Tenleytown

DC Water Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

“The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) advises customers to boil their water for cooking and drinking if they are experiencing low water pressure, especially in areas West and Southwest of Rock Creek Park (see the updated map at link in press release). If customers do not have water service, they are advised to boil water when service is restored. If customers are not experiencing low water pressure and do not live in the affected area, customers do not need to boil their water.

On March 5, the Ft. Reno Pumping Station experienced a power outage that was isolated to the DC Water system. Due to a loss of pressure, affected customers are advised to boil their water until further notice. To minimize risk, customers should follow the instructions outlined in this advisory (more…)

Props to the Christmas Carolers in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“I wanted to send a community “thank you” to the Christmas Carolers at my front door yesterday evening around 6:30pm in Tenleytown! Thank you for the holiday cheer. (sorry for the poor video quality, I didn’t have my phone camera light on at the time)”

Dear PoPville – What Development is happening on Wisconsin Ave in Tenleytown?

By Prince Of Petworth

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4600 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Brandywine

“Dear PoPville,

They’re ripping down some long abandoned buildings on the corner of Brandywine and Wisconsin! Do you happen or can you find out what (if anything) is going to be put there???”

This is the former Babe’s Billiards space. It is going to become Tenley View from Douglas Development:

“Tenley View is the most exciting mixed-used apartment project to hit Washington DC’s Tenleytown neighborhood in years. Located at the bustling intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Brandywine Street, the new building will include a modern, mid-rise atop the former Babe’s Billiards building. The property will feature over 19,000 square feet of retail on the lower two levels and five levels of apartment units. This project was the first new construction residential development in the District of Columbia to receive approval to be built without any parking at all. The new building will be marketed to residents who rely on the close proximity to Metro service just one block away.

Facts

68,500 rentable square feet (18,783 sf retail; 49,717 sf residential)
Historic building built 1949; Acquired 2009; Redevelopment 2013-2014
Seven-story building
60 rental apartment units
Metro Access: One block from Tenleytown (Red Line)”

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Rendering via Douglas Development

Steak ‘n Egg Will Likely Close for Up To Two Years of Renovations in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

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4700 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I heard from employees there that it will be closing for up to two years as the building is razed & rebuilt (along with two adjoining buildings). This is a neighborhood institution, a 24-hour dive diner that’s been there for decades. Big deal for Tenleytown. The employees said it was initially supposed to close in November but that they recently got word it has been delayed until January 2014.”

I called the store but they were unable to give firm timelines and the owner was not at the store. So it is not clear if they will close this January or next January. But it is clear at some point it’s looking like Steak ‘n Egg will be closing for extensive renovations. In June a Raze permit was issued for 4700 Wisconsin Ave, NW. At that time CityPaper reported:

“Developer Frank Economides, who owns the property and filed the permit application, says Steak ‘n Egg isn’t disappearing. The raze permit application was an early step in the process of a potential expansion of the restaurant.”

It now seems, while Steak ‘n Egg won’t disappear completely, they are likely to take an extensive hiatus during renovations. Stay tuned for more info on the timeline as it becomes available. For the moment they remain open. You can check out their menu here.

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Corner of Chesapeake and Wisconsin Ave, NW

Firelake Grill Opens in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

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4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Thanks to a couple of readers for writing in that Firelake Grill has now opened in the former Ruby Tuesday space at Van Ness and Wisconsin Ave, NW.

One reader writes:

“FIRELAKE opened: good food, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. ONE BIG PROBLEM: price points too high!”

Anyone else stop by?

Firelake Grill Opening “Aug. 28. 29, 30th” in Tenleytown, Will Offer “upper casual dining experience”

By Prince Of Petworth

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4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

A reader sends an updated grand opening for Firelake Grill coming to the former Ruby Tuesday space at Van Ness and Wisconsin Ave, NW. The owner tells him “Aug. 28. 29, 30th”.

Another reader sends Firelake Grill’s website:

“Firelake Grill, a new contemporary American restaurant by Fired Up Grills Restaurant Group, offers guests a comfortable, upper casual dining experience in the heart of Tenleytown. Most of our handcrafted cuisine at Firelake is prepared using a live hickory wood grill. Our mission is to create pleasurable and memorable moments, in a warm and friendly environment for our guests, our staff and our partners.”

Firelake Grill Finally Opening in Tenleytown “Around August 12th”

By Prince Of Petworth

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4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Firelake Grill will be located in the former Ruby Tuesday space at Van Ness and Wisconsin Ave, NW. A reader writes:

Here’s the latest on FIRELAKE GRILL from its owner:

“We expect to open sometime around Aug. 12th. We appreciate your interest and look forward to serving your hospitality needs and hopefully spend time together enjoying excellent classic American food.”

Sketch of Suspect Sought in Sexual Assault in the 4200 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a First Degree Sexual Assault in the area of the 4200 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW.

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at approximately 11:45 pm, the victim was walking in the area, when an unknown male suspect approached her from behind and forced her behind a building, and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6’0”- 6’2” in height, approximately 200-250 pounds, 30-40 years of age, muscular build, with tattoos on both arms. The suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt with writing on the back, possibly in Spanish.

Anyone with information should call 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

MPD Looking for Suspect in Sexual Assault in the 4200 Block of Wisconsin Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a First Degree Sexual Assault in the area of the 4200 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW.

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at approximately 11:45 pm, the victim was walking in the area, when an unknown male suspect approached her from behind and forced her behind a building, and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6’0”- 6’2” in height, approximately 200-250 pounds, 30-40 years of age, muscular build, with tattoos on both arms. The suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt with writing on the back, possibly in Spanish.

Anyone with information should call 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

New Signage Up for Firelake Grill Coming to Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

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4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

A few weeks ago reader wondered if Firelake Grill was still coming to the former Ruby Tuesday space at Van Ness and Wisconsin Ave, NW?

Thanks to another reader for the update:

“Fire Lake Grill (Corner of wisconsin NW and Van Ness NW in Tenleytown) has new signage up so it seems like they are closer to opening. The name in red lights and the logos on the windows and doors are new (within the last 24 hours since I walk by every day)”

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