1334 U Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending an update on Handsome Cock (formerly Touchdown) above the Codmother:
“Looks like they finally found a way to compromise.”
When the bar switched names to Handsome Cock they wrote:
“Our landlord doesn’t like the name , so for a while we will have fun with this song without a proper signage. We will stand firm and sooner or later we will put our name outside.”
Thanks to a reader for sending a shot of this transom from near U Street.
Bat visiting Woodley Park in 2012
Uh…
From an email:
“This is to inform you that a Big Brown bat in Ward 1, was determined rabid by the DC Department of Health on May 28, 2014. The animal was picked up on May 22 from the following addresses:
Bat – male adult Big Brown, found inside the bedroom of an apartment on May 22 at the 2000 blk of 16th St. NW in Ward 1. A similar situation involving a bat developed a week ago when a human/pet exposure resulted in the same general area in Ward 1.
Attached are flyers on Rabies and Animal Control Laws to the District’s residents. This is a message of prevention and caution on approaching any suspicious animals including loose cats and dogs in that area. Pet owners who allow cats and dogs to run at large in the woods expose their pets to possible Rabies transmission and Lyme disease, which can also be transmitted to humans.
Brochure-Animal Control Laws (PDF)
Moreover, the following is pertinent information to assist the residents with advise on exclusionary methods, such as securing trash cans and other food sources, repairing and patching holes in attics and block crawl spaces such as porches and sheds against intrusion of wildlife. Wild animals are attracted to food waste. Thus sanitation issues should be prevented. The city does not to remove an animal from its habitat, unless sick or injured. Therefore, it’s important for residents to read our flyers for tips to discourage the proximity of urban wildlife into their properties and learn about signs of abnormal behavior.
Thank you,
Maria Hille
Supervisory Biologist, M.S., Animal Disease Control/HRLA
DC Department of Health / Government of the District of Columbia”
This rental is located at 1322 W Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“2BR, 1.5 BA. Great kitchen with SS/Silestone countertops. Laundry in unit. Vibrant neighborhood, amenities galore. YMCA, Sweetgreen, Kapnos across the street; CVS, Yes! Organic Market, Cleaners in the block. Steps to new Trader Joes and all that 14th Street and U Street have to offer. U St. Metro (Green/Yellow) 2 blocks away. Section 8 applicants welcome.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,650/Mo.
1212 U Street, NW
It’s been a long time since we first heard the scuttlebutt about a new Italian place back in 2012. Alphonse Italian Market and Osteria, from the owners of Russia House and Biergarten Haus, is located at 1212 U Street, NW next to Ulah Bistro by the U Street metro.
I had to do a double take yesterday when I walked by and the front garage door window was open:
One of the owners gave me a little tour and said they should be open in 2-3 weeks. The downstairs area will open daily at 5am for breakfast then lunch and will transform into a proper restaurant in the evening. The space is still getting finishes touches so it’s a bit hard to envision but there will be lots of counter top/bar seating, booth/table seating in the back. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to take photos of the upstairs but that will be home to an additional fine dining restaurant space and will host cooking classes from time to time.
Pizza oven imported from Italy:
Lots more details as they get closer to opening in a couple of weeks but in the meantime we can appreciate the transformation from the former Twelve12 space:
1346 T Street, NW courtesy Compass Rose
From an email:
“We [Compass Rose 14th and T St, NW by St. Ex] have been able to get our patio open with 10 seats. And most importantly we started happy hour from 5:00-7:00. Details below. Also starting a late night happy hour in the next couple of weeks.
Food and drink specials including our 3 dips, fried baked potatoes, pescaditos, rustico bread with olives and yuquitas fritas all for just $4 each. Sausage dogs for $6! $5 sangria, $1 off drafts and rail drinks.“
1805 14th Street, NW
UPDATE:
“We have been so thrilled with the wonderful response (and many pre-orders) received for this weekend’s Bullfrog Bagels at Cork Market pop up that we will be extending the pop up an additional weekend! Bagels and bialys will be available for pre-order and purchase at Cork Market Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. Individuals interested in purchasing a dozen or more bagels can pre-order their desired amount by emailing [email protected] or calling 202.265-2674″
From an email:
“D.C. area residents who crave traditional New York-style bagels and bialys soon will have reason to celebrate. Hand-rolled and boiled bagels and bialys will be the centerpiece of a pop up taking place May 30, 31 and June 1 at Cork Market & Tasting Room on D.C.’s hot 14th Street corridor.
Bullfrog Bagels at Cork Market will offer five bagel types – plain, sesame, poppy, onion and everything – as well as bialys and a variety of house-made schmears. Bullfrog Bagels are the creation of Jeremiah Cohen, former General Manager of the Tabard Inn and artisanal bread evangelist.
“Bullfrog Bagels started in those early morning hours when I couldn’t sleep,” said Cohen. “I rolled the bagels by hand, boiled them in small batches, and then baked them on stone.” He favors his own wild, young levain (a not-so-sour sourdough starter) over commercial yeast, as it gives the bagels a more distinctive flavor and a chewy, but not-too-chewy, texture.
Logan Circle shoppers can get their fill of bagel and bialy goodness beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, and at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Bagels and bialys will be available until supplies run out. Individuals interested in purchasing a dozen or more bagels can pre-order their desired amount by emailing [email protected] or calling 202.265-2674 and pick them up at Cork Market over the weekend.
Dates: May 30, 31 and June 1, 2014
Times: Beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. Sunday
Offerings: Bagels (plain, sesame, poppy, onion, everything), bialys, house-made spreads (plain, scallion and smoked salmon cream cheese; citrus goat cheese; fresh Vermont Creamery butter)
Price: Bagels and bialys: $1.50 each; free bialy with the purchase of a dozen bagels.
Spreads: from $1.00 to $10.00″
From a press release:
“It’s that time of year again! Policy’s pop up crab house for the day.
$45 per person, you can indulge in all you can eat crabs and tradition sides like Hushpuppies, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw, Hot Dogs and Policy Wings.
Partnering with Washington DC’s newest craft beer brewery Atlas Brew Works, Policy will serve three of Atlas’s signature brew at a discount price of $5 per pint. The Rowdy Beer is a hop forward rye ale full of flavor, District Common is a quaffable California Common featuring biscuit malt and Czech Saaz hops and the Home Rule, a style-defying India Pale Lager made exclusively with Waimea hops from New Zealand.
To purchase tickets in advance click here. Limited tickets available at the door. Space is limited. First Come, First Serve on Sitting.”
1514 U Street, NW
DC Scoop opened up at 1514 U St, NW back in Jan. 2012. Sadly the addition of Ethiopian dishes couldn’t save DC Scoop:
