We heard two pieces of scuttlebutt about these properties located on the 2300 block of Calvert Street NW – a CVS and a Steak N’Egg. Looks like CVS is the winner.
I finally saw some plans in the front window of Jamshid’s:
Woodley Park
“Dear PoP,
I’m writing to you in hopes of getting some support for a local small business that is being forced out. Mike Madden is the owner of Cathedral Pharmacy located at 3000 Connecticut Ave. across from the Zoo. It’s been an ongoing battle of CVS trying to force him out of business. Now it’s down to the wire and Mike needs petition signatures in order to try and save his business. It only takes a second, and with the help of all the awesome PoP readers I think Mike could get the signatures he needs.
Here is the link to the petition, Save DC’s Cathedral Care Pharmacy.
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Last week a reader mentioned that they had heard Rajaji, located at 2603 Connecticut Ave NW, might be closing soon but when I went in to get confirmation – they denied that they were closing. Just in case I figure now is a good time to get a judging in. You can see their menus here.
I had no idea they’ve been open since 1969.
Any fans?
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Back in late April we learned that Noodles & Company was looking for a zoning variance for 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW. It seems they got it as major work has begun on the space.
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It was a slow death but the pizza place at 2311 Calvert St, NW has finally closed leaving the whole building vacant.
Fortunately around the corner in the former IPOH space at 2625 Connecticut Ave. NW, Umi Japanese Restaurant put up some proper signage and is starting to look good inside:
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Back in Sept. ’10 we learned that an Italian Pizza Kitchen was coming to 2608 Connecticut Ave, NW (they also have a location at 4483 Connecticut Ave NW.) Thanks to a few readers for sending word that the new space has opened. It looks great. This is def. not just a take out option. You can see their menu here. Though I’m also pretty intrigued about the frozen vodka lemonade. Anyone check them out yet?
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The liquor application says:
“New Restaurant. Italian continental food. Occupancy load is 100. Sidewalk Café has 20 seats.”
Lillie’s is located at 2915 Connecticut Ave, NW. We took a look inside back in early June. Anyone check them out yet?
A couple of months ago we learned that Sherry’s was moving from 2315 Calvert Street NW to 2627 Connecticut Ave, NW in Woodley Park. A number of readers wrote in saying that the new space looked great. I finally stopped in for a peek and was amazed at the selection.
I think beer lovers will be pretty happy too:
They even have something for sake lovers:
Yesterday afternoon, I swear, seriously, I was just looking for a glass of water as I unwisely took the capital bikeshare from Petworth to Cleveland Park when it was 95 degrees out. By the time I stumbled down to Woodley Park, I thought I was hallucinating when I saw the sign above at the Hot N Juicy located at 2651 Connecticut Ave, NW. The guy who was working must’ve thought I was crazy. I asked is that just for Bud Light? He says no, all beers. I say when is the happy hour? He says all day. I asked three times because I couldn’t believe it. Then I walked over to the bar and saw Heniken and Shock Top and asked if they were $1 and the guy just starts laughing. Yes.
It’s true – I bought a Shock Top for $1 (screw my dehydration!). I don’t know how long this promotion will last but I think this may very well be the best deal in town.
On a completely unrelated note – on Mondays through Wednesdays, all day, I can now be found at 2651 Connecticut Ave, NW…
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The old Pesto (and Mrs Simpsons) space at 2915 Connecticut Ave, NW has been replaced with the newly opened Lillies. Back in early May it appeared that some sorta coffee house serving Seattle’s Best coffee would be moving into the space (they’ll still offer Seattle’s Best but they are also fine tuning a proper espresso machine). Turns out to be much more extensive. I stopped in to the newly opened spot yesterday to grab some photos. The space is very casual/comfortable inside and as some reader have noted to me in emails – the outdoor patio is fantastic. They are still working on their web site so I’ll post some photos of the menu after the jump. In the next 3-4 weeks they will also offer beer and wine.
Photos of the inside and the menu after the jump. (more…)