RSS FeedCribs XXIV: King Of The Corner (It’s A Penthouse)
Fantastic southern and western penthouse view? Check. Washington Monument visible? Check. Rooftop swimming pool? Check. Renovated with upgraded appliances? Check. Two bedrooms and one bathroom? Check. Parking available? Check. Multiple balconies? Check.
We’ve seen many, many, many condos in downtown DC including this one and this unit at the Lafayette ranks in the top three we know of because of the view, the quality of the renovation, the building’s amenities, and the prime Penn Quarter location. This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit on the top floor of the Lafayette at Penn Quarter (631 D St NW). The asking price is $699K, the condo fee is $632/month, and the total area is 1075 square feet.
Are you king of the corner? Yes you are!
631 D St NW – Unit 1233 – MLS DC8482047 [Redfin listing] [Homevisit Virtual Tour]
Menu MBK Closes In Penn Quarter (405 8th St NW)
A sign is up on the glass doors of Menu MBK (405 8th St NW) indicating the venue is now closed and to refer to the article in the Washington Post on the matter for more information. Both Menu’s website and Twitter accounts have vaporized. Menu opened in late January of this year having been repurposed from the restaurant Azur opened by Chef Frederik de Pue in April of 2013.
According to the Washington Post article, Menu never quite turned the profit that was hoped for by investors so the concept is now closed. We visited a number of times and really only saw convenience store shopping hit critical mass in the week that followed opening. Otherwise, the store portion on the ground floor was pretty sparsely populated. We’ll keep an eye out for what comes next in the space.
Smithsonian Craft2Wear Wearable Art Show Begins Tonight
The Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show runs Saturday and Sunday with an advance chance purchase opportunity this evening. This is a show at the National Building Museum of over 50 American craft and wearable art designers all previously juried into the renowned Smithsonian Craft Show, offering unique jewelry, clothing, and accessories. Items for women and men will be available in all price ranges, with many under $100. Produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee this show benefits the mission of the Smithsonian to increase and diffuse knowledge.
Details follow below (h/t Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association):
Craft2Wear
October 24th – 26th
Over 50 Artists Displaying and Selling Wearable Art, Clothing, Jewelry, & Accessories
Advance Chance Party
Friday, October 24 – 5:30 – 9 pm
First Shopping Opportunity
Wine, light buffet, and music
$65 per person
Advance Purchase Required at 202.633.3030 or 888.832.9554 or on line here.
Regular Hours
Saturday, October 25 – 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, October 26 – 11 am – 5 pm
Tickets at the door – $8 cash only
At the National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Metro: Judiciary Square, museum exit
On Pointe
You don’t always have to go to the Kennedy Center to experience exquisite ballet performances. Here are a few upcoming performances in our backyard:
Oct. 22-26 The Washington Ballet performs three company premieres, Petite Mort by Jiří Kylián, 5 Tangos by Hans van Manen, Polyphonia by Christopher Wheeldon at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F St., NW).
In honor of the premiere of “Little Dancer” The Musical at The Kennedy Center, the National Gallery of Art (4th St. at Constitution Ave., NW) is hosting a special exhibit of Degas’ famous statuette and 14 other works. Additionally, The Kirov Ballet Academy the Kirov Academy of Ballet will perform a 19th century ballet rehearsal inspired by Degas’ work Nov. 28-30 Sunday, November 23 at 3:30 pm in the museum’s West Garden Court.
The Washington Ballet performs Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker Dec. 4-24 at the Warner Theatre (13th and E Sts., NW).