The Park at 14th will open next week.
photo: Courtesy of The Park at 14th
Marvin, a just-opened, candlelit U Street bistro with an appealing roof deck and lounge, is DJ/restaurateur Eric Holmes' (Local 16) tribute to Motown great Marvin Gaye; Belgium (moules/frites) meets the Bible Belt (fried chicken/grits) on a moderately priced menu that is as Eclectic as the background music (2007 14th St. NW; 202-797-7171).
Opening on November 1st, The Park at 14th, a classy dine, lounge and party place located opposite Franklin Square, is loaded with eye-appeal – polished wood, gorgeous blown-glass chandeliers and views of greenery from its many window seats; its exhibition kitchen turns out midpriced, updated American classics, while the top two floors are devoted to a lounge (DJs on Thursday–Saturday) and a private event space, which can host anything from a business briefing to a gala (920 14th St. NW; 202-737-7275).