Hard to tell from the photo but I believe it! A reader took the shot above on Connecticut Ave near the zoo. Today is also set for a balmy 52 degrees. Anyone else see trees blooming? Of course, this probably isn’t a good thing. Will this affect their normal spring blooms?
Noodles and Company is located in the old Sake Club space at 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW. Yesterday was their first day open. You can see their menu here.
Still no word on what will become of the old Cafe International space next door.
Café Sorriso is coming to 2311 Calvert St, NW in the former House of Philly pizza spot in Woodley Park. According to a recent liquor license application it will be a:
“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.”
No we just have to see who moves into the former Cafe de Paris space on the 2nd floor which has been closed since March ’09.
Photo by PoPville reader GC
More new signs this week. Thanks to everyone who sent emails and especially GC for sending the photos. The space at 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW has come a long way since construction started back in July ’11.
Still waiting to see who comes next door at the old Cafe International space:
Photo by PoPville reader GC
This rental is located at 1936 Calvert St NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Large 1 Bedroom English Basement Apartment (~800 ft2) available November 15. Front entrance to Calvert street with secure area for bicycle etc. Back entrance to garden / alley. Dishwasher, a/c, washer/dryer for unit.”
$1625 sound right?
Another milestone for Noodles and Company coming to 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW in the old Sake Club space.
The liquor license application says:
“Fast-casual themed restaurant serving global noodles dishes, salads, and desserts. No Live Entertainment. Sidewalk Cafe with 16. Seating capacity is 76. Total occupancy load is 121.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Sanjay Suchak
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to share a story of heroism from the other night.
As I was closing up at my job in Woodley Park, around 9pm, I set my bike outside and went back inside to set the alarm. 30 seconds later, I was back outside and my bike was gone. Panicing, I call my boss, then 911. About 10 minutes later, I’m on the phone with my boyfriend when I see a man ride by on my bicycle. I dropped the phone and ran down Calvert Street towards Connecticut Avenue, chasing him and yelling for him to drop the bike. Soon, about 17 pedistrians and restaurant patrons followed, running across the street after the thief. Part of this pack was a man on his own bicycle. The thief turns and rides down the grassy hill into Rock Creek Park, and the man on his bicycle follows him. After about 5 minutes, my hero walked out of the park with his own bike under one arm, and mine under the other. After debriefing with the cops, I learned that my hero was Dave, and he is a station tech for Capital Bikeshare.
Dave is amazing, as are the other folks from the Woodley neighborhood who jumped in to help stop the thief. Thanks to all of the good people in this great city who go above and beyond to help a stranger. Special props to Bikeshare for hiring such an awesome guy.
Side note: During the reporting after my bike was recovered, the police received 2 more calls about bike thefts within the neighborhood. Not sure what this is about, but clearly someone is after bikes in Woodley. Keep your bikes locked!”
Now folks who live near Connecticut Ave and Calvert St, NW have another, albeit smaller, option to get Cowgirl Creamery cheeses. Sherry’s keeps getting better and better.
Sherry’s is located at 2627 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Cowgirl Creamery has a proper outpost in Penn Quarter at 919 F Street, NW.
Tom Sietsema broke the news yesterday:
“A little more than a year after he left Mendocino Grille & Wine Bar in Georgetown to pursue a place of his own, chef Drew Trautmann has secured a 75-seat property at 2606 Connecticut Ave. NW. Trautmann plans to convert the Thai-flavored Jandara into the American-themed District Kitchen in October.
The chef had hopes of opening on the Hill, where he lives, but says that his spot in Woodley Park offers several advantages: two major hotels nearby, lots of foot traffic and a Metro stop.”
I spoke with the owner of Jandara who said that he’d try to stay open for 2-3 more weeks. I asked him if he planned on reopening elsewhere in DC and while he said it was possible, he’s gonna take a breather. He also said if he does reopen that it would likely be in Virginia or Maryland. Anyone gonna miss Jandara?
Jandara is located at 2606 Connecticut Ave, NW right next to the recently opened Italian Pizza Kitchen.
Back in July we noticed that Umi Japanese Restaurant (replacing IPOH) was starting to look good at 2625 Connecticut Ave. NW. Anyone check them out yet? You can see their menu here.
