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photo from the PoPville archives
The following was written by PoPville contributor David McAuley, founder of Short Articles about Long Meetings.
A man living in a converted carriage house in a Mount Vernon Square alley told Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6E/Shaw February 6 that he had to have his important mail delivered to a friend in Virginia “because my faith is so low” in the postman’s ability to find his house. Read More
I’m not sure if this was an official map, but it’s worth noting that the District and MD/VA county lines are not shown, as they are in the current map.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
I take the Green/Yellow lines from Gallery Place up to Petworth to come home from work everyday. And one question I’ve had for years is why there are so many trains whose last stop is Mount Vernon Square.
I’m sure there’s a reason — either the cars get stored there or they get turned around to go another direction or something. Maybe someone knows.
All I know is that it’s incredibly frustrating when there are multiple trains to amount Vernon Square in a row — which can leave you waiting up to 15 minutes for a train in the most extreme cases.
Anyone know why they stop at Mount Vernon Square?”
611 I Street, NW via google maps
From a press release:
“This November, Karma Modern Indian, the upscale, innovative new Indian eatery, will open its doors in Mount Vernon Square (611 I Street NW).
Owned by Sachin Mahajan and Ricky Singh, Karma Modern Indian offers a small plates-focused dining experience, reimagining traditional Indian flavor profiles in a unique and creative way. Karma’s diverse offering of signature cocktails provide unexpected and inventive pairings to the robust menu. Designed by SWATCHROOM, local D.C. design, art and fabrication firm, the interior presents a balanced, elegant atmosphere that is authentically approachable.
The 5,000 square-foot space in the newly built 600 Massachusetts Ave building features soaring ceilings and a contemporary and globally-inspired interior, featuring several art installations that feature Indian spices, rich textiles and plaster impressions. Karma’s aesthetic balances natural and handmade elements with the elegance of grey tones and gold metal accents.
Karma will offer guests three unique experiences in the space: an elegant bar and lounge area, a vibrant main dining room, and a private dining section that will seat 30 guests. Accommodating more than 130 guests in the airy bar and main dining room, Karma’s comfortable and flexible seating areas can equally entertain intimate groups or large gatherings. Read More
Reminder from Metro Transit Police due to the Nuclear Security Summit.
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“set to open in the new gigantic 601 Mass building in mount Vernon square.”
Previously we learned:
“SoulCycle Mount Vernon will feature a 62-bike studio, home to the signature SoulCycle workout, and an expansive SoulCycle lifestyle boutique, selling SoulCycle’s original clothing collection. Additional rider amenities include full men’s and women’s locker rooms with three showers each, multiple bathrooms, and locker area.”
601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
465 K Street, NW
Yesterday when we spoke about the on again, off again Rays Hell Burger Too spot a couple readers mentioned they saw some action at the former Kushi space that closed in Sept. 2014. Yesterday the Washington Business Journal found out who is coming:
“The chef [Michael Schlow, Tico and the Riggsby] has signed a lease for the 4,000-square-foot space, according to sources familiar with the deal.”
Updates as he gets closer to opening and more details are revealed.
451 K Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for the heads up – you can actually see table settings in place!! But the million dollar question is – who is it? The promised Ray’s Hell Burger Too?
Dysfunction Junction chronicles the most forlorn, baffling, and wonderful crossroads of our fair city. The column is written by Ben Ball, a transportation nerd in his spare time. He lives in LeDroit Park.
Since I clearly botched the last edition by stepping out of my normal milieu, this time I’m going to stick to a far more familiar intersection in the hopes that the lesser deities of blogdom will be appeased [fat chance, I know]. I’ll start off by saying that Mount Vernon Square is actually really nice. I love the Carnegie Library building, and on a warm summer’s day the surrounding green space can be a nice place to hang out. Every time I walk by, I wish that the DC Public Library would stop trying to save that crumbling Van Der Rohe box and instead reclaim its rightful place in this stately marble temple.
Traffic-wise, one could make the point that Mount Vernon Square is just a wanna-be traffic circle, particularly for those who are trying to get through on Massachusetts Avenue. Heading southeast on Massachusetts during rush hour usually means a long line of cars stretching back to Thomas Circle – a function of congestion and a narrow window for right turns onto 9th Street. I’m very pro-streetcar, but I worry that the Georgetown extension’s probable route through the square will add an unwelcome x-factor to vehicle traffic if it isn’t done right.
Photo by PoPville flickr user rjs1322
“Dear PoP,
Over the last several months, I have made an observation that I can’t seem to make sense of, and I was hoping that you could clear up my confusion. I live in Columbia Heights, but occasionally travel to Alexandria on the weekend. This is an easy enough trip– hop on the yellow line at Columbia Heights in the direction of Huntington. However, for the last several months, I have noticed that there are no yellow line trains at the Columbia Heights (or U Street) stations in the direction of Huntington on the weekend. The board in the station only displays anticipated arrivals for green line trains, and simply waiting for a yellow line train has proved a failure. Instead of boarding a single train, I am forced to transfer at Chinatown (or Mt Vernon Sq) with standard weekend wait times between trains. Despite this lack of service, trip planner on the WMATA website continues to list departure times for yellow line trains from Columbia Heights toward Huntington and no relevant service disruptions are present on the website. Moreover, there still appear to be yellow line trains traveling in the direction of Fort Totten, so the suspended service is only heading out of the city into Virginia. I don’t do this weekend trip very frequently, but my experience has been consistent.
Has anyone else noticed this? Any clarity would be greatly appreciated!”
I know I’ve still been able to catch the yellow line over the weekends – have others noticed any changes in the yellow line over the weekend.
I know it’s possible in the future that it could get cut/reduced in budget cuts but to my knowledge that has not yet occurred (and hopefully never will!).
From an email:
“Stellina Pizzeria owners Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini are embracing the local history behind their newest location in Mount Vernon Triangle by introducing a full selection of waffle specials, Read More
