P Street Restaurants Need Help
The ongoing construction on P Street just west of Dupont Circle is reportedly having a devastating effect on local restaurants.
The owners of Mark and Orlando's, Montsouris and Pesce all report a damaging drop in business, according to a story in this week's Dupont Current. Mark Medley of Mark and Orlando's says there's a 50-50 chance his restaurant will have to close, and Veronique Onteniente of Montsouris says she's not sure the French bistro will outlast the construction. The Fractured Prune already hightailed it for greener pastures.
The Current paper not only has a story dedicated to the construction-prompted problems but also includes an ad taken out by ANC 2B Commissioner Mike Silverstein that states: "This is Not a Call to Arms ... It's a Call to Dinner!!!" The ad cites a 60 percent or more drop in business for some P Street occupants.
It would be a shame to see any of these restaurants go, so take some of your dining dollars over to P Street. And remember, that second bottle of wine and dessert is all in the name of neighborhood support!
The owners of Mark and Orlando's, Montsouris and Pesce all report a damaging drop in business, according to a story in this week's Dupont Current. Mark Medley of Mark and Orlando's says there's a 50-50 chance his restaurant will have to close, and Veronique Onteniente of Montsouris says she's not sure the French bistro will outlast the construction. The Fractured Prune already hightailed it for greener pastures.
The Current paper not only has a story dedicated to the construction-prompted problems but also includes an ad taken out by ANC 2B Commissioner Mike Silverstein that states: "This is Not a Call to Arms ... It's a Call to Dinner!!!" The ad cites a 60 percent or more drop in business for some P Street occupants.
It would be a shame to see any of these restaurants go, so take some of your dining dollars over to P Street. And remember, that second bottle of wine and dessert is all in the name of neighborhood support!
Comments
Though metro and bike makes it easy enough to get there, I wish there were a temporary valet on 21st or something where people who would drive could drop their car so that they could actually get there and wouldn't have to deal with the added aggravation of having to drive and or park on or near those restaurants. It's enough to just have to walk on it, with several blocks worth of sidewalk unavailable closer to the circle side. It's tough to even get to the door of Montsouris and Co. right now.
I would add to the list my favorite neighborhood sushi restaurant, Sakana. They seem to be doing pretty good business, but you never know. I will be devistated if many of these spots close down.
There are also a number of hotels on the street or the street over where you can possibly park your car for a few hours through their hotel valet service.
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James