I took the photo above near Howard University Law Center in Van Ness. I couldn’t get over how much it reminded me off the Kennedy Center. Anyone know which was built first?
Photo of the Kennedy Center by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo
Van Ness
876 Cafe will be located at 4221 Connecticut Ave, NW. Looks like they’ll have a nice outdoor dining patio as well.
876 Cafe, where passion, food and fun blends
Looks like things are picking up for Van Ness, as Sushi Para also recently opened up two storefronts away in the former Taco Bell space.
This rental is located at 3883 Connecticut Ave, NW:
The listing says:
“Beautiful studio w/ xtra storage. Spacious,open kitchen w/granite counters, gas stove. W/D in unit & custom blt Murphy bed. Pleasant view. MODERN bldg w/super amenities: POOL & terrace w/gas grills, 24-hr concierge, club rm & bus ctr w/wifi, up-to-date fitness ctr. Just blks to 2 Metros & neighborhood shops & restaurants. No smoking unit. Garage PARKING available +$100.”
This studio is going for $1,750/Mo.
From an email:
Jake’s Boiler Room is located on the lower level of Jake’s American Grille. This addition is Chevy Chase neighborhood’s newest night life attraction and home to eight large flat screen TVs, billiards, darts, arcade games, X-Box Kinect, and a private cement bar with seating for 15. In addition to the 18 drafts on tap with features such as Abita Andy Gator and Delirium and a full service bar offering your favorite craft cocktails, you can also take advantage of Monday night trivia, a Tuesday night dart league, and Wednesday night karaoke.
District Restaurant Group is known for its unique and inviting dining establishments and is also behind The Ugly Mug on Barracks Row, and District 2 Bar & Grille in Glover Park.
Jake’s Boiler Room: The Basement; 5018 Conn Ave NW; Van Ness; 202-966-5253; jakesdc.com
HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 5PM to 12AM; Fri.-Sat. 10-1AM; Sun. 10-12AM
The photos don’t do it great justice but you can sorta tell how unique it is. The Nigerian embassy is located at 3519 International Court, NW.
Thanks to all who wrote in that Sushi Para has opened up in the former Taco Bell/KFC space at 4221 Connecticut Ave, NW. They’ve also just applied for a liquor license. We’ll revisit for a proper judging after they’ve been open for a bit.
Last week I stopped in to check on the new sushi spot, Sushi Para, coming to 4221 Connecticut Ave, NW (in the former Taco Bell space.) The folks in the restaurant said they’d be opening up in a couple of weeks.
Dear PoPville,
I recently moved to the Van Ness are but its so different from the other parts of the city in terms of restaurant choices or nightlife which does not exist here period. My question to you or readers is where would you recommend in Van Ness not Cleveland Park to have a decent not overpriced sit down restaurant (Modern American).
This may be a bit too far north but I’d recommend Buck’s at 5031 Connecticut Ave NW. If you’re looking at Van Ness proper you may want to check out Acacia Bistro located at 4340 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Where would you guys recommend?
This is one of the cooler fire box conversions I’ve seen in a while. It’s near UDC in Van Ness.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Capital City, yeah!
On Friday, a reader spotted Mayor Gray in Van Ness at the grand opening of the Walgreens located at 4225 Connecticut Ave, NW. Guess it was a slow news day for everyone :)
