433 Massachusetts Ave, NW in 2009
“Dear PoPville,
Le Pain Quotidien is coming to that hold out property at 4th and mass in between the office bldg and apartment building right there. I know a few months back you had mentioned it may be a 7/11 but turns out the developer is putting in an LPQ. Should be great for that neighborhood.”
The reader hears the lease has already been signed and LPQ should probably open in a few months. Stay tuned.
607 New York Avenue, NW
From the Capital Fringe Festival:
Eighteen days of creative and uninhibited performances. Dominant themes in the eighth annual Festival include: updated use of classic texts and performances styles, local politics, race, religion, less traditional dance and physical performance, historical biopics and technically innovative shows involving use of mobile phones and audio systems. In addition, much merriment and revelry is to be had at the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar at Fort Fringe, where visitors and fanatics alike can enjoy even more live local music than ever before, food, drinks and pulled BBQ pork, and catch the latest buzz about all of the Fringe performances.
You can find all the shows here.
New mural after the jump. (more…)
This rental is located at 500 M Street, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Stunning 1200+ sq ft 2br/2.5ba penthouse unit with huge private roofdeck!! Great open floor plan w/master suite & dining room both in the rounded bays of the turret, gourmet kit with granite & stainless, great light, w/d, & only blocks to metro & all the nightlife option downtown has to offer!!!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.
4th and I St, NW
Yesterday we learned Casa Luca was opening downtown on Friday and today we have Alba Osteria coming to 4th and I St, NW. The liquor license out front says:
“New upscale restaurant specializing in authentic Italian dishes. Live entertainment for weekend brunch and occasional special events. Seating capacity is 155. Total occupancy load is 226. Sidewalk Café with seating for 128 patrons”
425 I Street, NW
On Friday a reader wrote in about the old NPR building getting demoed at 635 Massachusetts Ave, NW. Another reader, RC, sends some more incredible photos of the demo.
Dear PoPville,
Last week, you had a story on a bike pinned under a bus at 4th and Massachusetts. I live at that corner, and have been watching out my window as police and emergency workers deal with what appears to be a pedestrian pinned under a dump truck.
Two person-versus-heavy vehicle accidents in less than a week at the same spot. Tells you something about the dangers of our very messy intersection.
@DCPoliceDept tweets:
“Pedestrian Struck at 4th St &Mass. Ave, NW. Street Closures: Mass Ave btwn 5th & 3rd St, SB 4th St btwn I & H St’s.”
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Shooting_1901hrs_1200 B/O 7th St NW_LOF 2 B/Ms black vehicle with tinted windows/9144”
Update from MPD:
“At approximately 7 PM in the 1200 block of 7th St., Northwest, there was a shooting.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099.”
1021 7th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending a link to this post from The Passenger’s Facebook page:
Dear Friends and Patrons,
We are very proud to be a part of this community. Shaw is one of the most culturally diverse areas in all of DC. Our community has standards that include the prohibition of discrimination based on sex, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Community standards do not end at our door because we serve alcohol. We believe in these standards and ask that those that frequent our bar help us to maintain them. If you find yourself unable to abide by this etiquette, fuck off. Tom Brown
453 K Street, NW
From a press release:
This June, Mandu will celebrate Executive Chef Yesoon Lee’s birthday with a special collaboration dinner featuring Executive Chefs Scott Drewno of The Source, Haidar Karoum of Proof/Estadio/Doi Moi, Jonah Kim and Yoji Harada of Pabu, and Will Morris of Vermilion.
Priced at $50 per person, including house wine but not including tax and gratuity, the six-course dinner, served family style, will be held on Sunday, June 9th at 7:00 PM in the first floor dining room of Mandu’s K St. location. The dinner will begin with an assortment of canapés made by all the participating chefs and guests will sip Makkoli, a fermented chilled Korean rice wine with their courses. 50% of the proceeds from the dinner will be donated to the DC Youth Orchestra.
“The local food community here really feels like an extended family, and what better way to celebrate a birthday than with your friends and family,” says Danny Lee, co-owner of Mandu and Chef Lee’s son. “Scott, Haidar, Jonah, Yoji and Will are such accomplished chefs of Asian food and this dinner is a fun way for us to learn from each other.”
Guests at the dinner will be treated to a wide range of Asian flavors including Korean, Japanese, Thai and Chinese. For one-night only, the dining room will be split into long communal tables to encourage friends and strangers to share a meal with each other. For dinner reservations, please email [email protected].
Full menu after the jump. (more…)
This rental is located at 1150 K Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Only Studio in this terrific building in wonderful location. Large 657 sq. ft. Studio with granite counters in Kitchen and Bathroom. ~75 sq. ft Patio adds light and versatility. Two large double closets, washer/dryer in unit. Red, Green, Yellow lines only blocks away. Great roof deck with 360 degree views of city – terrific 4th viewing of fireworks. Gym and party room. K Street Corridor.”
This studio is going for $1,700/Mo.