U Street

“this reminds me of when a doctor leaves a sponge in the patient’s body…”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“On Sunday, I saw an orange rubber cone was stuck on the tracks at the U Street metro (going in the direction of Branch Avenue). I’ve attached a picture. On Sunday (9/13) at 6:30pm, I reported the cone to the station manager because I was worried that it would catch fire or get a train jammed. It’s now Tuesday and the orange cone is still there in the tracks. The attached picture was taken 10 mins ago. For some reason, this reminds me of when a doctor leaves a sponge in the patient’s body…. The metro repair workers just left a big orange cone laying in the middle of the train tracks! If nothing else, it’s symptomatic of a lack of care and irresponsibility.”

Stetson’s Sold on U Street – Reader Reports Closing at End of October – Property Advertised for Lease by Douglas Development

By Prince Of Petworth

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1610 U Street, NW

Dean Clark tweets us:

“@PoPville Was at Stetson’s last night. Told the sale went through and they are closing end of September October. No word on replacement.”

Back in June we posted the devastating news, for some, that Stetson’s was for sale. At that time some protested vociferously that this was simply not true and I was told by many, many people on twitter that I was idiot (and worse.) As I said originally I love Stetson’s. I and my friends spent much of our 20s here – with nothing but fond memories, from what I can remember. It genuinely pains me to pass on news of the sale. There is now a leasing flyer from Douglas Development:

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Updates when an exact closing date is known. All I can say is – I am sad.

Amsterdam Cafe and Lounge opening Monday in the former Indulj space on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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Back in May we learned that Indulj open since 2009 (Duke City before that) had closed. I hear Amsterdam Cafe and Lounge is ready to open in the space on Monday. If anyone stops by let us know what you think. This is on the same block where The Prospect sports bar opened in the former Ulah Bistro space. Anyone check out The Prospect this weekend?

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1208 U Street, NW

Last two U Street Movie Series Films are Saturday and Wednesday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy Friends of Harrison Recreation Center

From an email:

“Friends of Harrison Recreation Center and the U Street Neighborhood Association are proud to present the last two movies of the 2016 U Street Movie Series – Harrison Field Under the Stars. This FREE summer movie series celebrates the musical and culturally diverse roots of the Greater U Street Corridor. Please join us for these events, which benefit Harrison Recreation Center.

We are showing Frozen sing-along on Saturday, September 12th at a special family-friendly showing at 7:15 pm. Gates will open at 6:30, and we’ll be playing tunes for the kids.

We are ending the 2016 series with The Wiz on Wednesday, September 16th at 8pm. Gates open at 7 pm, and we will be playing some tunes.

WHO: Admission is free and donations are always welcome and appreciated
WHAT: TWO FREE outdoor movies
Frozen sing-along, Saturday, September 12th
The Wiz, Wednesday, September 16th

Gates open 6:30 for Frozen and 7 pm for The Wiz, with music playing before film begins.

WHERE: Harrison Recreation Center – 1330 V St. NW”

The Prospect Sports Bar Opens Tomorrow in Ulah Bistro space on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1214 U Street, NW

The Prospect sports bar opens in the former Ulah Bistro space tomorrow. Their facebook page says:

“The Prospect channels sporting themes collaged through color and texture with a juxtaposition of vintage, modern, gritty, and unorthodox sports memorabilia”

Ed. Note: RIP Momo’s sports bar…

The grand opening announcement says:

“We are proud to announce the opening of our newest venture, The Prospect, a vintage twist on the modern sports bar. The Grand Opening will be on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday September 13th, just in time for the NFL season kickoff! We will have a sneak peak (soft opening) on Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th to work out any last minute kinks.

Tailgating begins at 11am on Saturday and Sunday, so arrive early to stake out your spot in front of one of our 40+ Ultra HD 4k TVs. Please be aware that dining is on a first come, first serve basis.

The Prospect boasts a creative combination of stadium and tailgating fare every sports fan will love. Complimenting its culinary program, The Prospect will feature handcrafted cider-based cocktails, house-made ginger beer, and an impressive craft beer selection.”

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Last Vestige, Miles Davis, Gone from Historic Mural at 11th and U Street, NW – New Mural Coming

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“The amazing Miles Davis mural on the back of Bohemian Caverns has been painted over, all in purple. I’m devastated. Loved that hornblower’s silhouette. There are a bunch of black line drawing outlines that weren’t there yesterday. Guess it was an artistic decision? I really miss that horn player silhouette though!”

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Updates when the new one’s completed. Here’s what it looked like back in 2007:

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and in 2013:

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Lettie Gooch Closes After 6 Years on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1517 U Street, NW

Ed. Note: The 1500 block of U Street was previously home to numerous vintage/clothing shops but continues to dwindle in recent years.

Thanks to a reader for passing on from Lettie Gooch:

“Our doors have been open on U Street for over 6 exciting and fashionable years! We will be “popping up” with our new and fabulous FALL collection in September. Stay tuned for the announcement as we are still finalizing the details!

THANK YOU for your loyal patronage and support of Lettie Gooch! We love and appreciate you!

Hugs and Kisses,
The Ladies of Lettie Gooch”

New barre3 Studio coming to 14th and T St, NW early 2016

By Prince Of Petworth

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1832 14th Street, NW

Ed. Note: Back in the day this space was once planned for a spot called Local 14 then a planned pizza restaurant by Edan Macquaid and most recently an Art Soiree House.

From an email:

“I’m writing to let you know that I will be opening a barre3 studio at 1832 14th Street NW, just above Floors on 14th and next door to Room & Board. The space will occupy the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, with two studio rooms, changing rooms and childcare.

I have been an instructor at barre3 Georgetown for the last two years. I’m delighted to bring barre3 to the vibrant, growing 14th Street community – and closer to home!

About barre3
barre3 combines the wisdom of yoga, the strength of Pilates and the grace of ballet barre work. Our signature 60-minute class balances strength training through isometric holds and small, one-inch movements with seamless recovery stretches. We also incorporate larger, functional movements with low-impact cardio to jumpstart the metabolism and energize the body. Unique to our brand, we offer an array of modifications for every posture allowing all fitness levels to maximize the workout while remaining injury free. As both a fitness system and a whole-body health philosophy, barre3 helps clients to realize amazing, lasting results – a strong, lean physique and a happy, balanced mindset.

barre3 is based in Portland, OR. In just seven years, it has grown from a single location in Portland’s Pearl District to more than 75 locations and streaming online.”

From 2012:

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