U Street

U Street Music Hall Launching New Menu Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo of Pork Belly Donut by Sean O’Grady via tittsworth

U Street Music Hall is located at 1115 U St NW.

From an email:

This Saturday the U Street Music Hall in Washington, DC, is revamping
its menu in celebration of the new Tittsworth + Alvin Risk EP – “Two
Strokes Raw”

Chef Erik-Bruner Yang of Toki Underground has worked tirelessly to
re-envision U Street Music Hall’s menu in time for this release party.
While existing favorites such as the grilled cheese, and the flagship
staple, the Pho Dog will still be on hand to sate party going palates,
several new centerpieces will be rolling out this Saturday:

Curry Chicken Ramen Brat– A spicy Bratwurst stuffed with Japanese
curry chicken and topped with curry lemon kewpie mayo, fried shallots
and cilantro served on a toasted bun

Sloppy Cho– A Chasu pork sloppy joe served on a toasted bun with Toki
made barbeque sauce and topped with cilantro

Pork Belly Donut– house cured thick bacon served between two grilled
glazed donuts

There is a full post with more in depth information plus tantalizing
photos on Tittsworth’s website here.

Month long Uncapped Live Art/Music/Bar/Lounge Space at 14th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Introducing Uncapped Live from Jeff Martin on Vimeo.

“Dear PoP,

I saw the George’s Carryout at 14th and Florida (next to the old Latino Auto Sale) is gone and some guy was painting a pretty cool sign/mural in the little alcove entrance. Any idea what is going in this spot?”

I’ve been getting tons of emails asking what’s going on at the corner of 14th and Florida Ave, NW in the old DDOT space next to George’s Carryout.

Normally I reserve the type of excitement I’m about to exhibit for the annoucement of a new Dunkin Donuts, IHOP or a Chipotle but since the event is sponsored by vitaminwater I don’t think I’ll lose my pro-chain street cred…

I was lucky enough to get a tour of the space yesterday and it is freaking amazing. It wasn’t even 100% completed but it blew my mind. It kinda reminded me of a combination of artomatic and the old party space at 14th and T St, NW that is now the Room and Board. The space is huge and there is super cool art everywhere. (Lots more photos after the jump.)

Here’s a bit of a description from an email:

we are taking over a 20,000+ square feet plus space on 14th street and opening the doors for a month of music, fashion, art, film, comedy and action sports events. the idea behind vitaminwater® uncapped LIVE is to provide the D.C community (and fans of the vitaminwater® brand) with a place to engage with emerging bands, artists, athletes and friends to showcase all of the amazing lifestyle and culture that is emerging in our nation’s capital. we have partnered with Brightest Young Things and Art Whino to program an unbelievable music, entertainment and arts calendar and we are really looking forward to having all of you join us throughout the month for one or multiple events.

And here’s the schedule so far:

uncappedLIVESchedule

The space will be open from May 19th – June 17th, 2011 (6 days a week closed on Mondays.) If you just want to see the G40 art exhibit the hours are:

Open Hours: Tuesday & Thursdays: 5 – 10pm,
Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm – 11pm
Sundays: 12pm – 6pm
Mondays: Closed

The first event kicks off Friday May 20th: “Fatback DJs bring 3 of their parties into one space: FATBACK classic/ TENDERLOIN (slow jams in the lounge) / QUE SERA (garage rock in the garage). 10pm. FREE”

If you don’t go for an official event (they’ll still have bars and music and more – check the schedule above) you gotta just stop by to check it out. It is one of the most unique spaces I’ve ever seen with over 220 amazing artists displayed.

A taste of the artists after the jump. (more…)

Art Gallery Coming to old L and N Thrift Store Space at 1830 14th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in August ’10 we learned that L and N Thrift Store was closing at 1830 14th St, NW (just south of T St, NW across from Som Records.) I just saw today that a permit has gone up saying that it will become an art gallery:

I spoke with one of the workers who said it is a complete gut job and he let me take a peek. The space is much bigger than I thought. I’ll be sure to update as the gallery gets closer to opening.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont Circle/U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1927 17th St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

Open Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 from 6 to 7:30 PM Small six unit building.
1927 17th St N.W. WDC 20009 (between T & U) Apartment Unit #3 Second Floor, around 300 to 350 SF. Metro: Dupont Circle Station
Available now, carpet floor, nice kitchen with tile floor, washer and dryer, dw, AC/ heat (all electric) Three great windows facing 17th St.
parking available for $145
Monthly rent is $1285 plus utilities (average utilities by last tenant: $50 elec $20 to $30 water) Electricity separately metered, water prorrated by all 6 tenants.
One year lease, small pet ok. Pets fees are non refundable cats $300, small dogs $400
Professionally managed by Chatel Real Estate Inc. located one block from building
At lease signing, please have one (1) month’s rent, a security deposit equal to one (1) month’s rent
$50 application/credit check fee per person by the management company (non refundable)

$1285 sound right for this studio?

