Neighborhoods

“NRP Group To Begin Construction On Fully Affordable Housing Apartment Serving Washington, D.C.’s NoMa and Union Market Neighborhoods”

By Prince Of Petworth


301 Florida Avenue, NE rendering courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company

From a press release:

“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)

“The Urban Grape DC Now Pours Wines by the Ounce, Glass and Bottle –Dom Perignon and Opus One top exclusive, new Coravin menu”

By Prince Of Petworth


1301 9th Street, NW at N Street courtesy Urban Grape

From a press release:

“The Urban Grape DC, the newest store by beverage industry innovators TJ and Hadley Douglas, is now one of the only wine shops in the country pouring exclusive wines by the ounce, glass and bottle. With an affordable splash in their glass, guests can experience high-end wines such as Opus One that sell for hundreds per bottle. The new menu also includes Dom Perignon Brut Champagne and a selection of white and red wines by the glass that illustrates TJ and Hadley’s proprietary Progressive Scale. The Urban Grape’s specially trained staff uses this 1-10 weighting system to help guests pick the perfect wine for their palate. Wines are poured by the ounce, glass and bottle from 4pm until closing, but the staff also welcomes pouring requests during the day. (more…)

YO!! Peek Inside Bon Beke’s opening soon in the former Bethesda Bagels space on Connecticut

By Prince Of Petworth


1718 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I peeked in the window of the soon to open Bagels and Baguettes (in the old Bethesda Bagels space) on Connecticut Ave in Dupont. The owner was inside and graciously let me snap a few photos of the interior (see below.) She said they’re waiting on a few permits but hope to be open in the next few weeks, sometime in July! (more…)

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