2311 Calvert St, NW
From the owners:
We are showing all the games for the Euro Cup and we are having a special – if Italy wins a game we will buy every customer a free glass of wine (the day the game is played) and if Italy loses the game we will buy every customer 2 glasses of wine (assuming the customer is 21 or over of course)
Awesome!
Cafe Sorriso recently opened up at 2311 Calvert St, NW in Woodley Park.
Italy plays Croatia today at noon.
2311 Calvert St, NW
Sorriso Cafe has opened up in the former House of Philly space, last Thursday at 2311 Calvert St, NW in Woodley Park. Stay tuned for a consigment shop opening on the second floor in the former Cafe de Paris space.
This rental is located at 1915 Calvert Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Gorgeous, Spacious, 1264 sqft of Luxurious space in this intimate 16 unit Beaux Art building with 10 foot ceiling throughout. Formal Foyer, Living Room with frplc, Banquet Size Dining Room, Fabulous Open kitchen with front load Washer & Dryer. Excellent size bedrooms with ample closet space. Bay Window Master Suite. Sleek Baths. Large balcony in rear. Walk to Woodley metro & Adams Morgan.”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,400/Mo.
This rental is located at 2929 Connecticut Ave, NW:
The listing says:
“Offering an array of unique floor plans and distinctive features, Parkwest affords its residents the luxury and comfort that one would expect. Dramatic 9′ ceilings, elegant archways and newly remodeled gourmet kitchens provide many modern conveniences to a charming historical building. Ideally located, Parkwest is only minutes to Cleveland Park Metro, fashion boutiques, fine dining, popular nightspots and steps from the National Zoo. Desired luxury living is right here…at Parkwest. Welcome to the DARO difference…welcome home.
The current availability :
Parkwest Apartments (2929 Connecticut Ave) (All Utilities Included) – Has a GORGEOUS ROOFTOP DECK!
One Bedroom – $1858 — available June 12, 2012.
One Bedroom – $1766 — available immediately!
One Bedroom – $1716 — available immediately!
One Bedroom plus Half Balcony – $1805 — available June 1, 2012.
One Bedroom plus Balcony – $1845 — available immediately!”
These sound awesome. Anyone ever try them? If so, which ones? New Heights is located at 2317 Calvert St, NW.
Woodley Park’s old CVS at 2616 Connecticut Ave NW officially closed and the new one opened on Sunday morning on the corner of Connecticut and Calvert St, NW. No word yet on who will move into the former CVS space. Stay tuned.
2601 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in Nov. 2011 we learned Cafe Sorriso was coming to 2311 Calvert St, NW in the former House of Philly pizza spot in Woodley Park.
“New restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner specializing in homemade gelato, deserts, and coffees. Recorded music. Occupancy load is 49. Sidewalk Cafe has 20 seats.”
Cafe Sorriso is from the same folks who run Sorriso up in Cleveland Park at 3518 Connecticut Ave, NW. Looks like the new Gelateria (ed. note: what an awesome word) getting close to opening:
Cafe Sorriso will be located between the new CVS and Afghan Grill on Calvert just east of Connecticut Ave, NW.
I also heard one more piece of interesting info while I was checking the spot. The upstairs might become a consignment store. Stay tuned.
Photo by flickr user thisisbossi
Yesterday afternoon we noted that the zoo closed early and crowds temporarily overwhelmed the Woodley Park metro. At the time the official response from the National Zoo on twitter was:
“We closed at 5 pm today due to capacity spring crowds. Parking is difficult this time of year, so take Metro if you’re able!”
Last night a PoPville follower tweeted that she thought the closure was because of the fight. This morning I saw a comment from Bossi with a link to his photos and tweets about the fight. He notes 4 fights before the closure:
“Fight 4 stopped when 1 girl pulls an orange-tipped toy gun. Guess it’s good that it’s a fake, but really: you pull an orange tip in a fight?”
If the zoo closed as a result of fights why would not just say it closed because of fights?
Unfortunately violence at the zoo is not completely uncommon this time of year. Last year on April 25th, 2011 the zoo closed as a result of a stabbing. And in April 2000 there was a shooting at the Zoo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick
I’ve never heard of the Zoo closing for crowds before. Wild. I may or may not have used the term Zoosanity on twitter.
From twitter @NationalZoo:
“We closed at 5 pm today due to capacity spring crowds. Parking is difficult this time of year, so take Metro if you’re able!”
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Traffic Congestion: 2600-3500 Conn Ave NW (Zoo Area) heavy pedestrian traffic due to early closure of the Zoo/expect delays”
From @WMATA:
“Woodley Park : Entry to the station from street level maybe restricted due to crowding. Customers may utilize Cleveland Park.”
Update 6:20pm from @WMATA:
“Woodley Park entrance no longer being restricted, down escalator has been turned back on. (6:18p) ^BA”
This rental is located at 2501 Calvert St, NW:
The listing says:
“1 of kind corner unit, open floor plan with high-end renovations & panoramic views of the city & Rock Creek Park. Top of the line kitchen has exquisite granite, stainless steel Jenn Air & Liebherr appliances; limestone floors & lighted cabinetry. Stately, renovated baths and travertine & heated radiant flrs. Bld offers roof deck, 24 hr desk, 1 block Woodley Park METRO, dogs case by case”
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.