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Dear PoP – Coffee Shop Coming to 14th and S Streets, NW?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Next to Garden District on S there’s a building that was a pupuseria until a couple of years ago. It’s being rehabbed and one of the workmen told me it’s going to be a “coffee bar”. Do you or your readers know anything about it?”

I hadn’t heard that. I walked by this weekend and the workers I spoke with weren’t sure about a coffee bar. Since there is already a coffee bar set to open nearby above Miss Pixie’s, I’m not sure it would be viable. Has anyone else heard anything about a coffee bar coming to this spot?

Good Deal or Not? Small Rooms But Great Street Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2234 13th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Traditional floor plan with large, open kitchen and breakfast bar. LARGE, SECURE PKG space with overhead door. Sharply appointed kitchen with silestone counters and walk-in pantry. Warm hardwoods and exposed brick. Festive front patio and landscaped yard. Sky-lit stairwell and upstairs bath. 2 wood fireplaces. Separate laundry and storage. Less than 3 blocks to U street metro.”

More info and photos found here.

I think it’s no secret that I love this section of 13th Street. I had a chance to go into this home which was pretty sweet. It def. had the charm of an old house. My only complaint was that the bedrooms were def. on the small side. But I do like the exposed brick. So does $639,000 sound reasonable?

Coming and Scuttlebutt – 1320 9th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m told that the famous designer, Darryl Carter, has purchased 1320 9th Street, NW. A neighbor believes it may be converted into a workshop or showroom. I have no confirmation on this so please consider it scuttlebutt. You can see his Web site here.

The Nine DC is putting together some condos on the second floor and retail on the first floor of the 1300 block of 9th Street, NW (a couple buildings south of 1320 9th Street, NW).

Coming and Going

By Prince Of Petworth

It looks like the Longview Gallery, 1302 9th Street, NW, will be moving. Despite the sign, the gallery is currently still open. I ran into the owner who mentioned they were in the process of securing a new space. I’ll update that info as it becomes available.

And in bodega news it looks like the old Roosevelt Food Shoppe, 1418 12th Street, NW, is getting completely rehabbed. Looking in the window it seemed nearly completed. I’m not sure if it’s going to remain a bodega or turn into something else. As soon as it opens I’ll be sure to post photos of the new spot.

Judging Double Pop Ups

By Prince Of Petworth

This is insane. It is located at the corner of 10th and W not too far from the 9:30 club. I thought the home on the right looked promising with the stone but then the third floor was inexplicably topped with vinyl. WTF? The one on the left just leaves me without words. Is it possible the one on the right will be fully topped with the same stone? Is it common to have vinyl beneath stone?

Judging Restaurants – Cafe Cozy Corner

By Prince Of Petworth

Cafe Cozy Corner is located at 1117 10th Street, NW. This spot is very easy to walk by without knowing that’s it there so I’m wondering if it’s been “discovered” by folks. They bill themselves as a sandwich shop, so my two big questions are – how are the sandwiches and how’s the coffee. Is it worth traveling to or more of a neighborhood spot?

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