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U Street
While we knew 1626 U St, NW was going to become a “sunless tanning experience” plus “a shop of antique curiosities and rare finds”, it’s wild to see it in person. You can read more about Fit to be Tan here.
I’m still not sure if this is bizarrely awesome or just bizarre:
Last night JBG had a meeting with neighbors about their plans for 13th and U St, NW (currently home to Rite Aid). At one point they had hoped to build a hotel. A reader who attended the meeting sends his summary:
JBG announced that they are now proposing a residential building at the corner of 13th and U instead of a hotel like they had originally planned. JBG and the Architect said that the hotel required a certain amount of density and height – which in the past had been the major concerns of neighboring residents. The proposed building has less height and density. Here is the breakdown:
-138 residential units – whether it will be condos or apartments is TBD by what the market dictates when the project is built
-15,000 square feet of retail
-90 in height is proposed plus the height of the penthouse
-The Alley will be wider than it exists today and the loading docks for the commercial units will be enclosed
-Architecture is similar to the original proposed hotel
-72 parking spaces are proposed which according to JBG is 10 more than what is required for this use/density
-There will be a private roof deck for the residents of the building
-The project will need to go through the PUD Process
-There will be a Community Benefit Package (requirement) but what will be in the package has not been determined
-Delivery will be in 3-4 yearsJBG plans on setting up a website for correspondence with neighbors and concerned citizens.
This rental is located at 1926 16th St, NW:
The listing says:
“HANDSOME 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH. WALL TO WALL CARPET, UPGRADES IN KITCHEN. WASHER / DRYER IN UNIT. PET FRIENDLY BUILDING.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,575/Mo.
1408 U St NW
On Monday we learned of the temporary closures of Utopia, and soon, DC Noodles on the 1400 block of U St, NW due to construction at 14th and U St, NW. Thanks to a reader for sending a tip about the great Mediterranean restaurant, 24 Seven located at 1408 U St, NW.
I spoke with the owner yesterday who confirmed that he is looking to move into the former Love Cafe space which closed at the end of Jan. 2012 at the corner of 15th and U St, NW.
Back in early March we learned that a new “philanthropub” was coming to 1926 9th St, NW in the old La Carbonara space. At the time there was some confusion as to how exactly a “philanthropub” works. Here’s a couple of videos further explaining the vision behind Cause the Philanthropub.
“Dear PoP,
We stopped by on Friday and it was closed. A former waiter said they had a big party on Thursday before it closed for a long time. Why aren’t the other restaurants closed as well?”
1418 U Street NW
I also passed Utopia at 1418 U St, NW on Sunday. I spoke with the folks at Stem two storefronts down. They said that both Stem and DC Noodles would also be closing soon (he didn’t have an exact date of when) for at least a year while construction of the nearby Louis at 14th development takes place. I’m guessing Coppi’s will also temporarily close at some point. In the meantime Stem is having a clearance sale on all of their inventory.
A few weeks ago I passed on some scuttlebutt I heard that an art gallery was coming to the former barber shop at 1015 U St, NW. Turns out it is a pop up art gallery called Boone’s. It’s having a soft opening tonight starting at 7pm:
Strictly Scuttlebutt: Former Tropicana Eatery to be Taken Over by folks Behind the former Cafe Nema?
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725 Florida Ave NW
A couple of weeks ago we noted the new paint job at the former Tropicana Jamaican Eatery which closed in late Jan. 2012 at 725 Florida Ave, NW. I’ve been getting tons of inquiries from folks wondering who might be moving into the space. It’s been tough to find out anything. I once asked workers on the scene and they said it would be a restaurant. I asked if they knew what type of restaurant and they told me it would serve food. Ok. Not a lot to work on with that but earlier in the week I heard some promising scuttlebutt. I’m not sure of the accuracy but since so many folks have been curious – what the hell.
I hear that the folks behind the former Cafe Nema (remember how awesome that sign was?) will be taking over the space. Cafe Nema was located at 1334 U St. NW which is now home to the ****ing Codmother.
Stay tuned for more info on the former Tropicana as it becomes available.
1530 U St, NW
Ginger Root Design opened up in Sept. 2010 at 1530 U St, NW. From an email:
“At Ginger Root Design, we are all beyond excited to announce that we are expanding! What exactly does that mean? The current location of Ginger Root will continue into the back so we can carry more artists and eco-friendly goods, and upstairs will be our tailoring and sewing shop. We need to hire more people but don’t have enough space for them, so we are making room :-) For the first bit of change, here is our new logo for the store!”
