 1 to 5 tents at a time. This started around the time when the OccupyDC tents were removed from McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza. As these tents have become abandoned over the past year, everything is left on the side of the road. When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING. The tents remain, broken down by weather, complete with an array of blankets, trash, beer cans, American flags, food wrappers and clothing, just to name a few items.
Four months ago, I witnessed three police officers on segues approach the tents when they were being occupied and I was thrilled that something was going to be done. The next morning, I drove by to go to a meeting and another tent had been added to the mix. As of today, the tents remain, some of the people remain, the trash remains and not a thing has been done to either help these people find a shelter or to clean up the mess that has been left behind.
I am convinced that the blind-eye that has been turned to these tents, has stemmed into the monstrosity known as ‘Cobb Park/DPA 1089’, which sits at 2nd and Mass Avenue, NW. For the past six months, this park has become unsafe and a terrible eyesore for the community. On any given day at any given time, you can witness the following (more…)
It’s been fun watching and learning about the old NPR building at 635 Massachusetts Ave, NW. Last piece came down this morning. It’s going to become a brand new building that has been leased to the Arnold & Porter law firm. NPR’s new home is at 1111 North Capitol Street, NE in NoMa.
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea on what this space is, or is intended to be? It lies around 2nd / Mass / NJ NW intersection and is also referred as DPR 1089.
The last few weeks there seems to have been dozens of people all gathered around every day, most looking homeless, but some with lounge chairs and umbrellas. The last couple days the cops have been over there arresting some and talking to others, as pictured here.”
5th and K Street, NW
Update from a commenter:
“Cloakroom Washington DC’s New Standard In Adult Entertainment Coming Soon 476 K St, NW”
The old Louis Rogue building has been painted at 5th and K St, NW. Looking forward to seeing who takes over the space:
You can see all the old Louis signs here and this is how the building looked last January:
1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to @bgluckman for tweeting a photo of the rendering. Bolt Burgers will be located in the huge corner space at 1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW. A recent liquor license posted out front says:
“New restaurant serving burgers and fries with seating for 79 patrons, Total occupancy load 137.
Sidewalk Café with seating for 48 patrons.”
They will be open Sunday through Thursday 7am-2am; Friday and Saturday 7am-3am.
Their website says:
Bolt Burgers is where sophisticated burger lovers kick back and enjoy flavors they can’t get at any other fast casual burger restaurant—big, satisfying flavors beyond what you expect from a burger, fries and soft drink. The antithesis of quick serve burger joints, it’s an experience worth savoring, from the hand formed patty of Bolt’s exclusive, extra juicy blend of Certified Angus Beef, to the toasted brioche bun, to the layers of flavor piled in between, including:
Spice rubs, such as Toasted Peppercorn & Herb, and Fiery Chili, Cumin & Paprika
Artisanal Cheeses, such as Local Virginia Goat Cheese, Truffle Pecorino and Smoked Gouda
Exclusive Sauces, such as Tomato and Sweet Basil, and Habanero, Cilantro & Lime Mayo
Homemade relishes, such as Black Bean, Corn & Onion, and Crunchy Asian SlawFor those who hunger for something other than beef, Bolt also offers:
Turkey Burgers
Marinated Chicken Breasts
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
Gourmet Griddled Cheesewiches made with Bolt’s artisanal cheeses.
You can see their full menu here.
There’s a bit of a glare but you can see the rendering after the jump. (more…)
635 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Dear PoPville,
I was walking by the NPR building, undergoing demolition, and noticed that it appears to have been built around an older brick building that came before it (at least the front half was). Any idea what was here before the old NPR building went up around it? Who knew? Fascinating stuff.”