Standard Bar and Grill Plan Off the Table

Bedrock Management's plan to transform the Source Theatre on 14th Street into Standard Bar and Grill has been withdrawn, The Washington Post reports.

A nonprofit group has purchased the building with plans to turn it into an arts center.

In related news, Bedrock is planning a new billiards spot at 714 Seventh St. NW.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Do you know where Matchbox is opening up its second location?
8/03/2006 4:57 PM
Amanda said…
Good question. The expansion of the current location is set to open in September, and I hear the 14th Street corridor could be an option for #2. Nothing official yet though.
8/04/2006 12:36 AM
Anonymous said…
That would be the third Matchbox location...

http://www.matchboxpalmsprings.com/
8/04/2006 9:10 AM
Amanda said…
Right you are. Though I'm not sure the new place will be a Matchbox or a new concept.
8/04/2006 11:52 AM
Anonymous said…
wow--as a resident of Logan, I think a Matchbox location on 14th Street would be amazing. I wonder if it would hurt Coppi's, another love of mine in the area.
8/04/2006 12:09 PM
Anonymous said…
I really don't think so. There is room for two quality places. Lord knows we still don't have many in the Logan area.
8/08/2006 4:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Anyone know what Axis on U St is supposed to be like?
8/08/2006 4:09 PM
Amanda said…
Axis (or as its company name is called) looked like some progress to the storefront had been made, but I have yet to hear who's behind it.

I did peek in the coffeeshop at 14 and U though during the Dog Days event last weekend - it'll be called 1 4 U (one for you), and looked to be coming along inside.
8/08/2006 5:55 PM
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