A reader reports:
“The amazing Miles Davis mural on the back of Bohemian Caverns has been painted over, all in purple. I’m devastated. Loved that hornblower’s silhouette. There are a bunch of black line drawing outlines that weren’t there yesterday. Guess it was an artistic decision? I really miss that horn player silhouette though!”
Updates when the new one’s completed. Here’s what it looked like back in 2007:
and in 2013:
807 V Street, NW
Ian Gary tweets us this beautiful sight:
“Excited to see signage up for @LandmarkLTC theatre across the street from me” [next door to the 9:30 club]
1517 U Street, NW
Ed. Note: The 1500 block of U Street was previously home to numerous vintage/clothing shops but continues to dwindle in recent years.
Thanks to a reader for passing on from Lettie Gooch:
“Our doors have been open on U Street for over 6 exciting and fashionable years! We will be “popping up” with our new and fabulous FALL collection in September. Stay tuned for the announcement as we are still finalizing the details!
THANK YOU for your loyal patronage and support of Lettie Gooch! We love and appreciate you!
Hugs and Kisses,
The Ladies of Lettie Gooch”
1832 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: Back in the day this space was once planned for a spot called Local 14 then a planned pizza restaurant by Edan Macquaid and most recently an Art Soiree House.
From an email:
“I’m writing to let you know that I will be opening a barre3 studio at 1832 14th Street NW, just above Floors on 14th and next door to Room & Board. The space will occupy the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, with two studio rooms, changing rooms and childcare.
I have been an instructor at barre3 Georgetown for the last two years. I’m delighted to bring barre3 to the vibrant, growing 14th Street community – and closer to home!
About barre3
barre3 combines the wisdom of yoga, the strength of Pilates and the grace of ballet barre work. Our signature 60-minute class balances strength training through isometric holds and small, one-inch movements with seamless recovery stretches. We also incorporate larger, functional movements with low-impact cardio to jumpstart the metabolism and energize the body. Unique to our brand, we offer an array of modifications for every posture allowing all fitness levels to maximize the workout while remaining injury free. As both a fitness system and a whole-body health philosophy, barre3 helps clients to realize amazing, lasting results – a strong, lean physique and a happy, balanced mindset.
barre3 is based in Portland, OR. In just seven years, it has grown from a single location in Portland’s Pearl District to more than 75 locations and streaming online.”
From 2012:
“She is an adorable female dog with a purple collar just found at 11th and U. No microchip or tag. We are trying to find her owners. Please call CityPaws if you recognize her. (202) 232-7297”
1901 18th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on:
“RED ONION RECORDS IS MOVING!
if all goes as planned, we will be reopening next weekend.
the new address of the shop is 1628 U ST NW.
it is located just around the corner from the old shop, about a six minute walk across U or Willard.
we are very excited to enter this next phase of the shop.
the new store will be the same, but also very, very different.
it’s sad to see this place go after being down there for almost nine years, but we have a good feeling at about this… thanks again for all your love/support, we’ll see you soon!”
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
From an email:
“Nothing Goes together Better than Duffy’s Wings and Nats Baseball!
We still have a bit of time before the paperwork is done on our liquor license. In the meantime please join us for a Preopening Wing Feast and Nats Viewing Party.
**please note no alcohol will be served and you cannot bring your own. We cannot have any alcohol on the premises until we get our liquor license which will be very soon
Sunday September 13th 1pm to 4pm
$15 per person
Unlimited Wings (no carryout boxes)
Non Alcoholic Beverages included
Nats vs Marlins and Redskins vs Dolphins on all the TVs
Sound on the Nats up Front and on the Redskins in back.
Open 1pm til the end of Nats and Redskins games.
Kids with parents are welcome. Under 12 price – $10
We Hope to See you then!
Grand opening will be soon after. We’ll let you know as soon as we do!
In the meantime please continue to support our IndieGogo campaign:”
13th and U St, NW
@TonyTGoodman tweets us:
“Quick renovation this week for @andpizza at 13th & U.”
Looks like they’ll reopen Friday.
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
From an email:
“Duffy’s Irish Pub, DC’s favorite wing spot and neighborhood pub, is reopening!
“Andy Duffy returns as general manager, promising the same tasty wings doused in his secret recipe, the same award-winning Fish and Chips, the coldest beer in town and, of course, the Nats on TV.
New owner Casey Callister has signed a lease for the old Vermont Street location, but he will entrust all operations to Duffy. Callister owns DC-based Garden Thieves Pictures, which has produced several successful independent documentaries including Ballou and Fagbug Nation. ”
I type this right now from the Dart Room in Duffy’s. We are almost ready to open the doors, but we need your help! ~ andy
Be a big part of the Duffy’s reopening, please view our campaign:
OK, I screwed up. I gave away too much free beer, put my customers first and paid my landlord every month, well almost every month. However, the Pub was just not making enough to cover all the debt that remained from the early years of Duffy’s. Eventually I had to close it down. It was the worst day of my life.
Broke as can be, I went to Florida , where the living is cheap and got a job waiting tables. But now I’ve had enough sun and sand. I have a great opportunity to reopen Duffy’s this fall. This campaign is just about asking for a little help to get one of DC’s best neighborhood bars back open again. I am not asking for donations, I am just asking for your advance patronage. Be a part of the rebirth of Duffy’s!
They are trying to raise and ambitious $150,000. Duffy’s closed after 8 years back in Nov. 2014.
