lower level 1875 I Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Businesses dropping like flies. Greek (stoupsy’s), “cajun”, 5 Guys, Korean and au bon pain have all closed in recent months. They haven’t been replaced. Worried about the future for my beloved Sichuan express.”
1828 L Street, NW
Open sesame for the return of the “Fast Casual Hummus Shop” Little Sesame.
This is the former Veloce space, which closed back in December. Little Sesame‘s previous location in Dupont closed along with DGS Deli back in February. New spot looks nice! I got a sneak peak last week:
1313 New York Ave, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser today announced a $1.7 million grant to build a Downtown Day Services Center that will provide critical services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The program will be housed in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and managed by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), with social services provided by Pathways to Housing DC (Pathways), District agencies, and other key partners.
“As we continue our work to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring, the Downtown Day Services Center will enable us to reach more individuals and get more residents connected to the resources and supports they need to stay safe and secure permanent housing,” said Mayor Bowser. “This center is one more way we can provide individuals experiencing homelessness with the respite and resources they need and deserve.”
The center will open prior to the start of 2018-2019 hypothermia season which begins on November 1, 2018 and will serve at least 100 clients per day. (more…)
901 L Street, NW
Thanks to Blake for sending:
“New sign advertising a bar called “The Delegate” coming this Fall on the corner of 9th and L, NW (where they are preserving the old building facades w/ the new construction).”
444 E Street NW rendering courtesy National Law Enforcement Museum
From a press release:
“The National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building — the nation’s only museum dedicated to exploring nearly every facet of American law enforcement — today highlighted details of some of its exciting, interactive exhibits that will allow visitors to “walk-in-the-shoes” of law enforcement when it opens to the public on Saturday, October 13, 2018 with its Community Day celebration.
The story of American law enforcement is about to be told like never before with entertaining and educational exhibits such as: (more…)
11th and K Street, NW
This property was nominated for a horse’s ass award back in 2010. What a stunning revival:
Standby for the Moxy Hotel: (more…)
15th and L Street, NW
Thanks to Mark and Trent for sending:
“Signage up for Blue Bottle Coffee at Midtown Center”
This is the old Washington Post headquarters. Blue Bottle currently has D.C. locations in SW Waterfront, Logan Circle, Georgetown, Union Market and Union Station.
900 16th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Mirabelle, the 130-seat restaurant at located at 900 16th Street, NW, steps from the White House, announced an entirely new culinary team in late July. The restaurant unveiled a tempting new menu for its re-opening on August 7, for lunch and dinner service. General Manager and Beverage Director Jennifer Knowles returns to Mirabelle bringing with her a distinguished team, including recently appointed Executive Chef Keith Bombaugh, formally the chef de cuisine at Boston’s Meritage. Mirabelle’s reopening menu is designed to emulate the shared memories of Bombaugh and Knowles’ experiences growing up on the South Shore of Boston, their strong connection to the Mid-Atlantic and experiences beyond the region. Mirabelle will feature a pastry trolley that showcases various large-format traditional French pastries created by newly appointed Pastry Chef Zoe Ezrailson and her pastry team. (more…)
1823 L Street, NW
Pisco Y Nazca Gastro Bar is coming to the former Mackey’s space on L Street.
Their website for a Florida location says:
“Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. Inspired by Peru’s top ceviche eateries, this new Miami restaurant serves up bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers.”
Check out their menu too.
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
Back in late July we posted some scuttlebutt about Zeke’s taking over the former Pleasant Pops space downtown. Thanks to Heidi for sending us the confirmation:
