606 Florida Ave, NW
Nice! Thanks to Tom for the heads up about Rito Loco’s roof deck plans.. Bloomingdame told us on Friday: “They got a grant but still need BZA approval. Case next week.”
Looks like they’ll be ready by spring if the BZA goes through. And don’t forget they have a liquor license now, I think that went through, or at least it should by spring as well. Stay tuned:
On January 9th I posted that Chao Ku was for sale. I don’t know the details but they’ve now closed. So the curse remains despite some initial denials. On Friday City Paper reported:
“It made sense just to let it go. The road was too long,” says owner John Fielding. “We just never got the foot traffic to make it work, and we spent so much money on the buildout.”
1414 9th Street, NW is now the former home to Vegetate, Cafe Eagle, Taqueria Mexicana, Eagle (again), Northern Restaurant and Secret Lounge and Sports Bar and Chao Ku.
Thanks to all who emailed.
1314 9th Street, NW
A&D opened up back in December 2012.
Ed. Note: Next door neighbor Season Pantry closed last year. Later than expected but Sushi from the owner of Sushi Capitol and Sushi Ogawa will be taking over that space.
Updates when we learn who eventually takes over the space and if a new location is found for A&D:
From a press release:
“Après Ski DC
La Jambe, Shaw’s only French wine bar
1550 7th Street, NW
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 – Sunday, February 26, 2017
In keeping with French tradition co-owners David Bloom and Anastasia Mori bring you Après Ski.
“a·près-ski: the social activities and entertainment following a day’s skiing.”
Bloom’s vision was to create a seasonal event focused on something other than the holidays. Après Ski translates to “After Ski”.
La Jambe will be transformed into a winter wonderland equipt with all the coziness and warmth you’d long for after a day on the slopes. In addition to their regular menu they will also be offering a special menu featuring raclette which is a dish comprised of three types of charcuterie and a boiled potato smothered with melted cheese. (more…)
2100 Vermont Ave, NW at V Street
From an email (owner/partner or at least a very good friend of the family…):
“Wet Dog Tavern located across from the The Satellite Room and just north of U st corridor on Vermont has finally opened it’s doors to the public.”
Florida Ave, NW between
“Dear PoPville,
This house has been tagged as a blighted property off and on for the past few years resulting in a ~$30K tax bill that has been paid every year even though no one has lived here since at least 2003. I don’t even care that there’s a pop up going in… just happy something is being done with this house!”
11th Street, Shaw.
9th Street, NW
And thanks to Kristen for sending more from Thomas Circle before it got cleaned up (I witnessed volunteers help in the clean up of a similar display at McPherson Square later Sunday.)
More signs after the jump. (and lots more signs coming tomorrow too!) (more…)
1227 11th Street, NW
Thanks to all who emailed the new signage above El Sol, formerly El Sauce next to the Capital Market grocery store. We’ve been waiting since 2014 for Phonation to open their brick and mortar. Their facebook still has “Tentative opening date is February 2015…” but should be any day now! Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
This rental is located at 929 Florida Avenue NW. The listing says:
“$2500/month available March 1, 2017 for open concept 1br/1ba apartment in the heart of Shaw/U Street. Also available furnished semi-furnished (beautiful West Elm + custom furniture not shown in photographs) for additional monthly cost.
Washer/dryer in unit
Incredible amount of natural light, no street noise (on backside of building)
High 10+ foot ceilings
Gas/water included in rent. (more…)