A reader sent in this question and photo via twitter:
“Has anyone ever gotten drunk at Cosi?”
I think that’s a really good question. I guess it is a bit odd that Cosi sports a full bar. And it got me thinking, what’s the most random bar/restaurant/bookstore or random place you’ve ever gotten drunk? Chipotle?
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“Dear PoP,
Just noticed that the signage is up on Tynan Coffee & Tea in the Highland Park building. Now if they could just do something about that alleged sports bar…”
For more info on Tynan Coffee & Tea, check here. It will be located at on Irving Street west of 14th next to Five Guys.
Thanks to a reader for sending a new birdseye look at the plaza. We’ve been following this development closely, and whatever frustration and/or delay there has been I think most of us can agree that it came out great and is certainly a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Even the solar trees can look awesome:
Photo by Barbara Krawcowicz
It can be hard to imagine this happening 10 years ago. I was lucky enough to have a reader send some photos from 7 years ago. I don’t think anyone can deny that this is progress:
Lots more photos of the area from 7 years ago after the jump. (more…)
From a press release:
“Fenty Administration Announces Wisconsin Avenue Circulator Route Will Remain in Service
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty along with Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Gabe Klein announced today the DC Circulator route along Wisconsin Avenue will remain in service.
“After further review this administration has determined the route along Wisconsin Avenue is necessary to the residents, businesses and workers who rely on it as an economically reliable transportation choice.” said Mayor Fenty.
“The great outpouring of support from the DC Circulator ridership has once again ensured the continued service of this vital transportation option along the Wisconsin Avenue corridor,” said Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans. “I salute Mayor Fenty for his continued support of the residents of Ward 2 and throughout the city. “
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced on September 21st the DC Circulator would undergo several service changes coinciding with the beginning of the FY10 District budget including a discontinuation of the Wisconsin Avenue route north of M Street.
“It is never easy to make any cuts in service, and we did not take this particular cut lightly,” said DDOT Director Gabe Klein. “We are pleased that Mayor Fenty and Councilmember Evans are supportive of transit and its importance to the city and that they support keeping this portion of the route open.”
For more information about all of the Circulator routes, please visit www.dccirculator.com or call (202) 962-1423.”
This shot was taken by Crosb and appropriately titled, “Rings”.
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This home is located at 1714 4th Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Sun filled End Unit Town Home features 3 finished levels. Separate Unit in Lower Level 1/1 could be income producing. Main level features updated Kitchen w Hrdwd Fls, Gran/Stain & 1/2 bath. Upper/BD level features 2 BD, 1 BA w Mable tiled jetted tub, Sep Shower & W/ D. Deck views B/Yard w planters & cute neighborhood. Close to Metro, shopping, dining, U St & Downtown!”
More info and photos found here.
I know some folks don’t like homes that are under contract for GDoN but I still think it’s worth discussing. This 3 bed/2.5 bath home was going for $519,000. Are you surprised it went under contract so quickly? What do you think of the home itself?
Iron Gate restaurant is located at 1734 N Street, NW. A friend of mine took his girlfriend here for an anniversary dinner and was a pretty big fan. I hear it’s a bit pricey but worth it. What do you guys think – one of DC’s best hidden gem restaurants? Any particularly good dishes? Worth the money?
Danny Harris is a DC-based photographer, DJ, and collector of stories. In September, he launched People’s District, a blog that tells a people’s history of DC by sharing the stories and images of its residents. Every day, People’s District presents a different Washingtonian sharing his or her insights on everything from Go Go music to homelessness to fashion to politics.
Ed. Note: This story was previously featured at People’s District but fans of the Hitching Post are going to love this. This feature is sorta what I had in mind for the snap-shots series. I’m grateful Danny will be sharing some of his great stories on a weekly basis here.
Mr. Carter on The Hitching Post’s Famous Fried Chicken
“I moved to DC from Cleveland, came here to be a police officer when I was 28. I met my wife while walking the beat. She was always supportive of whatever I did, including opening a restaurant. Today, I am very pleased that I made the decision to open The Hitching Post. Now, at the age of 75, 43 years after opening this place, I am still doing what I want to be doing.
“It all started when I was assigned with another policeman at Connecticut Ave. and Calvert St. one evening on a special detail. I was a footman, and footmen were required to stand outside in all kinds of weather for special events. This particular event was the President, at that time, having some festival at one of the major hotels in that area. During that evening, I was talking with the other officer, I don’t remember his name, but I’ll never forget what he told me. He said, ‘You interested in going into business?’ He told me about opening a restaurant and suggested this location in Petworth and said it was a gold mine. He said if I opened this restaurant, served good food and was nice to the clientele, I would make a good living. He was right.
“We were new to the business, to cooking and to dealing with the public so I learned my trade in here. I started cooking in the 1960s, but there was not much of a need for it then because much of our business was in the alcohol trade: beer, wine and mixed drinks. We had a good relationship with the older people who came in here from the soldiers home across the street. Many of them were from broken families, divorcees, lonely people, but when they came in here, we cheered them up. They made us feel so happy that they could relate their stories to us…and many of them had a lot of stories to tell. They told stories about war and their time overseas and we listened. They were very nice men and we even had a few women too. They would come day after day, we were like a big family.
“Much of that has now gone, and most of our clients are professionals who drive from other areas of the city. There was a lady who came all the way from Baltimore the other day to have some chicken. People always ask what kind of mixture I use to cook my fried chicken. It’s simple. I beat up my eggs and add a little water. That is my dip and then I mix in a little flour with salt and paper….and rosemary. Got to add the rosemary to it, that gives it the flavor.
“I think that our music box has also been a big addition to our popularity. We carry a mixture of music, much of it dating back to the 1940s. I still enjoy listening to Big Band, it has always been a part of my repertoire. We have some of our favorite artists such as Nat King Cole, Jo Stafford, and Chet Baker. A lot of the music is quiet music, nothing that is going to blow you out of here. We do have a little music that would be attractive to the younger generation, but most of our music is for a subtle dining atmosphere. With that Ipod you can collect more of what is available, but the music box still has something that you can’t replace, nostalgia. I think that in time, the music box is going to be an old dinosaur, just like the Carters!
“In the future, I’d like the restaurant to continue to operate. I don’t want to shut it down. I hope that I can manage the restaurant without ever, ever closing or changing it to something else. We spent so much of our life here, it means so much to us.”
A few weeks ago the owner of this house sent in a few pictures of his renovation on 15th Street, NW. It just whet my appetite and he was kind enough to invite me over to take some more photos. Holy cow. The previous photos hardly did it justice. The home was bought in 2000 and the renovations took a year. I’d like to thank the owners for being kind enough to invite me over and allow to take some photos. The owner writes:
“Fun news, just found out the house won a national AIA design award for sustainable design. The update really wasn’t about the pop up, it was about opening up the house and making it more environmentally friendly overall. We needed to re-do the electrical throughout, the plumbing to some extent, and to completely replace and update the HVAC while modernizing the kitchen and other spaces. The rooftop addition was an added bonus that we love–and it gave us some terrific additional access to the outdoors and that amazing park.”
Below is the view of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park from the second floor balcony off the living room:
Lots more photos after the jump including a sick Koi pond… (more…)
I’ve seen mattresses, shower curtains, odd books, gym equipment but this is the first food item. Green Beans. And French Style to boot. Gotta love the randomness of it all.