From a press release:
“Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on Thursday, April 24, 2008, will announce a new development plan that will generate operating support for the Lincoln Theatre and provide new amenities for the U Street neighborhood. The Mayor will also provide an update on several other projects along the corridor.”
Anyone know what they are referring to regarding the “other projects along the corridor”? Has anyone been to the Lincoln Theater?
What’s up with those diamond roofs? They’re not even solar. Damn, at least they could solar panels. What style is that called? Anyone like them?
I frequently walk by Jin at 2017 14th Street just north of U street. So what’s the story is it a restaurant or a club or both? Is it any good?
But what is that sculpture over the sign? Does that represent a crown? And incidentally, will you be sad when eventually all the pawnbrokers fade from 14th Street? I think they add some nice flavor and character. And I always know where to go when I want to pick up a butterfly knife or a violin for that matter…
This is potentially super cool news. Thanks to a reader for sending me this link from DCMUD about possibly development on U Street across the street from the Ellington Apartments. DCMUD reports:
“Though in its very early stages and likely to evolve, the vision is to replace the current strip mall across the street from the Ellington Apartments, replacing it with a single building that would house underground parking, retail on the ground floor, a boutique hotel on floors 3-8, and possibly capped by two floors of residential to max out the density.”
So do you think this is a good idea for that spot on U street?
No cell phones? I can’t decide if that is the coolest thing I’ve seen or if it is slightly insane. It’s not like it’s a movie theatre but I generally despise people’s phone conversations. So, ok, I’ve decided this is a pretty cool policy. What do you think?
I’m going to be honest with you all. This is my favorite store on U Street. Milliennium located at 1528 U Street is the greatest of the used furniture stores in town for a reasonable price. I got a wicked cool coffee table here a couple of years ago. So now I’m happy to share it with you. It is very unassuming and you’ve probably walked by it dozens of times. It is a basement store so that is easy to do. But the stuff they have, for the price they offer, is tops. I had the chance to talk with one of the owners, Glynn Romero, who told me that the store has been open since 1992. Glynn and his partner have owned the shop for about two and a half years. If you need anything super cool for your home I highly recommend you check it out. Prices range from $5 to $1000 depending upon what you’re looking for. I think I paid like $200 for the sickest coffee table you’ll ever see. Lots of cool photos of their wares after the jump.
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I know I’ve blogged about the new condo building the Floridian, located near V and Sherman by the 9:30 Club, but I’ve never seen this section in its full glory before. Seriously, what the hell is this? I’m feeling 70s nostalgia here, yeah? Alright, for real, thumbs up or thumbs down? Maybe I’m being too harsh, if every building looked the same we’d have a pretty boring city. But I’m a little hesitant about this one.
The New York Times reviews Marvin, located at 14th and U, in this weekend’s New York Times Style section.
My favorite quote from the article: “At the edge of the deck, the smell of the fries being cooked downstairs wafted up to the crowd.
I know I’ve been finding a lot on U Street, but man, there are a lot of cool hidden places on U Street, so what I can say. At anyrate this most recent one, Caramel, is located at 1603 U Street right across the street from Stetsons and Local 16. It is very unassuming from the outside but inside there is quite a deep store with mens and womens clothing and accessories and even photographs. I spoke with owner, Sarah Watkins, who told me the that shop has now been open for almost two years. Watkins designers are both local and from LA, NY, Canada and Italy. Ed note: Further proof that the damn Canadians are taking over the world. Her store features casual pieces as well as those that “you can wear out at night”. Watkins mentioned that she is beginning to stock more pieces that are from eco friendly lines. Prices vary widely from t-shirts at around $25 to dresses at $475 and everything in between. Lots more photos of the cool interior after the jump. (more…)