I was admiring this building from the Old Soldiers Home (by Rock Creek Church Rd and Webster St, NW) when I couldn’t figure out what was up with the watch tower up top. So first – is that a watch tower up top or some sort of gigantic chimney? Does it look like it was added at a later time to the structure? Any speculation on why something like that was added?
I still think it’s a pretty sweet building.
Couple more shots including a closeup after the jump. (more…)
Despite having the greatest name of all-time Beveragemania was not able to stay in business at 849 Upshur St, NW. The space has been closed since May ’09. I happened to spot a permit on the window saying the new proposed space will be for a restaurant. Keep in mind – Beveragemania was also listed as a restaurant but unless it becomes a take out place I think this will be good news for the block. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.
We’ve spoken about Rock Creek Church cemetery (by Rock Creek Church Rd and Webster St, NW and near the Old Soldiers Home grounds) in the past. But every time I don’t go for a few months I’m always amazed by its beauty. Particularly many of the sculptures found throughout the grounds. I’m gonna highlight a few that struck me as particularly cool on a recent trip. And if you haven’t been in person, it’s worth the trip.
This is some old school dirty scuttlebutt. This is the type of scuttlebutt that pisses off a lot of people. So let me be blunt – I have zero confirmation on this, it is pure hearsay and I will only give it 50/50 odds of it being true. Nevertheless, there are a couple of reasons why I wanted to share. Firstly, I’ve got a ton of emails from folks asking about Gillian Clark’s project above the Petworth metro (pictured above). They referenced an Examiner post (via Washingtonian) saying that Clark’s Georgia Avenue Meeting House was slated to open at 3730 Georgia Ave., NW in early 2011. Then City Paper’s Tim Carman also reported after talking with Clark that her Petworth spot should open around March 2011.
It was in Dec. ’08 that I first shared Clark’s Petworth plans. And don’t get me wrong. I really hope the Petworth project is gonna happen but I heard some scuttlebutt from a person very familiar/involved with DC’s restaurant scene. And I just can’t dismiss it because the person who I heard it from is really plugged in. They heard that Clark had signed a lease in one of the new NoMa spaces around 1st St, NE.
So it leaves me with one nagging question – if the scuttlebutt is true – will it affect the Petworth plans?
Of course there is an equally good chance that this scuttlebutt is just scuttlebutt and the NoMa project was never gonna happen. Or even if it does, perhaps NoMa and Petworth will both get new Clark restaurants? In which case I’ve got all worked up over nothing. That’s another thing I’ve learned after 4 years of blogging. That happens too. I promise to update as more info becomes available. I tend to find alcohol application permits (while not perfect) a very good indicator if a restaurant is actually coming or not. All that is to say, stay tuned.
This rental is located at 4040 8th St, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Jr. 1 Bedroom Apt
-NEW Carpet
-Updated Kitchen
-Electric
-Blocks from Petworth-Georgia Ave Metro
This apartment is located on the ground floor is in a twenty unit apartment building. The tenant is responsible for the Electric.”
I think we may have looked at one here a while ago but I like to post ones that I think are good for under $1000. Does $811 sound reasonable for a junior 1 bed at this location?
I thought these were a couple of cool renovations going on in Petworth. I know not everyone likes when row houses are broken up but I think the one above on New Hampshire Ave, NW turned out pretty well. Do you like the way it turned out?
And the one below has always been a favorite of mine. According to the permit looks like it is going to be a living space instead of retail. I’d love to live there.
This rental is located at 3654 New Hampshire Ave NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“You now have a great opportunity to lease this nice 1 bedroom apartment located only 1/2 block away from the Petworth Metro Station.
* Heat, water and hot water included with the rent. Tenant pays electricity and cooking gas.
* Laundry facilities in the basement.
* Off-street parking available for $100.00/month on the premises.
* On-site resident manager.
* Cable and high speed Internet ready.”
We spoke about this place in Oct. and people were generally fans so wanted to let folks know another room became available. This 1 bedroom is yours for $1183.
For those looking to live closer to 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights, this could be a good option for $1400 at 1435 Newton St NW.
After our brief reader update last week I wanted to talk to Project Manager Ted Trabue to get a bit more info. He was kind enough to meet me Tues. afternoon at the space at 3632 Georgia Ave, NW next to Looking Glass Lounge.
Let me start off by setting the record straight (no pun intended) on some reader speculation – despite the name it’s not going to be a gay sports bar in the mold of Nellie’s on U St, NW. (In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, not that there’s anything wrong with that!) It is going to be a sports bar for everyone – gay, straight, black, white, men, women, football fans, soccer fans and even cricket fans if folks are interested. In other words – this is going to be a sports bar that will cater to the entire community/neighborhood.
Now a bit more about the bar. As you can tell from the photos, the construction has progressed nicely and they should be finished in the next week or so. The construction team is the same folks behind Clyde’s and Old Ebbit Grill downtown so they are very experienced. If and of course that is a big if – all the permits are acquired in a timely manner, the bar should open the first week of December. There is no kitchen in the facility but fresh food will be catered on a daily basis.
There will be 12 draft beers, consisting of a mix of domestic and imported, on tap. There will be 9 TVs with the possible addition of a 10th. The bar will seat between 12-15 and the total capacity inside will be around 80. There will be a small outdoor area out back that will hold 4 tables. As mentioned above they will show all sports and will try as best as possible to cater to the requests of the patrons.
So for now, let’s all hope that they get their permits in a timely manner! I’ll update when the menu, beer list and an exact date for opening is released.
Project Manager Ted Trabue
More photos of the interior after the jump. (more…)
“Please join us from 6:30 until 10PM November 12th for an evening of art & discussion with Ann Elkington.
“Four Miles from the White House”
Ann’s photography and cartographic renderings showcase the
spectacular breadth of Washington DC’s less traveled landscapes hiding within plain sight of the White House.
The show will run until December 13th.
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825 Upshur Street NW
Hours Wed- Sat 11-7
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“Dear PoP,
yesterday while walking home I had a nice chat with the guy doing the build out on a new bar/lounge going in next to Looking Glass. It will be called the Blue Banana. They were building two seating areas in the front and rear with banquettes and tables. The middle section will have the bar on the right side and tables on the left. They made a slight grade to the floor at the entrance rather than putting in a step to maintain wheelchair accessibility.
It’s too early to see what the finishes will look like, but he said it will be very modern/contemporary. They wanted to be open by now but permits, etc…. They hope to open the week before Thanksgiving. If everyone there is as nice and straightforward as the guy I talked to was, this is going to be a great place.”
Blue Banana is a sports bar coming to 3632 Georgia Ave, NW. We last spoke about the project here and you can find more background info here.
I noticed that the construction was progressing nicely. Stay tuned for updates as they come closer to opening.