14th and Park Road, NW
Anyone remember the controversy about Z Burger’s outdoor patio? I think it turned out pretty nice:
And the milkshake stand is now open too:
Columbia Heights
@IAFF36 tweeted around 10pm:
“Stabbing – 14th St & Parkwood Pl NW – multiple people stabbed, add’l ALS & transport units req #dcfd #ColumbiaHeightsDC”
Then followed up with:
“Update – 14th St & Parkwood Pl NW – 1 stabbed, treated & transp to trauma center, life threatening; 2nd pt stabbed & fled scene”
Around 10:30pm @IAFF36 tweeted:
“Shooting – 100blk Bates St NW – male shot, treating & transporting to trauma center #dcfd #TruxtonCircleDC”
@DCAlerts tweeted that there were 2 victims:
“Police Alert- Shooting_2214HRS_100 BLK OF BATES ST, NW_2 MALE VICTIM CONSCIOUS AND BREATHING.”
Thanks to a reader for sending word and the photo above from Wonderland and the photo below from Red Rocks. Reader says power out from the south side of Park Rd, NW to at least Kenyon on 11th Street.
Update: On twitter another @Shipsa01 says:
“power outage in #BloomingdaleDC closed @RedHenDC”
And @KJinDC7 says Park View is also experiencing outage.
@capitaljeff says:
“#PEPCO map shows outages in Dupont, Logan, West End as well. So far no problem here n.border of 20037 in Dupont.”
and @AndrewLoeb says:
“Power outage extending east to GA Ave.”
This rental is located at 1030 Park Road, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Great Location. Great Basement Apartment! High ceilings. Exposed brick wall. Great Patio and yard in the back. Beautiful This house is almost on the corner of 11th and Park Road, only steps to Red Rocks Brick Oven gourmet pizza, & across the street from Meridian Pint, The Coupe 24 hour Diner, Maple, Room 11 Wine Bar. Also, steps to the 24 hour Giant Food, Target, Washington Sports Club, DSW, etc.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,950/Mo.
3605 14th Street, NW
Mad Momos opened up in Columbia Heights back in Dec. 2012. You can see what the inside looks like here and take a look at their menus here. Any must order items?
3475 14th Street, NW
Back in Feb. 2013 I shared some scuttlebutt that a Mexican restaurant would be coming to the former DC Fish Carryout space [where MPD had previously found large quantities of crack cocaine] at the corner of 14th and Otis Place, NW. A recent liquor license posted out front says:
EL Atardecer Restaurant
New restaurant serving Salvadorean and Mexican cuisine with seating for 60 patrons. Total occupancy is 60. Sidewalk Café with seating for approximately 29 patrons.
They hope to be open Sunday through Saturday 7am-3am.
Updates when they get closer to opening.
3581 13th Street, NW
Previously Capital City Real Estate developers have renovated nearby at 3546 13th St, NW and 3552 13th St, NW. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. More photos after the jump. (more…)
3463 14th Street, NW
Last week I shared word that a new restaurant called Tinto would be opening up next Taqueria Distrito Federal at 3463 14th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. At the time, a liquor license application posted out front indicated that the restaurant would be South American Fusion. The owner reached out to me via email and says that was an old concept – actually the space will be:
“a wine and whiskey bistro and gallery. We will feature local art every 6 weeks, our menu is Mediterranean influenced tapas/small plates sourced from local farms.”
The goal is to open in late October. Updates as we get closer to the date.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From an email:
What: Freecycle Fete
When: Saturday, June 8th from 3pm-7pm
Where: Columbia Heights Civic Plaza/ Tivoli Square on the corner of Park & 14th (Columbia Heights)
Cost: Free
What’s Happening: Think of it as a garage sale where everything is free. Have stuff around your house you don’t need anymore? Bring it on down and set up “shop” on one of our tables. Looking for new treasures to furnish your pad? You’ll be sure to find them here. This is a chance to cleanse your closets without wasting what could be a friendly neighbor’s newest treasure. As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have karaoke, pie eating contest, games, prizes, music (ahem- dancefloor, anyone?), and onsite food trucks.
More info and to RSVP here.
Back in January 2013 we learned of plans for a new restaurant and bar called The Hilltop, coming to the corner of Girard and Sherman Avenue, NW.
From owner Sam Jahanbeen:
The Hilltop needs your help! We’re going in front of the Board of Zoning Adjustments to get a special exception – it’s the final step that’ll allow us to open our (and your) new neighborhood restaurant. It’s an easy process but its very important that we show the neighborhood has our back. With that said, if you have moment – please print, sign, and return this letter of support (below). If possible please send them no later than June 14th, 2013.
Thanks for supporting us – and we look forward to seeing you on opening day!
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Shooting_0115 hours_3000 14th Street, NW_No lookout”
From @IAFF36:
“Shooting (115am) – 13th St & Columbia Rd NW – female shot, treated & transported to trauma center #DCFD #ColumbiaHeightsDC”
From @DCPoliceDept:
“5D-Shooting, 0038 hours, Gallaudet & Providence St. NE, LOF Chevy Tahoe, tan in color, occupied by a B/M Dark skin white tee shirt.”
From @IAFF36:
“Shooting (1245am) – Gallaudet St & Providence St NE – male shot in chest, treated & transport to trauma center, life threatening #DCFD”
3463 14th Street, NW
A new South American fusion restaurant called Tinto is coming to 3463 14th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. A liquor license posted out front says:
“New Restaurant to serve South American Fusion with occasional Live Music.
Summer Garden: 35 seats
Sidewalk café: 14 seats
Seating Capacity: 51. Total occupancy load: 99.”
It will be located right above Taqueria Distrito Federal. Updates as they get closer to opening.
Another lunch option for Columbia Heights over the summer. Lunch will be available Tuesdays through Fridays from 11am-3pm until Aug. 30th. Meridian Pint is located at 11th and Park Rd, NW. You can see their menu here.
11th and Park Rd, NW
Dear PoPville,
A few weeks ago I noticed the public trash can at the bus stop on the SW corner of Irving & Sherman had been removed. I hadn’t heard anything about trash can removals in the area, but at first I thought maybe it was getting replaced as some belated element of the Sherman Ave. reconstruction project. But there’s no sign of anything happening, so I was wondering if you had any idea what was going on. Is this a neighborhood-wide trash can removal, or more targeted than that?
I’m hoping the change isn’t permanent, because we already have enough public littering and illegal alley dumping in the vicinity.
Anyone else notice trash cans being removed?
Photo courtesy of Robyn Swirling
From an email:
We’ve formed a group called Friends of Columbia Heights Dog Park, to support improvements to and maintenance of the dog park at 11th & Park Roads NW. The park is currently a bit of an eyesore, and we want to fix that (as well as a number of safety and sanitation issues) by putting down a different ground material, building a double-entry gate, closing up areas where small dogs can escape, and creating enforceable rules and norms. The land is owned by WMATA, which makes doing this work on our own a little more challenging (we’re totally willing to do all the work, but need guidance and input from them to ensure they still have all the access they need to do what they do). We want to be able to go to them with a list of MANY supporters as part of our effort to get this done. So if you’re a dog owner who uses the park (or you don’t use it because you think it’s gross), and/or you’re a neighborhood resident who is interested in seeing the park get beautified and better maintained, please sign up at www.columbiaheightsdogpark.org.
