As we all know, it wasn't the most attractive or inviting carry-out in the world, but the owner and employees were very kind and the food was good. What's too bad is that I have been working with Maple View for the past few months on applying for facade grant money and getting designs to retrofit the non-so-welcoming building into a fun and inviting one. I even applied for an Awesome Foundation grant to help revive the interior because I really loved the spirit of the place. See below for the exterior plans:
rendering courtesy of DC Historic Designs
Again, maybe this is just a temporary thing, but it looks like Maple View Deli is closed for business. I wonder if this means the owners of this block (own Maple View and the two unpleasant apartment buildings behind it), will do something drastic and awesome with their land...
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wow what a nice exterior plan. so sad.
if you have been working with the owner on grant apps -- shouldnt you know if that same owner decided to close?
NICE
@Anon, I was working with them on the grant and designs, but they did not consult me on their closing.
This really sucks, I loved the liver and onions! I was actually telling some friends to stop by there if they get the chance.
you need to up your game on the quality of signage. Alas, with the DC Government website redesign, the Thrive Storefront guide to redesign of storefronts is no longer available online. But maybe you can get a copy from OP.
oh don't worry, the signage in the rendering is just a mock-up of the current signage ... the plans were to have new signs custom painted, not backlit.
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