“Dear PoPville,
Lupo Verde windows are free of paper, took a look inside last night and I’m digging the exposed brick, looks sharp.”
The owner tells me via email that they are opening “next week”.
U Street
This rental is located at 2000 16th Street, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Fantastic Location! Corner of 16th and U! The Balfour Building! 2 nice size bedrooms! 2 full baths. HW Floors. Full Kitchen w/dishwasherWasher/Dryer. Central HVAC. TONS of natural sunlight. Windows looking directly down at 16th/U. Across the street from Starbucks, Local 16, and Vida Gym. Blocks from green/yellow line metro, bustops, restaurants, shops and so much more! Don’t pass it up!”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,600/Mo.
2105 10th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I know you’ve covered the slow progress of development in the past, but it looks like the developers may finally be ready to move forward. I received the attached letter from the BZA showing that the owners are seeking a variance for the property to allow a residential building with ground-floor retail.”
10th_and_V_Church_Variance_Letter (PDF)
2005 14th Street, NW
Maketto (eventually landing at 1351 H St, NE) has finished their residency at Hanoi House (2005 14th Street, NW – 14th and U St.) I’ve been told that a new spot is launching in the space this weekend to be called “Den of Thieves”. I have no idea what that is but I’ve been told more info will be released soon – updates when it is. I’m intrigued.
1514 U Street, NW
DC Scoop opened up at 1514 U St, NW back in Jan. 2012. From their website:
“Enjoy and experience the Ethiopian flavors and spices at the new DC Scoop Café located in the heart of the U Street Neighborhood Corridor! This is a small and cozy neighborhood spot that serves traditional Ethiopian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a large selection of Specialty Coffees and Soups and Salads.
Ethiopian food is also an intimate experience. With each meal, a huge piece of fresh injera – soft doughy Ethiopian bread – is provided on a platter with stews, sauces and salads heaped on top for everyone to share. Spicy scrambled eggs also are available on the breakfast menu for a late night meal or early morning start. DC Scoop’s Ethiopian food is not only delicious but makes for a fun and distinctive cuisine experience.
Come stop by and try our Authentic Ethiopian Vegetarian Dishes for Lunch or Dinner and finish with one of our famous 24 varieties of Crepes!”
Menu after the jump. (more…)
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919 U Street, NW
“El Rey, the highly anticipated Mexican beer garden located at 919 U Street NW will officially open Friday, January 10 at 5pm. The 3,100 square foot space built almost entirely out of shipping containers is the first construction in Washington to use the colorful steel boxes in a substantive way. El Rey also features a spacious back patio that is covered (and uncovered) by a retractable roof and a U Street-facing takeout window. El Rey’s menu highlights tacos and tequila as well as a selection of Mexican and South American brews.”
Check out the menu here:
I stopped by for a preview last night and I think the doubters will be pleasantly surprised. Not only are the tacos delicious but the space is very cool. And warm! I couldn’t believe how well the heaters worked. This is an incredibly good addition to compliment Dodge City and Velvet Lounge.
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
1914 14th Street, NW
Perhaps the only thing that could rival the announcement of a new movie theater near U Street is the opening of the eagerly anticipated Trader Joe’s. Though we originally heard February was the target date – ANC Rep @KevDC tweeted a new date last night:
“Target opening date for Trader Joes (14th St NW): March 21 #ANC2B”
Though I still miss Taco Bell a bit – I’m obviously happy to accept this trade. In the past some commenters haven’t really understood all the excitement about a Trader Joe’s. Well I have two words for them, or I guess one hyphenated word, [Ed. Note: I actually don’t know if it supposed to be hyphenated] mini-tacos. Try the Trader Joe’s mini-tacos and I’ll prepare a big glass of kool-aid for ya.
Photo by PoPville flickr user DC@rt
From CM Graham:
“I introduced the Rat Prevention Control Act of 2014 and a super majority of my colleagues—nine plus myself–joined as co-sponsors of the legislation.
This bill results from what I heard from residents and business owners at the Ward 1 Rat Summit on November 9, 2013, an event I co-hosted with the Department of Health. Renowned experts in this field were present and provided information.
The bill requires new food establishments to submit a detailed rat prevention plan with their business license application. This plan will include details on how the business will handle food storage and debris removal.
Rat populations thrive on discarded food. We can set traps and take all manner of steps to kill rats. But the experts agree that, most important, we must reduce the food supply.
While many businesses in our neighborhoods have made a responsible effort to reduce this food supply for rats, some businesses have been irresponsible in their lack of efforts to remove debris and dispose of trash properly. The Department of Health’s Rodent and Vector Control is to be commended for its excellent work, but it is time to establish a greater degree of cooperation and collaboration between business owners and District agencies.
What I have proposed today is a solid step in attacking this public nuisance.”
From Ward 1 Council candidate Brianne Nadeau:
“After leading a community initiative on sustainability for the past several years, Ward 1 Council candidate Brianne Nadeau has called into question both the timing and effectiveness of legislation introduced today by Councilmember Jim Graham intended to address the rat problem in the ward.
“I’ve been working with both residents and business owners since my time on the ANC and now as the founder of Sustainable U to identify collaborative ways of addressing the rat problem facing the ward,” said Nadeau. “If after 15 years, Graham is finally going to step up to address this problem, we’d like him to join in the community effort and support business leaders who are looking for resources that help create long-term solutions such as overall waste reduction and compacting. And we must also be offering solutions for residential waste.”
Business leaders are concerned that Graham’s legislation adds a burden, without addressing the issue.
“This legislation adds an extra burden to the process of opening a new business that is largely unnecessary, because it duplicates processes already in place through the Department of Health to address rats,” said Sheldon Scott, manager of ESL Management group, which operates Marvin, the Brixton, et al. “This bill does nothing to support cooperative efforts on behalf of public and private entities to effectively address these issues.”
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Nice to see continued movement at Compass Rose coming to the former Collage Cafe space on T Street next door to St. Ex.
From Compass Rose:
“On track for early Feb open. Will keep you posted! And that Astro turf is going soon-don’t worry!”
1346 T Street, NW
919 U Street, NW
From a press release:
“El Rey, the highly anticipated Mexican beer garden located at 919 U Street NW will officially open Friday, January 10 at 5pm. The 3,100 square foot space built almost entirely out of shipping containers is the first construction in Washington to use the colorful steel boxes in a substantive way. El Rey also features a spacious back patio that is covered (and uncovered) by a retractable roof and a U Street-facing takeout window. El Rey’s menu highlights tacos and tequila as well as a selection of Mexican and South American brews.
Facts
Capacity: 114 seats; 200 total
Menus: Dinner, take out window, cocktail. Lunch coming in Spring 2014
Hours of Operation:
Interior: 5pm-2am weekdays
5pm-3am weekends
Take-out window: 5pm-3am weekdays”
From 2011:
