Thanks to a reader for sending this unfortunate photo. Big Bear Cafe is located at 1st and R Streets, NW in Bloomingdale.
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Bloomingdale
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Ed. Note: As mentioned previously, Bloomingdale has been frequently teased with the possibility of getting a neighborhood bar. Hopefully the following tip will turn out to be true but as with all scuttlebutt please read the following as an unconfirmed report.
And the potential good news keeps on coming for the possibility of a bar finally coming to Bloomingdale. Now it looks like we may have a race on our hands. A reader writes in this scintillating tip – a bar called “Bloomingdale Hospitality” is looking to move into 116 Rhode Island Ave, NW and are in the process of applying for permits and licenses.
In late January I broke the news that Bloomingdale was close to getting its first bar (Rustik Neighborhood Tavern), to be located at 1832 1st Street, NW (near T St.), pending some permitting issues. Well 116 Rhode Island Avenue, NW is actually right around the corner so it’ll be interesting to see who makes it first. I’m really hopeful that Bloomingdale actually will get a neighborhood bar one day soon. And from all the folks I speak to, I think the first one to set up shop is going to be rewarded with a very grateful and loyal following…
I echo what the original tipster wrote:
“Here’s to hoping that with three projects on that corner, at least one will get finished!”
( Baraki is the third project referenced above.) As soon as a permit is posted I’ll be sure to update.
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Photo from PoPville Flickr user Scenic Artisan. It just makes my jaw drop.
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This apartment is located at 2129 First Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“top floor condo in converted rowhouse available for rent!
1 bedroom/1 bath with open floor plan. Hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings and modern accents throughout.
Bedroom is bright with three large windows, custom closet with ample storage space, hidden clothes hamper and drawers
Exposed brick walls in the living room.
Kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space and granite counters with GE stainless steel appliances
Bathroom is airy with plenty of light, granite countertop vanity with tons of storage space and HE stackable front loading washer dryer tucked away into a storage closet.
The condo includes a large private rooftop deck (12 x12) just off the kitchen perfect for social gatherings, private dinners, container gardening.
Also included is a private off street parking spot and utilities (gas, water, electric).”
Lots more photos can be seen here.
As a fan of Bloomingdale I was pretty intrigued by this one particularly because of the roofdeck. Does $1600 sound reasonable?
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Bloomingdale has been teased with the arrival of a neighborhood bar for years. Many thought that Baraki to be located at 1st and T Streets, NW would be the answer. Baraki’s opening has been delayed for months and there is no indication that it will open any time soon. On Twitter, there is some talk that Big Bear Cafe (1st and R) has applied or will apply for a liquor license though I didn’t see an application in the window when I walked by last weekend. But what I did learn was even more exciting. I ran into the owner of the soon to be Rustik Neighborhood Tavern to be located at 1832 1st Street, NW.
The owner, Diton Pashaj, told me that there are still a few hurdles to clear and some construction to be completed but his description sounds like just what many residents of Bloomingdale are craving. He hopes the space will be ready to open in May. He are some details:
“Yes, we will have food
Yes, we will do brunch
Happy hour…check
Yes we will have outdoor seating
Jukebox…no problem
Yes, it will be a cozy, neighborhood bar
Yes, we will have many delicious kinds of draft beer, and a wine or two for you wine lovers
Yes, we will be active participants in the Bloomingdale community”
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I think we’ve looked at the building back in the day. The Metropolitan Wesley AME Zion Church is right on North Capitol in Bloomingdale. I never really appreciated the stained glass before:
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I heard on twitter that the old firehouse at 1626 North Capitol Street, NW might temporarily house an art space. The great DC artist and friend of mine Scenic Artisan, Sean, promised to keep me updated on the progress. But I think this is great news if it happens!
We last spoke about this space in Feb. ’09 when it was going on the market again.
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Thanks to John from Alter Urban (who also was behind this controversial house of the day) for letting me know about this cool project on Seaton Place in Bloomingdale. Dig the decks?
Above is the house from the front. After the jump a couple more photos (courtesy of John) of the back. (more…)
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“Dear PoP,
If you haven’t seen it, check out the new pop-up on the Unit Block of T St NW. I think the house number is 68. It is the most architecturally sympathetic pop-up I have ever seen. Indeed, I pointed it out to a few friends today and it took them a few minutes to actually see it – that is how sympathetic it is. It looks like there is still work being done on the house at this point – would be interesting to see what the inside looks like!”
I’ll keep my eyes peeled to see if it goes on the market for a peek at some inside photos. What do you guys think of the pop up?
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The Bloomingdale neighborhood easily has the most hidden lawn art. Every time I walk those streets I encounter another new (to me) interesting piece.