The Smiths are excitedly anticipating the December opening of their new Dining Room and Public House. This week, they added a host of contemporary finishes and comfortable furniture. Check out photos below to see how H Street’s newest spot is shaping up.
Smiths are hard at work, constructing the new commons. Sleek wooden bars stand tall on all three levels, speakers hang from the ceiling, contemporary furnishings have arrived and the kitchen hood is hung and ready for the heat.
If you’ve stopped by 1245 H St recently, you may have even seen the floor-to-ceiling wood-frame glass windows installed on the first level. They are covered with Smith Commons images and info and will soon reveal the new neighborhood spot.
Check out a few new progress photos in the slide show below. More info on an opening date coming in November.
The three-story neighborhood bistro will feature a bar on each level, second and third floor patios with full height operable doors and a loft space that overlooks the dining room below. Low lighting, high-back chairs, soft lounge furniture and a contemporary mix of finishes, textures and a variety of original artworks by local fine artists will make for a comfortable and sophisticated setting. An eclectic music mix will add to the inviting atmosphere for guests nightly.
The Smith Commons look and feel are still under construction, but below are a few photos to whet your appetite.
Wide Doors Lead to Second Floor Patio
Wooden Bars on All Three Levels
Exposed Brick with Nooks for Soft Lighting
Third Floor View of H St.
John Smith was among the first Jamestown, Va., settlers in 1607. Captured by the Powhatan Confederacy, his life was spared because of Chief Powhatan’s daughter Pocahontas. Years later, Smith established the area of “New England” on behalf of a royal charter.
