1401 T Street, NW
The new Italian restaurant, Lupo Verde, has made a ton of progress at the northwest corner of 14th and T Street, NW. Their website says the restaurant will be “Rustic Italian Cuisine” from the folks behind Station 4 in Southwest Waterfront, Tunnicliffs Tavern by Eastern Market, and Ulah Bistro on U Street. I popped in for a quick peek and was told they are on track for an opening the last week of September. Updates when they get closer to opening.
14th and T Street, NW
Joint Custody is now open in the former basement space of Ginger Root at 1530 U St, NW. And The Press dry cleaners have opened next door at 1528 U St, NW in the former Rock It Again space.
1414 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what happened to Coppi’s? For a while they said they would be back in 2013 but that sign (and all sign of Coppi’s) is gone. Any word?”
I wondered the same thing back in December ’12. While I think officially they are supposed to return to this space I’ve been hearing some rumors that they’ve also been looking at some alternate locations. Anyone else hear something recently?
Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC
From MPD:
“On August 16, 2013, at approximately 12:30 P.M., a citizen was robbed at gunpoint in the 800 block of T Street, NW. The suspect demanded the victim’s property, and the victim gave him his money. The suspect fled after obtaining cash from the victim.
Third District police officers were in the area when they were approached by the victim moments later. The officers canvassed the neighborhood and located a suspect. Pursuant to an on-scene investigation, the suspect was arrested and charged with Robbery Hold-up Gun. The suspect’s jacket and a silver replica (BB gun)handgun were recovered from the scene.
Anyone with information related to this crime is urged to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”
Former Mila Discount store at 2015 14th Street, NW
A reader sends word that a Crossroad Trading Co. is coming to a space around 14th and U St, NW. An email to Crossroads confirms that they are coming to 2015 14th Street, NW “later this Fall.”
This is the former Mila Discount space on 14th just north of U Street. Crossroads Trading website says:
Crossroads is a new and recycled fashion retailer that has been serving its fashionable and environmentally conscious customers since 1991.
We are headquartered in Berkeley, California, and our first store opened in San Francisco on Fillmore Street. Today we have 29 retail locations that span the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Chicago and New York. And we’re always looking for new, fashion-savvy locations.
Buy – Sell – Trade – Consignment
We provide opportunities for our customers to:
Buy name-brand and designer clothing at a greatly discounted price
Sell gently used clothing for cash or trade
Consign high-end designer items for cash
Keep clothing out of landfillWe specialize in high-quality, name-brand clothing at exceptionally reasonable prices. Think Marc Jacobs, Coach and Banana Republic for a fraction of their original retail prices.
Because we buy most of our merchandise directly from our customers, each store directly reflects the neighborhood it’s in. This makes every store unique to its market.
We are recognized for the high quality of recycled merchandise we sell and have won over 80 “Best-Of” awards.
Updates as they get closer to opening.
Thanks to a reader for passing on the warning from the 1900 Block of 15th Street, NW.
This rental is located at 2120 Vermont Avenue, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Extremely sunny condo with large floor to ceiling windows on front of building, hardwood floors, granite counter top w/ island, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer in unit, walk-in closets, roof top deck with lounge chairs & BBQ, fitness center, garage parking space. U St METRO 1-2 blocks away. Agent will provide application.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,300/Mo.
2208 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Piola, which specializes in Italian-style thin-crust pizza, will premiere its “No Limit” Pizza Brunch this Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. In addition to unlimited wood-fired pies, brunch-goers can also opt to add bottomless sparkling drinks and sangria.
Brunch offerings at the 14th Street restaurant, which opened to the public in June, currently include over 10 pies that range from classic Italian combinations like the Capricciosa (tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichoke and mushrooms) to international varieties such as the Breakfast in Beirut (“zaatar” and olive oil, served with “labneh,” olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh mint) and plays on traditional brunch fare like the Cancun (tomato sauce, mozzarella, onions, smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers). Those looking for something stronger than coffee can indulge in unlimited sangria and sparkling drinks like bellinis, house-squeezed orange juice mimosas, rossinis and Aperol Spritz – a classic Venetian cocktail made with orange liqueur.
Brunch will be served Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy unlimited pizza for $15.95 ($7.95 for kids) and add bottomless sangria and sparkling drinks for an additional $15.”
1205 U Street, NW
The Saloon’s annual August closure goes through Aug. 29th this year as they build schools in Liberia and Guinea. Props to the Saloon!!
