Sundevich opened up in July ’11 in the alley off 9th Street behind 1314 9th St, NW. So far the buzz I’ve been hearing is terrific. You can see their menu here. So I’m wondering two things – how are the sandwiches, of course and any specific recs plus – how do they compare to the sandwiches of Fast Gourmet?
“Dear PoP,
I wanted to post a question to your readers on what the neighborhood would like to see open a Bistro Wine Bar or a Tavern. I am in the process of signing a lease in the Shaw Neighborhood and wanted a feedback from the community and will go with what gets the most votes either a Wine Bar or a Tavern.”
See proposed menus for Bin 1800 and Market Tavern after the jump. (more…)
One of the best house/door combos in the whole city. From Shaw.
“Dear PoPville,
Apologies for the terrible picture, I was stopped at a red light, in the dark, at a distance. This is the property right at 4th & Florida NW, just off Rhode Island Ave that was recently renovated, but then nothing happened to it for the last 18 plus months, give or take. It’s kind of a neat property on a triangle corner that I’ve always thought had a lot of potential. Last night (Thurs Nov 17) I saw lights on on the second floor and bodies moving around. I walk or drive by that property every day and cannot ever recall seeing movement or lights on since the renovation was done. Do you or readers have any idea what might be happening to with that place? From what I could tell in my brief 34 seconds to get a glimpse that second floor was just white walls and empty space, nothing fancy.”
Anyone know if folks have started moving in? You can see what it looked like when the scaffolding came down in March 2010 here.
Back in August ’11 we learned that Cafe Eagle (previously Vegetate) had become a Mexican restaurant at 1414 9th St, NW. I figure it’s time for a proper judging. Any fans? Any must order items? How are the prices?
Last week the Washington Post reported:
“Living Social continues to rapidly expand and consume new office space in the District to accommodate that growth.
The online coupon company plans to lease 1005-1011 7th Street NW, a historic property across the street from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center commonly referred to as the Acme Stove Building, owned by Douglas Development.”
Walking by last weekend I was surprised to see the building completely covered as work had already begun.
“Dear PoPville,
Thought you might be interested – Satellite Pizza (next to 9:30 club) has torn up all the concrete on their patio that I am assuming will be the summer garden. They have a construction permit up, which I believe is new, and which states that the place will be 2 floors.”
This home is located at 640 Q St, NW:
The flier says:
“Stunningly renovated Victorian townhouse on a tree-lined Q street features high ceilings, an open floor plan, and lots of light. 3 bdrms 3.5 baths Entertain in the chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and GREEN recycled glass counters. Exposed brick. Amazing master bdrm. Hwd floors. Great deck and yard.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $699,990. What do you think of the reno?
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve had a strange morning over here in Shaw. I went out for my run and the neighbor next door told me he saw some “big raccoon” try to get into my front door and then it felt down into a window well where the basement windows are (I have no idea what that’s called). Thinking it couldn’t get out from there (it was a four foot climb – stupid me, I forgot opossums are pretty tactile little things), I called animal control. Well, within 20 minutes this thing is back on the street. My neighbor managed to lasso this thing with a little bit of clothesline. I called animal control back and they told me I should just let it go. I told them we weren’t really near Rock Creek Park or anywhere where a opossum should actually be, but she told me that raccoons and opossum have learned to adapt to an urban environment and I should let it go and that’s what they would do if they came there.
So my neighbor walked this thing down a nearby alley and let it go near an abandoned lot with some grass. What does PoPville think? Should animal control have taken this thing and set it free in a more appropriate environment? Or were my neighbors and I foolish to interfere with this majestic creature’s Monday to begin with? It mostly just amazed me that animal control said to let it go and offered no more advice than that. I’m also sorry in advance for whoever walks down that alley next and loses their shit when this thing scampers around.”
