1939 12th Street, NW
Well it is supposed to get to 57 degrees today…
From a press release:
“Menchie’s, North America’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day by offering fans a free six ounce cup of frozen yogurt. On February 1 between 4 and 7 p.m., guests can visit the Menchie’s U Street at 1939 12th Street NW for their free cup. (more…)
2017 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Quarter+Glory, the latest addition to Washington, D.C.’s thriving hospitality scene along the U Street Corridor, today opens its doors at 2017 14th Street NW on the corner of U Street. Patrons will find a modern take on the classic American watering holes of past generations, where all walks of life convened over a shot of whiskey, a cold beer or a simple cocktail and enjoyed good conversation in a convivial atmosphere. (more…)
Thanks to Hoya Vey and Jaclyn Lippelmann for sending – Jaclyn writes:
“snow removal blocking off entire block at 14th & U – avoid 14th if you want to get anywhere this morning!”
Photo courtesy Republic Kolache
From an email:
“This Saturday we’re celebrating Mardi Gras with the launch of a new collab with David Guas of Bayou Bakery: the king cake kolache!
Combining our kolache dough with David’s signature cream cheese & cinnamon filling (as well as the traditional icing & tricolor sprinkles) the king cake kolache will enjoy a limited run ending with Mardi Gras weekend on Feb. 6. (more…)
1506 U Street, NW
Back in December we learned that CakeLove was closing their brick and mortar spot on U Street after 13 years – here’s their replacement, Bread Bite Bakery. Looks promising:
This rental is located at 1926 16th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“HANDSOME 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORING, UPGRADES IN KITCHEN+BATHROOM. WASHER / DRYER IN UNIT. PET FRIENDLY BUILDING.”
You can see a few more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,600/Mo.
14th and V Street, NW
From a press release:
“Named after the 1930s collaborative play written by Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, Mulebone, Washington’s newest restaurant will open February 12th 2016. Located on 14th Street’s restaurant row, Mulebone will feature a new chef, mixologist, speakeasy, and vintage store.
“Mulebone will be an experience that will bring together the two Harlem Renaissance writers in one curated space with events, cuisine and libations that celebrate the vivacity of Zora and the consciousness of Langston,” said Andy Shallal, owner. (more…)
Thanks to AZ for sending us what has long been rumored but has finally been captured on film – the “U Street Hipster pheasant. Spotted outside of Velvet and El Rey.” The recent street chicken phenomena has reached a whole new level. Godspeed my sweet street birds!
1829 14th Street, NW
Washington Business Journal reports the old Vastu space vacant since Nov. 2014 is going to become a Peet’s Coffee & Tea:
“The 1,925-square-foot cafe will seat 46.”
U Street Cafe abruptly closed last Thursday.
This rental is located at 1926 16th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“CHARMING 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE. UNIT IN PROCESS OF BEING REMODELED. LARGE OPEN KITCHEN, AMPLE MASTER BEDROOM CLOSET. CLOSE TO U STREET, SHOPS, AND RESTAURANTS. UNIT ENTERS FROM REAR OF BUILDING.”
You can see some more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,500/Mo.