I enjoyed watching this property transform. All in all I’d say it came out looking very nice, even with a pop up. Turns out it is another Capcityre property. Looks like the units have already sold or are under contract. Though you can still take a virtual tour here. Now that it’s completed would you say thumbs up or down?
“Dear PoP,
Do you know anything that is happening with the Brixton at 9th and U..it looks like that project has fallen through.”
I’ve been getting lots of emails like this so I just wanted to add a very very small update. If you’ll recall this is the place that will be open by the folks who own Marvin and Gibson on 14th St, NW just north of U. In a brief email exchange I’ve learned that the Brixton is still going forward and aiming to open in the Spring of 2011.
Gibson gray, Marvin white, Blackbyrd brick
On a side note the new space coming next to Marvin to be called Blackbyrd is looking to open in early Fall.
We’ve admired Henry’s signs before but have never properly judged the food. You may recall there are now two locations (pictured here) 1704 U St, NW and the newer one is at 317 K St, NW. Their Web site says:
“The Henry’s Soul Café, Home of the Sweet Potato Pie known for fine southern cooking has a family tradition that was originally established in the summer of 1968 at the Washington DC based Henry’s Deli Carryout.
In 1997, almost thirty years later the family legacy was brought to a new and exciting plateau when the younger generation- Jermaine Smith and his business partner Bernard Brooks Jr. opened the doors of the popular Henry’s Soul Café, in Oxon Hill, Maryland. In March 2004, a new location opened in Mitchellville, Maryland. Several new locations are slated to open in the Washington Metro area over the next few years.
The wide variety of menu items that are available on a daily basis “ cooked to order”, is what differentiates Henry’s Soul Café from other soul food restaurants across the nation.”
You can see their menu here. Any must order items besides the sweet potato pie?
Back in April, we first noticed movement at this space. It had been closed for years. A commenter at the time thought it was purchased by the owners of nearby Masa 14.
We know that Masa 14 is already looking to expand into the second floor of their current location but has anyone else heard that they may be opening up a new taqueria as well?
The alcohol application says:
“New restaurant/Taqueria with entertainment serving Mexican cuisine. Entertainment to include
acoustic bands, Mexican style music. Restaurant will have Summer Garden with 99 seats and a
Sidewalk Café with14 seats. Total occupancy load is 274.”
Who ever owns it, it sounds like it’ll be pretty sweet!
Photo courtesy of Meridian Hill Neighborhood Association
From an email:
The theme of this year’s movie series pays homage to the musical and culturally diverse roots of the U Street Neighborhood, with a series of documentaries and films telling moving stories of accomplished musicians. The last film, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, was seen by a crowd of over 450 in June.
The schedule for the rest of the summer is as follows:
July 13: Buena Vista Social Club (rain date July 20)
Aug 10: The Soloist (rain date Aug 17)
Sept 14: Duke Ellington’s Washington and Soul Power (rain date Sept 21)All films will be shown at the field at Harrison Recreation Center on V Street between 13th and 14th Streets, NW Gates will open at 7 pm. Free popcorn will be provided to the first 100 attendees beginning at 8 pm. Showtime will be at sundown around 8:30 pm. Full information can be found here.
I checked out the new back patio at Vinoteca located at 1940 11th St, NW (next to Sollys) and it is sweet! I’d say this is one of the best looking new patios in town. It’s got a nice big bar, another small seating area and of course bocce. Nicely done!
More photos after the jump. (more…)
This home is located at 1306 W St, NW:
The flier says:
“Charming 1890’s Victorian located in the heart of U Street. Minutes to Metro, restaurants and shopping. Beautiful exposed brick and hardwood floors throughout. 3 Bedrooms (with a den/possible fourth bedroom), 3.5 baths. Library outside of master bedroom. Laundry Room. Sunny back deck, ideal for entertaining.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
I’m often intrigued by these 3 story row houses. What do you think of the inside of this one? Think it’ll go for $729,999?
I feel like I may have seen this one in the PoPville flickr pool but this is the first time I passed it in person. It’s in an alley off U St, NW near 11th.
Patty Boom Boom is the Jamaican spot from the folks behind nearby Marvin and the Gibson located at 1359 U Street NW. I have two questions about this spot – how are the Jamaican pattys (any must order items)? And how is the music scene upstairs?
Photo courtesy of @DDOTDC
Around 7:30 this morning word started to spread on twitter that U Street was a mess. Literally. Around 9am DDOTDC updates on twitter:
“U street NW closed in both directions due to grease spill. Cleanup could take another 1-2 hours. Use alt. routes.”
At 9:50am they write:
“Update: U St will reopen shortly. Traffic will help grind sand into roadway but use extreme caution. 10 mph please.”
Word is the spill spreads all the way from 16th to 7th St, NW.
DCist reports:
“According to a DDOT employee working on the scene, a truck that was driving down U Street at 4 a.m. this morning left a significant trail of oil and grease on the road.”
Anyone pass through this morning?
Photo courtesy of Jay’O