When Marvin first opened I’d say in general people loved it. Recently I’ve been starting to hear from some folks that it is too crowded and/or has lost some of its initial shine. So now that it has been open a few months has your opinion changed at all?
I never realized that there were two separate signs for Taco Bell and KFC on 14th Street. I got really excited for a second when I noticed it. You see I’m of the old school who remembers going into a Taco Bell and eating Taco Bell. Now I go in and see KFC choices and I’ve never been good at ordering, anyway, but I hesitate and usually order a chicken snacker instead of my beloved meximelts and it ruins the experience. Damn the pictures of those snackers look good. Why can’t they have more pictures of meximelts? Alas, Taco Bell and KFC are still combined, sadly, on 14th Street. Um, that’s all I have to say about that.
I’ve always wondered how this great spot located on T Street next door to St. Ex could remain closed. Unfortunately when I walked by there was nobody to ask when it was reopening. Anyone know when it will be reopening?
It is wild not to see a whole there anymore.
I love encountering shops that are in the middle of a residential block. I imagine that this sight was very common in the 1950s. But my question is: why are the shops in rowhomes on residential blocks always hair salons? I mean why not a hardware store every now and then? Have you guys seen any other shops on residential blocks besides hair salons?
Some people have been a little skeptical of the U Street Sushi joint that just opened up but I have to say the space itself looks pretty good.
I love this cart that goes between the cake love store and the love cafe across the street. It’s a beautiful sight. I’m not a big cake fan personally but I hear their goods are out of this world. Any fans here?
Thanks to a reader for sending me a link to this DCist post on the robbery that took place right in the middle of the day on U Street. It is well worth your while to read the comments. Personally, I could not possibly feel safer walking around U Street. I’m very sad that this robbery took place but I certainly don’t think it is an indictment of the neighborhood. But what do you think? Is U Street a dangerous neighborhood that would make you feel uncomfortable walking around, even during the day?
Located right across the street from Solly’s at 1935 11th Street NW Suite 2 is Fly Betty Boutique. I spoke with owner Melfi Penn this past weekend. She describes the very small boutique (although she may be moving to bigger quarters soon) as a “shop for the everyday woman”. It mostly features clothing, handbags, accessories and skin care. The clothing is priced reasonable from only $20-$100. Store hours: Sat 11-7pm, Sun 12-6pm, M-F by Appt. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending in this update about Marvin’s expansion from the ANC1B Meeting:
“The Commission heard about the adjoining space on 14th Street being acquired by the owner of Marvin. The owner wishes to have a low-key wine, and hors d’oeuvres with a garden. It will have the same architecture as Marvin, and the garden will be on the ground floor with a masonry wall or wood fence. Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission support the new license. Commissioner Nadeau seconded the motion. The motion was adopted 10-0.”
Personally, I’m super psyched about the garden.