Seafood & Crab is located at 1936 14th Street, NW. As I’ve mentioned in the past this spot has one of the longest running “grand opening” signs in town. I’ve also noted that I thought crab was a type of seafood. Anyway, it’s time to dispense with such frivolous thoughts and ask the important question – how’s the food?
A few weeks ago a reader wrote in that she heard a sex shop was opening in the old Habitat space at 1510 U Street, NW. I posted a FQoTD asking folks if they thought it would fit in well to U Street. Most folks thought it would. Well, the spot, Secret Pleasures had its grand opening this past Saturday. It’s Web site says:
“Secret Pleasures is committed to providing a comfortable environment that will allow exploration and enhancement of intimacy. We offer in-home parties for women and couples, that soon will be replaced with workshops and party hosting at our soon to open location in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.
Our goal is to enhance intimate relationships by offering enhancment techniques and educational resources as well. Secret Pleasures offers a wide variety of intimate products, books, DVDs, lotions and other romance enhancement products. We carry the highest quality of adult novelties and intimate products from the leading manufacturers.”
1510 U Street, NW
This is the former 14U coffee shop located at 1939 14th St., NW. I was lucky enough to run into one of the owners this weekend who said that they were going to open this Friday for sure. It’s possible they may have a soft opening on Wed. or Thurs. but they promised me they’d be open by Friday. They were also nice enough to let me take some sneak peek photos of the inside. Get ready for a taste test on Friday.
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This is the spot at 2005 14th Street, NW (just north of U Street) we learned back in July was going to become a combined bakery and wine bar from the same owners as Marvin (located next door). It’s wild to see the top part filled. You can see what it looked like in July, here
I’ve been admiring the renovations going on at this house located at 1333 T Street, NW. (It’s not far from St. Ex.) I saw a sign out front last week but it was only for rent, so sadly we don’t get to see any photos of the interior. But if anyone is curious how much it costs to rent the main house (minus the basement unit) it is $5500 a month. This is for a 4 bed/3.5 bath including parking. Sound reasonable?
If you haven’t stopped in to Aroma Bakery & Market, located at 1320 U Street, NW, you are in for a treat. They’ve added tons of pastry options. They even have canolis! The pastries come from Patisserie Poupon in Baltimore and the bread comes from LYONBAKERY. Many of the pastries are really like works of art. Per your request, they’ve also added some more seats and free internet. If you’d like any more changes just let them know in the comments as they are very open and receptive to your suggestions.
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This home is located at 1235 W Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Stunning renovation! Stripped down to the brick walls and converted into beautiful home w/ open contemporary flair. Hardwood floors on 1st 2 lvls, gourmet kit w/ upgraded appliances, exposed brick walls, ceramic baths and GENEROUS sized rooms. Corner property allows for incredible light. Roof deck 2 to 3 parking spaces. High ceiling hgts; finished bsmnt ideal for media room.”
More info and photos found here.
The reader writes:
“A for sale sign just went up at the house on the corner of 13th and W Streets NW. This one breaks my heart because it
looked like it used to be a corner store and would have been a great place for a little neighborhood market or cafe.”
I agree with the reader that this would have made a great little cafe but I’m definitely still happy it is no longer an ugly eyesore. What do you think of the renovation? It nearly made house porn status – it’s going for $974,900…
I’ve eagerly been anticipating the progress of 1359 U Street, NW. This is the spot from the folks behind Marvin to be called Patty Boom Boom. It will be a tavern that serves Jamaican patties and have DJs, live reggae bands and dancing. Here’s sorta what it looked like in May ’08 when we first heard about it. Now that the fencing is down it’s amazing how good it now looks.
From WTOP:
“Ben Ali, founder of the D.C. landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl, has died at the age of 82. Ali died of natural causes Wednesday night at his home, Ben’s Chili Bowl manager Maurice Harcum says.”
Rest in peace, Mr. Ali.
From an email:
“I know that Jeopardy! gets a good share of Washingtonians, but I don’t know how often Columbia Heights is represented on the show.
This Monday, October 5th, I’ll be a contestant on Jeopardy.
We are gathering in the main downstairs dining room of Nellie’s Sports
bar on U street, NW (be sure to ask for the Jeopardy party at the
front door). The show starts at 7:30, but we’ll get there a little
earlier to take advantage of some drink specials. Nellie’s has great
bar food (try the corn dogs!) so come early, come thirsty and be sure
to have a few drinks before I show up in high definition! I hope
you’ll stop by!
Nellie’s Sports Bar
Monday, October 5th
6:00 pm –
900 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 332-NELL (6355)
METRO: Green/Yellow Line to U St”