Thanks to a reader for passing on this great project to knit blankets for all the homeless babies at DC general:
“Sunday at 4:30pm
Off Road Indoor Cycling
905 U St NW
Join us kick off the project to provide handmade baby blankets to the 200+ babies living in DC General, the capital’s primary family shelter. You don’t need to know how to knit/crochet; we’ll show you and provide the yarn!”
1526 U Street, NW
Bespoke Hair Studio is coming to the former Zina Clothing Boutique space that closed last year.
We appreciate PoPville giving us the opportunity to post the following excerpts from an interview with Millennium Decorative Arts’ owner Glynn Romero. The interview was in final production for publication when we learned the news that Millennium will be closing its doors for good at the end of the year – after more than 20 years of operation on U St. This news comes on the heels of the closure of two other similar stores in the area – Mara Home of 14th and U, and Simon Vintage of Shaw. We believe these events demonstrate the impact our rapidly changing and developing city is having on the retail landscape and neighborhoods of DC. Please keep local, independent businesses in mind the next time you shop for furniture, clothing and more. While national retailers and big box stores also contribute greatly to our city, it is the stores that you don’t find anywhere else that we believe give our neighborhoods their true and most valuable character.
How long has Millennium Decorative Arts been in business?
Millennium opened in September of 1992. It was a multi-dealer store when it first opened (like an antique mall) where people rented spaces to sell only mid-century furniture and accessories. The original owners were Tom Mallan and his wife Trish. I bought it from a second pair of owners in 1998. It was originally two floors with a spiral staircase connecting the floors. I reduced the size to one floor in 2005, which it has remained, since then. (more…)
1359 U Street, NW
I noticed last night that Cloak & Dagger had opened in the former Patty Boom Boom space on U Street. Hours are listed as:
Thursday 10pm – 2am
Friday 10pm – 3am
Saturday 10pm – 3am
Back in February we learned:
““So in a nut shell Cloak & Dagger’s concept will pay homage to DC’s history of elusive spies, espionage and underground secret society. A red telephone booth (London style sorta like the Dr. Who) will be the disguised entrance way into the bar/lounge. Covert rooms leading to different areas (I.e. the entrance, VIP room, DJ booth, etc) of Cloak & Dagger will provide a fun and classy Victorian style old school ambiance. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Attached are pictures of the bike lane on New Hampshire avenue south of V street NW. The dark Audi pictured below comes almost every Sunday and seems to believe the bike lane is his own personal parking spot. Given previous discussions I thought I’d pass along.”
1704 U Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I spoke with an employee of the liquor store next door to Henry’s on U Street today. He told me that Henry’s is indeed going to reopen. The For Rent sign is no longer in the window.”
Henry’s Soul Cafe says:
“The u street location will be back up and running jan 1”
14th and U Street, NW
This is the former Cricket store – stay tuned.
11th and U Street, NW
Tuesday from 5pm-11pm (ish) come lift a glass with me at Solly’s for your love/hate/love/hate/love relationship with PoPville. We’ll be celebrating 9 years.
This rental is located at 1826 15th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“English basement for rent in a charming, Victorian row home in the 14th/Ust/Dupont area. 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Full Bath with a backyard. Spacious apartment with high ceilings, lots of natural sunlight, lots of closet space, living & dining room space, and recently renovated – new light fixtures, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, sleek glass backsplash & Sec system. Vacant. GO AND SHOW!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,150/Mo.
1301 U Street, NW
Thanks to a tipster for sending word that Upper Crust Pizzeria is coming to 1301 U Street, NW in the former U Sushi space which moved inside neighboring Sala Thai back in July. Upper Crust Pizzeria briefly had a downtown location but closed after a year due to some bankruptcy issues. Apparently that’s been worked out – their website says:
“Since its inception in 2001, The Upper Crust Pizzeria has been serving award-winning pizza to Boston-area residents craving something delicious and extraordinary. In January 2013, new owners and management expanded upon the original concept: use fresh ingredients in traditional and unexpected ways on top of a flavorful crust. The menu has grown from classic combos to more unique and daring pairings, including pizzas like The Uncommon, The Fenway, Cameron’s BBQ and more. Any pizza can be made white (without tomato sauce) or red (without cheese) and is available on our traditional, whole wheat or gluten-free crust.
From our original storefront on Beacon Hill’s historic Charles Street, to any of our other metro area and suburban locations, customers can grab takeout, get delivery or choose to dine in. Our award-winning architectural spaces include open kitchens, pizza pan-decorated ceilings and high-definition flat screens, all adding up to deliver a truly unique experience that can only be described as Upper Crust.”
You can see their menu here.