Back in June ’10 we spoke about some scuttlebutt regarding a Trader Joe’s coming to 14th and U St, NW. At the time the Washington City Paper said “this particular bit of rumor is almost certainly baseless.” This afternoon the City Paper writes:
“Well, I’ve since heard from a very good source that Trader Joe’s is, in fact, headed for the massive new development just getting underway on the intersection’s [14th and U] southwest corner”
Sweet!
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. Back when Chidogo’s closed at the end of Oct. we learned that major construction would start in Dec. Looks like they’re on schedule. I had noticed that raze permits had been posted on the old storefronts (taco bell, foot locker, domino’s, el paraiso etc.) It’s gonna be wild to see this block transform. Can’t wait for the before and after photos. Well, here’s the before:
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo and word that:
“Not sure it this means actual progress, but they are replacing the roof at 14th and V.”
Back in Sept. ’10 we had learned that a new Tex Mex restaurant, La Fonda, had applied for a liquor license at the old AM PM carryout at 14th and V St, NW. La Fonda was going to be a:
“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.”
Sadly, it appeared the deal fell through as there was little sign of progress on the building. Great to see work starting. It’ll be interesting to see if this means La Fonda is back on board or if someone else will be coming into the space. Stay tuned.
July 2010
4NXC (Foreign Exchange) was located at 1019 U St NW. Arzo (also selling clothing) has taken over half the space and the other half remains vacant. I’ll be sure to update when a new tenant moves in.
Lost Society opened up back in June ’11 at the corner of 14th and U St, NW. You can see their menus here. So I’m curious what folks think of this spot all around. In addition to dinner has anyone checked it out for brunch? What do you think of it just as a spot to get a drink?
Dear PoPville,
I was walking home tonight down 14th Street and there were two men from the US Postal Inspection Service outside the Post Office handing out fliers. There’s a reward of up to $50,000 for anyone with information about yesterday’s robbery [Dec. 1st]. Here’s the info from the flier:
Suspect: Black male, approx. 6’0″, slender build, wearing all dark clothing, with long sleeves, gloves, and pants tucked into black combat type boots. The suspect’s face was covered, and he was armed with a handgun. The robbery occurred approximately 6:30 pm on December 1st, 2011.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the US Postal Inspection Service at 202-636-1479 to leave a message or email [email protected]. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
From an email:
“Bullitt (1968)
There are bad cops and there are good cops – and then there’s Bullitt.Vanishing Point (1971)
Watch carefully because everything happens fast. The chase. The desert. The shack. The girl. The roadblock. The end.Tighten your seat belt. You never had a trip like this before.
December 5
Dodge City
917 U Street NW
Free | 8pm
Free popcorn!
$7 ’68 fastback: Bulleit Ginger Julep “
This rental is located at 1824 10th St NW at Westminster:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Unique find . . . picture three rooms stacked on top of each other.
The tiled 1st floor holds the kitchen, renovated half bath, a large cedar-lined closet, and storage area perfect for bikes, etc. The 2nd floor is an open room with hardwood floors, bay windows, a working fireplace, and a small balcony. The bedroom is on the 3rd floor with a closet, shelves, full bath, hardwood floors, and a great view through sunlit bay windows.
You also get a bricked garden area with flowers, rose bushes, perennials, etc.
There is a lot of morning sun throughout the house; a skylight in the 3rd floor bathroom, which also has a full size tub and a washer and dryer. The kitchen has a dishwasher and there are ceiling fans on every floor.
There is ample street parking and the U Street Metro is just one block away. The house is located between trendy Logan Circle and the famous U street/14th street corridor. You will be within walking distance of a Whole Foods, a Giant and dozens of boutique shops, clubs and bars.
The house is perfect for a single or a couple and is available now or January 1st.
Sorry, no pets allowed.”
This “Unique/Petite Rowhouse” is going for $2150.
“Dear PoP,
Walked past the post office on 17th and T earlier tonight around 8pm and it was blocked of with police tape and heavy police presence. Walked by after dinner at 10:50 and still blocked off. Found out from TV cameraman a postal worker had been robbed and locked in the back of his truck around 6:30.”
Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets about this crazy incident. Another reader tweeted:
“Postal worker robbed and locked in truck for 20 minutes . Not hurt.”
You can follow PoPville on twitter here.
NBC Washington reports:
“The worker was leaving the T Street Post Office at 14th and Wallach about 6:30 p.m. putting mail and the day’s proceeds in a postal truck when he was approached by a gunman. The gunman demanded the mail and money and locked the worker in the back of the truck.”
While we admired the new green paint job at Bar Pilar (1833 14th St, NW) a couple of weeks ago, I had no idea they’d be closing soon for the planned renovations into the 2nd floor. The Washington Post shared the word:
“Bar Pilar will close after this Sunday, Nov. 27, to allow construction work to begin on its long-planned second floor restaurant and bar, including the addition of a staircase in what is now the dining room. The closure will be indefinite, depending on how smoothly construction goes. Management hopes to reopen in time for New Year’s Eve.”
They also remind us that Standard (14th and S St, NW) only has 6 more days until they close for the Winter.