This section of the 900 block of M St, NW (near the convention center) was a vacant lot not that long ago. It’s turning out pretty nice:
But it’ll cost ya. We will def. revisit and hopefully get a virtual tour when they are completed.
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Shaw
And I now realize that Wonder Bread is two words…
641 S Street, NW
Prior to renovation:
Photo by PoPville flickr user a digital cure
1841 7th Street, NW
Derek Brown’s newest restaurant and cocktail spot – Eat the Rich – opens in Shaw tomorrow night. I stopped by for a peek last night and as expected the place looks great. Like Brown’s nearby Sherry spot Mockingbird Hill the space is dominated by a huge bar:
With seating in the back:
Lots more photos including a look at the rough draft fall menu (including future Sunday options) after the jump. (more…)
1537 7th Street, NW
We’ve known for a little while now that Ivy and Coney had a lot of promise:
“Ivy and Coney is built on a foundation of simplicity: sometimes a good hot dog, a cold beer, and a game on is all you’re looking for in your night. The menu includes Chicago-style and Detroit Coney-style hot dogs, Chicago Italian beefs, peanuts, and cracker jacks. The beers will include Strohs, Old Style, Goose Island 312, and Bell’s Two Hearted along with a quality selection of spirits and sodas.
Additionally, we will be bringing a new concept to the D.C. area for those who want a wider selection of spirits by offering reserved liquor lockers. Our customers will have the opportunity to purchase a broad collection of different labels at a highly discounted service rate, store their choices on site, and have our staff serve up their favorite drinks.
Founded on the “corner tavern” mentality and built with a passion for good value, we aim to make Ivy and Coney a great edition to the DC community.”
Now it is confirmed – check out their front door:
To orient you – you can see the new Elizabeth Taylor Mural at Dacha Beer Garden just up the block:
9th and Florida Ave, NW
Shaw’s stunning transformation continues. From Residential Architect:
“Developer JBG has hired the Seattle-based firm as the design architect for a 240-unit mixed-use project in D.C.’s rapidly gentrifying Shaw neighborhood. Occupying two sites across the street from each other.
For now the units will be rental apartments, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an average approximate size of 700 square feet, and common courtyards will top the 30,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.”
You can see some renderings here.
More photos after the jump. (more…)
2009 8th Street, NW just off Florida Ave
A recent liquor license application posted outside Town reveals they are hoping to add a 125 seat summer garden. Hours of operation if approved would be Sunday through Thursday 12 pm – 1 am and Friday & Saturday 12 pm – 2 am.
This rental is located at 1838 6th Street, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Top floor 2 BR 2.5 BA duplex style condominium w/ Capitol & Washington Monument views, private balcony & tandem 2 car secure parking. Feat incl living & dining area w/ bay & picture windows, gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops, spa en-suite BAs, hardwood floors, & an abundance of natural light. Walking distance to shops, Metro, theater & restaurants.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $2,500/Mo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC
Another awesome photo of the Elizabeth Taylor mural outside Dacha Beer Garden at 7th and Q Street, NW.
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Photo by Read Holman
“Dear PoPville,
There was a fire last night at T and 7th NW. This is behind that new brewery next to Howard Theater. My friend said people watching the firefighters putting it out said it might have been started by a port-o-potty. Cue jokes about gas.”
Thanks to a reader for sending. Def. the beauty salon I’ve gotten the most emails about. From Shaw.
