1833 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets. What do you think of Bar Pilar’s new color?
In late 2011 Bar Pilar was painted green:
And before that:
U Street
2100 Vermont Ave, NW at V Street looking west
Finally!!! Some news on the long vacant space by Duffy’s, American Ice Co. and 9:30 Club – Wet Dog Tavern is coming! A liquor license placard posted out front says:
“Tavern serving American Food. Occasional live entertainment to include Deejays, live music
and dancing.
Sidewalk Café Seats is 30, Summer Garden with Backyard Seats of 70.
Summer Garden RoofDeck total is 30
Entertainment Endorsement, Cover Charge, Dancing. Total Occupancy Load 200.”
by American Ice Co. looking east towards 9:30 Club
1212 U Street, NW
A little bit later than we anticipated but worth the wait! Also standby for a restaurant upstairs, looks like being called Nona’s Kitchen. This is the spot from the owner of Russia House and Biergarten Haus. Alphonse’s current hours are 6am-11pm with lunch starting at 11am and dinner starting at 4pm.
Mark this as another phenomenal transformation – remember when this was Almaz Ethiopian restaurant back in 2011 before later becoming CB 1212:
Have a look inside at the first floor today:
After the jump check out the menu. (more…)
This rental is located at 1814 15th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Ideal, charming and spacious 1 bedroom 1 bathroom with washer & dryer in unit. Amazing light, hardwood floors, open living space. Near Metro and buses–1 block to 14th Street strip, 2 blocks to the U street Corridor. Updated finishes and appliances. Near Trader Joe’s, Barcelona, Taylor Gourmet, U & Pizza, Ben’s Chili Bowl, Lauriol Plaza, and many other hotspots! Won~t last long!”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,950/Mo.
1205 U Street, NW
Saloon’s summer sojourn (to build another new school) has started – but a couple messages before they go:
Reminder to vote in the election after the jump. (more…)
1926 17th Street, NW
We first heard about this new bakery back in Sept. 2013. Three Fifty Bakery & Coffee Bar is located in the former Written Word space at 1926 17th St, NW just south of U Street not far from the Hana Japanese Market. A reader sends the good news this morning:
“The long awaited bakery has finally opened to public today. My girlfriend and I snuck in for an illy coffee and bacon/cheddar/chive scone. Delicious.”
Yes!!!
1300 block of U Street, NW
Goats and cocks on U Street:
And further east where U Street turns into Florida Ave – an owl:
Next door to the coming soon Rito Loco:
606 Florida Ave, NW
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From MPD around 250am:
“The Third District’s Detectives’ Office is investigating an assault which occurred today in the early morning hours, in the 2000 block of 14th St. NW.
After an altercation at a nightclub a male victim was stabbed numerous times and was subsequently transported to hospital in critical condition. A female victim also received less severe injuries.
Anyone with information that may be related to this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
1926 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Michael Schlow’s TICO restaurant will start brunch service this weekend, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 3pm. On the menu guests can expect Latin and Spanish influences on American brunch staples, such as a duck confit and green chile hash with poached eggs and hollandaise ($12), a twist on eggs benedict; and open faced omelets ($12) with three different choices including: pork belly, potato, oaxaca cheese and green chile sauce; 14th St. Farmer’s Market veggies with local goat cheese; or asparagus, serrano ham, avocado, manchego and piquillo peppers. On the sweeter side, caramelized banana pancakes with crunchy hazelnuts ($11) and cinnamon raisin stuffed french toast ($11) round out the menu. A crunchy and spicy fried chicken with maple butter will come with fennel cole slaw and fries ($13).
On the cocktail front, the popular hibiscus margarita appears alongside new brunch sips including a bloody chancho ($11) with bacon infused reposado tequila, house bloody mary mix, and a “tico”rashi rim—Schlow’s riff on the Asian spice mixture, togarashi–made with sea salt, chile de arbol, cayenne, coriander and lime zest. Two coffee cocktails include the mommy’s happy ($10), inspired by travels to Spain, made with Patrón XO Café, Frangelico, Nescafé, iced coffee and milk; and the good morning ($10) made with Patrón XO Café Dark Cocoa, Bailey’s, iced coffee, cream and cinnamon.”
1117 V Street, NW
More anniversary fun from Izakaya Seki:
“Thank you for another year. we are celebrating again by offering a 120lb tuna (roughly the size of cizuka) to you!! All you can eat for $25 per person. PLEASE EMAIL US FOR DETAILS. XOXO.”