This strip is located at 5th and Q Streets, NW (I think). I was struck by the wood up top probably leading out to a roof deck. I kinda dig it. You?
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Shaw
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Earlier in the week we looked at this building on the 600 block of S Street, NW. A reader commented:
“God I love this place!!! I snuck into the Wonder Bread Factory two weeks ago. There are thousands of bikes inside its like a chop shop.. its the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.”
She was kind enough to let me post some photos of the inside:
In an email the reader writes:
“Interesting to note: I called the cops about the bikes …”they had other priorities”. After doing some research I found out they have been there for a while.. with no investigation initiated.”
Pretty wild, yeah?
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Chez Hareg is located at 1915 9th Street, NW. From their Web site:
Hareg Messert is an entrepreneur who has a passion for baking. She grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she shaped her vision at the early age of 16 and honed her craft by baking delectable pastries for family and friends. While working under critically acclaimed Chef William, who kept encouraging Hareg, they determined it would be best if she went to culinary school. Nearly a decade after her sweet sixteen she started taking professional classes to fine tune her craft at Stratford University, Culinary School. Hareg was able to develop her fervor and share this with every person who walks into Chez Hareg.
You can see some delicious looking photos here.
They even have vegan cookies.
Any fans out there?
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This photo is of course the famous Wonder Bread building on the 600 block of S Street, NW. Sadly, there has been no movement on its development. It is such amazing building:
Do you think the developers are just waiting for the economy to get better? Or is there a larger issue at play in the lack of development?
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“Dear PoP,
What’s the status of Perseus Realty’s YMCA project at 14th and W Streets, NW? Has construction started?”
On their Web site it says they have broken ground on Sept. 26, 2008. But from the photo above, taken on Saturday, it is hard to tell if much progress has been made.
Last we heard about this spot, there was a fire here back in January. I’ll email this post to the developers and see if they can give us an update. Do any readers happen to know if the construction is moving along?
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We last looked at this home on V Street (just east of 14th Street, NW) just a few weeks ago. But, wow, is it wild to see it change. I had no idea there would be so many windows. Per usual, what do you think of the construction as well as the “fit” on the block?
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This home is located at 2131 10th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Stylish 2-Level 2BR/2.5BA condo in hip U St! Features GARAGE PARKG, chef’s kitch (SUBZERO fridge, WOLF range, MIELE dwasher, MARVEL wine cooler, ample cabinetry), gorgeous baths, in-unit BOSCH w/ d, HARDWD flrs, recessed/custom lightg, dramatic staircase, firepl, extra STORAGE! Only blks to U St Metro/restaurants/etc. APPT ONLY – Tues/Wed afternoons are best! Nice tenants & dog leaving soon!”
More info and a virtual tour found here.
This modern condo is just up the block from another modern building we looked at last week. Well, this one is a bit smaller but it has an interesting layout. What do you think of both the inside and the outside? It can be yours for $599,000.
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This home is located at 2116 10th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Architecturally stunning 3 level contemporary home w/ high end upgrades & finishes. Amenities include: dramatic floating staircase, 2 CAR PARKING, 11′ ceilings, state of the art kitchen, gracious master suite, maple wood flrs, multiple balconies & delightful private rear garden w/ slate terrace & sunken spa.”
More info and photos found here.
I once asked if these buildings were posh new condos or soviet style barracks? Well after looking at the photos inside it is definitely pretty posh. What do you guys think of the inside. The new price for this rowhome just squeaks under house porn ($1 million) – it can be yours for $995,000. Any fans out there?
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La Carbonara is located at 1926 9th Street, NW. (We once spoke of this place a couple of years ago but mostly just discussed the very nice Eritrean owner.) The menu seems very reasonably priced. And of course they have pizza too. For the wine fans you can see their wine list here. So any fans out there?
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Wow, I think this is a really cool looking building. It’s located at 2117 10th Street, NW. Dang, I wish I got a wider angle of it. But I think you get the feel. Thumbs up or down?