I thought this was an interesting combination – Zeman Store featuring clothing and groceries. Zeman Store is located at 4418 Georgia Ave. I suppose it’s like a mini Target. Sweet.
And in sadder news, right next door at 4414 Georgia Ave., Fana Fish & Chicken Southern Style has closed:
From a reader:
“Red Rocks is against Flippin Pizza neck and neck for Washingtonian’s best pizza in washington competition. Never eaten at flippin so they could be perfectly good pizza, but it is important to note that they don’t actually have a store within the DC city limits, and they are a California-based chain operation who mobilized members of their club by offering them a free pizza if Flippin wins. So they are most likely getting votes from people outside the DC area. The voting ends tomorrow at noon, and they are ahead right now by a slim margin.
This isn’t to say that their efforts aren’t “fair” since all’s fair in pizza wars… but two can play at that game! So I was hoping you could plug Red Rocks and mobilize your readers to participate in the vote and maybe RR can pull it out.”
http://www.washingtonian.com/
At first glance it seems like a normal sidewalk sale sign. But if you closely the tape used is from Customs and Border Protection. A bit odd, yeah?
And in more fun news, the great beer Magic Hat is hosting a party tonight to celebrate 9-9-09 at Rocket Bar in Chinatown if you don’t have any plans yet:
photo by rockcreek
Thanks to a reader for sending in the video of the old Gage School demolition in LeDroit Park (2025 3rd Street, NW). You can see the rendering options here. I’m terrified to say it, but yes there will be a dog park incorporated…
This brilliant shot was taken by sophiagrrl titled, “Lilibet’s First Day of School”.
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This home is located at 1608 Buchanan Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Stately, elegant and tastefully renovated four-square on a deep, lush and beautifully landscaped lot in beautiful Crestwood. Original details include hardwood floors, pocket doors, tranquil porches and verandas and window seats updated with a spacious and attractive in-law suite with a second kitchen & washer/dryer on the lower level, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and other amenities.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
I found lots of great homes in Crestwood on Monday so I thought it only fitting to put one up as the weekly Wed. House Porn GDoN. What do you think of the home itself? It’s yours for $995,000.
Cafe Romeo’s is located at 2132 Wisconsin Ave NW. This looks like it could be a hidden gem. You can see their menu here. Any fans? How’s the pizza?
Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features the Latino Association of Mount Pleasant which “held an activity to promote unity and empowerment in our barrio. There was great music, good food (bbq chicken and beef with tortillas), legal advice and piñatas for the children!!!!! It was a fun activity where most Mt Pleasant street Latino businesses participated and with a lot of volunteer help from the community. There bands included Pepe Reyes y su Mariachi Monumental de Cuscatlán, El Gran Arnoldo Paz y su Chanchona Tropical Salvadoreña, and Anexo Social, among others.” Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…”
Three more photos after the jump. (more…)
“Dear PoP,
Last friday, a bus driver hit a jogger in AM on florida and hmm?? somewhere in there. i’ve been waiting FOUR DAYS for you to come back and report on this. is the jogger still alive? did the bus driver survive her difficulty breathing? wot happened??”
The incident was reported on by DCist and the Washington Post. The Post writes:
“At 8:31 a.m., [Amanda] Mahnke was running north on Connecticut Avenue when a bus heading east on Florida Avenue struck her in the intersection near DuPont Circle, authorities said. She did not have any identification on her, so authorities transported her to George Washington University Hospital as a Jane Doe.
She was listed in stable condition late Thursday night with a fractured skull, said her father, Mark Mahnke. She has several other fractures that are not considered life threatening, he said.”
This one comes straight from the PoPville Flickr Pool taken by Cardozomite. He titled it, “Caution, work in progress.” I think this might be ripe for some more captions. Your caption in the comments section, winner announced Friday.