Riddim raw juice bar is coming to the former 4NXC and Arzo space at 1019 U St NW. I hear that the owner of nearby Greek Spot is involved and their will be a music component as well. More info when the get closer to opening next month.
U Street
1320 U Street, NW
Last week we learned of a new coffee option popping up on U Street (eventually landing on 14th Street) – The Wydown. They opened on Monday and I just got word of their new hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am – 6 pm
Sat 8 am – 6 pm
Sun 8 am – 2 pm
2208 14th Street, NW
In early April we took a peek in the window of Piola Pizzeria coming to 2208 14th St, NW (just north of W.) Having stopped inside, that hardly did this incredible renovation any justice. They open to the public Monday but in the meantime you can see how great the space turned out:
second floor
Piola’s website says:
Piola’s cuisine is rigorously Italian: Simple and healthy. Piola’s pizza is thin-crust and well cooked, but above all, Piola’s pizza menu is very creative: the classic Italian pizzas are flanked by many other creations, all delicious and original.
But Piola is more, much more:
Piola opens its doors to culture, hosting film premieres, book and magazine events, art exhibitions and many other social and artistic activities.
You can see their Arlington menu here.
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
1407 T Street, NW
At long last BakeHouse also opens on Wednesday:
BakeHouse is a neighborhood coffee shop and bakery committed to providing a contemporary take on classic American baked goods.
Whether you’re grabbing some breakfast before work, meeting friends for lunch or a mid-day caffeine boost, or picking up a sweet treat on your way home from dinner, we’ve got the freshest and most delectable treats in town.
Our menu changes regularly to take advantage of the best local and seasonal ingredients, but we always have a selection of familiar favorites and exciting new flavors. Stop in and see what we’re up to!
More photos including the menu after the jump. (more…)
1939 12th Street, NW
A Menchie’s frozen yogurt is coming to long vacant retail space in the moderno building at 12th and U St, NW. You can see their menu here. Back in 2011 Teaism had plans to move into the space but unfortunately were unable to secure adequate financing.
Last month we we noted the changes with the old Polly’s sculpture/fence at 1323 U St, NW. A new sidewalk has gone in and the fence is now completely gone. I was told the owners may put up a more rustic wood fence to better match the decor of Desperados.
2007
1325 W Street, NW
From a press release:
In celebration of opening day, sweetgreen is inviting guests to “Pay What You Want,” with all proceeds benefiting sweetgreen in schools, a series of hands-on nutrition classes in collaboration with DC Farm to School; the program teaches students about nutrition, the importance of local sourcing, and how to take charge of their own health.
With its own street entrance on W (separate from the lobby of the YMCA), the new sweetgreen will be the largest to-date, with 60 seats inside and an additional 20 seats on the outdoor patio. The store will also conveniently offer a juice window selling sweetpress, sweetgreen’s line of freshly pressed, raw juice. Additionally, the second floor of the YMCA will have a state-of-the-art test kitchen which sweetgreen will co-brand and use for its sweetgreen in schools program.
Dear PoPville,
I have a super small 1 bedroom (apprx 450 sq ft) on U Street (between 15th and 16th) that has a decent outdoor space, enough for a garden, wood floors, washer/dryer, updated a few years back. I will be relocating and renting out my home of the last several years. I’m out of touch w/rental costs. I want to charge a reasonable rent. The gentleman that sold me the condo gave me an amazing deal because “I was young and deserved an opportunity”. I want to pass that on :)
After paying my mortgage, etc. $1450 (that includes utilities) seems fair. Would that be considered affordable and fair?
1409 T Street, NW
Dear PoPville,
Walked by the new Taqueria Nacional on T last night, they were doling out free tacos between 6 and 7. The place looked great! They’re doing a friends and family event tomorrow and the owners said they expect to open sometime next week!
click menu to enlarge
click menu to enlarge
14th and V Street, NW
The new tex-mex restaurant Diego was expected to open up in early May but it looks like there’s still a few works of work left. Will updated when an opening date is announced.
How it looked in 2010:
