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Comment on Hill Country 'Working On' Possible Outdoor Venue at USDOT (MurphsMyDog)

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:18

MurphsMyDog wrote:

...and speaking of that empty building on the site, a small solar panel has recently been installed on the south-facing wall, but I can't quite figure out why.
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Comment on Hill Country 'Working On' Possible Outdoor Venue at USDOT (JD)

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:45:19

JD wrote:

Oops, I didn't include the link to the WBJ story I'm referencing, which is a more recent one than the one you are linking to. But I did include this:

"WBJ quotes Hill Country reps as saying that they've started the permitting process but 'we don't have a deal yet that would allow us to proceed with that opportunity.' "

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/2013/05/hill-country-working-on-capitol.html

And note that I did mention the approved permit, and it's on my site.

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Comment on Hill Country 'Working On' Possible Outdoor Venue at USDOT (ZoolanderANDtheBoYz)

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:44

ZoolanderANDtheBoYz wrote:

According to the WBJ a permit was issued last Friday. It seems to me -- it is already a done deal. http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2013/05/hill-country-barbecue-pop-up-to.html.

I have seen the one at the lawn of national building museum on 5th street NW and it looks like tent that takes about an hour to step up.
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Comment on Budget News Pt. 2: Van Ness Elementary Modernization Funds (Bruce)

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:05:02

Bruce wrote:

Yup, strictly for VN!
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Comment on Budget News Pt. 2: Van Ness Elementary Modernization Funds (Sophia Monster)

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:55

Sophia Monster wrote:

Der. Thanks. That's great!
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Comment on Budget News Pt. 2: Van Ness Elementary Modernization Funds (JD)

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:07:01

JD wrote:

No, all $9.8 million is for Van Ness. If you follow the Charles Allen link above, you'll see the entire breakout of funds for all schools.

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Comment on Budget News Pt. 2: Van Ness Elementary Modernization Funds (Sophia Monster)

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:22

Sophia Monster wrote:

Is this $9.8 for a group of schools? Any idea how much would go to VN?
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Comment on Budget News Pt. 2: Van Ness Elementary Modernization Funds (58Model)

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:17:12

58Model wrote:

This could threaten the hood's status as a School Free Drug Zone...
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (MJM)

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:28:44

MJM wrote:

Wait, what! Nandos is Jul/Aug. Imagine that... :)
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (JD)

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:51:48

JD wrote:

**warning lights flashing**
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (The Hoff)

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:48:46

The Hoff wrote:

Have you tried the pizza at Justin's?
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Comment on Bringing Back the Neighborhood Crime Reports (SpotCrime)

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:44:50

SpotCrime wrote:

Thanks for the article. SpotCrime is running into the same issue. We've been in contact with the MPD who has been in contact with OCTO in regards to the XML feed. We're hopeful it will be back up soon. Email us at feedback@spotcrime.com if you wanted to chat!
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (ZoolanderANDtheBoYz)

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:13:10

ZoolanderANDtheBoYz wrote:

Doesn't is matter where Pizza hut or other Pizza joint is located? If their Lasagna is a large size and reasonably priced - I will call for a delivery or pick up.
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (JD)

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:19:29

JD wrote:

Don't forget that it's basically a pizza carryout and delivery service. How many folks in the neighborhood will put that phone number right on their fridge?

And with a space that small, they probably aren't paying a fortune in rent.

Also, being part of the Morini empire, they will probably have a bit of a financial cushion that other places won't.

Speaking of Kruba, they've applied for a public space permit for outdoor seating. That should help get people who are heading to/from Yards Park to recognize there's a restaurant there.

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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (Eric)

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:17:48

Eric wrote:

I imagine the leasing cost for 250 square ft is not expensive at all, though. Bluejacket is going to be, what 8000? And Kruba and GB are both 3-4,000?
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (Eric)

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:00

Eric wrote:

Weird location. I mean, I don't see that many people at Kruba as it is (which I blame on location), but even further out, especially winter months?

I do hope they do well!
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (JD)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:29:55

JD wrote:

Nando's saying July/August, according to WBJ: http://t.co/3djGlSeYql

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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (Skeptical)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:13:00

Skeptical wrote:

I give this place 10 months tops.
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (JD)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:12:46

JD wrote:

Since it's just carryout/delivery (as I said in the post), you don't need a lot of space. Outdoor seating in the warm months.

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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (ZoolanderANDtheBoYz)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:10:45

ZoolanderANDtheBoYz wrote:

It is a perfect addition to the neighborhood. Isn't 250 square feet small though?
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (ZoolanderANDtheBoYz)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:25

ZoolanderANDtheBoYz wrote:

$17 pizza??..that's probably New York city price. They will probably adjust the price to DC price which is $15. They have 10" pizza for $10 and I am thinking that $17 pizza must be for extra large.
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (conngs0)

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:02:17

conngs0 wrote:

Great addition! I think a walk-up and/or takeout pizza place will definitely be popular in the neighborhood. And assuming the size is reasonable, as Eric mentioned, I don't think they'd have to lower the prices a heck of a lot to compete with We the Pizza, right?
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (JD)

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:45:43

JD wrote:

On both of these places, it will be interesting when they open to compare the prices for NYC locations and DC locations.

