Dupont Circle Update (2/1/08)

[Michæl]

2/1/08: [129]

Current reports Academy for Educational Development
may occupy former Visions space.

See "Armed assailant robs HRC's Dupont Circle store,"
http://www.washblade.com/2008/2-1/news/localnews/11958.cfm

Candleman moving into MotoPhoto space (1601 Conn Ave).

Jurys renovation will include a new penthouse level.

DJ Hut has re-opened. See "Rebirth Of a Record Store,
and the Death Of Another,"
http://dcist.com/2008/01/31/rebirth_of_a_re.php

See "Alberto's Pizza Reopens After August Fire,"
http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2007/12/albertos_pizza_reopens_after_august_fire.php

WP has info on Cafe Tropé (2100 P St). See "Making a
Move,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/18/AR2007121800449.html

Post says Dupont 5 replacement is a "national chain
with a new, exciting [retail] concept." See "Closing
Attraction: The Dupont 5 Will Always Have a Tiny Place
in Our Heart,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/10/AR2008011003527.html

WP profiles business at 1704 U St: "Henry's
Delicatessen & Carryout on U Street NW,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/22/AR2007122200402.html

See "Rat Jumps Into Baby Stroller in Dupont Circle,"
http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2008/01/rat_jumps_into_baby_stroller_in_dupont_c.php
Update: "D.C. Rat Patrol Targets Dupont Circle
Park,"
http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2008/01/update_dc_rat_patrol_targets_dupont_circ.php

See "P St. Work Shifts to Section East of Dupont,"
http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2008/01/p_st_work_shifts_to_section_east_of_dupo.php

DDOT study of alternatives for 15th St:
http://ddot.dc.gov/ddot/cwp/view,a,1249,q,643030.asp

Izakaya is being replaced with a Raku at P St WFM.Raku

See "An Early Look at Cork Wine Bar,"
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/restaurants/bestbites/6413.html

See "Viridian Closes After Two Years,"
http://amandamc.blogspot.com/2008/01/viridian-closes-after-two-years.html

See "Dakota Cowgirl, Titan's Ramrod to close,"
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=15790
See also "Into the Sunset: Dakota Cowgirl/Titan's
Ramrod shuts its doors,"
http://www.metroweekly.com/gauge/?ak=3140

WP profiles Barrel House Liquor. See "Neighborhood
Mixer: As Rough-Hewn Area Goes Upscale, Merchant
Shifts From Beer to Champagne,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/23/AR2007122301570.html
Article also says owner of Carry Out Deli will
leave when her lease expires in 2011.

WP has blurb on ACKC (1529 14th St), recommending the
$3.50 four-ounce shot of dark chocolate. See
"Audrey Hot Chocolate,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/22/AR2007122200415.html

See "The Reeves Center Has Gone Green,"
http://dcist.com/2008/01/10/the_reeves_cent.php

Hotel rumored to replace Rite Aid at 13th & U.

WP reviews cafe at 2019 11th St: "Chix in the U Street
Corridor,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/08/AR2008010801372.html

Review of Adams Morgan: "More than meets the eye,"
http://www.washblade.com/2008/1-11/arts/home/11869.cfm

See "New Traffic Pattern for Adams Morgan Harris
Teeter,"
http://dcist.com/2007/12/17/new_traffic_pat.php

See "Target Hiring, Opening March 9 in Columbia
Heights,"
http://dcist.com/2008/01/07/columbia_height_2.php

See "Developer Purchases Old Hecht's Warehouse:
Historic Structure to be Renovated for Retail,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/16/AR2007121601529.html

See "Moving through Georgetown could get easier -- we
need your input,"
http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/EVANS/newsletter/Week.of.01.11.08.htm#GTOWN
See also www.georgetowntransportationstudy.com

Saturday, February 2nd: 17th St Streetscape Planning
Meeting. See http://www.dupontcircle.biz/17thStreet/

Best regards,
Michael
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