639 Florida Avenue, NW
More news for Florida Ave – A new Thai and Asian tavern, Ching, is coming to 639 Florida Ave, NW. From the liquor license posted out front:
“Tavern serving Thai and Asian cuisine on hot top grills with a seating capacity of 150. Total occupancy load of 199. Entertainment consists of occasional DJ and live music. Summer Garden with 30 seats (subject to change based on final Certificate of Occupancy for Summer Garden).”
Looking towards 7th/Georgia Ave
247 Florida Avenue, NW
Well this might be the best new name (following in the footsteps of Seafood & Crab) for a restaurant I’ve seen – Meat & Foods. A recent liquor license posted out front says:
“Neighborhood restaurant serving house made sausages, sides, coffee and beverages with seating capacity for 12 patrons and total occupancy load of 12. Sidewalk café with 4 seats.”
Sounds promising. Also nice to see this long vacant retail space finally get filled. Revitalization of Florida Ave continues forward.
Back in Oct. 2012 we first learned Red Toque would be getting an outdoor patio at 6th and R St, NW. Thanks to @MRkelvey for tweeting the word (and the photo above) to @PoPville:
“Red Toque of Shaw on 6th & R says “Maybe 10 days” for patio deck to open #May”
We previously judged Red Toque Cafe here and you can see their menu here.
634 Florida Ave, NW
Dear PoPville,
Any word on the Italy Pizza on Florida ave (next to the now for lease capoeira place)? They have been closed for at least a couple days and the sign has been taken down.
While their website is still live, their phone has been disconnected. Anyone know if they plan on reopening in a new space?
Update From a reader who knows the owners:
“They are going to take the summer off and regroup in the fall. As far as I know the space (and the one beside it) are still available for lease from the landlord.”
Italy Pizza in happier times – Feb. 2012:
From MPD:
At approximately 12:58 A.M., members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call for a stabbing in the 1600 block of 6th Street, NW.
Upon arriving on the scene, a adult male was found nearby suffering from multiple stab wounds to his torso and arm. Further investigation revealed that two suspects were involved in the attack. One suspect stabbed the victim with a knife, while the other suspect reportedly served as a lookout. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
Anyone with additional information regarding this offense is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department on (202) 727-9099.
and
On April 26, at approximately 11:34 PM, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call for a shooting in the 600 block of N Street, NW. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. Multiple shots had been fired at the victim by unknown assailants. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information realting to this incident is urged to contact 202-727-9099, or the Third District Detective’s office at 673-6917 or 673-6918.
6th and Florida Ave, NW
Bistro Bohem is located at 6th and Florida Ave, NW.
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This one is from 11th Street, NW near T Street.
Pre-construction:
And in other big development news – Shaw’s Parcel 42 [1707 7th Street NW] has selected Shaw 42 Developers, LLC to develop the lot. From ANC Commissioner Kevin Chappel:
The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) has select the Shaw 42 Developers, LLC, a joint venture between TenSquare and the Chapman Development Group to develop Parcel 42. The Shaw 42 Developers’ proposal was most attractive to DMPED because they were the only developers to offer the city a 99 year ground lease, which means after 99 years, the land and the building on Parcel 42 will revert back to the ownership and control of the city government unless and new lease is negotiated and agreed to by the city and the developers.
The proposal detailed the plans:
Shaw 42 Developers proposes 7 floors of approximately 15 residential units each, totaling 105 apartment housing units. In accordance with industry best practices, the 21 units dedicated to affordable housing will be evenly distributed throughout the building on all floors and among all unit types. These units will be available solely to households having annual incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). These market rate households will join the new residents of Progression Place and CityMarket at O in patronizing local small businesses and revitalizing the 7th Street corridor in Shaw. The development program includes the construction of 104,604 gross sq ft, directly across from a Metro Station. The net leasable square footage is 78,239 sq ft of residential space. The development program is supported by up to 114 parking spaces available for both the residential and retail uses. The total development budget for the conceived project is more than $37,000,000 and requires no cash subsidy from the District. The affordable housing component is funded by the sale of 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and the land value generated by the market rate uses.
Ed. Note: This is the parcel that became a tent camp back in July 2010.
Rendering via Ellis Development
Thanks to a reader for sending these incredible renderings for the huge project coming to 965 Florida Ave, NW. ANC Commissioner Tony Norman tells me that ANC 1B will comment on each proposal at the next ANC meeting May 2, 2013. 7:00 pm 14 & U NW and then DMPED could select a developer by the end of June.
You can see the full proposals here:
and
JBG.
Which one looks/sounds better to you?
Rendering via JBG
The JBG one is the one that has the Harris Teeter going in as well. But either selection, this is gonna be a mind blowing transformation.
Though the small old church was demoed, in Oct. 2012 Here’s how the site basically looks today:
2012
636 Florida Ave, NW
Just noticed a for lease sign outside The Capoeira Spot at 636 Florida Ave, NW.