For those who were excited about the Bakery and Wine Bar coming next to Marvin on 14th Street, NW – here’s some more bakery news for you. Nearby at 1320 U Street, NW Aroma Bakery and Market is coming. Between the two the bakery needs of the U and 14th Street area should be met!
This home is located at 1929 13th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Well maintained/restored by historically-minded owners. Beautiful 3-level renovated owners’ unit with endless upgrades: chef’s custom kitchen, open 3rd-flr loft/master suite w/ new bath, fireplace, wet bar, and great roof deck with umbrella, two-zone HVAC, and great closets. Plus two-car parking, and a 1BR/1BA income unit with stainless kitchen, all within steps of Metro and vibrant U Street.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
I’m gonna be honest this house blew me away. This is one of the few houses I’ve seen that is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. I’m not sure if it’s the built in bookshelves or the dope roof deck but this is one of my new favorites. What do you guys think of the house itself? It’s yours for $1,225,000.
JOJO Restaurant and Bar is located at 1518 U Street, NW. Here’s another spot that I’ve walked by a million times but haven’t checked out yet. So in addition to the food, is this a good spot to listen to music? Would you consider it more of a bar than a restaurant or vice versa? Any fans out there?
Finally some movement at that old 14U coffee shop located at 1939 14th St., NW. Back in May we learned it was going to become a cheese steak place. Now we know the name. Anyone ever hear of JJ’s? Is it an independent or a chain?
We’ve judged the Moderno located at 12th just south of U St, NW. We’ve even discussed what they mean by European style residences. I swear I’m not picking on them, I actually think the building looks pretty cool, but what’s up with their Remy Martin ads on the first floor? Are they just waiting to get retail in? I actually thought the first floor was just the lobby. If you lived in the building would you be upset at having a huge ad like this on your building?
This home is located at 1923 12th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“MAJESTIC WONDER ON THE AVENUE! Older rehab of large home only steps to U St. Large & one of a kind! Definite fixer upper but worth it! Large rooms with open flr plan, sizable expandable yard with parking! this is the opportunity to own unique property for homeowner! Acquistion/Rehab money available! Property sold “as is” and seller may refuse all offers.”
More info found here.
Normally I don’t like to post homes without pictures but I think this one deserves an exception. It is a really unusual home in a great location. Obviously, it’s going to need a lot of work but I’m curious what you think about the price. It says it was assessed for $917,000 in 2008. The asking price is $775,000. Do you think that seems like a good deal given all the work it likely needs? Think it will be bought and divided into condos?
It is titled “Endless Bummer” and is rather depressing. Sadly, I’m sure it’s true at a few beaches around the world. Closeups after the jump. (more…)
Solly’s is the spot on 11th and U that had a cab crash through its front window back in February. All fixed now.
It looks like the former home of Project 4 Art Gallery located at 903 U Street, NW is slated to become a wine bar. The liquor application says it will be called Dickson Wine, which you can see in the photo above is the name of the building.
The application also says there will be light fare, charcuterie, and a DJ or small band with an occupancy of 75. Looks like this section of U Street is really starting to pick up with the addition of Nellie’s, Lounge of Three and now this.
Tina visited The Greek Spot, located at 2017 11th Street, NW, back in Nov. ’08 and gave it pretty high reviews. I’d like to take another look though because I ate there the other night and I wasn’t blown away. I seem to recall that there is a gyro place somewhere between Farragut North and Dupont South on Connecticut Ave that is supposed to have incredible gyros. Anyone know what I’m talking about. Back to the Greek Spot, did they just have an off night or is it as good as Tina says?