931 Hamilton Street, NW at Georgia Ave
Been getting tons of emails asking about who’s coming into the former Mother Virginia’s space (2nd location) – finally an answer – Castello Restaurant and Lounge:
“Restaurant serving International and American cuisine. Entertainment to include a DJ and a live jazz band. Sidewalk Café with seating for 46 patrons and a total occupancy load of 159.”
Updates when they get closer to opening.
Georgia Ave looking south
14th and Taylor Street, NW. I particularly like this one:
14th and Quincy St, NW
Nice!
Get ready for “a sidewalk café with 45 seats.”
Lyman’s Tavern is located at the corner of 14th and Quincy St, NW next to Red Derby.
Thanks to textdoc for passing on:
“Pelecanos in Petworth:
Exploring D.C. Noir with Author George Pelecanos
Author Reading (free to the public)
Monday, March 30, 6:30 PM
Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue NW
Happy Hour with George Pelecanos ($35/person)
Monday, March 30, 8 PM
Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur Street NW
Join D.C.-based novelist and critically acclaimed television producer, George Pelecanos, as he reads excerpts from The Martini Shot, his new novella and collection of short stories. His books will be available for purchase at the event via Upshur Street Books. After the free author reading at the Petworth Library, join us in the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen for a drink with George. Proceeds will benefit the DC Public Library Foundation and 10% of the bar tab will go to the Friends of the Petworth Library.
Click HERE to RSVP to one or both events or call 202-727-1183.”
3903 14th Street, NW
Finally. Ever since we learned Little Coco’s Italian Restaurant was coming to the former Rib Pit Lounge we’ve been dying to know who’s taking over the former Rib Pit space it self (where the new Marion Barry mural was painted.) Turns out it will be Golden Paradise Restaurant:
“New family-oriented restaurant serving Mexican, Salvadorian and American food. Total occupancy load of 73.”
Little Coco’s coming left, Golden Paradise Restaurant coming right
This rental is located at 704 Quincy Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“COLUMBIA HEIGHTS – PETWORTH / FURNISHED 1BR+1BA on 2nd FLOOR in ROWHOUSE / READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY / UTILITIES Included / KITCHEN is on the same level & is shared w/ #201 & #300 / Washer-Dryer in Kitchen / NO Pets / NO Smoking / At Intersection of Quincy & 7th Str NW / 1 Block from New Hampshire Ave / 2 Blocks from Metro / Text to Schedule a Showing / Application & Move-in Fees are $40 each”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath (shared kitchen) is going for $1,095/Mo.
3607 Georgia Ave, NW courtesy EatsPlace
From an email:
“EatsPlace, the food incubator and pop-uppery, announces its next chef in resident. Capital Taste Presents: Delilah. Delilah will make abundant use of early spring vegetables, seafood and meat to highlight the freshness of the season, such as butternut ravioli, Nantucket Bay scallops, green papaya and grilled skirt steak. Dessert will include peanut butter and chocolate napoleons and caramel apple fritters.
Continues, including full menu, after the jump. (more…)
@mosaicurban tweets us:
“#Petworth luv @annieshardware [1240 Upshur St NW] 75 ppl inline 4 salt Annie hrslf hands out hot chocolate #IMINLOVEWITHTHECOCO @PoPville”
Photo courtesy of Qualia Coffee
From an email:
“Girardot’s Crumbs Bakery is pleased to announce our Artisan Bread Pop-up at Qualia Coffee on Fridays through March from 5pm-7pm at 3917 Georgia Ave NW. Meet the baker himself as we offer our hearty, crusty breads such as Sourdough Boules, Harvest Grain, Olive Bread, Raisin Pecan, Pain de Campagne, etc. along with Washington’s best coffee.”
3917 Georgia Ave, NW
809 Upshur Street, NW
And even more good news for the increasingly popular 800 block of Upshur Street, NW. The former church at 809 Upshur has been sold. This in and of itself is not necessarily great news but who the new owners are makes it so. The folks that bought it were the local development team who found the Domku space (nearby) and the El Chucho space (on 11th Street.) IE two incredibly transformations. This will be their third. They told me that they are already in talks with a few potential clients and they emphasized that they are looking for someone local and someone interested in daytime (as well as night) hours. I asked if their was a preference of restaurant over other retail or vice versa and they replied the important part was that the renters be local and invested in the community. Given this and their track record at transforming neglected spaces around this is very promising!
The partners pictured above left to right are:
-Lynn Yaudes
-Norm Veenstra, N12 Development
-Brie Husted
Lots more updates when a lease is signed.
