Dupont Circle

Nature’s Table Coming to former Unique Boutique Space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1145 19th Street, NW

Back in early Jan. we noted Unique Boutique was closing at 1145 19th St, NW just south of M Street. Taking it’s place will be a Nature’s Table. Their website says:

Nature’s Table Cafe has been a family owned business for over 34 years. We opened our first franchise in 1987. Currently there are approximately 75 Nature’s Table Cafes in ten different states from Florida and Virginia to California and Washington.

At Nature’s Table we are proud to offer great menu choices like Gourmet Wraps and Paninis, Classic Sandwiches, Signature Salads and Flavorful Rice Bowls. Our original Chicken Salad and Vegetarian Chili from the early days of Nature’s Table pair up nicely with our globally inspired Sesame Thai Wraps and Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls. It’s a blend of the traditional and the new, the healthy and indulgent. It’s the freshest ingredients made to order!

You can see their menus here.

Any fans?

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PoP Preview – Golden Brown Delicious (GBD) Fried Chicken and Doughnuts Opening Friday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

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1323 Connecticut Ave, NW

GBD is located in the former Yola space at 1323 Connecticut Ave, NW.

Their facebook page announces:

“It’s official, gang! Friday we will be opening for breakfast & lunch starting at 8 AM. We can’t wait to see you!”

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For those not familiar – their website says:

GBD (which gets its name from the restaurant kitchen shorthand for golden, brown and delicious) pairs the sweet and savory specialties of husband and wife team Chef Kyle Bailey & Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac the culinary masterminds behind Birch & Barley.

Located just south of Dupont Circle, GBD is a casual & lively neighborhood spot that pulls triple duty serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the morning, guests find a warm and inviting spot to enjoy one of MacIsaac’s fresh homemade doughnuts with a cup of coffee from premium craft roaster Mad Cap coffee. Ranging from the traditional fried-to-order vanilla glaze and classic coffee cake to the more gourmet grapefruit-campari old fashion and butterscotch, bourbon & bacon brioche doughnuts, GBD has a doughnut for every craving.

The fried chicken and menu of sides will take center stage at lunchtime, while the evening will see an expanded dinner menu as well as a snack menu with plenty of odds & ends for sharing. GBD will also serve as a destination for craft beer, fantastic wines and one-of-a-kind specialty punches in the evening.

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Check out some of the doughnuts here.

I was able to attend a preview party last night and I can def. vouch for the D. Everything I tasted from the doughtnuts to the chicken to the drinks were delicious.

‏@tiffmacisaac tweets:

“I’m at @GBDchixndonuts with doughnuts and coffee… Anyone wanna come by and taste test #ImSerious #WellBeHereUntilTwoPM”

More photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont/West End

By Prince Of Petworth

2130 N Street Northwest

This rental is located at 2130 N Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“1 bedroom/1 bathroom condo walking distance to Dupont and Foggy Bottom metros, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Georgetown, restaurants, bars and all the city has to offer. Hardwood floors, separate dining area, granite counter tops, stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, built in bookshelves, exposures on 2 sides. Pets allowed and roof top deck.”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,850/Mo.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – U Street/Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

1930 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest

This rental is located at 1930 New Hampshire Avenue, NW:


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The listing says:

“Walk to everything! In the heart of it all. Fully renovated 2 bedrm, 2 new bath in the wonderful Haddon. Big living room with fireplace, wood flrs, ceiling fan. New kitchen with W/D and stainless appliances. Nice high ceilings, wired for internet and cable.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,850/Mo.

Mari Vanna Now Open for Lunch

By Prince Of Petworth

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1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

Mari Vanna will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The three-level Russian eatery, known for its teahouse-meets-Tolstoy ambiance, will offer a $19 pre fixe menu that features customer favorites as well as new items.

Diners will enjoy an entree as well as a choice of soup or salad. Fresh, healthy fare such as Russian Country Salad and Chicken Stroganoff with Buckwheat Pasta and also Russian classics like Olivier salad and Borscht. The kids’ pre fixe menu ($15) features dishes such as chicken kotletki and gluten-free alphabet mac-and-cheese.

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Streets of Washington Presents – The Northumberland, an elegant preservation time capsule

By Prince Of Petworth

Streets of Washington, written by John DeFerrari, covers some of DC’s most interesting buildings and history. John is also the author of Lost Washington DC.

Washington has one of the highest concentrations of apartment dwellers among American cities, and fortunately many of its historic apartment houses from the early decades of the 20th century have survived. Among these, the Northumberland, opened in 1910 at 2039 New Hampshire Avenue NW, is one of the best preserved. Thanks in part to its very early conversion (1920) to cooperative ownership, the building has benefited over the years from the meticulous care and attention of farsighted owners and remains a jewel-like oasis of turn-of-the-century urban living.

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The Northumberland (photo by the author).

The Northumberland was one of many projects undertaken by the relentlessly energetic Harry Wardman (1872-1938) in the early years of his career when he was building row after row of houses in Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights and just starting to construct towering apartment houses. “In apartment building the most expensive structures in the city are the work of Mr. Wardman,” the Washington Times noted in 1911, soon after the Northumberland was completed. Wardman was a developer’s developer, putting up the most desirable buildings possible at the least possible cost and then quickly moving on. “His money is always active and he is always borrowing,” the Times explained. “He always takes profits and goes at something new.”

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Forever Yogurt Coming to Adams Morgan, U Street, Dupont, Georgetown and Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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1728 Columbia Rd, NW

The long vacant space next to and featuring ads for Metro Wine and Spirits is set to become a Forever Yogurt frozen yogurt spot. Washington Business Journal notes:

“The chain makes more than 85 flavors of yogurt, including Jolly Rancher pomegranate raspberry, Greek froyo, and blueberry burst. The company has rolled out an espresso bar in some locations to provide more business year round, and that concept could appear in D.C., according to the spokesman.”

The only specific address announced is in Adams Morgan on Columbia Road. Forever Yogurt’s website lists other coming soon locations without specific addresses for Georgetown, Connecticut Ave (Dupont Circle), Verizon Center, and U Street (seeking space.)

Any Chicago expats fans of Forever Yogurt?

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The Gryphon, Sportsbar and Gastropub, Opens Tonight in Dupont Circle, Have a Look Inside and at the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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1337 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

The Gryphon will open to the public for dinner service on Wednesday, March 13 at 9 p.m. Executive Chef Joseph Evans of brother restaurant Lost Society will serve modern takes on classic bar bites such pimento-cheese-stuffed pepperdews and cajun crawfish mac-n-cheese, as well as hearty entrees like cocoa and chipotle rubbed sirloin and crispy Scottish salmon with smoked tomato beurre blanc. Sweet finishes such as peanut butter and chocolate bread pudding with strawberry jam round out the dessert menu.

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Photo credit: Travis Vaughn

More photos of the interior and a look at the full menu after the jump. (more…)

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