Dupont Circle Update (6/12/09)

[Michæl]

6/12/09: [137]

New French restaurant Bistro Bistro now open at 1727
Connecticut Ave.

Lou Lou Boutique now open in former Candleman spot.

See "Sweetgreen organic restaurant opens on Dupont
Circle,"
http://www.examiner.com/x-3652-DC-Culinary-Travel-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Sweetgreen-organic-restaurant-opens-on-Dupont-Circle

Timberlake’s (1726 Connecticut Ave) to get new
management and a different identity. See "Timberlake’s
Restaurant to close in June,"
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/04/20/daily10.html

Mark & Orlando's has closed.

See "DJ Hut Is Closing,"
http://dcist.com/2009/04/dj_hut_is_closing.php

Tanning by Tan Line opening above Tabletop (1608 20th
St).

Etrusco has closed (months ago). 1606 20th St.

Good Stuff Eatery rumored to open a new hamburger
joint in Dupont, south of Krispy Kreme.

The Dupont Hotel is now open, in former Jurys spot,
with construction continuing on new upper floors.
See "Hotel Review: The Dupont Hotel in Washington,
D.C.,"
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/31/travel/31checkin.html

Biddy Mulligan's is now Bar Dupont, and Dupont Grille
is now Cafe Dupont. See "He Said, She Said: The Ballad
of Biddy Mulligan,"
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/2009/04/he_said_she_said_the_ballad_of.html

MTV reality show coming to 2000 S St. See '"The Real
World: Dupont"? We Ask the Owner,'
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/2009/06/the_real_world_dupont_we_ask_t.html
See also "MTV Finally Confirms What We All Already
Knew,"
http://dcist.com/2009/06/mtv_finally_confirms_what_we_all_al.php
See also "The Real World: Dupont Neighbors Raise
Parking, Noise Concerns,"
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/people/capitalcomment/12615.html

Glynn Jones Salon now open at 1635 R St.

See "Townhouse Tavern Liquor License Suspension Ends
Wednesday,"
http://dcist.com/2009/06/blame_it_on_the_al-al-al-al-alcohol.php

See "Revamped and Revelatory: Sushi Taro has
transformed itself into the city's finest Japanese
restaurant,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/05/AR2009060502101.html

See "Stead Park's Summer Movie Scheulde,"
http://dcist.com/2009/06/stead_parks_summer_movie_scheulde.php

See history of Dupont Suntrust building: "Then and
now: Hopkins-Miller,"
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=2350
"Then and now: Dupont's drug store,"
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=1862
"Then and now: 1400 New Hampshire Avenue,"
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=1996
"Then and now: The Leiter House (Jurys),"
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=2026

New DCCA board: "Allies of nightlife businesses win
Dupont election,"
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2009/5-8/news/localnews/14498.cfm
See also "Citizens' associations reach a crossroads
with contested DCCA election,"
http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=2114

See "The Bulldog Edition: The Washington Post Set to
Splash,"
http://whomurderedrobertwone.com/2009/05/30/developing-the-bulldog-edition/

See "Dupont, Logan Circle Residents Walk and Talk
About Safety,"
http://www.news8.net/news/stories/0309/605514.html

See "Murder Victim Remembered in D.C. Vigil,"
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/newsedge/051909_walking_vigil_held_for_murder_victim

Pitango Gelato now open at 1451 P St. See "First
Look,"
http://dcist.com/2009/05/first_look_pitango_gelato.php

See "The Metropole Is Ready to Make Deals,"
http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/the_metropole_is_ready_to_make_deals/

See "Room & Board Finally Buys the 14th & T Building,"
http://dcist.com/2009/06/room_board_finally_buys_the_14th_t.php

Un-named fish market and restaurant coming to old
Hecho in Mexico store, 1612 14th St. See "Barton
Seaver Has Something To Save,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/05/12/ST2009051202924.html

Policy and Cafe Salsa are now open. See "Bar Hopping
on 14th: Policy and Cafe Salsa,"
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/2009/04/bar_hopping_on_14th_policy_and.html
See also "14th & R: Cafe Salsa Opened Friday
Night,"
http://borderstan.com/2009/03/21/salsa-opened-friday-night-on-14th-st/
See also "Policy Opens Today,"
http://dcist.com/2009/03/policy_opens_today.php

Circle Boutique has closed.

See "Logan Circle Area Dry Cleaner to Close,"
http://dcist.com/2009/06/logan_circle_area_dry_cleaner_to_cl.php

See "Birch & Barley Slated for Summer Opening. Maybe,"
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2009/03/16/birch-barley-slated-for-summer-opening-maybe/

See "The Hip and Hungry Hit 14th Street,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/14/AR2009041400742.html
"There are rumors that a sushi bar will replace Mar
de Plata, which lost its lease and will shut its doors
at the end of the month and concentrate on a newer
location in Dupont Circle."

WP profiled DC Noodles. See "Using Your Noodle
Wisely,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/31/AR2009033100882.html

Rue 14 Boutique crime caught on tape: "Teen Girls
Sought for Assaults, Robberies,"
http://dcist.com/2009/03/teen_girls_sought_for_assaults_robb.php

Universal Gear suffered a similar crime: "Logan Circle
Clothing Store Posts Video of Robbery, Offers Reward,"
http://dcist.com/2009/05/logan_circle_clothing_store_posts_v.php

Now Playing: The Robbery Channel
D.C. Store Posts Online Video of Group Thievery
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/19/AR2009051903592.html

124 newly-renovated units now open via $24.5 million
revitalization effort on the 1400 block of R St, using
the "Housing Choice Voucher program." See "D.C.
Officials Dedicate Affordable Apartments: Renovated R
St. Units Reopened,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/22/AR2009042201691.html
"The five 97-year-old buildings, built by famed real
estate developer Harry Wardman, were bought by
residents through the Tenant Opportunity Act."
See also "Logan Circle apartments to reopen,"
http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/04/13/daily17.html

See "A Greener Demeanor: Logan Circle,"
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/03/condo_living_logan_circle.php

See "More on the U Street Hotel,"
http://14thandyou.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-on-u-street-hotel.html

U Street Hotel Update: CSNA Offers Support for Project
http://14thandyou.blogspot.com/2009/05/u-street-hotel-update-csna-offers.html

New garden shop @ 9th & N: http://www.oldcitygreen.com

See "Home Is Where the Tacos Are: Adams Morgan Market
Lets Customers Satisfy Street-Food Cravings,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/31/AR2009033100862.html

Capitol (gay) Pride is this weekend:
http://www.capitalpride.org/

Best regards,
Michael
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mvjantzen/