“Our boutique specializes in fitting women for the perfect bra.”
Looks like A Woman’s Place DC are/have been also operating out of Grubb’s pharmacy at 1517 17th St, NW.
Jinsei Juice briefly popped up in the space after Fit to be Tan closed.
1626 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There used to be a mural on 14th street, before 2012 I believe, of two people kissing an apple and it said something like “you are the apple of my eye”. I wanted to ask if you or anyone knew who the artist was.”
Update from OP: “Larry Mullins painted it 21ish years ago. he lives in LA now. The mural is called Madreselva (Spanish for honeysuckle) and its says LOVERS on the sides and MADRESELVA under the image of the 2 kissing the apple”
Ed. Note: This was the iconic mural removed in 2013 on the side of 1830 14th Street, NW the former home of L and N thrift store, Arts@1830 gallery and now home to Amsterdam Falafel, a couple blocks south of U Street.
1334 U Street, NW
Anyone ever try it? It’s “Beer, OJ and Captain Morgan.”
Also hoping all is well with their upstairs cousin Handsome Cock?
Update: On Twitter I’m told they just had to change their name back to Touchdown.
Their handsome sign is gone:
2204 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Sakerum, a new sushi bar, Asian-Latin restaurant and cocktail lounge from Stephanos Andreou, will open just blocks away from the intersection of 14th and U Street (2204 14th St NW) on Monday, August 22.
The two-story resto-lounge fuses the restrained elegance and vibrant energy of Asian and Latin cultures. The atmosphere is modeled, in part, on the traditional Japanese concept of the izakaya, a warm, welcoming gastropub — tinged with the flair of a Latin lounge.
Sakerum’s menu of sushi & sashimi and Latin-inspired Asian dishes will offer an exciting blend of flavors and cultures based on innovative recipes. The 3,600-square-foot Sakerum features bars on both floors in addition to a private dining space and a 90-person retractable rooftop on the second floor.
The colorful sushi bar, located on the restaurant’s first floor, is led by Chef Khan Gayabazar, whose sushi, sashimi and appetizer offerings are big on both flavor and creativity. The Mar y Tierra Roll — sushi made with Maine lobster tail and scorched Miyazaki Wagyu beef — and Yaki Tako, tender grilled octopus brushed with lemon oil and served with orange-mango picante, are just a few of Sakerum’s unique dishes.”
The first floor of Sakerum. Photo by Farrah Skeiky
Beverage consultant Gina Chersevani leads Sakerum’s cocktail program, which will use fresh sugar cane for cocktails and drink flights. Chersevani’s cheekily-titled drinks include the “Wandering Samurai,” made with sake, Flor de Cana, yuzu and bitters, topped with 6-piece sashimi and the “Pirates Creed,” rum, coconut, pineapple, Yuzu and nutmeg.
The Wandering Samurai cocktail features sake, Flor de Cana, yuzu and bitters, topped with 6-piece sashimi. Photo by Farrah Skeiky
Sakerum’s general manager Justin Cho, whose family has been in the restaurant business for his entire life, has more than a decade of experience working in and managing restaurants in Washington, D.C., Michigan and Washington state. Cho will bring his lifelong passion for all things culinary to the table at Sakerum. (more…)
Rear of 919 U Street, NW.
1414 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“Located at 1414 U Street NW, on the Southwest corner of 14th and U, the set of historic row houses situated on an 8,000sq/ft. space, combines a state-of-the-art craft distillery + retail store on the first floor, and a full-service kitchen + bar with seating for 140 guests on the second floor. The space is outfitted with several distinct rooms that can accommodate private events for groups up to 170 people.
The kitchen will serve seasonal American dishes and the bar will feature products from leading craft distilleries and breweries throughout the U.S as well as a handpicked wine list. (more…)
1019 U Street, NW
Last month we learned Signature Barber Shop was coming to the former 4NXC, and long vacant, space on U Street. Now open:
“Signature Cuts and Shaves is a vintage barbershop for men that specializes in scissor cuts and straight razor shaves in the heart of historic U Street.”
From a press release:
“Which 14th Street eatery has the best burger? Cafe Saint-Ex, Garden District & Matchbox are firing up the grills in a face off on Sunday, August 14th to determine burger bragging rights on upper 14th Street NW at the inaugural 14th Street Burger Battle Royale. 3 Stars Brewing Company will also be on hand to pour some of their ultra fresh local brews at the bar & on the patio.
Tickets are $15 at the door, and include 3 burger tickets and a starter taste of 3 Stars Dissonance. Additional burger tickets are $3 each. In addition to the Dissonance, 3 Stars will be taking over several taps at the bar with Above the Clouds Farmhouse Pale Ale, Dissonance Rye Berliner, and Two to the Dome Double IPA on draft, and Citra Lemon Saison and Ghost White IPA in can. (more…)
1020 U Street, NW
A reader reports:
“looks like the Subway on the 1100 block of U Street has shuttered.”
Since there’s already an &pizza by the metro – who do you think’ll take over the space?
1934 9th Street, NW
Checking out the coming coming Sugar Shack I noticed that Axum has gone the way of Shashamene. Feels like just yesterday they got all fixed up. Super prime spot these days so we’ll be sure to update when we learn who takes over the lease.
And around the corner there’s finally some progress at the coming Dirty Goose, a “new bar and restaurant serving DC’s LGBT community”. Stay tuned for an opening date.
913 U Street, NW