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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (Eric)

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:38:16

Eric wrote:

Looks exciting and delicious. But those pizzas better be huge for for $17!
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Comment on Osteria Morini Sibling Nicoletta Pizza Coming to Yards Park (MJM)

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:35:35

MJM wrote:

Nice but still a weird spot for a year round business but hey I'll take it.

BTW - off post - sure you saw the article that mentioned Bluejacket could be an August opening?
http://eater.com/archives/2013/05/09/the-35-most-anticipated-openings-of-spring-and-summer.php

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Comment on Budget Moves May Delay Yards Movie Theater Project (conngs0)

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:08:34

conngs0 wrote:

Well, I think that anyone even vaguely familiar with all of the development in this neighborhood has come to expect delays, so this really isn't terribly concerning. With all of the projects that are underway though, I think that projects like the movie theater eventually will come about. So even though I'm not sure about the wisdom of her thought-process, if Ms. Bowser wants to try to score a couple of short-term points with her ward, then that's certainly her prerogative. I think that Mr. Ribeiro pretty much hit the nail on the head with his statement.
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Comment on Budget News Pt. 2: Van Ness Elementary Modernization Funds (Bruce)

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:19:55

Bruce wrote:

This is wonderful news. I saw the Chancellor at Amidon-Bowen yesterday where Kareem Abdul Jabbar came and read to the students during a RIF event. I thanked her again for keeping her word since our 2010 meeting at the Courtyard Marriott.
She has been great along with our Ward 6 Council Member's office throughout this process.
Our neighborhood schools (Amidon and Jefferson) will aspire to greatness as will Van Ness when it opens for SY2015.
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Comment on Budget Moves May Delay Yards Movie Theater Project (MurphsMyDog)

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:15:37

MurphsMyDog wrote:

I love the quote from the mayor's spokesman!
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Comment on Bringing Back the Neighborhood Crime Reports (MJM)

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:45:29

MJM wrote:

Can we count Bowser taking proposed money from CapRvrfrnt WASA site as robbery?
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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (JD)

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:59:47

JD wrote:

By the way, I've been dinged privately for using "pillars" instead of the preferred-by-the-folks-in-the-biz "columns." So noted.

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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (ZoolanderANDtheBoYz)

Thu, 9 May 2013 14:25:35

ZoolanderANDtheBoYz wrote:

Got you! @PJY03..
Thanks for clarifying it.
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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (PJY03)

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:07:29

PJY03 wrote:

CHT has preferred lenders that will finance at 10% down. Further, it is a co/op in name only -- It functions exactly like a condo in terms of its rules, with the primary difference being that the board also manages an underlying mortgage, and you can't pay off your portion of the underlying mortgage early. But most people only live in condos for less than 10 years, so there is no real difference in equity. Anyway, Zoolander is just wrong here -- there is no comparison between the older co/ops in NW/SW and CHT. They are worlds apart in how they function.
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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (JES)

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:45:35

JES wrote:

@Pack, under 20%, and no PMI? Man, I need to talk to your bank...
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Comment on Capturing How Spring Has Sprung at Canal Park (MJM)

Wed, 8 May 2013 21:28:47

MJM wrote:

The signs are indeed silly but if they weren't the park would have as much poop as L and K St
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Comment on Capturing How Spring Has Sprung at Canal Park (JD)

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:51:07

JD wrote:

Plus, it's not like dogs can read.

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Comment on Capturing How Spring Has Sprung at Canal Park (B in DC)

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:49:15

B in DC wrote:

I agree with @Yard Dog. I HATE those signs in Canal Park. Not only are they purposefully designed to piss off dog owners, but they're just ugly. You would think that they could have thought about that in the design process....
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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (Packinblackandred)

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:26:13

Packinblackandred wrote:

@JES, we were one of the last buyers in CHT and did have a difficult time getting the lender to understand what a coop was. We didn't put 20% down and also didn't have to use FHA or pay PMI, somehow. It definitely lowers the number of lenders that are willing to deal with you.
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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (JD)

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:47:22

JD wrote:

@MJM, How dare you attempt to stay on topic!

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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (MJM)

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:44:28

MJM wrote:

Hey, isn't that HT construction progress awesome!
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Comment on Teetering Along, So To Speak, at Twelve12 (JES)

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:37:46

JES wrote:

I think it's also worth noting that getting financing for a co-op is a lot harder. There are ton of lenders who won't finance a co-op at all, and for the ones that do, the down payment requirements are much higher. For example, I don't think you can do an FHA loan on a co-op which effective prices out anyone who doesn't have 20%.
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