U Street

More Action at the Old Bohemian Caverns Space – Lyve at U coming upstairs

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and U Street, NW

Back in July we learned that a Tavern called Mama ‘San would be coming to the lower levels. Last week a liquor license placard was also posted on the second floor for a spot called Lyve at U, which says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving seafood, burgers, wings, and salads. Applicant is applying for an Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge inside the premises only. Applicant is applying for Sports Wagering with 1 teller, 2 self-service kiosks, and multiple geo-fenced mobile applications. Applicant is also applying for a Sidewalk Café Endorsement with 12 seats. Total seating inside premises is 219 with a Total Occupancy Load of 400.”

STAY TUNED.

This Can’t Be Good

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeff for sending:

“Someone is going to “have a nice fall” when they plunge through this crazy-cracked manhole in the western-most crosswalk at the super-busy 16h and U Street, NW intersection.”

Ed. Note: OP tried to file a 311 report but (more…)

Bar Lorea opens at 14th and U Street, NW Today at 4pm – Have a Look Inside

By Prince Of Petworth


2005 14th Street, NW at U Street

Back in June we learned that Bar Lorea was coming to 14th and U Street in the former Diet Starts Monday, The BBQ Joint, Den of Thieves, Hanoi House, and Blackbyrd Warehouse space. They are opening today at 4pm! Check out their food and drinks menus and have a look inside at the revamped space: (more…)

Department of Parks and Recreation moving their Headquarters from U Street to NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth


1250 U Street, NW

From DPR:

“On Friday, August 30, 2019, DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be moving its headquarters from 1250 U Street NW and Columbia Heights Recreation Center to one centralized location at 1275 First Street NE. As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, the new DPR headquarters will be open for business. DPR’s Customer CARE phone number remains the same: (202) 673-7647.

The move to one location will allow increased collaboration and coordination between DPR divisions to provide an elevated level of Customer CARE to District residents.

The following central operations’ offices will be housed at 1275 First Street NE: (more…)

“Grimke School construction (and more) is about to begin!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1923 Vermont Avenue, NW (just south of U Street)

Thanks to Dan for sending.

From a press release:

“This month, Community Three will launch the 9½ Street Initiative–a collection of residences, work spaces and cultural beacons that celebrate the District of Columbia’s rich artistic character and entrepreneurial spirit. “This is a monumental achievement for us, the neighborhood and the city–ten years in the making,” said Grant Epstein, Community Three’s President.

Located along 9½ Street, at U Street and Vermont Avenue in DC’s historic Shaw neighborhood, the 9½ Street Initiative is the result of a decade‐long effort and collaboration between Community Three, the District of Columbia’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and the African American Civil War Museum. The effort contains the redevelopment and new construction of approximately 133,000 square feet adjacent to the U Street Metro Station. (more…)

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