Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced the completion of a major escalator replacement project at U Street Station. On Friday, the 13th Street entrance will reopen with two brand-new escalators in service.
The project, originally scheduled to take six months was completed a month ahead of schedule. (more…)
Burgers going the way of FroYo? Maybe. Rob reports:
“Boss Burger appears to be closed. Temporarily? We shall see. I don’t know a single person who has had anything but a horrible experience there.”
1931 14th St, NW
Hana Japanese Market opened up at 17th and U Street, NW back in 2008. It is hands down one of the greatest shops in the District of Columbia.
Hana posted these gut wrenching words on their Facebook page yesterday:
“Hana Market is closed. We plan to reopen ASAP. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.”
A reader reports:
“My friend who works in a Japanese broadcasting company said they’re only closed for two weeks.”
17th and U Street, NW
1925 14th Street, NW entrance on Wallach just south of U Street
The Orange Theory across the street from Trader Joe’s on 14th Street looks about ready to open.
And this is a good thing as they’ll be located right next door to the coming Jeni’s Ice Cream:
14th and Wallach Pl, NW
By the by – helluva transformation:
14th and Wallach Pl, NW in 2013
This rental is located at 1444 W Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1500 / 1br – 555ft2 – furnished co-op for rent, Premier location.
• Premier, hippy and convenient downtown location, around the intersecton of 14th and U Street, near Adams Morgan and Dupont circle.
• Next to Meridian Hill park, address is 1444 W Street. Blocks or 5 minutes walk to metro and some best bars, café, clubs, night life, restaurants, grocery stores (trader joes and yes organic) in DC. Walkable to many offices in downtown or dupont circle.
• 1st floor in a 4 story secured building, safe and super quiet.
• One bedroom, one bathroom, big living room, newish kitchen, several closets. Big windows. (more…)
2118 14th Street, NW (between V and W)
Simply put – this sucks. Just when I proclaimed the best bagel breakfast sandwich too…
Thanks to a reader for passing on from Smucker Farms (who opened up back in November 2011):
“I am sorry to say this but this Saturday will be the last day that Smucker Farms opens its doors. A confluence of events including an acrimonious landlord dispute, lack of strong management acumen on my part, and a hundred other things, means that we can no longer sustain operations. (more…)
Gregory Gabriel Kavadias via Facebook
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I didn’t see this covered on your blog but thought it should be since the Greek Spot has been such an institution/go-to for numerous years in the U street area.
We were pretty taken aback/saddened by the news of Gregory Gabriel Kavadias‘ passing, when we got takeout from greek spot tonite for first time in a few months. They had a sign up honoring the life of Gregory. I remember him from the very beginnings of their opening. Beyond being the purveyor of some delicious food, he was always super personable and it was nice to chat with him about various happenings, from food to family to music. (more…)
“Five Beers – Three Courses – $40
Wednesday, August 30th @ 7pm
1610 U Street, NW
Otra Vez Gose -4.5%
Sidecar Orange Pale Ale -5.3%
Sautéed mussels with smoked corn and broth
Pale Ale -5.5%
Tropical Torpedo -6.7%
Beef and pork meatballs with creamy polenta
Dry hopped barley wine -9.4%
Warm ginger pudding”
14th and W St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
FYI – they’re renovating the World’s Worst CVS at 14th and W.
Looks like it’ll stay open during the process. Place is a true hellhole. Truly exciting. lol”
Ed. Query: Is this truly the world’s (D.C.’s worst) CVS?
Ed. Note: I have not personally seen these rentals and therefore cannot vouch for them, I just pull interesting ones I find on Craigslist. Good luck with your search!
This rental is located at 11th and T St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2495 / 2br – 1000ft2 – U St-NY Style Engl-F/P-Basmnt-High Ceilings-Lots of Light-1 Blk Metro (11th &T Sts, NW – 1914 11th St NW)
$2,495 + utilities. Approx. 1000 sq ft. 2 large Bedrooms (lg enough for a desk or couch/chair) – but no common Living Room area (or could be used as 1BR other as Living area), Lg bay windows, Lots of light, French Doors, plantation shutters, stainless steel refrigerator, 2 brick fireplaces, nice large tiles, large bathroom – double sink vanity, toilet with door, washer/dryer in unit, share rear brick patio. (more…)