Peking Express is located at 1338 U St, NW. Here’s a spot I often passed but have never eaten at. You can see their menus here. Plus you can get bubble tea drinks. And they deliver in NW .
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“Dear PoP,
I walked past 24/7 this morning on my way to work. The paper has been removed from the windows, and they appear to be open for business. It looks like they renovated it. I would have stopped in, but I already had breakfast.”
Thanks to everyone who wrote in about the re-opening.
Back in mid-April a a few readers sent in word that 24/seven had closed at 1408 U Street, NW. It wasn’t clear if this was permanent or just for renovations. I’m happy to report that it was only for renovations and they are back and open for business.
I had a quick chat with owner, Mohamed, and he said they’ve been open since 1999 and don’t plan on closing anytime soon! The place looks great. They’re now open Mon. – Thurs from 9:30am -12:30am; Fri. – Sat. 9:30am – 4:30am; and Sun. 10am – 11pm.
Full disclosure: Mohamed insisted that I try some baklava which was delicious.
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In the begining of May we learned that the old Seafood & Crab space located at 1936 14th Street, NW (just south of U St.) was becoming a Chidogo’s and many folks were psyched. So I thought I’d quickly update that a coming soon sign has gone up announcing an opening this summer.
In other U Street news, I noticed that the recently closed Polly’s, 1342 U Street, NW, looks like it has had some movement with a bit of painting. More details on this space as they become available.
Here’s what the fence used to look like:
I did a double take when I saw this sign. While it’s not too far from the 9:30 club it’s def. a bit off the beaten track. Though with Darnell’s (formerly Mocha Lounge) at nearby 944 Florida Ave, NW this spot could be picking up a bit. The alcohol application says:
“Small neighborhood gathering place with entertainment to include dancing, DJ’s and occasional
3-piece combo band. Total occupancy load is 143 with 44 seats included for Summer Garden.”
It kinda feels like it’s in a bit of an industrial area so it seems like a good spot for a small “neighborhood gathering place”. And I gotta admit, I love Summer Gardens… Stay tuned for more details as they develop.
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“Dear PoP,
I saw this sign posted on the long-empty building on the northwest corner of 12th and S. I just realized you can’t read the small type on the sign, but basically the hearing will be about changing this from a grocery store to a deli/prepared food shop. Could be good news for south of U St.!”
Nice, this could be great news! I promise to update as more info becomes available.
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Not to be outdone by Rock and Roll Hotel on H St, NE – DC9 has applied for begun building a roof deck at 1940 9th Street NW. Thanks to a twitter user for the heads up that construction has begun!
Someone just mentioned to me how difficult it is to find card shops today. While this is mostly invitations and stationary I hadn’t realized The Written Word moved to 1926 17th St, NW. Previously Written Word was located in Dupont Circle then in Logan Circle at 1427 P St NW but that location closed May 1st. I’m glad to see they’ve found a new location.
So besides The Written Word, where are other good card shops around town (especially for birthdays and events like that)?
This rental is located at 2420 16th St NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“This beautiful efficiency apartment features:
– 525 Sq Ft of living space
– Parquet floors
– Enormous walk-in closet
– Dining/ office area off of kitchen
– Ceiling fan
– FREE utilities (gas, water, & electric)
– 24 hr Access to our fitness center”
I’ve been curious about apartments in this building. Does $1295 sound reasonable for this 525 Sq Ft Efficiency?
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Thanks to a reader for sending this link from Alex Cooper Real Estate announcing:
“Two-story commercial building with approximately 12,070 square feet of gross building area. Land area is approximately 6,232 square feet and is zoned CR within the Arts District Overlay which allows mixed use development.”
The reader writes:
“The building that houses Station 9 – or used to, don’t know if its still open – is going to Auction on June 3rd.”
This is located at 1438 U Street, NW just east of 15th St, near the gas station. I’ve never actually been inside but from the outside it looks like an amazing building. I think a Tryst type diner would do great here. What do you think would work best here?
Keep in mind that those bidding in the auction will need at least $280,000 just for the deposit… With the deposit that high any guesses as to what price this will probably go for?
“Dear PoP,
There was a fire in a building on t street (around 1:30pm) that seemed pretty bad–there were about four firetrucks on the street and smoke could be seen coming from a first floor window. I overheard someone say the fire was out, so I hope everything is okay! Pretty scary, though, we had firemen running through our back alley with axes.”