Photo by PoPville flickr user yostinator
A friend of mine asked what’s going on with Fort Reno this year. The Fort Reno website doesn’t have the schedule posted yet and by this time last year it had already kicked off. An organizer of the concert series tells me it’s still happening:
“Once everything is set the schedule will be posted.”
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any more word on Firelake Grill? The sign has disappeared. We’ve been waiting in anticipation for it’s opening.”
Very strange. I looked in the window and it seems ready to open. A few weeks ago I saw them interviewing folks so I thought it’d just be a matter of days before they opened. Anyone hear what’s going on?
From Douglas Development:
Located at the bustling intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Brandywine Street, the new building will include a modern, mid-rise atop the former Babe’s Billiards building. The property will feature over 19,000 square feet of retail on the lower two levels and five levels of apartment units. This project was the first new construction residential development in the District of Columbia to receive approval to be built without any parking at all.
68,500 rentable square feet (18,260 sf retail; 50,240 sf residential)
Historic building built 1949; Acquired 2009; Redevelopment 2013-2014
Seven-story building
60 rental apartment units
You can see more info and renderings here.
4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW
It’s been a big year for anniversaries – next up – Happy 40th anniversary Dancing Crab! Dancing Crab is located at 4611 Wisconsin Ave, NW. You can see their 40th anniversary menu for the month of May here. Check out the fancy new patio too:
Here’s how they looked in 2010:
4231 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
After many years at 4231 Wisconsin Ave, NW Armand’s closed back in June 2012. Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets about the new development. A recent liquor license posted out front says a Nando’s Peri Peri will be taking over the space:
“Restaurant serving primarily chicken and side dishes with seating for 148 patrons and total occupancy load of 160. Sidewalk café with seating for 58 patrions.”
You can see Nando’s menu here.
Back in Jan. 2013 we also learned a Nando’s Peri Peri would be coming to the Navy Yard in the Boilermaker building.
This rental is located at 4301 Massachusetts Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“Large (1,200 sf) 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo within a half block of American University. Private outdoor patio. Updated kitchen w/ granite countertops, living room and dining room. All utilities and 2 unassigned outside parking spaces included in the rent. Extra storage for bicycles. Available June 1st. Minimum 12-month lease.”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,750/Mo.
2153 P Street, NW
On Monday we learned that Neisha would become a EurAsian restaurant in Tenleytown. Turns out Tenleytown will be their second location, which according to workers at P Street should open Apr. 16th.
Saigon Bistro at 2153 P St, NW changed ownership last week and reopened as Pho EurAsian. They’ll only be open for a couple of weeks before they close the P Street location for a complete gut renovation after Tenyleytown opens. A brief look at the menu, as the name implies, revealed tons of Pho options. We’ll be back for a proper judging in a few months.
4445 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word in the forum. For super big fans of Neisha they’re moving to Vienna and reopening in the summer. Stay tuned for an opening date for EUR Asian where renovations are ongoing.
This rental is located at 4124 Fessenden Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Available immediately!! This 3-level home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Open and light, featuring an updated kitchen, wood floors and master suite with generous walk-in closets. Great outdoor space with oversized front porch and spacious rear yard. Bonus: 5-car prking pad. Near shops and public transport.”
This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $4,100/Mo.
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Back in Oct. we learned that a new spot called Firelake Grill would be moving into the former Ruby Tuesday’s space at Van Ness and Wisconsin Ave, NW. Here’s a bit more info from a liquor license application which says:
“New Restaurant serving American Classic and featuring grilling over a live oak and hickory burning fire. Jazz music will be played, including live performances. Number of seats inside is 193. Total Occupancy Load is 225. Number of Sidewalk Café seats is 60.”
