Tons of potential here. Anyone know how long it’s been in this condition?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Nikoo’s Photos
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you could do a survey of CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs in the area. We got a share this year for the first time from a guy out in West Virginia and have been super disappointed. The program was expensive and all we get each week is a sack of stevia, wilted/rotting lettuce, and some extra dirty potatoes. To boot, he follows up each delivery with emails whining about how hard it is for him to bring us the shares we’re paying for, and telling everyone that we should drive to his farm on the weekends to weed his (unproductive?) garden.
We’re going to ditch this guy next year, but we like the concept. We’ve heard that there are great CSAs out there, and wanted to know which ones your readers think have worked out well.”
Ed. Note: We spoke a bit about CSAs back in May ’10 here.
According to a placard out front, Heaven and Hell located at 2327 18th St NW, is looking to add summer garden with 48 seats.
I will only support this if they play plenty of Bon Jovi, Belinda Carlyle and the folks who sing 99 Luftballoons in this summer garden…
Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99
You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every morning at 10am.
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Last Saturday, Bloomingdale hosted their Third Annual Art Walk (which was awesome) and I ran into the owners of Boundary Stone. We last noted that construction had started at their space at 116 Rhode Island Avenue, NW. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the space (and while it’s not quite photo ready) you can really see it starting to come together. One photo I begged to take – and finally wore them down – is the great tin ceiling:
Another super super cool feature is that they got their electrician to hook up the big Sylvan sign out front. They have a switch in the bar so whenever you see the Sylvan sign lit you’ll know the bar is open.
Speaking of when the bar is open – while I couldn’t get an exact date – I was able to get “definitely in Autumn 2011”.
And more good news – here’s a sneak peek at part of the menu:
Sound good?
And for beers they’ll have cans and drafts. You’ll be able to get a $3 can of Bud, a $7 20 oz Guinness and lots of others including from the 21st Amendment Brewery, DC Brau, Brooklyn Lager and many many more. Not to mention all of the whiskeys they’ll have…
Stay tuned.
In the meantime you can stay updated by following them on twitter @BoundaryStoneDC and checking their facebook page here.
Photo by PoPville flickr user JosephLeonardo
Your captions in the comments and winner (free PoP t-shirt) picked Friday.
“To Sturgis, SD!!!!”
After the jump you can find a phenomenal shot that may not be safe for work depending on where you work… (more…)
The reader writes:
“This entire tomato family was subsequently transformed into an arrabiata sauce, with chili and basil from the same garden.”
Awesome.
If your garden has been kind to you, send a couple of photos with your neighborhood to princeofpetworth(at)gmail with Fruits (and Vegetables) of Your Labors in the subject line.
This beauty is from SE Capitol Hill.
From an email:
Faces of Petworth Photo Exhibit Opening
by Michael Wilkinson Photograhy & Domku Cafe
Print sales to benefit the
Petworth Community Market
Thursday, August 11th 6:00-8:30pm
Domku Cafe at 821 Upshur St. NW
Happy Hour SpecialsCome out and enjoy a drink, browse the exhibit, and support the Petworth Market. If you came to the Petworth Market Fundraiser in May, you might find yourself in the exhibit!