This is the first textured/cloth mural I’ve ever seen. Any fans?
U Street
1119 V Street, NW
Tacos El Chilango opened a few weeks ago at 1119 V St, NW in the former Italiano Cafe space next to Izaka Seki. Hopefully you’ll soon be able to get a cerveza (in addition to the tasty fruit juices) with your tacos as Tacos El Chilango has applied for a liquor license. It shouldn’t be a problem as a previous tentant, Gori Cafe, used to have a liquor license at this location.
Incidentally Izaka Seki has a sweet new sign:
945 Florida Ave, NW
Big news from the Washington Post:
Executives at the JBG Cos., one of the region’s largest real estate developers, said they plan to open a Trader Joe’s grocery store in an apartment building under construction on 14th Street NW, just south of U Street next year.
A few blocks northeast of that project, JBG and its retail arm, JBG Rosenfeld, have lined up a commitment from another grocer, Harris Teeter, but it will require winning the rights to some city-owned property on Sherman Avenue.
We’ve long been rejoicing over the coming Trader Joe’s to 14th and U Street, NW but this is the first I’ve heard about the possibility of a Harris Teeter coming to the area.
Back in March 2011 we learned JBG had purchased the former Atlantic Plumbing Supply properties across the street from Duffy’s near the 9:30 Club.
Think a Harris Teeter would do well in that location?
This rental is located at 17th and U St, NW:
The listing says:
“Renovated 2nd floor unit in charming rowhouse…Large new windows, gorgeous hardwd floors, beautiful kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, spacious front living area that opens to kitchen and is flooded with light.”
This 2 bed is going for $2650/Mo.
14th and Belmont St, NW Looking North
A reader sends word that the Capitol View on 14th building is set to be completed in November.
The UDR Website says:
Capitol View on 14th Apartment Homes features studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments for rent in Washington DC. Steps from the bistro dining of the U Street Corridor, Capitol View is brand new apartment community moments from the Metro, Lincoln Theatre, and the National Mall. Your Capitol View home features elegant granite countertops, hardwood floors, and an in-home washer/dryer. Capitol View residents enjoy a fitness center and sparkling pool.
Prices range from $2070 for a studio to $5,786 for a 2 bed.
The transformation of 14th Street, NW continues – like the way the building turned out?
14th and Chapin St, NW Looking South
Anyone remember the Nehemiah Shopping Center:
June 2008
Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street between 12th and 13th St, NW
Last week we checked out the murals going up on the side of Ben’s Chili Bowl. Here’s how they turned out:
Bill Cosby
Chuck Brown
14th and U St, NW beneath Subway
Tropicalia, global dance hall, opened last night in the basement level beneath Subway at the corner of 14th and U St, NW. Here’s some cool shots courtesy of Tropicalia:
Stage:
Front bar:
Music:
And here’s a look at a list of some house drinks. I had a caipirinha which was pretty damn tasty:
This rental is located at 927 W Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Gorgeous renovated 2BR/1.5BA rowhouse 2 blocks from U Street at the corner of 10th/W NW. Ready to go. Available furnished/unfurnished. Corner lot with plenty of light and private outdoor space. Granite and stainless kitchen, harwoods throughout, fireplace, fenced backyard, and lots more.”
This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,500/Mo.
Tropicalia will be located beneath Subway at 14th and U St, NW.
Their Facebook page says:
“A global dance hall in the cosmopolitan village of DC located at the legendary cultural crossroads of 14th & U Streets, NW.”
Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street between 12th and 13th St, NW
Back in Oct. 2011 the side of Ben’s Next Door got some great new murals. And on Sunday Ben’s Chili Bowl got in on the action:
I’ll revisit when they’ve all been completed:
