Author: Prince Of Petworth

A Reader Explains Flooding in Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

For a little historical context on the Bloomingdale flooding, I made a map. I placed the grid of streets over the 1861 Boschke Map and highlighted the streams in what is now Bloomingdale. A seam runs through the old map at the break in the streams. That effects accuracy, but it is pretty close. I was in a house at the northwest corner of Flagler and U and the owner said he could hear running water in the basement.”

Well this helps explain this scene a bit. Totally wild. Big props to the reader for making the map. Who knew?

Good Deal or Not? Deal of the Century Edition?

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 235 Emerson Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“SELLER MUST SELL!!TUDOR REVIVAL-STYLED APARTMENT HISTORIC LANDMARK IS LISTED IN THE “BEST ADDRESS BOOK”. SEP DINING ROOM, ARCHWAYS, HIGH CEILINGS, GORGEOUS HARDWOOD FLOORS AND UNIT OVER LOOKS LOVELY COURTYARD, “GREAT FOR WALKS & JOGGING”, NEWER REFRIDGERATOR & STOVE, 2 CEILING FANS. ALL UTLITIES EXCEPT ELEC. WALK TO METRO!NEW WINDOWS COMING!can rent after 2yrs!”

More info and photos found here.

This place looks like it has some sweet old school details. The listing says it is under contract but it has been under contract for ages so perhaps the deal may not go through? If it doesn’t this price seems ridiculously good. Is $107,000 for this 1 bed/1bath the deal of the century?

Judging Restaurants – Scion Restaurant

By Prince Of Petworth

Scion is located at 2100 P St., NW. I remember this spot used to be, I think, a pretty good Italian restaurant. Now it is “contemporary American cuisine with subtle Asian influences.” You can find their menus here. Any fans? Anyone remember the restaurant that used to be in this spot?

More H St, NE News – (Temporary) Closings Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

News Channel 8 is reporting that MPD is closing the H Street Martini Lounge, located at 1236 H St NE, due to fight that occurred injuring two, off duty firefighter patrons. The lounge will be closed for 96 hours.

I know this has happened at many bars/lounges across the city – they are closed for a short time after a violent incident. My question – does the closing make sense?

In other crazy H St. News – Frozen Tropics has published a letter from Joe Englert explaining the situation behind the Argonaut’s (1430 Maryland Ave NE) closing for tax reasons:

“Argonaut was closed down tonight because of a serious miscommunication with DC Tax and Revenue.
A few weeks back, a DC Tax and Revenue officer phoned me and told me that three of my establishments owed tens of thousands of in back Sales and Use Taxes.”

He says he will pay the bill in full “tomorrow”.

Thanks to reader emails for the heads up.

Anyone Know What Happened at McPherson Square This Morning?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

K St between 14th and 15th Street was blocked off with this morning. Couldn’t really see what was going on, but there was some serious police activity. Any idea what happened? ”

This is the first I’m hearing of it. Anybody working downtown hear or see what happened?

Can We Talk Banking for a Minute?

By Prince Of Petworth

This is something that’s been on my mind a while and in a previous post about a CVS coming to Petworth, someone mentioned that they’d like to see a bank branch as well. I have to echo that sentiment. It’s always (and I’ve noted it before) bothered me that the Petworth (and U St) metro doesn’t have a Chevy Chase ATM when so many other stops have them. Then it got me thinking that there really aren’t many banking options near where I live in Petworth (yes there is one further south in Park View). So my folks were here this past weekend and my Dad mentioned that it was often quite common for banks to neglect lower income neighborhoods. And of course we have plenty of “Checks Cashed” spots. I know they are useful to some folks but they really bother me just like the damn Cash Point commercials. I believe the “Checks Cashed” stores take a decent percentage every time you cash a check. But do regular hard working residents also not deserve a proper bank where a percentage of their check will not be removed every time they/we cash one? I’m not saying I want a bank on every single corner (nor do I want a CVS on every corner) but it does seem like a glaring omission in many neighborhoods considered lower income. Am I reading too much into this?

The Black Rooster Pub (1919 L Street NW) May Be Saved

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Chris

Back in early October a reader wrote in asking folks to rally to save the pub. DCist shared the news that according to the Black Rooster Pub twitter feed (I’m now following it as well) the pub is on it’s way to reopening. And Mike Debonis from City Paper relays word that Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans may have had a hand in saving the pub. Given all the comments when we first heard of the pub closing this should allow many folks to breath a sigh of relief. I’ll update with more info as it becomes available.

Though I guess the question now is – if the pub remains what space will the Peace Corps expand into?

POSH Consignment Store Opens

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Dallas for sending the photos. POSH is located at 1828 18th Street, NW above Ansonia Wines (which I also hear is progressing towards opening). The store looks pretty good – be sure to check them out if you’re in the neighborhood.

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