Ketcha Fire BBQ Coming to 928 U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all the readers who sent word (and photos) about U Street’s new BBQ option. Ketcha Fire will be located at 928 U St, NW next to Pinz-n-Needles Tattoo shop (by Vermont Ave.) Their Web site is still under construction but you’ll be able to see their menu here soon. We’ll def. be back for a taste soon.


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Movement on Church at 10th and V St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who’ve been writing in about this.

“Dear PoP,

Thought you might be interested to know that after years of false permits and empty-dumpster theater, SORG Architects have finally begun work cleaning out the church building on 10th and V Streets, NW. Workers have been in there every day for about a week now, throwing away the detritus of decades of crumbling neglect. Although SORG still won’t deign to stoop so low as to respond to community residents’ inquiries about their plans, we are hopeful that this activity–the first in years–means the church structure will be saved and incorporated into whatever new structure is put up. A DC Real Estate blog mentioned recently that ground will be broken in Q1 2012 for a 6-story, 37-unit condo building that will also house SORG’s offices.”

Great to see/hear movement here!

Dear PoP – Scare Tactics Used to Oppose New Bistro in Old Post Office Building at 14th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

The next “Adams Morgan” scare tactics come to H St, NE, Bloomingdale, Logan Circle, Columbia Heights T Street NW.  My favorite part is “New York investor”…

“Dear PoP,

I live on the 1400 block of T Street, site of the proposed Post Office Bistro.  Some alarmist neighbor slipped me this flyer last night, which makes a litany of exaggerated claims about the restaurant and states that “EVERYONE ON THE BLOCK NEEDS TO OPPOSE THIS AT THE MAY ANC MEETING” tonight (emphasis in original).  I generally stay out of these fights, but this flyer is so absurd that now I want to support the restaurant at tonight’s meeting.”

For those who missed the the post about the new bistro looking to come to the old post office building at 1407 T St, NW, the liquor license application said:

“Casual and relaxed bistro restaurant serving an extensive Saturday & Sunday brunch with and total occupancy load of 259. Request a Sidewalk Café with 56 seats and Summer Garden with 14 seats. In addition, requesting an Entertainment Endorsement featuring recorded music and DJ.”

The 5pm Post – Solly’s U Street Tavern presents The Sollid Metal Air Guitar Contest this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

From the event’s Facebook page:

Come on out Friday at 5pm and Hang out with Brandon and Jeff from DC Brau for happy hour and then get some practice for the 2011 Air Guitar championships come to DC in june by jamming out on Solly’s stage on FRIDAY THE 13th. In honor of this notorious date…..THERE WILL BE METAL.

DC BRAU will be giving away prizes in many categories. See flyer for details.

Rules
Official rules of competition

SOLLID METAL obeys almost the same rules set forth by the Air Guitar World Championships:

– Each performance is played to 2 minutes (120 sec.) of a song

– The 120 seconds can start anywhere in the song

– The instrument must be invisible & be a guitar, i.e. air drums not allowed

– Air roadies are allowed, but must leave the stage before the performance

– Back-up bands (air or real) are not allowed

US Air Guitar contests each consist of two rounds:

– Round 1 (freestyle): each competitor performs to a song of their choice

– Round 2 (compulsory): top competitors from round 1 perform surprise song

El Centro From Blue to Gray – Did they Just Want Another 4PM Post?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the building has now gone gray. I think I like the gray better.

Anyway, the space sounds awesome:

Chef Richard Sandoval invites you to gather, dine and raise a glass at El Centro, D.F.
Authentic Mexican comfort food and fine Tequilas are served in three vibrant spaces.

TAQUERIA
A lively open kitchen is the backdrop for the casual taqueria. Eat-in or take your tacos to-go.

TEQUILERIA
Dine or lounge in the underground Tequileria,
where Mixologists craft Latin cocktails and pour from 200 Tequilas & Mezcals.

ROOFTOP
Salud! Raise a glass at the rooftop’s two open-air bars.

If anyone checks them out today/tonight (1819 14th St, NW) – let us know what you think!

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