tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post5532905859863746574..comments2023-10-22T10:53:07.976-04:00Comments on 14th & You: 2011: A Look Ahead14th & Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10401615764637283832noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-17738286325682820352011-01-06T23:14:18.886-05:002011-01-06T23:14:18.886-05:00Absolutely no activity has happened at the Shirt L...Absolutely no activity has happened at the Shirt Laundry at 14th and Q since early October when the removed the asbestos. I too was wondering if Abdo has abandoned his plans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-74119227793454240082011-01-06T14:29:32.896-05:002011-01-06T14:29:32.896-05:00Has anyone heard any more news about the proposed ...Has anyone heard any more news about the proposed 99 bus, that would connect U St to Dupont Circle? I think going west on U St. it would follow Florida and then make a left down Connecticut. The last I read about it is below. If there's a way for neighborhood residents to show their support or otherwise expedite this bus line, please let us know!<br /><br />http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/7266/metro-plans-99-express-bus-on-new-route-to-dupont/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-35092167079789757412011-01-06T10:06:50.084-05:002011-01-06T10:06:50.084-05:00If the shirt cleaners building really is having tr...If the shirt cleaners building really is having trouble attracting a lease because of environmental remediation issues then the DC gov't needs to get involved. Under CERCLA they should be able to force whatever party is responsible for the issue to fund the cleanup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-84280428846716069172011-01-05T20:24:45.629-05:002011-01-05T20:24:45.629-05:00Bryan- Thanks, had forgotten all about the Brixton...Bryan- Thanks, had forgotten all about the Brixton.<br /><br />Anon- I'm trying to confirm the Abdo/Shirt Laundry rumor, as multiple people have mentioned that. If true, that's a huge blow for that block, as the size of that building is going to make it difficult to attract a non-food serving retailer.Mr. Other Upper NWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536367497290075887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-29598392777086884152011-01-05T15:53:33.537-05:002011-01-05T15:53:33.537-05:00Speaking of blighted buildings, I was told that Ab...Speaking of blighted buildings, I was told that Abdo is backing out of the Italian Shirt Laundry restaurant that it was going to open up at the corner of 14th & Q due to problems with the space (perhaps environmental). I hope that's not true. I was looking forward to having a moderately priced, "non-small plates" restaurant" in that space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-32328445634613390732011-01-05T14:43:01.830-05:002011-01-05T14:43:01.830-05:00I have to say the Fast Gourmet on 14th, the one in...I have to say the Fast Gourmet on 14th, the one in the lowest price gas station, makes an awesome sandwich. The tuna sandwich I had there is nothing like your Mom's tuna, and that is a good thing. Not that there is anything wrong with Mom's tuna but this is in a new realm altogether.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-44604244545810274542011-01-05T13:26:21.470-05:002011-01-05T13:26:21.470-05:00I second Anonymous' comment!I second Anonymous' comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-86248998464240117892011-01-05T13:11:27.949-05:002011-01-05T13:11:27.949-05:00Does anyone have any updates on Pearl Dive which p...Does anyone have any updates on Pearl Dive which plans to open in the vacant 100% Mexico storefront on 14th Street and Q. I've heard there is another bitter person trying to organize an opposition group to keep this restaurant from happening. I would like to find out when there are any ANC meetings regarding this property so that I can attend and voice my support for this restaurant. From what I hear the restaurant will be coming from the person who is responsible for Black Salt which is one of the cities best in my opinion. I'd hate to see this restaurant lose to a couple of mis-guided individuals who love to have our buildings sit vacant and blighted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095284393772305956.post-83187362414752661822011-01-05T11:17:00.652-05:002011-01-05T11:17:00.652-05:00Also soon to be added to the Hilton Brothers' ...Also soon to be added to the Hilton Brothers' Greater U Street inventory is the "Brixton Pub" at 901 U Street, NW.<br /><br />Plans for this were presented to the U Street Neighborhood Association way back in November 2009:<br /><br />"Brixton Pub, 901 U Street, NW; Ian Hilton and FormDesign<br /><br />Plans were presented for the design of the Brixton Pub, planned as a British Pub that would occupy what is currently a vacant building at the corner of 9th and U Streets.<br /><br />The historic uses of the building include a laundry facility, driving school, liquor store, and it has been vacant for the last 20 years. <br /><br />The design intends to have a prominent corner with a wood storefront. The top half of the formstone façade would be left installed and repainted, as it cannot be removed due to structural risks. The windows would all be replaced. There would be a roof deck. The occupancy would be planned for 83 seated occupants on the first floor, 102 seated on the second floor, and 102 seated on the roof deck."<br /><br />Original post here: http://www.ustreet-dc.org/joomla//content/view/279/46/bryandcnoreply@blogger.com