Dupont Circle Update (1/18/07)
Michæl
Marrakesh Palace now open, 2147 P St. See "P Party,"
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/2006/12/p_party.html
See photo at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77945684@N00/331464786/
Naan and Beyond has replaced Quiznos at 2130 P St.
Fractured Prune is now open at 2153 P St. See "Donut
Hot Spot: Would You Believe Dupont Circle?"
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=596&sid=994615
See "Construction of the P Street Streetscape begins,"
http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/EVANS/newsletter/Week.of.01.19.07.htm#PSTREET
Kathleen Ewing Gallery (1609 Conn Ave) is expected to
close. See
http://solarizethis.blogspot.com/2007/01/kathleen-ewing-gallery-to-close.html
Black Fox lounge coming in May to former China Cafe,
1723 Conn Ave. See http://blackfoxlounge.com/
Banana Leaves now open in former Best Hunan space
(2020 Florida Ave).
See "The Seoul of a New Restaurant: At Mandu, the
Korean food could use some assertiveness training,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/10/AR2007011001395.html
Biagio Fine Chocolate now open in former Sticky
Fingers space, 1904 18th St.
DCist looks at 18th St between S and California.
Red Onion Records & Books now open at 1901 18th St.
Bobby Lew's Saloon now open in old Staccato space
(2006 18th St).
Sushi place Cherry Blossom opening further north.
See "18th Street Goes Off the Chain,"
http://www.dcist.com/archives/2007/01/18/off_the_chain_d.php
Le Pigalle is now Jack's (1527 17th St). See "The
Weekly Dish,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/26/AR2006122600209.htm
See "R.I.P. Fox and Hounds Jukebox,"
http://www.dcist.com/archives/2006/12/19/rip_fox_and_hou.php
See "Mail Bonding: Dupont Circle residents get
familiar with prolific postal thief,"
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/display.php?id=492
See "At Stoney's, Everything Old Is New Again"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/18/AR2007011800461.html
New tenant for former Storehouse space at 1526 14th
St: "Gold + Williams To Open Store On 14th St. NW,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/17/AR2007011700621.html
La Pata Negra will replace 100% Mexico store (1612
14th St) in March. See "The Weekly Dish,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/12/AR2006121200294.html
NYT reviews Black Cat's patrons' fashion sense. See
"St. Marks Place on the Potomac,"
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/30/fashion/Runway.html
Axis Bar and Grill now open at 1340 U St. See
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/2006/12/u_streets_new_axis.html
U Street Theater Foundation got city cash to stay
operational. See "City's Grant of $200,000 a 'Good
Band-Aid,' Official Says,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/11/AR2007011102444.html
See coverage of Mid City shops and restaurants: "New
life comes to once-gritty capital streets,"
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/01/16/washington.dc/
WT looks at Kimpton's boutique hotels, including
Helix. See "Blanket coverage,"
http://washingtontimes.com/familytimes/20061202-103411-3216r.htm
See "Yellow Line Is En Route to Fort Totten: Metro
Extends the Route for Off-Peak, Weekend Service,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/29/AR2006122901622.html
"And Beige" now open at 1781 Florida Ave. See "Selling
Subtle Sophistication,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/10/AR2007011000827.html
WP says Casa Oaxaca will replace Addis Ababa (2106
18th St). See "The Weekly Dish,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/05/AR2006120500311.html
WCP investigates arson at 1846 Vernon St. See "The Hot
Goodbye: Mysterious fire latest misfortune for
embattled tenants,"
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/display.php?id=278
See also "D.C. Tenants Move From Building in Fear;
Owner Denies Wrongdoing in Vandalism, Threat and
Arson,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/09/AR2006120900838.html
Downtown Macy's had its first-ever animated Christmas
windows. See "In These Windows, All Is Merry and
Bright Again: Growing Number of D.C. Retailers Revive
Holiday Tradition to Bring Customers Back Into the
Stores,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/03/AR2006120300824.html
WP NCRC is planning to sell land at 5th & I for an
entertainment complex. See "House Of Blues Seeks a
D.C. Home: Some Local Venues Fear Chain's Impact,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/29/AR2006112901532.html
NYT tells of woes selling units at the Columbia
(Hospital for Women, 24th & L); View 14 (14th & Flor)
is switching to rentals. See "Buyers Scarce, Many
Condos Are for Rent,"
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/16/realestate/16rentals.html
DC wants to condemn decrepit yet functioning Capital
City Market and hand it over to a developer (located
between NY Ave & Florida Ave, just west of Gallaudet).
See "Restoration Plan Gets First-Round Approval:
Merchants Fear They'll Be Evicted,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/05/AR2006120501398.html
See also "The Smell Test that isn't taught when
teaching "How a bill becomes law","
http://urbanplacesandspaces.blogspot.com/2006/12/smell-test-that-isnt-taught-when.html
See "Waterfront Project to House D.C. Agencies: SW
Development Is Back on Track,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/04/AR2006120401310.html
3-block park coming in 2008 to 2nd & L SE. See "First
New City Park in Years Will Recall Canal's Heyday:
SE Project Will Have Lawns, Water Features,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/06/AR2006120600691.html
Take The Pedestrian Master Plan Online Survey:
http://www.tooledesign.com/projects/dc/
See "County Board Approves Blueprint For a Cozier,
Quirkier Clarendon,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/09/AR2006120900801.html
See "Suburban Soul: Reston Is Hot Property, but Tysons
Hums With 'Messy Vitality',"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/30/AR2006113001334.html
See "Shirlington Redevelops Its Character: Flagship
Building Will House Innovative Signature Theatre,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/29/AR2006112900619.html
See "Project For Dunn Loring Is Approved: Metro Stop
Site To Be Reshaped,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/04/AR2006120400944.html
Best regards,
Michæl
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