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Aroma Bakery & Market Adds Tons of Delicious Dessert Options

Published October 13, 2009 at 4:00PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:25PM

If you haven’t stopped in to Aroma Bakery & Market, located at 1320 U Street, NW, you are in for a treat. They’ve added tons of pastry options. They even have canolis! The pastries come from Patisserie Poupon in Baltimore and the bread comes from LYONBAKERY. Many of the pastries are really like works of art. Per your request, they’ve also added some more seats and free internet. If you’d like any more changes just let them know in the comments as they are very open and receptive to your suggestions.

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Would You Like to See a Christmas Tree in Columbia Heights Plaza?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 13, 2009 at 3:00PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:18PM

photo by Paul

This topic came up in our discussion of the IHOP. So I’m happy to share the results with CM Graham and see what can be done if there is significant support. For the record, I’m Jewish as well and think it would be a nice touch. I’d say it should only be up for a month though – say Dec. 15th – Jan.15th? Or something like that?

Million Dollar Fixer Upper?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 13, 2009 at 2:30PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:16PM

Hahaha. Good eye from a reader who found this costly typo. 4824 7th Street, NW fixer upper for $1,165,000…

Photos From PoPville – National Cathedral

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 13, 2009 at 2:00PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:15PM

This great shot was taken by cacophony76.

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Good Deal or Not? Lucky 7s Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 13, 2009 at 1:00PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:14PM

This home is located at 63 Seaton Place, NW:

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The flier says:

“Stunning Renovated Victorian w/ chef’s kitchen, open floor plan allows separate dining. Living w/ bay window, gas fireplace. Hardwood floors. Large Master Suite w/ cathedral ceilings & spacious ensuite bath. Landscaped front yard + back deck for outdoor dining. Off street parking w/ roll up door. Located near Shaw METRO. Seller reserves right to accept/reject offers.”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

I love Seaton Place in Bloomingdale, it seems like a very quiet block with beautiful homes. What do you think of this particular home? The “chef’s kitchen”? Does $614,777 seem reasonable for this 5 bed/3.5 bath?

Judging Restaurants – 7th Hill and Monmartre

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 13, 2009 at 12:00PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:07PM

7th Hill Pizzeria and Monmartre are located at 327 7th St SE near Eastern Market. They are owned by the same folks and 7th Hill only recently opened up. My friends tell me the pizza was great. Anyone else check them out yet? Sorry to combine the two but it seemed to make sense. You can see Monmatre’s menus here.

Ojo Latino – DC Hispanic Heritage Sports and Health Festival

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 13, 2009 at 11:00AM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 4:05PM

Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features the DC Hispanic Heritage Sports and Health Festival, hosted by the DCPR. Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…

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Finally Some IHOP News – And It’s Good News!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 12, 2009 at 11:12PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 2:50PM

When I first broke the news, in April, that IHOP was considering coming to DC USA in Columbia Heights there was a huge reaction – mostly positive. As I’ve received numerous inquiries from readers about the status – this should be some welcome news. A reader writes:

“I went to the Pleasant Plains Civic Association meeting this past Saturday, where the association’s president announced that IHOP signed something (letter of intent or lease or something) that ensures they’re coming to DCUSA!”

Oh yeah! And I’ve got more good news coming later this week…

Some Seriously Sweet (Literally) Scuttlebutt

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 12, 2009 at 10:58PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 2:51PM

Ever since Circle Boutique closed their doors at 1736 14th Street, NW I’ve been wondering what may go into that spot. Now keep in mind, whenever I use scuttlebutt in the title, it is just that, scuttlebutt. Rumor. Hearsay. I did hear it from a very reliable source but I don’t believe anything is in stone at the moment.

Nevertheless, I’m pretty excited about this possibility. I’m hearing that Crepes-a-Go-Go may open up another location at this spot. They currently have a store at 2122 P Street, NW. You can see their menu here. Any fans? Think a crepe spot will work for this location on 14th near Logan Circle?

New Park Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 12, 2009 at 10:36PM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 2:53PM

“Justice Park” is coming soon to Euclid Street, NW just west of 14th Street. It is a pretty decent sized lot so it’s nice to see another park on the way.