Comments on: A Diner/Tryst Yoga Comedy: Plans for 14th and T Revealed

By: Gerald

Gerald — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:12:08 +0000

This is a FANTASTIC idea for the community and for DC. I can’t wait for this project to start and for CHANGE in the 2B ANC leadership. Keep up the good work John X and Constantine.

By: Doug A. Rogers

Doug A. Rogers — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:04:22 +0000

I am running for ANC 2B 09 and fully support working with these businesses to ensure that they open at this location. I believe the Dupont ANC has been controlled by a vocal minority for too long and the vast majority of my neighbors want this project to go forward!! I pledge to build consensus between the majority of the neighbors and these local businesses.
http://www.rogersforanc.com

By: Biff

Biff — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:32:09 +0000

I’m resident and owner of a house on the 1300 block of T Street, a few houses down from Cafe St. Ex. While my neighbors and I are not keen on commercial businesses opening on our block, we’re very excited about the redevelopment of the church (who were terrible neighbors to us). Constantine runs a good business and we’ll definitely support him.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:43:13 +0000

ANC 2B Meets second wednesday of each month at the DC JCC. http://www.dupontcircleanc.net/

Go and make your voices heard.

By: John

John — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:45:06 +0000

I agree with Gwen. What’s up with the 2B ANC? I live in this neighborhood, and it’s time for a change. Perhaps it’s time to run against these tired old commissioners…election is in November!!

By: Neal

Neal — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:48:32 +0000

Any more news? Would love to see this happen. Way better than condos.

By: C

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:47:20 +0000

I had no idea that DoD contractors and out of towners made up the brunt of the Tryst clientele. I suppose you learn something new every day, though.

By: hanes

hanes — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:22:39 +0000

ooh… my undies are too tight

By: Gwen

Gwen — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:16:33 +0000

The Dupont ANC should be embracing this with open arms. Clearly — CLEARLY — we want this, and a group of committed local businesspeople who care about the neighborhood are willing to invest considerable resources to create a vibrant new space. It would be idiotic to think that the abandoned ninja-turtle building is more of an asset to the neighborhood.

And Lane has a point: With the rents so high, what else could the commission hope for? Something like the new Columbia Heights portion of 14th Street? This isn’t big-box stores moving in and creating a little piece of suburbia on 14th — this is local business at its best. Come on, Dupont ANC, don’t stand in the way.

By: Lane

Lane — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:27:54 +0000

Come on…do we need another pricey wannabe hip hangout where DoD contractors and assorted out-of-towers hang out to feel like they are in the city?

Yes, we do. Currently there’s nothing there (given that the community of squatter artists didn’t pan out). If you want something truly hip, then you have to move to a neighborhood where the business rents are low. Meanwhile, on 14th Street, it would be idiotic to do something in a building that big unless it was going to attract people and make money. Bravo, developers!

Unfortunately, Bob is right. The ANC there hates business. There’s a good chance this is doomed.

By: bbbaby

bbbaby — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:52:02 +0000

thank goodness for constantine and john x! we need some real good biz in the neighborhood. i’ve lived her for over 20 years! and i am excited!!

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:56:34 +0000

Kids, don’t get your hopes up. This comes under the Dupont Circle ANC 2B — not Logan Circle ANC 2F. (A chunk of 2B runs over to 14th Street.) Remember that ANC 2B and their masters at the Dupont Circle Citizens Association have destroyed the 17th Street business corridor — now they are turning their sites on 14th Street. Don’t be surprised if the owner of The Diner says “enough” at some point in the next couple of months and pulls out. What doe those people want? Who knows. Cow pastures, I suppose. I hope this project happens, but I am trying not to get excited. My only options will remain $30 meals at Logan Tavern or nasty Chinese takeout.

By: Seriously

Seriously — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:22:25 +0000

Rlb, do you think an abandoned building with teenage mutant ninja turtles spray painted on it is any better? What do YOU suggest?

By: Rlb

Rlb — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:51:48 +0000

Come on…do we need another pricey wannabe hip hangout where DoD contractors and assorted out-of-towers hang out to feel like they are in the city? Seriously…

By: Bologna

Bologna — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:36:01 +0000

Condos ARE lame. Finally - coffee, dinner, yoga, and comedy in one place. I never need to leave. Go Strvaksjpoloousloty. Crazy name. Great developer!