From Kit and Ace’s coming soon sign campaign in Shaw
Looks like you’ll have to find your technical cashmere attire elsewhere. Washingtonian reports:
“Kit and Ace, the luxury-basics fashion brand founded by the family of Lululemon’s founder, announced today that all three of its Washington-area locations closed Wednesday at 12:30 PM. The company is reportedly closing all of its US locations, including showrooms on both M Street and 8th Street in DC, as well as its Bethesda Row storefront.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in reference to a Burglary II/Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) incident which occurred in the 2000 block of 15th Street, NW, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at approximately 1:40 PM. The subject was captured by nearby surveillance cameras.
Anyone who can identify the subject or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”
The Washington Post reported:
“D.C. police are looking for a man who they said burglarized a residence in Northwest Washington and then pointed a gun at the homeowner who tried to retrieve his belongings, according to authorities.”
A reader reports:
“This was the 2100 block of 11th Street NW between V and W.”
This rental is located at 2030 8th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2975 / 1br – 800ft2 – Stunning 1bed/1bath corner unit in Shaw/U Street
Stunningly modern and perfectly located…. this 1 BR / 1 BA condo is available for rent in the boutique Atlantic Plumbing Condominium building just steps from the restaurants, night life, and retail of U Street. Located just one block from 9th and U Street you are within a moments walk to the U Street Metro, multiple bus lines, bikeshare, WeWork, and venues such as 9:30 Club, Nellies, Brixton, 801 Restaurant, Right Proper Brewery and more.
Newly constructed just 2 years ago, the property offers access fob security, full service reception, fully equipped on-site fitness center, reservable party room with kitchen, resident exclusive rooftop with fire pit, lounge chairs, grills, and more.
Availability:
– Flexible, though ideally starting mid/late May or early June.
Unit Features: (more…)
1926 17th Street, NW
Better hustle before the good weather comes back:
1346 Florida Avenue, NW
Last week when we spoke about Maydan, from the owners of Compass Rose, coming to the Manhattan Laundry building – some folks noted that there was major construction going on Florida. They were looking at the space that will shortly be Franklin Hall. Back in August we learned Franklin Hall would be a:
“New Tavern. Serving a fine selection of draft beers, wine and craft cocktails. The food will be selections of sausages, giant pretzels and fries. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment, dancing, and cover charge. Total Occupancy Load is 232. Summer Garden with 40 seats.”
Gotta be days away from opening:
You can see more (better) photos of the interior on Tin Shop’s website. Tin Shop are also partners in Smoked & Stacked, Big Chief, Lost & Found, Penn Social and others. Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
14th and W Street, NW
Thanks to a few folks for emailing the “coming soon” now up at the former Fast Gourmet space. I spoke to a worker on site over the weekend and he said that sandwiches will be returning in a matter of weeks but the name will be changed. Updates as more is known and an exact (re?) opening date is known.
1301 U Street, NW
From an email:
“TaKorean will open its fourth location in D.C. on Tuesday, April 18th at 1301 U Street NW. [Opens at 11am]
To celebrate, the first 100 guests at each TaKorean location will receive a free meal (up to a $9 value) on April 18th!”
Check out their menu here.
Florida Ave just east of 14th Street, NW
Sweet! Lots more info on the 2nd restaurant from the Compass Rose folks.
From a press release:
“Rose Previte and Mike Schuster, the team behind Compass Rose, are excited to announce a new wood-fire cooking concept to open in the fall at the Manhattan Laundry Project, located at 14th St. and Florida Ave. Maydan, which means a square or gathering place, is inspired by Rose’s experiences living in Russia and traveling to the Caucasus and surrounding lands. It’s an Arabic word, but is used throughout the Old World, from India to Northern Africa, in countless languages and places in between.
Maydan will feature a large bar on the lower level, with family style dining above. It will be a place to gather and break clay oven-baked bread, and will showcase dishes that are not well known in America, coming from the rich traditions of cuisines like Iranian, Georgian and North African. These food traditions are each distinct, yet are also inter-connected through spices and breads. Inspired by the flavors of forgotten and forbidden lands, ancient east-west trade routes and cooking techniques, Maydan strives to reframe Old World stories and methods for a new, hungry, and inquisitive audience. (more…)
Photo by J
Just kidding but damn it does look like one in this photo! Anyway, ATVs are back, apparently. J reports around 9:15pm Sunday night:
“Choppers looking for the ATVs I assume? This is from my deck near 13th and U.”
Brian reported hearing them a couple hours earlier on 14th Street. Anyone else see or hear ATVs last night?