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Friday Question of the Day – Will Howard Theatre’s Success Hurt the Lincoln Theatre?

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader asks via the @PoPville twitter feed:

“ Howard theatre sounds great. But what about the failing Lincoln? Seems they will be even worse off now with the ‘competition’.”

I think that’s a really interesting question – do you think (if it is one) Howard Theatre’s (6th and T St, NW) success will hurt the relatively nearby Lincoln Theatre at 1215 U St, NW. Is this even more reason for the Lincoln Theatre to focus on movies? Or do you think the city, especially with all the new development/revitalization planned for the area, is big enough to support two historic theatres in Shaw/U Street?

Lovely Yogurt Coming to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Last week I found out that Frozen Yogurt was coming to 1017 U St, NW but I didn’t know if it was going to be FroZenYo or someone else. A coming soon sign for Lovely Yogurt just went up. Couldn’t find anything on them online so this is likely their first store.

Check Out What 14th and U St, NW is Gonna Look Like Soon

By Prince Of Petworth


Louis Rendering View of 14th and U St, NW

The project formerly known as Utopia and now known as Louis at 14th was unveiled by JBG yesterday afternoon. It was in the tent next to Taylor’s on 14th St, NW if anyone happened to walk by. The press kit says that:

Project to Break Ground in First Quarter for Delivery in Late 2013.

The nine-story building, which incorporates historic structures along U Street, will feature 267 luxury apartment units, approximately 42,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, and a 148 space below-grade parking garage.


Louis Rendering View of 14th and T St, NW

Sounds like a good spot for a Trader Joe’s eh? What do you think of the renderings?


Louis Rendering Roof Deck

Judging Possible Pop Ups (reader request) 13th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoP,

I pass this on the way home from work. It’s a Pop-up right? Have you ever judged this on the site?

We’ve admired the mustache many times but I don’t think we’ve ever judged this split house at the corner of 13th and Florida Ave, NW. First, does anyone know if this is a pop up or original to the house? If it’s a pop up, do you dig it?

Frozen Yogurt Coming to 1017 U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Dec. 2011 I mentioned that 4NXC closed at 1017-19 U St, NW and that 1019 U St, NW was replaced by Arzo, also a clothing store. I was waiting to see who would fill in the other half of the former 4NXC at 1017 U St, NW. I now hear it will be Frozen Yogurt. I’m not sure it is Fro Zen Yo or another proprietor but permits have already been issued for the space. Stay tuned.

An Ode To Punk Rock or Just Taking a While to Clean Up?

By Prince Of Petworth

At first I just thought this was graffiti but it’s been up for over 3 weeks now. Maybe I’ve gotten too old but I can’t tell whether or not it’s an ode to punk rock or just some graffiti. If it was just graffiti, though, I don’t think it would take this long to remove…

We judged the Codmother, located at 1334 U St, NW, to mostly positive reviews. We’ve also noted that they have the best logo in town:

PoP Pho Patrol: “Pho U” Pop-Up at Montserrat House UPDATE: Cancelled

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“This event is entirely open to the public and features the culinary stylings of chefs James Claudio [Executive Chef at Restaurant Marvin] and Thang Le [Chef Toki Underground]! All the fun starts Thursday night, February 16th and goes on every night until Saturday night the 18th. Dinner is first-come first served and begins at 7:30 pm and goes until late night!”

See the menu here.

Montserrat House is located at 2016 9th St, NW.

UPDATE: Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

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