Door at 1537 7th Street, NW courtesy Ivy & Coney
You gotta kick up it up a notch when one of the best bars in the city plans on moving in next door. And kick it up a notch Ivy & Coney has – not just with the new roof deck but also a new menu and now an even better front door – I’m partial to “Blossom & Throne”. Well done I & C – well done!
944 Florida Avenue, NW
From an email:
“While it’s goodbye to Baxter, it’s hello to Timber Pizza at Blind Dog Cafe tomorrow. The Timber team is gearing up to open up shop and I wanted to pass along the attached menu.
The pop-up will run from 8AM – 3:30PM Friday – Sunday and will operate through February.
NOTE: they will still be serving Blind Dog cookies!“
1314 ½ Ninth Street, NW
Yesterday we spoke about Seasonal Pantry’s planned departure in April. Lisa writes in the comments:
“I’m the landlord. What would the neighborhood like in this quirky space? We’ll put up a sign and contact info soon.”
Via Email Lisa adds:
“It’s 3 staggered levels with an option for a 4th. Each is approx 300 sf. There is the storefront level, a lower English Basement level with back door, a lower basement (beneath the storefront) with sinks etc, and the option is another space with a window that opens onto the back yard and a door into the hallway. There is no hood nor can there be one. We’re open for almost anything that can make itself at home is this quirky space. Would like tenant to appeal not only to the neighborhood but give the Cambria Suites Hotel visitors another reason to not hop into a cab the second they exit the hotel.”
Also, keep in mind all this (and more across the street too) are opening soon nearby. Think an Upshur Street Books could do well here? Or stick with food?
1314 ½ Ninth Street, NW
Ed. Note: So after April what are the best supper clubs left in DC?
Seasonal Pantry’s departure is official. They’ve announce on Facebook they’ll be doing their supper club through early April and then off to Colorado:
9th and U Street/Florida Ave, NW
Just noticed private security guards at the new The Shay development. Taking a page out of CityCenter’s book.
“Dear PoPville,
I saw the below sign on Bistro Bohem‘s door the other day and was wondering if you knew anything about the change in ownership or had any intel about this. Looking at the new hours of operation, does this mean no more morning coffee shop? If so, a real loss to the community.”
And I pray they don’t mess with the schnitzel. I suppose for morning coffee – folks can head nearby to The Royal. Updates when more is known.
600 Florida Ave, NW
715 Florida Ave, NW
Last month we noted that Takoda’s massive (Year Round) Roof Deck Beer Garden was nearing opening on Florida Ave. I guess when the “canopy system” is deployed – it’s basically just another floor:
1337 11th Street, NW
Yes! The liquor license application of The Bird says (naturally):
“Restaurant specializing in poultry dishes with seating for 99 and a Total Occupancy Load of 125 inside premises. Request made for a Sidewalk Café with 65 seats and a Summer Garden with 35 seats.”
11th and O St, NW
Updates when they get closer to opening. I love this name but of course it does plant this classic straight in my head too – so sorry about that:
Andrew tweets us the photo above Dec. 20th “Fire at City Market at O”
A reader reports:
“-The fire department has come twice to put out a fire on the 2nd floor and the 7th floor of building 800 P Street NW.
-Both fires were started because something caught on fire on the stove because the tenants were not aware the stove had turned on
-The stoves are electric and have no safety lock. You can see pictures of the stoves on the City Market at O gallery page on the website. And you can see the layout of the apartments on the website too. The kitchen is in the hallway making it even easier to walk by and bump the knobs when walking by because the halls are so narrow.
-Management has been informed by residents that they have had things catch on fire on the stove because they are not aware that it has turned on and that something needs to be done to make them safer but to date they have not done anything to remedy this problem. They received this noticed after the first time the fire department came in November and did nothing and now the fire department came this Sunday and they still have not said anything to the residents or done anything.
-The sprinklers this Sunday and at least a foot of water filled several of the apartments on the 7th floor of 800 P Street NW causing water damage.”
1924 8th St, NW
From a press release:
“New neighbors San Francisco-based bike bag & apparel maker Chrome Industries and local DC electric bike manufacturer Riide will be joining forces for a large launch party & pre-party holiday bike ride on Saturday, December 19th. Both shops opened their doors in the last two months in Shaw’s new “The Shay” development.
Building on DC’s recent bike culture boom, these two brands hope to tap into and further expand the “people who bike” demographic, making cycling in the city more accessible for commuters and messengers alike.
Chrome industries just celebrated its 20th anniversary of building military-grade, waterproof, American-made backpacks and messenger bags – the Shaw location will be just their 9th brick-and-mortar retail hub in the US. Customers visiting the store can design a custom bag to be made onsite by their on-staff bag-maker, or shop pre-made bags, clothing, and footwear. Riide was founded just two years ago as a successful Kickstarter campaign, and is one of the lightest, most durable, most thoughtful electric bicycles on the market. Their lease-to-own “RiidePass” program has garnered a lot of attention so far, offering a bike, theft insurance and maintenance for less than a monthly metro pass.
Chrome has a longstanding, well-earned reputation for throwing some of the wildest launch parties on the block. A pre-party “Slow Roll” ride will launch at 1pm from Chrome’s store at the intersection of U & 9th Street NW (1924 8th St NW #115), and cruise the city before ending at the launch party itself, hosted by Colony Club (3118 Georgia Ave NW). Attendees can expect ample adult beverages, Goldsprints (an adrenaline-pumping stationary bike racing game), live-painting of a Riide bike frame, bike speakers, and Chrome backpack, and exclusive prizes and giveaways. The ride and event are hosted in conjunction with One Love Massive, a local DC booking agency and event promotion company.
Event details:
Pre-party bike ride: 1:00-4:00pm, launching from Chrome Industries @ 1924 8th St NW, Suite #115.
Post-ride launch party: 4:00-10:00pm, at Colony Club cafe @ 3118 Georgia Ave NW.”