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Pre-construction Meeting for the U St. Streetscape Project Tonight

Published May 30, 2012 at 1:30PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user maria jpeg

From an email:

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a public pre-construction meeting for the U St. Streetscape Project. This meeting is being held in conjunction with Councilmember Jim Graham and other Ward 1 stakeholders. Representatives from DDOT will meet with the public to discuss the project details, explain the impacts that construction will have on the community and to also answer questions or concerns about the construction activities planned for this project.

The U St. Streetscape Project will include the following features and improvements:

· Roadway, driveway and alley entrance repairs and replacements
· Replacement of Deteriorated sidewalks with new ADA compliant sidewalks, the installation of streetscape and landscape features along the sidewalk areas, to include brick gutters and granite curbs
· Special decorative sidewalks in front of the Lincoln Theatre
· Reconstructed bus pads at all WMATA bus stops
· Storm drainage inlets will be upgraded to water quality inlets, new storm sewer pipes and fire hydrants
· New electrical duct bank system installations, new Teardrop and Washington Globe streetlights, and traffic signal upgrades and relocations
· Centralized parking meters and new traffic signs

The construction for this project is scheduled to start on or about June 11, 2012 and be completed by spring of 2013 barring any unforeseen or weather conditions. DDOT will start first with reconstructing a 0.4-mile segment of Historic U Street from 9th Street to 14th Street NW.

For more information on the project and to sign up for future updates visit www.ustreetproject.com.

Questions about this project may be directed to the DDOT Project Manager – Wendy Peckham at 202-671-4581.

What: Pre-Construction Meeting for the U St. Streetscape Project
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Frank D. Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, NW (2nd floor community room)

Rendering for Building to House Taqueria Nacional and BakeHouse at 1407 T Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 24, 2012 at 4:00PM

What do you think of the rendering for 1407 T Street, NW?

The retail spaces will be home to Taqueria Nacional and BakeHouse.

The liquor license for Taqueria Nacional says:

“Mexican restaurant serving fresh organic tacos, quesadillas, and salads during lunch & dinner with a seating capacity of 50 for patrons and a total load of 90.”

Bistro La Bonne Expanding on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 23, 2012 at 10:22PM

1340 U St, NW

Back in Jan. 2010, Bistro La Bonne opened up in the former Axis space at 1340 U St, NW. You can see their menu here. And now they’re expanding:

“…make a new opening for a stair to the second floor to expand the occupancy of the existing restaurant and increase the seating capacity from 99 to 141.”

Nice. Looking forward to see how it turns out.

Merlot’s Masterpiece Coming to U Street in Former Habitat Space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2012 at 11:23PM | Updated May 23, 2012 at 9:56AM

1512 U St, NW

Back in Dec. 2011 we learned that Habitat was closing at 1512 U St, NW. A new business called Merlot’s Masterpiece is moving into the space:

Merlot’s Masterpiece is a new painting experience in Washington, D.C. where you can paint, enjoy wine, and a fun night out with friends and good company.

No experience required! We provide the art supplies, canvas and aprons. At the end of the session, you will take home your one of a kind masterpiece.

Reminds me a bit of ArtJamz in Dupont.

Merlot’s Masterpiece’s calender lists a June 2nd soft opening and June 8th grand opening.

Do you think something like this is a nice fit and will do well on U Street?

Buildings on 14th St, NW south of U Street All Demolished to Make Way For Louis Project

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2012 at 4:00PM

I’m sorta blown away how 14th Street, NW south of U Street is looking right now. The only thing still standing is the former facade of the El Paraiso restaurant. Do you think they are going to keep that facade? If so, why just that one? It’s hard to tell from the renderings but you can see them here. Totally wild.

The 5pm Post – Fit to be Tan Grand Opening, Watch a Spray Tan Demonstration

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2012 at 5:00PM

Fit to be Tan is located at 1626 U St, NW.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2012 at 3:00PM

This rental is located at 2125 14th Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“This is simply gorgeous! The brand new condo unit is good as it gets… Luxury amenities such as the granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, washer/dryer, modern layout and fixtures, a wonderful view, and more importantly it comes with parking! Near metro.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,000/Mo.

The Sri Lankan Supper Club at Montserrat House June 8th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2012 at 12:00PM

2016 9th St, NW

From an email:

The Sri Lankan Supper Club at Montserrat House
Prepared by Skiz Fernando

June 08, 2012
7PM, One seating only, space is very limited

S.H. Fernando Jr. (aka “Skiz”) is a journalist, filmmaker, musician, and gastronaut. His most recent book, Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking, which focuses on the cuisine of his homeland, was a New York Times notable cookbook for 2011. A specialist in the flavors of Asia, Skiz travels and writes about food for his blog, Rice&Curry, dedicated to all things spicy.

$50 Per Person. Purchase Tickets here.

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Dear PoPville – Meeting tomorrow night re: U Street Liquor License Moratorium

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 16, 2012 at 1:30PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J

Dear PoPville,

As a homeowner in, and resident of, the U Street corridor, I received a flier the other day from the organizers of the new civic association, the “Shaw-Dupont Citizen’s Alliance,” which is intent on imposing a five-year liquor licence moratorium on the Corridor. The new association defines its boundaries as being from 12th to 16th Streets and from S to U Streets, N.W. Their first meeting is TOMORROW night, at 7:00, at the Thurgood Marshall Center, which is located at 1842 12th Street. Here is a link to their website with the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting.

I already have communicated to them my own personal opinion on their proposed moratorium (I am strongly opposed), and I would urge that others let their views be known as well. Maybe I am wrong, but I do not believe that the majority of my neighbors want to see this happen.

The 5pm Post – Mid City Artists Open Studios Tour Sat/Sun May 19 & 20

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 15, 2012 at 5:00PM

From a press release:

Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 19 and 20 when twenty-one artists who are part of the “Mid City Artists” collaborative, will open their studio doors as part of The Mid City Artists Spring Open Studios Tour. This bi-annual event in DC’s “Mid-City” – in and around the Dupont Circle and Logan Circle neighborhoods – offers a special opportunity for art-lovers to take a peek into the artists’ creative process, connect personally with artists and learn more about how and where they make art, and purchase art as well. The participating artists represent a great diversity of work, including drawings, sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs and mixed media.

WHERE: Across the Mid City corridor (with many studios located on or near popular 14th St. NW)… from Dupont Circle to Scott Circle and Logan Circle and North to Florida Ave. NW

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20, 12-5 PM

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