Dupont Circle

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

1615 Q Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1615 Q Street, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“Controlled access, historic, luxury building in Dupont w/ rooftop deck providing stunning views of DC. 0.4mi from metro! Move-in ready 2 BR/ 1 BA, renovated Kitchen w/ new stainless steel appliances, renovated bath, gleaming wood floors, beautiful fireplace & mantel, high ceilings, recessed lighting, large windows, freshly painted, carpeted bedrooms, & much more!”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $3,100/Mo.

Movement Coming to Boarded Up Buildings on N Street in Dupont?

By Prince Of Petworth

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N Street between 17th and 18th St, NW

Every year someone writes in asking about the boarded up buildings on N Street between 17th and 18th St, NW. It is such a prime location that it seemingly makes no sense that they’ve been boarded up for so long. Sadly legal disputes has halted any movement. But maybe some positive movement is coming? Washington Business Journal reports DC sold the liens on these properties:

“1745, 1749 and 1755 N St. NW: Owned by N Street Follies Ltd. and its principal Morton Bender, these three Dupont Circle rowhouses sold for a total of $320,679.64, including $170,000 of surplus. Bender has owned the properties since 1988, but his attempts to redevelop (as an office building, then as a hotel) have run into one problem after another.”

Think this will spur development?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

1319 21st Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1319 21st Street, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“A unique 7BR/4BA+1HB row home in Dupont. Hardwood floors, skylights & large windows, lots of natural light, updated kitchen and baths. Spacious bedrooms. Patio off family room. Lower level newly redone separate unit. Easy access to shops, restaurants, grocery and nightlife. Blocks to the DC Metro and GWU. Steps to tennis basketball courts, community pool, dog park, jogging. Co-signers are accepted ”

You can see more photos here.

This 7 bed/4.5 bath is going for $10,000/Mo.

New Restaurant Coming to former Cajun Experience Space to be Called Bar Charley, Hoping to Open Aug. 22nd

By Prince Of Petworth

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1825 18th Street, NW

Back in May I shared some scuttlebutt that a new restaurant from Jackie Greenbaum was coming to the former Cajun Experience space. Greenbaum is owner of Jackie’s in Silver Spring and El Chucho in Columbia Heights.  In July the scuttlebutt was confirmed. In addition to the name, Bar Charley, now comes more details from the Washington Post:

“A sneak peak [of the menu] reveals a lobster roll, bison sloppy joe, salt cod and spaghetti, smoked chicken thighs on dirty rice, shrimp and pork dumplings, papri chaat, and frankfurters with warm potato salad. Exceptions to those small plates (subject to change) will be two dishes designed for two: a wood-grilled steak and a whole fish.”

Standby for an expected August 22nd opening.

DGS Delicatessen Offering Cooking Classes in Dupont “It’s like summer camp but with booze”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From an email:

“We are excited to announce our upcoming cooking classes at DGS on Saturday, July 20th, 27th and August 3rd. It’s like summer camp but with booze. Learn to make half sours and dills, smoke salmon and pair pastrami with wine.”

Summer Series: Cooking Classes at DGS Delicatessen:

“Price ($30) includes 1 hour class, plus small bites, sparkling wine, and take away recipes.”

Details after the jump. (more…)

PoPville Preview – Thomas Foolery Opening Wed. in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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2029 P Street, NW

Last week we learned more about Thomas Foolery opening in the former Zeke’s DC Donutz space in Dupont. We knew the place was gonna be “goofball” and it is refreshingly so. I stopped by yesterday for some photos and also learned that this will be the home to the “brick and mortar” spot in Dupont that the Big Cheese Food Truck mentioned they were opening. You can see the full food options here and you can see the beer and drink list here.

Thomas Foolery is opening this Wednesday, 11 am at 2029 P Street, NW. They’ll be open 11am – 12am weekdays and 11am – 2am on the weekends.

Have a look inside after the jump. (more…)

Heurich House, DC Brau, and DC Homebrewers are launching Heurich’s Lager, a historical recreation of Christian Heurich’s pre-prohibition beer

By Prince Of Petworth

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1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

From an email:

Heurich’s Lager Launch Party
Heurich House Museum
Monday, August 12, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Just as most DC residents are closely acquainted with DC Brau today, there was a time in recent history when many Washingtonians knew of Christian Heurich, his successful Foggy Bottom brewery, and his iconic mansion below Dupont Circle. The last time anyone tasted a Heurich beer was 1956, the year his brewery closed and made way for the Kennedy Center. The Chr. Heurich Brewing Co. had been the District’s last production brewery, and no others existed in the city until DC Brau opened in 2011. Heurich’s legacy survives at his former mansion, the Heurich House Museum, which today displays the Heurich family’s original furnishings and decorations, as well as the home’s original state-of-the-art technology. (more…)

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

1301 20th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1301 20th Street, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“Beautiful one bedroom in a phenomenal Dupont Circle bldg. Hardwood floors, updated kit, W/D in unit. 24 hr front desk, all utilities included, and rooftop has a pool, BBQ, and exceptional city views in all directions! Garage prkg space included. 1 block to Metro(Red Line) and just steps to Dupont Circle itself as well as all of the shops & restaurants of the neighborhood. Must see!”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,500/Mo.

“East London Style Cafe” Coming to former Cafe Green Space on 17th Street to be Called Duke’s Grocery

By Prince Of Petworth

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1513 17th Street, NW

Last week we learned about the new “East London Style Cafe” coming to former Cafe Green space in Dupont.

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“that new East London style cafe on 17th st in the old java green will be apparently called Duke’s Grocery and is from the former chef at Rugby Cafe and 2404.”

Another reader sent this description from Duke’s Grocery facebook:

Bringing East London to East Dupont! Duke’s Grocery is a casual market, cafe & pub serving seasonally driven eats & good drinks.

We are excited to be part of the 17th Street / Dupont community!

Come join us early for freshly brewed coffee and espresso, house-made pastries & cakes. If you’re really hungry, grab a proper English Breakfast with our homemade banger sausages and black pudding. The front patio is perfect for a coffee and newspaper before work. Looking for something on the lighter side? We have a full menu of hand squeezed juices, beigels (like they make them back on Brick Lane) and small breakfast plates.

Cruise on by at lunch and grab one of our delicious sarnies from our ever changing lunch menu. All of our meats, soups, and charcuterie are hand-made. If you’re in a rush, no worries! Just give us a call and we will deliver to your office. If a relaxing place to work is what you are looking for, then snag a bite and a coffee and head upstairs for free Wi-Fi and a quiet place to do work or lay back.

For dinner, grab a cold beer, cocktail or a glass of wine and join us upstairs for seasonally driven starters and dinner plates. In true London fashion, we have a variety of house-made curries, pastas, meat and seafood plates. Our menu is always changing, and our dishes are prepared depending on what’s fresh that day. Check out the blackboard for daily specials. Cocktails served late.

Long day at the office? No worries. Duke’s has business catering! Leave the work to us. Call in your order or set up a delivery schedule and we will happily deliver.

The grocery table will feature a selection of fresh produce from selected local farmers. No need to wait until the weekend for the farmers market to get your fresh fruits and vegetables.

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