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Checking in on Cause the Philanthropub coming to 1926 9th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1926 9th St, NW

Back in March we learned that Cause was going to move into the old La Carbonara space at 1926 9th St, NW. While they’re still a couple months away from opening, they’ve made a lot of progress renovating the space (which they’re doing themselves!) For those who don’t recall, Cause:

is a bar like you’ve never seen. We call it a PhilanthroPub. It works like this:

Step 1: You come to Cause; eat, drink, and be merry

Step 2: Cause pays its staff, covers all operating costs

Step 3: Cause takes ALL of the remaining profit, and gives it to vetted nonprofit organizations

If you’d like to donate you can do so here, you can get your own barstool, table or beer for a year if you’re feeling very generous. They’ve raised over $15,000 and counting.

Here’s a peek inside the space:


1st floor

More photos after the jump. (more…)

PoP Pre-Preview – The Brixton Coming to 9th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and U St, NW

Back in Oct. 2011 I suspected the roof deck coming to the Brixton at 9th and U St, NW was gonna be awesome. Let me amend that suspicion – the roof deck is going to be completely freaking amazing, it’s got two bars on the roof alone! And the rest of the space ain’t bad either…

I’ve probably been getting a half a dozen emails a week since last year asking for updates on the Brixton. I’m happy to say they are just a few weeks from opening, I’ll update with an exact date when it is finalized.

Here’s what it looked like in 2009:

Check out how it’s shaping up:


First floor

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Former Tropicana Eatery to Serve Pizza by the Slice near U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


725 Florida Ave, NW

Back in Jan. 2012 Tropicana Eatery closed at 725 Florida Ave, NW east of U Street. Thanks to a reader for sending word:

I was walking to work and there is a “Pizza by the slice” neon sign on the outside of the building. I walked inside since the door was open and there was a guy inside who confirmed it. They had boxes of mozzarella cheese in the fridge and a number of pizza boxes already built and on the counter. He said “maybe it will open tomorrow or the day after”.

I’m not thrilled that it’s another pizza place, but I’m happy to finally see something in that space!

VeraCruz Art Gallery and Bar Coming to 2106 Vermont Avenue, NW above Duffy’s

By Prince Of Petworth


2106-08 Vermont Avenue, NW

This could be interesting. VeraCruz will be located on the 2nd floor above Duffy’s at 2106 Vermont Ave, NW (near 9:30 Club.) From a liquor license application:

New Multi-Purpose Facility. Art Gallery dedicated exclusively to interior murals. The gallery also will serve as an art bar with a food program influenced by the diversity of Latin America as seen right here in the DC Area. The beverages and food programs will be centered on the best beers, spirits and affordable food from countries ranging from Mexico to El Salvado to Peru and beyond. With live entertainment and cover charge. Total Occupancy Load is 49.

More info as it becomes available.

Despite Best Efforts DC Noodles on U Street Closing for a Year After All

By Prince Of Petworth


1410 U St, NW

Back in April the owners of DC Noodles at 1410 U St, NW were adamant that they’d stay open despite major construction at 14th and U St, NW. Sadly, despite their best efforts to stay open they will be closing for a year. Their facebook page now says:

DC NOODLES is temporarily closing on July 1st. We will reopen in July, 2013.

We wanted (and tried) to remain open during construction but the new structure requires us to temporarily close. Good news- menu will be temporarily available at Rice [1608 14th St, NW] until Noodles reopened its doors next summer. Thanks for your support.

Stem, located next door to DC Noodles at 1412 U St, NW will also be closing for a year.

Deep Frying at Dodge City Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth


917 U Street, NW

From an email:

Kick off summer with our favorite patio activity: Deep Frying.

Thursday, June 7 at 9 PM we’ll be frying our favorite decadent traisures like Twinkies, Snickers, Oatmeal Cream Pies, etc. Feel free to bring your own treats and we’ll batter, dip, sugar and sprinkle ‘em (remember to freeze them first). The Duchess of Pork DJ’s will make it rocky and funky to keep your sweet tooth aching all night!

BLENDED “art installation bringing together over 60 talented artists” to Shaw (by 9:30 Club) Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

From Albus Cavus:

AIGA DC and Albus Cavus present DC’s premier art installation bringing together over 60 talented artists known for changing the visual landscape of the city

Friday, June 8, 2012 – 6pm to 11pm
2030 8th Street NW, Washington DC 20001

Entry fee is $10 and the proceeds will go to Albus Cavus to support their mission to use participatory creativity such as public art to engage and enhance our communities. Please donate online to support our educational initiatives.

BLENDED brings together the worlds of street art and graphic design in a collision of music, art, and performance at a soon-to-be-demolished warehouse in the U Street Corridor. Encompassing the work of over 60 highly skilled artists, this show promises to be one of the most significant art events in DC this year. In addition to the art, area DJs will move the dance floor and Urban Artistry will showcase urban dance culture. Visitors can dance, have a great time and meet the artists at this benefit for Albus Cavus’s community and youth workshop efforts.

Doors to the event open at 6pm and the entertainment starts at 7pm. There will be a cash bar, and food trucks El Floridano and Pleasant Pops will be selling refreshments.

Demo Finally Begins at 11th and V St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to everyone who sent emails that demo had begin on the old auto repair center at 11th and V St, NW. JK took these great photos.

In July 2011 we saw a rendering and description from Zahn Architects:

“Located on a corner lot in the U Street Corridor, the Cardozo is a 28-unit new construction proposal that is completely free-standing. By raising the level of the front yard, an English basement level was created allowing for additional levels above. With an average of six units per floor, nearly every unit is a corner unit.”

Former 24/Seven Restaurant, Now Mediterranean, Coming to 15th and U St, NW Still a Couple Weeks from Opening

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in April we learned 24/seven was moving from 1408 U St, NW to the former Love Cafe space at the corner of 15th and U St, NW and would be renamed Mediterranean. I stopped in to see if they were close to opening and was told that gas lines still need to be hooked up so it could be another couple of weeks before they open. Stay tuned.

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