1328 Florida Ave, NW
Some very specific scuttlebutt about The Manhattan development. In addition to the WeWork space a reader says:
“A bit of scuttlebutt: the part of the building on the other side of the alley with the brick facade is going to house a few new restaurants. One is a German style pub that is being opened by Richard Sandoval Restaurants (El Centro, Masa 14). Another is a pizzeria and a third is a cafe (most likely Philz Coffee of San Francisco).”
1213 U Street, NW
We’ve talked about this before but given the recent news I think it’s time for a straight up call to Ben’s. And especially because this mural is so prominent on U Street (not to mention only a few years old) – it’s embarrassing. But worse than that, I can only imagine how victims of sexual assault feel when they walk by it. It should be taken down period. There may not be precedent in doing so but it’s still the right thing to do. Think they should? Think they will? I’m sure there are many candidates more deserving of this space – how about a return of Duke Ellington to U Street?
1328 Florida Ave, NW
Back in 2011 we wondered what should become of The Manhattan. Now we now – WeWork. From the Washington Business Journal:
“WeWork has signed a lease for about 51,000 square feet at Manhattan Laundry, a combination of three adjacent properties into roughly 81,000-square feet of office space at 1336 Florida Ave. NW.”
Anyone use WeWork?
Photo courtesy Friends of Harrison Recreation Center
From an email:
“Friends of Harrison Recreation Center and the U Street Neighborhood Association are proud to present the first movie of the Sixth Annual U Street Movie Series – Harrison Field Under the Stars. This FREE summer movie series celebrates the musical and culturally diverse roots of the Greater U Street Corridor. Please join us for this event, which benefits Harrison Recreation Center.
Wednesday, July 15th, movie #1 is a double feature. Our nod to Initiative 71 will be a two-fer! Reefer Madness will start 8:20-8:30, and will be followed by Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Gates open at 7 pm , and we will be playing some tunes.
More information available at: https://www.facebook.com/ustreetmovieseries
WHO: Admission is free and donations are always welcome and appreciated
WHAT: Reefer Madness PSA/Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure – TWO FREE outdoor movies
Gates open at 7 with music playing before film begins.
WHERE: Harrison Recreation Center – 1330 V St. NW, Washington DC 20009
WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2014 – Movie to begin after sundown
2016 Film Series
Movie #2 Wednesday, August 19: Monsoon Wedding
Movie #3 Saturday, September 12 (special date!): Frozen
This film will be shown earlier and on a Saturday, in order to accommodate families with young and school-aged children
Movie #4 Wednesday, September 16: The Wiz”
1301 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the deal with U Sushi? There are signs saying that they are now in Sala Thai. What’s going into the space?”
The Sala Thai folks say they closed the independent U Sushi space because their 10 year lease was up and prices were rising. Not clear if a new tenant has been found yet but will update as soon as its known.
From @DCPoliceDept just after 2:30am:
“3D SHOOTING/1400 V ST NW/LOF B/M LONG DREADS WHITE TANK TOP ALONG WITH 4-5 OTHER B/M’S AND 1 H/M/5269”
“MPD is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1400 block of V ST NW. One male victim.”
Solea building at 14th and Florida Ave, NW
7-11 fatigue continues – from a change.org petition:
“Stay Away from 14th St / Florida Ave! [in the Solea building]
We are a community, we are a neighborhood, we are families and friends. We care about how our neighbors treat each other, how the streetscape is maintained and we care to improve our surroundings.
We are happily satisfied with the neighborhood retail services today such as: Streets, Smucker Farms, Yes Organic, CVS and TraderJoes, yet we are very concerned about 7/11 entering our neighborhood. We believe that 7/11 will diminish and detract from our neighborhood, nor do we see it adding any value to our lives. We feel that, at best, 7/11 will just cannibalize existing businesses, assuming anyone was to patronize the establishment. Therefore, this location is not only unsatisfactory to the neighbors, but it is also a bad investment for 7/11. A bad investment for 7/11 is also a bad bet for the landlord jeopardizing their investment too. No one wins in this scenario.
If you care about the future of our neighborhood and don’t want to see a 7/11, or worse, a failed 7/11 take up a prominent corner, then please object by endorsing this petition.”
@michael_ahrens tweets us:
“Because nothing sounds like a better lunch delivery option than boiled octopus…”
Hahaha The Greek Spot rules – this is very good news.
1205 U Street, NW
Get your Saloon fix in now before their annual summer closing – so many years of awesomeness:
1342 U Street, NW
Speaking of outdoor seating – what do you think of the new ones at Desperados? Definitely better than the wooden corral…