2010
Previously we looked at the southwest corner of 14th and T St, NW.
If anyone has a photo of an area/building/lot that has changed please send me an email at princeofpetworth(at)gmail with ‘Remember When?’ in the subject line. Thanks!
2013
U Street
This rental is located at 1505 T Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Wonderfully gracious Victorian in the heart of everything. Wood floors, LR, DR, upgraded kitchen with new appliances and full bath on 1st floor. Patio and garden in rear. 2nd floor with 2 carpeted bedrooms and den. 3rd floor with 2 carpeted bedrooms. Upgraded baths w/new tile and vanities. New windows. Unfinished basement. Street Parking. Alarm available for separate monthly fee. Available Feb 9th”
This 4 bed/3 bath is going for $4,400/Mo.
2005 14th Street, NW
The recently opened Hanoi House (in the former Blackbyrd space) at 14th and U St, NW is now offering carryout starting at 11AM every day. And starting Monday they will offer dining room lunch service. You can see their menu here. Anyone check them out yet?
14th and W St, NW
Back in March 2012 we confirmed some scuttlebutt that a Greek restaurant from Chef Mike Isabella (chef/owner of Graffiato and Bandalero) was coming to the new development at 14th and W St, NW:
Chef Isabella will draw inspiration from Northern Greece to create a menu of spreads, breads, phyllo pies, vegetables and other small plates, including his signature wood-grilled octopus. Dinner will culminate with the choice of carvings from whole animals that have been spit-roasted all day, including lamb, goat, duck, chicken, and suckling pig.
Two wood-fire grills with five rotating spits each and a small wood oven for flat breads will service the 150-seat restaurant. A marble chef’s table situated in front of the spits will offer up to 10 guests an the opportunity to pre-order a whole spit-roasted animal for their party. Kapnos will be open for dinner seven nights a week and weekend brunch. The wine list will offer an extensive selection from Greece and other European countries.
Chef Isabella has named George Pagonis chef de cuisine and his brother, Nicholas Pagonis general manager. Nicholas is currently a manager at Graffiato and George formerly worked under Chef Isabella as a sous chef at Zaytinya. The brothers are first generation Greek American. Taha Ismail, who currently oversees the cocktail program at Graffiato, will also serve as head mixologist for Kapnos.
Glad to see the project is moving forward. The liquor license application says:
“New restaurant serving American and Greek style cuisine. Seating capacity is 205, total occupancy load is 253. Sidewalk Café with seating for 32.”
Updates as construction progresses.
This rental is located at 1307 Florida Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“snazzy efficiency space with nice kitchen, w/d, & located in the heart of everything. Where else can you find an apt in this area for 1250?”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,250/Mo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Rukasu1
From a press release:
Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced today that the District’s Adams Morgan and U Street NW neighborhoods were together selected as one of America’s Top 12 ArtPlaces by ArtPlace, a collaboration of leading national and regional foundations, banks and federal agencies committed to accelerating “creative placemaking”— putting art at the heart of a portfolio of strategies designed to revitalize communities.
“I am thrilled that ArtPlace has selected the Adams Morgan and U Street neighborhoods together as one of its Top 12 ArtPlaces in the nation,” said Mayor Gray. “This recognition affirms the investments we have been making in the District’s livability and sustainability as well as the investments we’ve made in our creative economy by supporting artists, small businesses, cultural non-profits, retail and restaurants. These individuals and institutions, in turn, improve the District’s quality of life by creating safe, convenient, unique and thriving neighborhoods.”
The 12 recognized communities across the nation were identified as having successfully combined the arts, artists and venues for creativity and expression with independent businesses, restaurants, and a walkable lifestyle to create vibrant neighborhoods. Neighborhoods in 11 other cities also received this distinction, including Dallas; Los Angeles; New York City; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco; and Seattle.
Mayor Gray and ArtPlace Director Carol Coletta were joined by officials from the D.C. Office of Planning (OP) and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for the announcement and a walking tour of Adams Morgan and U Street arts businesses and organizations.
America’s Top ArtPlaces is a new annual ArtPlace initiative recognizing neighborhoods in the largest 44 metropolitan areas in the country where the arts are central to creating the kinds of places where people want to be. The complete list is available for download here.
Continues after the jump. (more…)
|
Photo by PoPville contributor Jeremy Barr
A very reliable source sends some news about one of DC’s most well known salons – Immortal Beloved. Word is that Immortal Beloved is likely going to move from their current 1457 Church St, NW location to the nearby current location of the Muleh furniture store at 1831 14th Street, NW. They also say that Muleh will likely be moving into a new space in Georgetown. Not sure of the planned timing of this move but both Muleh and Immortal Beloved remain open. More info as it becomes available.
1930 9th Street, NW
Last week I noted the new Lounge opening in the former El Sol space would opening soon at 1930 9th St, NW. They’ve sent a press release with a bit more info:
Maraki Ethiopian Restaurant, Lounge and Sport Bar is furnished with a modern state of art facilities. Maraki means impressive in Amharic, the Ethiopian national language.
Maraki is nested at the corner of a modern building with features of historical architecture. It has two up-scale Vegas style bars with an amazing and pretty lighting system. The entertainment is conducted with professional DJs and high standard up-scale club sound system and music with video. Likewise, large screen Tvs and projectors are ready for sport events.
The menu of its cozy restaurant includes Ethiopian, American, European dishes and sea foods. The owners are with an extensive experience in restaurant businesses.
1930 9th St, NW
Back in June 2012 we learned that a new tavern would be coming to the former El Sol space at 1930 9th St, NW just south of U Street. It looks nearly ready to open and a small scrolling sign out front says it will be Desta Hookah Bar and Lounge.
14th and V St, NW
Last we checked in back in early April we saw the space had been completely gutted. I just noticed that all new windows have gone in. One step closer to a new Tex-Mex place called La Fonda?
