1117 V St, NW
We’re getting very close to Izakaya Seki opening at 1117 V St, NW. Check out the note posted on the door:
Tons of good info on their website. Check out their menu here and drinks menu here. See why I’m so psyched for this place? This is the real deal.
So keep your eyes peeled for the red lantern in a couple of weeks – which will signal they are open:
And here’s a quick preview. The first floor:
Continues after the jump. (more…)
Work It! a Fitness Dance & Wellness Studio featuring zumba, aerobics, dance, tai chi, and pilates is coming to the space behind Lee’s Flower Shop at 11th and U Street, NW. Their website is still not live yet and construction is still going on in the space so stay tuned for more details as they get closer to opening.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Talk Radio News Service
Thanks to all who sent links. From Washington Business Journal:
“The justice paid $660,000 June 19 for a two-bedroom condominium in the [U Street] neighborhood, according to D.C. property tax records.”
Very cool!
14th and V St, NW
Dear PoPville,
The 2 story brick building at the NE corner of 14th and V Streets NW, just up the block from the Reeves Center, is going to be a Mexican restaurant of some sort, to be open in 5-6 months. This is according to one of the guys doing construction there. Timeframe…they say opening in 5-6 months and I hear 7-9 months…
Back in April we noted that massive renovations/construction had begun. It wasn’t clear at the time but sounds like plans are still for La Fonda:
“New Mexican restaurant offering “Tex-Mex” styled cuisine with live entertainment featuring a single musician and karaoke. Seating capacity is 220. Total occupancy load is 332. Sidewalk Café with seating for 48.”
Another new restaurant for 14th Street/Logan Circle. Barcelona Restaurant will be coming to 1622 14th Street, NW in the BodySmith Gym space next to Miss Pixie’s. The liquor license application says:
“New Tavern, neighborhood gathering place, offering music and tavern food with Entertainment. Total occupancy load of 100 with 49 seats. Summer Garden with 49 seats.”
BodySmith Gym is moving two spots up the street into the former AYT garage space.
2106-08 Vermont Avenue, NW
Last month we heard VeraCruz Art Gallery and Bar was going to open up above Duffy’s near the 9:30 Club. Their grand opening party is tonight. From an email:
About VeraCruz
VeraCruz is DC’s only and one of the world’s very few galleries dedicated exclusively to interior murals. The entire interior space is muralized every 6-8 weeks by local, regional, national, and foreign artists, creating a radically transformed space regularly throughout the year. But this is not uncurated graffiti. Rather we exhibit work created exclusively by highly skilled mural artists, featuring a juxtaposition of on wall and 2D work, the latter of which is for sale.
The gallery is also an art bar with a food program, both influenced by the diversity of Latin America as seen right here in the DC area. The beverage and food programs are centered on the best beers, spirits and affordable food from countries ranging from Mexico to El Salvador to Peru and well beyond within Latin America. The food program is executed via a joint venture with existing and excellent nearby pan-Latino restaurants.
About the current (first) exhibit & the artist
VeraCruz’s first mural installation will be by Brandon Hill, a.k.a “The BabyChicken,” a mural and street artist who has previously exhibited at the G-40, the Lamont Bishop Gallery, and a number of pop-ups.
“Tough Guys & Dames,” the debut exhibition, is a collection of work that exudes a 1950’s / 60’s “MadMen” view of the world with themes of macho and sexy. From depictions of Mexican Luchadors to the saucy women of Golden Era burlesque such Betty Paige and Tempest Storm, this show is a jubilant mixture of “vintage fringe.” “Tough Guys & Dames” contains all new works from the artist with a mural piece, 2D and sculpture.
Brandon Hill is a DC-based, Charm City-raised artist/designer. He says, “If art were the movies, I’m definitely the ‘Spaghetti Western,’ a cohesive mix trying to be both throwback and avant-garde.” He is a University of Maryland College Park graduate whose focus has become wood sculpture and painting. He is a multi-media artist often using repurposed steel and wood items. He has work in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland, and various private collections.
Photo courtesy of VeraCruz
1418 U Street, NW
First Utopia then DC Noodles and now Coppi’s.
Dear PoPville,
Hey, sad news, coppi’s is the next and last, I guess, to go on that block (hopefully only temporarily). I went by there last night for dinner and the note was posted on the door. I talked with Carlos and he says they’ll be re-opening in about a year… I sure hope so! Last day is July 14 :(
Mediterranean, formerly 24/Seven, looks like it’ll be opening any day now in the former Love Cafe space at the corner of 15th and U St, NW.
What do you think of the new paint job?
This rental is located at 1312 R Street, NW:
The listing says:
“A charming one bedroom & One full bath English Basement apartment. Washer/Drier unit in the unit. Around corner from the Studio Theatre and exciting night scene, Whole food market and many restaurants. Close to U Street Corridor and metro station. Actual Sq footage is between apr 450 – 550 sq. Section 8 Welcome.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,800/Mo.
Dear PoPville,
My wife went down to the Foggy Bottom Trader Joe’s and was told by several employees that the new store is “officially” going in at 14th and U. Don’t know if that counts as “official official” — have had our hearts broken many times before — but thought I’d let everyone know just the same.
Well it won’t be “official official” until they issue a press release but there is near certainty that it will come to this project on 14th Street, NW just south of U Street. As they get closer to completing the construction, I’m sure we’ll be getting a number of press releases. Stay tuned.