Author: Prince Of Petworth

Prime Corner Property at 9th and U Streets, NW Slated to Become a Tavern!

By Prince Of Petworth

This property is a former Horse’s Ass Award nominee. Thanks to a reader for sending the great news (albeit a bit skeptically…):

“This bears watching since it may be the currently dilapidated building featured as a Horse’s Ass award… I’ll believe it when I see it though! haha”

From the DC Register:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Posting Date: September 11, 2009
Petition Date: October 26, 2009
Hearing Date: November 9, 2009
License No.: ABRA-082871
Licensee: Brixton Pub, LLC
Trade Name: The Brixton
License Class: Retail Class “C” Tavern
Address: 901 U Street, N.W.
Contact: Candace Fitch, 202-625-7700
WARD 1 ANC 1B SMD 1B02
Notice is hereby given that this applicant has applied for a license under the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and that the objectors are entitled to be heard before the granting of such license on the hearing date at 10:00 am, 7th Floor, Suite 7200, 941 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Petitions and/or requests to appear before the Board must be filed on or before the petition date.
NATURE OF OPERATION
New tavern with DJ and live combo bands; occupancy load is 299. Summer Garden has 134 seats for its patrons.
HOURS OF OPERATION AND SALES/SERVICE/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR INSIDE AND SUMMER GARDEN
Sunday 10 am – 2 am, Monday through Thursday 11 am – 2 am and
Friday & Saturday 11 am – 3 am
HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday through Thursday 6 pm – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 6 pm – 3 am

Good Deal or Not? Loft Edition (Reader/Owner Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 3039 16th Street, NW:


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The Craig’s List ad says:

“Incredible opportunity to live in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city. This large 1 BR/ 2Bath w/ large 2nd floor loft (2nd BR) is a modern masterpiece with elevator opening directly into unit. Columbia Heights Metro, Harris Teeter, Gourmet Giant, Target, Washington Sports Club, Commonwealth Gastropub, Wonderland, and Red Rocks Pizza only scratch the surface of what lies steps away. Or if you prefer, a 5 min walk places you at the doorstep of Rock Creek Park and the National Zoo. Unit includes washer/dryer, gas cooking, central A/C, gas fireplace, exposed brick, LARGE storage room, and bright views of city scape. Public roof deck has unobstructed views of DC/MD/VA. Ask about option for unit to be equipped with 42″ flat screen TV, surround sound, AND HD projector w/ 8 ft theater screen in loft area. You’ll never want to leave this place!”

The reader writes:

“$2750/month w/ $100 monthly credit for on-time payment
$560,000 to purchase
or
Purchase Option — rent for year and apply entire years’ payment towards purchase price”

This is an interesting one since it is for sale or rent. How do the prices for those options sound? What are your thoughts on loft condos? A few more photos after the jump. (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo from PoPville Flickr user Crosb

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday. So anything good happen to you this weekend?

Ojo Latino – Adams Morgan Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features images from Adams Morgan Day of Gye Nyame African Cultural  Dance Co. (Ghana traditional dance), Tobas Dinastia (Bolivian Folk), Englishman & the Shango Band, DC Casineros (Cuban-style salsa) and Chopteeth (Afrobeat/Funk/Jazz). Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…”

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Really? People Are Still Like This in 2009?

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: I’m not relaying the following incident because I’m looking for an atta boy. I’m also not naive and realize that hateful people exist in the world. However, in my experiences I haven’t encountered incidents like the following in DC so I was totally shocked. I’m also going to quote some pretty hateful language but I feel it is necessary to get the point across.

On Saturday night/Sunday morning at 2:30 am I was chatting with a friend on her stoop in Mt. Pleasant. A neighbor of hers was walking by and decided to sit with us. A very good looking girl walked by a few minutes later and the neighbor escorted her home. Not long afterward two black men walked down the street. The neighbor looks over at me and says, “you see with the way she was dressed, I’m glad I walked her home with these niggers on the block”.

It was like I was punched in the face. I mean literally. I instantly had a huge adrenaline surge and all I could say was “we DON’T say that where I am from!” then we stared each other down for a few seconds in silence that felt like an hour. Believe me, I am not a macho person at all but I was fully prepared to get into an all out street brawl with this guy. I don’t really know what overcame me. I definitely am glad I didn’t let his comments slide but fighting is rarely an appropriate response. I think I was so upset in part because I have so many amazing black neighbors who I truly love and respect. It just killed me that they have to deal with an asshole like this living in our city.

So anyway, he goes on to say, “you don’t understand, I’ve lived on this block for 15 years” and I respond “We DON’T say that where I am from!” It was really odd, every time he spoke all I could say was “We DON’T say that where I am from!” it was like my brain totally froze and couldn’t produce any other words. He finally says, “I see that I have offended you”. And of course all I could say was “We DON’T say that where I am from!”. Fortunately no punches were thrown and he finally walks away. And I was left with my friend on her stoop nearly speechless.

Then I caught a cab ride home from an elderly black gentleman. All I could think about was that I can’t believe what this cab driver must have experienced in his life and that the racism that he surely experienced in the 50s/60s was still alive today. I believe that this Mt. P resident is a poison on our streets just like drug dealers are.

I hope whether it is racism or any other type of hate speech, if we hear people uttering it we will not let it slide and calmly explain that that type of language is unacceptable.

What the Helen of Troy is This?

By Prince Of Petworth

Here’s an odd sight I caught up in Crestwood. Now, of course we’ve all seen shoes thrown up in wires like this but have you ever seen logs up there?  The sky was crap so the photos didn’t come out that well but one of the logs has a wire going directly through it. Totally stumped me. Any explanations?

Adams Morgan Day Festival – More Good Times

By Prince Of Petworth

I know some folks don’t like this festival but I thought it was pretty great. The music was awesome. There was great food. There was the guy from the Arlington Rap video, I’m 99% sure that was him though I heard him singing “Rapper’s Delight”. And even dancing. For those that went did you have a good time? (I’ll post reader/PoPville Flickr pool photos tomorrow) More photos after the jump. (more…)

Update on Central Union Mission Plans for Georgia Ave. Location (from the chairman of anc 1a and the rep for 1a08) and a response from the Mission

By Prince Of Petworth

An update from the discussion we had last week about the plans for 3500 block of Georgia Avenue.

“Dear PoP,

Thank you for posting information about the Weds, Sept 16th Special meeting of ANC1A. The meeting will start promptly at 7pm at the Park View Recreation Center located at the corner of Warder and Otis [From Kent Boese: Just for clarification on the location of the meeting, the address of the Park View Rec Center is 693 Otis Place and it is located on the northwest corner of Warder and Otis Place (entrance on Warder)].

I want to make sure all of your readers are aware of the facts as they stand right now, and make sure people don’t confuse past plans with current plans – as well as what our legal rights are as a community if we support or reject this proposal so I am hoping you will post this asap. I’ve also received a ton of emails and the following should help address those and the comments in your last thread on the topic. I have copied representatives from Central Union Mission on this email as well.

Here are the facts: In the missions application to receive a special exception they have abandoned the plans for a CBRF (or 250 bed mens shelter per the past proposal). They are proposing a mixed use with 100% affordable low to moderate income housing, and 3,576 square feet of office space that will be used by the mission and/or possibly a third party. This housing will consist of 37 units (21 one bedroom, 10 2 bedroom, and 1 3 bedroom). Continues after the jump including a comment from Council Member Graham and a response from the Mission (more…)

We All Love Our Porches

By Prince Of Petworth

This dog was so chill just coolin’ on his porch. I like how he even had his own furniture out there…

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