Dupont Circle

Dollar Beer Alert – Sat. July 25th at Sauf Haus

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ed. Note: What the word on Sauf Haus? How does it compare to Biergarten Haus on H Street?

From a press release:

“Partygoers can look forward to Radeberger Pilsner and Schofferhofer Radler (a Grapefruit beer and Hefeweisen blend) for $1 while supplies last. The first fifty guests will receive Sauf Haus branded swag to take home. Food will be available all night including Sauf Haus’ famed two-pound pretzels.

Multiple live bands will play throughout the celebration starting at 2PM with the last set beginning at 9:00. Guests can look forward to a variety of genres including roots rock, reggae, Americana, acoustic hip-hop and big band R&B. The band lineup includes local favorites like Justin Trawick and the Common Good and popular cover band The Jeffersonians.

A portion of proceeds from evening will benefit local non-profit organization, Yellow Ribbon Foundation, whose mission is to provide practical support to injured military service members and their families.

When: July 25, 2015 12PM to 3AM

Where: Sauf Haus is located at 1216 18th St. NW at the intersection of 18th Street and Connecticut Ave NW, above Shake Shack. DuPont Circle Station is the nearest Metro stop.

Tickets: No tickets or RSVP necessary, the party is free and open to the public. Early arrival is suggested.”

Today’s Rental is a 2 bed/2 bath for $2975 in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

1810 Riggs Place Northwest

This rental is located at 1810 Riggs Place, Northwest. The listing says:

“Charming 2-level, 2BR/2BA close to everything but on quiet street. Rear patio, frpl, hardwood floors on main level, high ceilings. 3 blocks to Dupont Metro. Available early August. Will be painted and patio cleaned up prior to move-in.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,975/Mo.

Pei Wei Asian Diner Closes in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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Pei Wei Asian Diner opened in the former Mattress Discounters space next to Nando Peri Peri and underneath 18th Street Lounge back in Sept. 2013. I never actually had the chance to take a taste – where there any fans?  Super fans can still get some in Fairfax or Herndon.   Updates when we learn who takes over the space.

Iron Gate Launching an Agriturismo Menu Sunday and Monday Nights this Month

By Prince Of Petworth

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1734 N Street, NW

In other delicious food news:

“The Summer is a time for travel and adventure. Inspired by his own vacations to the Mediterranean, Iron Gate’s executive chef Anthony Chittum is introducing the Agriturismo Menu. This seasonal four-course menu, priced at $50 per couple, will launch on Monday, July 27 and will be available each Sunday and Monday evening to follow in both the garden patio and carriageway.

While, visiting Sardinia, Chef Chittum and his wife stayed in agriturismos, or farms that serve as restaurants and inns for visitors. Their evenings were spent over plates of fresh and flavorful food, made from the ingredients grown right there on the farm, while wine also made nearby flowed effortless amongst fast friends.

In the true spirit of the agriturismo, Chef Chittum will rotate the four-course family-style menus at Iron Gate weekly using what is fresh and local, but menus will include seasonal antipasti, pasta, seafood or meat and dessert. Sample dishes might include hen egg frittata with English pea pesto, rustic ricotta ravioli with basil and pomodoro, and slow roasted pork. A bottle of house red or white wine from Greece is available for an additional $25. The entire table must partake in the Agriturismo Menu and additional guests can be added at $25 per person.”

Dupont Underground – Can’t Freaking Wait

By Prince Of Petworth

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Dupont Underground has the potential to be truly epic. This new paint job/tease is already getting me psyched. For those not familiar – from their website:

“Mission
To revitalize the abandoned trolley station beneath Dupont Circle for presenting, producing, and promoting cutting-edge arts, architecture, design, and creative endeavors.

Vision
To establish a cultural destination in the nation’s capital that partners with emerging voices in contemporary arts and architecture; encourages public participation, education, and engagement; and leverages development of the Dupont Underground as a catalytic force for the city in the 21st century.

The Dupont Underground is transforming a forgotten space beneath Washington, D.C.’s iconic Dupont Circle into a cultural destination.

Opened in 1949 as a trolley station, 75,000 s.f. of underground platforms and tunnels were closed off in 1962, when the city’s streetcar system shut down. Other than designation as fallout shelter in the late 1960s and hosting a short-lived food court on the west platform in the mid-1990s, the space has remained empty. Until now.

In late 2014, the Dupont Underground signed a five-year lease with the District for the entire space. Now we are working to activate about one-third of it — the east platform, plus some of the tunnel space — to demonstrate what uses are best suited for the long-term buildout of all 75,000 s.f. Over the next five years we plan on activating the space in many ways:

art & design exhibitions
public arts performances
community events
educational events
pop-up retail & dining
creative economy incubators
demonstrations of emerging technologies
film shoots & commercial photography
rental space for private events

In addition, we will also be working on long-term plans to permanently redevelop all 75,000 square feet as a mixed-use cultural destination. Our objectives for the space:

Create a unique, centrally located venue for exhibitions and events.
Provide a democratic space for community groups, educators, and entrepreneurs.
Develop an institution that brings wider attention to the District’s arts and design culture.
Strengthen the social networks that patronize the arts and inform business interests in the city, the region, and across the nation.
Return a long-abandoned space back to the public realm.”

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Across from the closing July 18th Books a Millon:

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My Way Gourmet Deli opens in Dupont – Check Out their Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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1730 Connecticut Ave, NW

My Way Gourmet Deli’s website says:

“We are dedicated to serving excellence to people who want simple, delicious cuisine. We strive to give our customers the best culinary experience possible. Using only the freshest ingredients and serving them in a warm, comfortable atmosphere, each meal spent in the company of our friendly staff will always be a pleasurable experience. We are also devoted to making sure you don’t go home hungry. Our portions are as large as our desires, and even though we’re a small restaurant, there is nothing small about our service and quality.

see their menu here.

Business Hours:

Sun – Thurs 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri – Sat 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM”

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