The Palm is located at 1225 19th Street, NW. I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy the Palm restaurant up in NYC but never had the chance (money) to hit the DC location. I think the DC one is the original, right? Are these among the best steaks in town? You can see the dinner menu here.
One of my favorite things about living in Cleveland Park, back in the day, was going to the semi-annual CP Library Book Sale. I am delighted to announce that the Petworth Library will have its very own sale this Saturday. I hear there are “tons of good books” so I am eager to check it out. Hopefully I’ll be able to pick up some of these great recommendations.
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that the space at 2204 14th St., NW would become a bike rental spot. On Monday, I had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Stephen Harrell, who was able to fill in a number of details.
This location will actually be the first of three. He hopes to open the 14th Street location in the next week or two. The second DC location will be at 2033 P Street, NW. The third one will be located in Old Town, Alexandria. The P Street and Old Town locations should open in the next 2 months or so.
In addition to a rental spot the store will also service bicycles and sell them as well. On his Facebook page Harrell says:
“DC Bicycle Stations will provide high-line rentals, service and sales of accessories. Please stop by to rent one of many bicycles to enjoy the beautiful city of Washington, DC.
And by the way, if you need to have a romantic date we are able to cater a lunch bag and a blanket for you and your date.”
The second part of his message is pretty interesting. He explained to me that there will be a concierge service that can drop off and pick up rentals as well as provide other services upon request. Cost for the rentals is $65 per day and these bikes are rather high end retailing for around $1000.
Sounds pretty cool. The Bicycle Stations Web site is currently under construction.
I thought this was interesting. The sign was posted in someone’s front yard. Anyone think this is a good approach? I don’t know if I’d want all sorts of people just knocking on my door saying, yeah I’m a professional carpenter…
“Dear PoP,
I hope you can help me out. I live in Columbia Heights on Kenyon Street. I have been searching high and wide to find someone that can build me a garage door structure that would hold a garage door. I have attached a picture of someone in Petworth. You probably have seen these types of structures for they are littered in most alleys through out the city.
I can not find anyone that has built one and would love if you could post a link about this and let me know who to talk to.”
Anyone have a garage door like this? Any recommendations of who can build one?
I particularly liked this shot from the newly refurbished park at 14th and Girard, possibly to be renamed Obama park, because it was a mix of residents playing ball together.
I saw this a while ago before the front yard was completely finished. I think it came out great.
I’m really digging those chairs.
Another cool example of good woodwork up top.
This beautiful brick rowhouse is from Adams Morgan (possibly on Ontario or nearby).