2007
1939 14th Street, NW was home to the 14U coffee shop and cafe. 14U Cafe closed in 2008 and JJ’s opened in Oct. 2009.
2013
U Street
This rental is located at 2013 New Hampshire Ave, NW:
The listing says:
The Apartment-
The apartment is 275 sq. ft. It has a large walk in closet, a kitchenette in the main room with counter tops, cabinets, a microwave, a burner appliance and a refrigerator. It does not have a kitchen sink or stove. The apartment also has freshly refinished hardwood floors and large southern exposure windows overlooking downtown DC. The bathroom is a full bath with a beautiful claw foot tub.
The apartment is perfect for someone who is a global traveler and needs a quiet place to rest between trips. It would also be a wonderful city residence for a part time Washingtonian or a first time apartment for someone who wants to live alone, but still live in the heart of the city.
The Building-
Constructed in 1926, the Hampton Courts has the elegant appeal of early 20th century architecture. The building is equipped with two elevators, a secure intercom entrance, and a laundry room with a card payment system.
The Address-
2013 New Hampshire Ave. NW is a quiet one way street shaded by large oak trees. It is just steps away from the intersection of U St. and 16th St. NW.
This studio is going for $1125 Utilities Included.
1530 U Street, NW
Ginger Root’s first floor boutique opened up in Sept. 2010.
From an email:
Ginger Root Design announces that their local artisan boutique will be closing. In an effort to focus on their clothing designs and tailoring shop, the lower-level boutique will officially close in the middle of May 2013.
“Erin and I have been doing a lot of really hard thinking the last few months, and we have realized that we can’t do it all. We finally acknowledged that we would have to choose between being retail store owners, or being clothing designers and tailors. As much as we have loved and enjoyed our local artisan boutique and helping cultivate that community in DC, our hearts are telling us that we want to be clothing designers,” said Kristen Swenson, co-owner of Ginger Root Design.
Moving forward, the 2 owners, Kristen and Erin, will be focusing on the other half of their business. Deep down they truly believe that they can make much more of a difference in DC through their locally-sewn designs, and showing the public what modern tailoring can be. Swenson and Derge have not been able to produce a full line of clothing designs in the last year because their focus has been split between the different parts of their business. As sad as the two friends will be to say goodbye to the boutique, they are very excited to have the time to design and get back to their main passion again.
The 1st floor tailoring shop will be open regular business hours after the shop closes, with the possibility of extended hours. Erin and Kristen plan to release their newest, complete collection for Summer 2013. The line, which will continue to be eco-friendly, will be available for purchase in the tailoring shop, in their online store and at various markets and pop-ups throughout the summer.
2007
Polly’s closed at 1323 U St, NW back in Feb. 2010. Today it is home to Desperados. Sadly, today, the fence sculpture is far less colorful:
2013
2208 14th St, NW
Late last month we noted the new signage at Piola Pizzeria. Looks like the inside is gonna be just as sweet. Can’t wait for them to open!
Back in Oct. 2012 we learned a Sweetgreen would be coming to the new building at 14th and W St, NW. Signage has now gone up announcing a Spring 2013 opening. It’ll be located three storefronts east of 14th Street on W. This will be Sweetgreen’s 10th store in DC.
Closer to 14th Street will be the new Greek restaurant, Kapnos, from Graffiato’s Mike Isabella.
Vermont Ave and T St, NW
The development at 1900 Vermont Ave, NW is really starting to take shape.
Hard to believe it was just a vacant lot in 2010:
2007
The awesome Bohemian Caverns mural was intact at 11th and U Street, NW. Only a slice remains today:
2013
This rental is located at 1930 New Hampshire Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“Walk to everything! In the heart of it all. Fully renovated 2 bedrm, 2 new bath in the wonderful Haddon. Big living room with fireplace, wood flrs, ceiling fan. New kitchen with W/D and stainless appliances. Nice high ceilings, wired for internet and cable.”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,850/Mo.
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14th and V Street, NW
We’ve been watching the renovations in the former AM-PM Carryout at 14th and V St, NW for a very long time. Props to Washington Business Journal for getting word of the new name:
“Previous reports indicated that the restaurant would be a Tex-Mex place called La Fonda, but Askarinam told me this morning the restaurant is actually going to be called Diego, after painter Diego Rivera.”
They also say the restaurant hopes to open in late April/early May and will seat up to seat 178.
I gotta admit though – I already miss the name La Fonda.