715 Florida Ave, NW
Holy moses, check out the new roof deck coming to the new restaurant and beer garden – Takoda “American craft whiskey and beer-focused restaurant with rooftop beer garden.” – in the old Federal Life Building:
Website says standby for a Fall opening:
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
From Duffy’s:
“Duffy’s will open Thursday evening.
Redskins vs Giants at 8:30pm with Sound
$3 Bud Light and Miller Lite during the game.
We hope to see you then!
Grand Opening Saturday 9/25!
Half Price wings 5pm to 10pm
Culkin School of Irish Dance at 7pm.”
1302 9th St, NW
From their website:
“District Pilates is a boutique Reformer Studio located in the heart of Shaw, Washington DC. District Pilates offers both private, semi-private and group classes using both Peak Pilates Reformers and Chairs. Classes range from beginner to advanced and can be targeted and tailored based off of client’s needs. Pilates Reformer is ideal for every body type, every level of fitness, and every age group. It’s an exercise program that develops core strength as it dynamically works to both stretch and activate muscles, restoring the body’s natural grace, power, and balance. District Pilates offers small classes guaranteeing that you’ll receive plenty of guidance and support from our experienced instructors. Pilates can be done either barefoot, socks or gripsocks – totally your preference!”
965 Florida Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement after D.C. Council approved a bill to move forward with the development of affordable housing, a Whole Foods and market rate units at 965 Florida Ave NW. The land is located in Ward 1.
“This is great news for the community. All told, it will bring 106 units of affordable housing as well as a Whole Foods full-service grocery store to an area that needs more affordable housing options.
“As a strong supporter of affordable housing, I’ve worked hard to move this building forward from before my time on the Council and as a Councilmember. This is the first development in the District to follow the District’s newly-adopted affordable housing rules, which means 30% of its units will be affordable. In particular, these units will be made available to some of our most vulnerable residents and families making between 30-50% of the area median income.
“This strong affordable housing component is why the building is supported by the nonprofit, nonpartisan D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute and by the Coalition for Smarter Growth. ANC 1B, which includes the parcel, also recently passed a resolution in support of the development.”
rear of 1224 9th Street, NW in Blagden Alley
The resurrection of the Columbia Room advances with a new liquor license placard:
“New Tavern. Cocktail bar with seasonal cocktails and snacks. Total Occupancy Load is 114. Summer Garden with 40 seats.”
Ed. Note: This space will also be shared with The Dabney. Updates on both as they get closer to opening.
1216-1226 9th Street, NW
1227 11th Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I walked by El Sol on 11th between M and N (next to Capital Market) and it is OPEN! I tried to find their website but the only El Sol that came up was the one on 14th in Columbia Heights. Are they related?”
Ed. Note: They are related. This is the former home to the often in trouble El Sauce. I peeked in on Sunday and the new space looks nice – no frills but sparkling clean.
Many stores skimp on new signs or put up God awful vinyl banners so I like to give props to stores that invest in new proper signage when I see good ones. well done, Pekoe Acupuncture and Wellness Center, well done.
1410 9th Street, NW
A reader writes in:
“Don’t let your dog crap anywhere on the west side of 6th nw south of q. Same person who has weird but interesting toilet sculpture going on in the front yard.”
They’ll be located on 8th Street, NW right across the street from the new Glen’s Garden Market. You can read about, no pun intended, Read Wall here.
