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New Fitness Studio from Mint coming to the Manhattan Laundry building at 14th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for passing on from Mint:

“MINT announces our first dedicated fitness studio! To be located at the newly developed Manhattan Laundry building on Florida Ave at 14th Street, the new studio will feature two studio rooms inside and offer showers, lockers and minty amenities. Programming offerings include Power Playground, Cycle, MINTFuze, TRX, Core, MINTensity and more. This first MINT Studio will open in late summer 2017. The studio will offer both class packages and ‘all-access’ memberships that will include unlimited use of the studio and both clubs. Current MINT members will be offered special rates, stay tuned for more info soon.”

Charcoal Town, Shawarma, coming to former Chix space next to The Greek Spot

By Prince Of Petworth


2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street

Chix closed their 11th Street location after 9 years back in December. Time for Charcoal Town:

“The best of Mediterranean food, Steak and chicken Shawarma, Kabob, Falafel. all authentic and special

only @Charcoal Town and for the first time in the US bringing you the most famous middle eastern dish, Shawarma cooked over charcoal. ”

Check out their menu here.

Handsome Cock becomes Vivid Lounge on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1334 U Street, NW

Well, they put up a good fight…

Vivid’s Facebook page says:

“Vivid Lounge will quickly become your favorite destination this summer! We will bring some new flavor to the District by catering to a diverse crowd and offering great deals on drinks & food. Also, did we mention we’re located at the heart of DC’s historic U St. Corridor? More info coming soon.”

Handsome Cock (formerly Touchdown, and Momo’s sports bar), above the Codmother, is now Vivid Lounge.

And that’s pretty much all I have to say about that.

Today’s Rental “has great amenities”

By Prince Of Petworth

14th St NW at Florida Ave

This rental is located at 14th and Florida Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2591 / 1br – 708ft2 – New 1 bedroom apartment with balcony on 14th St! $2000 Move In Bonus!

rental

This 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment makes an amazing home! Comes with a large living area ideal for having guests over. Unit faces quiet Belmont St.

Unit also comes with 1 walk-in closets and 2 hall closets (pictured). Also, a private balcony!

View 14 has great amenities. You can enjoy panoramic views of Washington DC from one of two rooftop terraces. The 24-hour premium fitness center is state-of-the-art, and the stunning clubhouse has been built for both business and recreation. Free Yoga classes 2x/week and coffee everyday! (more…)

Orange Theory Fitness coming to 14th Street across from Trader Joe’s (also opened in Navy Yard and is coming to Tenleytown)

By Prince Of Petworth

orange theory
1925 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Cameron for sending. This is in the new development with the Lululemon just south of U Street.

O Theory

Ed. Note: Orange Theory is also opened in Navy Yard (82 I Street, SE) and is coming to Tenleytown (4600 Wisconsin Street, NW.)

“a good reminder to make sure you are walking with a purpose and are fully attentive.”

By Prince Of Petworth

night walker
Photo by PoPville flickr user Nikoo’s Photos

“Dear PoPville,

Last night around 10p I took my dog out for his evening walk and called my boyfriend (since he is currently out of town). As I turned the corner onto U street from 14th, a man, seemingly not impaired in any manner, approached me and grabbed me around the waist. I immediately screamed, shoved him off and ran to my apartment building.

Although shaken up and a bit scared, I am totally fine but I wanted to share this incident given the importance of staying alert, aware and off of your phone while walking at night. Being on the phone is not a reason to excuse this behavior, however it was a good reminder to make sure you are walking with a purpose and are fully attentive.”

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