Wild coincidence. Renew Shaw just wrote a post about this joint opening up next week on 11th and U St. I was going to write a post asking what this was going to be. Alright then, can’t wait to check it out…
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U Street
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This is the new CVS located at 10th and U. But I took a look at the little sign outside and it revealed that the CVS is housed in a historic DC building. So I ask you, is it a shame that a historic building now houses a CVS or is it great that the building still exists and there is a little sign to commemorate its past?
According to the sign the building has been an “important social and cultural center. In addition to the Masons, it has housed a bowling alley, ballroom, and restaurant.” And now a CVS. Maybe I’m just looking a bit too deeply into this. If it housed a bowling alley surely it can house a CVS…but, man, a bowling alley would be way cooler.
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U Street between 12th and 13th Street, NW
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The Memorial
This is a spot that I’ve been meaning to check out for quite a while now and I’m glad that I did. The memorial is called the Spirit of Freedom and is surrounded by a Wall of Honor which list the names of 209,145 troops who served in the “United States Colored Troops” during the Civil War. You can find the memorial right outside the U St. metro stop at 10th and U St. (more…)
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So this is a new building that went up in the U Street neighborhood. What do you think of the modern architecture? Does it work next to the more traditional rowhouses?
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I passed this combination on U St. the other day. I don’t know what it is but I really like the contrast of the upscale art gallery on the ground floor vs the Tattoos and Piercing shop on the second floor.
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Arguably the most anticipated new bar and restaurant, Marvin, has opened on 14th Street just north of U Street. This was the bar that had the soft opening last week. If you like Eighteenth Street Lounge and Local 16 you are going to love this place. It mirrors a similar exclusivity like ESL as you can only spot the place by a tiny sign (pictured) on its front door. But don’t be fooled by that subtlety. Despite the muted decor on the outside it is quite swank on the inside. You’ll find the restaurant on the first floor. The restaurant has a Belgian theme and offers Steak Frites ($24), Lobster Waterzooi ($25), lots of Moules Frites choices ($16), a Marvin Burger ($15) and a number of other choices. (more…)
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After receiving an email, I decided to check out the U Street Farmers Market again. Boy, am I glad I did. There was an incredible selection of apples, tomatoes and they even had quinces. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a quince before in my life. (more…)
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Thanks to Bill from Petworth News for alerting me to the newest bar to hit U Street. The bar that everyone has been waiting for, Marvin, is set for a soft opening tomorrow night. Marvin is located on 14th Street just north of U Street and is set to have a bit of a Belgian flavor. Why? Because the bar is named after Marvin Gaye who apparently spent a few years in Belgium. What has folks most excited is that this bar comes from the owner of Eighteenth St. Lounge, you know the Thievery Corporation guys. So get ready for the soft opening on Wed. night and I’ll see you there. And remember this is the bar Fritz, from the Washington Post Gurus, is most excited about it.
Hopefully it will be open this weekend…
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So I’m craving my weekly meximelt when I pass this sign on 14th St. The Taco Bell sign has been obliterated and apparently so has the dining room. I thought the dining room was perfectly fine, I think I’d be happier if there was a sign saying “kitchen being remodeled”. At any rate we are fixing to have the nicest T Bell dining room in town…I just hope they finish soon. Damn, where else is there a Taco Bell in DC?