1507 U Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I was by Best Super Market (located on U Street between 15th and 16th). They are going out of business next month and have their groceries 50% off and beer/wine 30% off.”
I stopped in yesterday too and was told they’ll be closing next month or when the groceries run out. Another big “end of an era” for U Street. Back in 2011 we spoke about what retail U Street was missing – what do you think could/should fill this square footage today?
3937 Georgia Ave, NW
This one hurts. Lawrence’s II Petworth Carryout was located at the corner of Georgia and Shepherd St, NW. One of the few spots left that were good and cheap. Perhaps it was inevitable but it still hurts. Cause in addition to the good grub were the kindest faces. Petworthian captures it best “Gonna miss the ladies”:
1112 19th Street, NW
19th Street’s ups and downs continues with word of Smith & Wollensky closing. Thanks to all who sent word. A reader writes over the weekend: “re-confirmed now, sign on door “closed permanently”. So, what theme from the National Restaurant Group would you like to see here… Seriously, where’s your favorite spot for steak?
2106 Vermont Ave, NW
From Duffy:
“My Last night at Duffy’s will be Wednesday April 6th. Which is fitting as it also happens to be our Season Opening Nats Viewing Party.
The Nats are on at 7pm and there’s no way I’d rather spend my last night here than hanging out at Duffy’s watching Nats baseball with all of you. So come on by and share a brew or two!
I’m very excited and Happy that we were able to bring Duffy’s back and am grateful to Casey for the opportunity to make it happen and I will be back to visit often. I have thoroughly enjoyed these last 6 months. And I’m so happy that Duffy’s is here to stay.
All my recipes including the wing sauce will remain the same…so you don’t have to worry about losing those great wings
I am very grateful and really overwhelmed by the support all of you have given Duffy’s and myself. ”
‘Twas a bit of a roller coaster ride at times but there is no doubt Duffy has left his mark on U Street/Shaw/DC. Farewell Andy. Enjoy the sun. And go Nats!!
555 8th Street, NW
From Poste Brasserie:
“It’s true! Swing by to say your goodbyes, because we [sadly] will be closing our doors on May 31st!”
The Washington Post reported:
“Poste Moderne Brasserie first opened in the Hotel Monaco in Penn Quarter in 2002, housed in the former mail sorting room of a 19th-century post office. It became one of D.C.’s favorite outdoor spots, with a courtyard known for its fire pits and garden…The patio will close April 25, the same day Poste will cease serving weekday lunch.”
Updates when more info about the replacement is released.
1136 19th Street, NW
First we heard about Sophie’s Cuban and now sad news for next door neighbor Science Club. A reader reports Science Club owner Steve Maguire posted on facebook:
“Cannot even begin to describe the love I have for every kind soul that contributed to this place. Simply speechless. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“And a link to this tune”:
“No other details – just a 100+ comments thanking him for ten years of a great bar! He seems positive in the comments and owns the bar outright, so not sure why this seems so sudden…kind of weird. Hope he comes back with another space!”
Ed. Note: Science Club was one of the coolest spots new spots in the District when they first opened. Can’t believe that was 10 years ago. They will be missed by many.
11th and U Street, NW
A very interesting and sad story from the City Paper:
“Legendary U Street jazz club Bohemian Caverns will close at the end of March.”
You can see the calendar of their last scheduled events here. And you can read some more of their history here.
So where will you listen to Jazz now? Sad to see how many spots we briefly discussed in 2008 are no longer around.
old mural no longer there, you can see the new mural here
old street level signage no longer there
1829 M Street, NW
A very good source tells me that House of Kabob could be closing in October. No word on new tenants. Updates if/when more info becomes available.
Photo by Shamik Trivedi
Shamik writes us Friday:
“Haven’t see a line at Pasta Mia like this in a long time.”
Last week we noted Pasta Mia’s building was for lease and on Friday the Adams Morgan BID reported that “Pasta Mia is closing at the end of March”
1790 Columbia Road, NW
Photo by PoPville flickr user m01229
From WMATA:
“Starting Sunday, March 6, Metrorail faregates accept SmarTrip only and will no longer accept paper farecards, a key milestone on Metro’s yearlong phase-out of the outdated fare media. Customers with paper farecards may transfer the value to a SmarTrip card by using the brown vending machines at Metrorail stations or at any Metro sales office through June 30, 2016.”
and
“Georgia Ave-Petworth east side entrance (closest to northbound lanes of Georgia Ave NW)
Temporary closure begins Monday, March 21, 2016
Two escalators will be replaced at the station entrance located on the east side of Georgia Ave NW. The entrance will be temporarily closed for approximately 45 weeks to accommodate construction.
Customers may access the station via the west side entrance, located directly across Georgia Ave NW.
The current escalators were installed when the station opened in 1999.
Metro has already installed five new escalators at Georgia Ave-Petworth Station.”