“I’ve just learned Yes Organic has scheduled a private opening ceremony Monday, November 17th from 3PM.
In addition, CVS is also scheduled to open Monday at 8AM.”
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U Street
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I’ve always liked Local 16 located on U Street just west of 16th Street. I believe they have one of the best roof decks in the city and this only adds to the allure. The sign says they are happy to share their herb garden. Nice. It also says they use “vegetables from a biodynamic farm whenever possible.” So I guess I’m wondering what exactly makes a restaurant green? Is using vegetables from a biodynamic farm as well as herbs from an herb garden enough to proclaim oneself green? I do think it’s cool that they share the herbs with their neighbors, I’m just curious about the new trend of folks calling themselves “green”.
Busboys & Poets is wind powered:
And they have rocks in their urinals:
What is the true definition of a green establishment?
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This week I paid a visit to the newest addition to the U Street art scene, the Hamiltonian Gallery at 1353 U Street. As described on their website (www.hamiltoniangallery.com), the gallery is dedicated to showing the work of the So Hamiltonian Fellows and focuses on innovative works by emerging and mid-career artists. Perhaps a fortunate result having a day off in the middle of the week, I was lucky enough to have the space mostly to myself for a while, and had the opportunity to meet Paul So, the founder of the Gallery and the Hamiltonian Artist Organization.
Before I took a look around I spent some time talking to Paul and getting the scoop on the Gallery, and the fellowship program. The Hamiltonian Gallery is different from a traditional gallery in the sense that the artists who display their work were awarded a spot in a competitive two-year fellowship program. Paul’s vision for the organization and the fellowship program was born out of his own experience in working towards his career as a Physics professor at George Mason University. He kind of equates the program to the Post Doctoral Research work that he did, and sees it as on opportunity to help guide up-and-coming artists as they begin their careers.
The program and the gallery function as both an opportunity for new artists to display their work, and participate in some of the gallery operations as a way to develop and hone their knowledge in the business of art management. Displays in the Gallery will be changing every 5 to 6 weeks, and will typically show two Fellows alongside one more established artists who has displayed in galleries before. Right now, the Gallery is showcasing the works of photographers Jonathan B. French, Anne Chan and Michael Dax Iacovone (Chan and Iacovone are the fellows). French’s installation focuses on the faces and the displaced relationships of Africans in the Americas and throughout the rest of the world. Chan creates tiny dioramas using staples. These are really cool to look at, and had I not read the exhibition details I never would have guessed what it was. And, Iacovone (my personal favorite) has created some sweet looking landscape photos using special dislocation and documentary photography techniques.Continues after the jump. (more…)
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I super curious to know what folks think about Tabaq located at 1336 U Street, NW. I’ve only been for drinks but I hear the food is supposed to pretty good. So any fans out there?
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What do y’all think about Utopia located at 1418 U Street? I used to be a huge fan because I especially liked the live music on Friday or Saturday nights. But the last time I went the food wasn’t as good as I remembered. Any fans out there?
We’ll make this a twofer. I’ve also been wondering about Coppi’s Organic located next door at 1416 U Street. I’ve never eaten there but have always been curious. For those who have eaten at both which is better?
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Cake Love and Love Cafe, located at 15th and U St, are offering $1 off cupcakes with your “I Voted” sticker.
But seriously don’t forget to vote!
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Does anyone know if Duke’s City Restaurant has closed for renovations or permanently? Were there any fans out there? Duke’s was/is located on U Street between 12th and 13th Streets.
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I’ve always loved this old Post Office located on T Street just west of 14th Street. I was super psyched to see it was for lease wondering what would become of it. The blog DC Metrocentric has a nice rendering of what it will look like. They say:
“The project will be adding an addition in the adjacent vacant lot and a second floor. The 6500 square foot project will be retail loft space with high ceilings and huge windows and according to New Legacy Partners there is interest from a bunch of different businesses including a restaurant, tea salon, art gallery and a pizza place.”
Think it’ll look good?
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Most people who have heard of Nellie’s probably know it as the new-ish gay sports bar over on U Street. Or at least, that is how it had always been described to me. Being that I am not gay, and I hardly know the difference between a first down and a touchdown, I never really thought to go there. But, the other day while brainstorming for this week’s story, a friend suggested that I check it out. So, I did, and I loved it!
Nellie’s is a relatively new addition to the U Street scene, and sitting at the corner of 9th and U it’s just an eensy bit set off from the hustle and bustle of U Street, which is actually kind of nice. It’s still easy to get to though, only a block from the 10th Street exit of the U Street metro stop. And it’s hard to miss the regal looking white and blue building, with its great big roofdeck adorned with twinkling lights!
They have a pretty cute schtick on the inside too. The place is decorated with all kinds of sporting paraphernalia, pictures of professional and local, recreational athletes, and vintage stadium sinks in the bathroom. And, right in the middle of the ceiling, a big shiny disco ball!
I’m glad I decided to finally stop in for a visit the other night. I’m also glad that I arrived hungry! I think our eyes were a little bigger than our stomachs, but my friend Crystal and I decided to share an order of the mini hotdogs with sweet potato fries and some buffalo wings. Maybe not the most health conscious meal, but paired with a delicious Octoberfest, it was just what I needed after a long day at work. For those interested in lighter fare, Nellie’s offers some more “figure-friendly” options as well. Everything was great, and I thought the prices were pretty reasonable…although, I thought the beer was kind of expensive. That’s the only complaint I have really heard consistently about Nellie’s – that drink prices are a little high. More after the jump. (more…)
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I must have walked by this spot hundreds of times before noticing. It’s above the restaurant/bar Axis on U Street. Any fans of Axis out there?
