The Gibson is the cocktail lounge located at 2009 14th Street, NW next to Marvin. Up to now they had purposely stayed away from marketing the spot. That’s why I was stunned to see their door above. So much for flying under the radar anymore.
Seriously, since they’ve been open for 6 months or so – what’s your take on it now? How are the crowds? Does the new outdoor area make it easier to get a table? Any favorite cocktails?
It was awesome to see so many folks out. Folks from all over DC. It was great to see the Social folks as well. It’s nice to see businesses get involved in these types of events. The picture above is from just one of the pick up spots so we put a good dent in! But more importantly were all the folks from the neighborhood who saw us walking around. I know my little clean up group of three had lots of people thank us for our efforts. I think this is just as important as the actual clean up. So thanks again for all who made the effort to come out. Next month we should have a hundred people! For a little more than one hour it is a great statement to make! Next month is Mt. Pleasant – stay tuned for details.
I liked the variety and the “wildness” of this one.
I’m not sure if you can tell from the photo but the bricks look really interesting on this one. I haven’t similar ones around town. And of course it has a sweet vestibule:
From an Eyewitness:
“As I was thinking to myself, “what a nice evening”, I hear the sound of a scooter coming up the 4100 block of 4th Street. I look over an watch two teenage boys joyriding helmetless on a scooter. They slow down for the stop sign, but then pull out onto Upshur in an attempt to cross to the 4200 block without stopping. Then they do stop – in the middle of the street – as I hear one of them shout “no don’t!”
I don’t know if that was said to the scooter driver or to the minivan driver who squealed into the scene and struck the boys on their scooter. Headed west on Upshur, the minivan driver pulled over immediately and stuck her head out of her car and asked, twice, loudly, “Is he okay? Are they alright?” Then she drove off.
Yes, she left the scene, and I can see that becoming the central point to the story. But before we judge her as heartless or mean, as those at the scene already were, I think she was freaked. She just hit two neighborhood boys and seemed shocked and scared. Speeding off, I hope and believe she was headed to a safe spot (home?) to call the cops, rather than face the growing crowd at the scene.
Would the arriving people know that the boys didn’t stop? Would they blame her for their foolishness? And can we feel empathy and sadness for both? The teenagers now headed to the hospital and the driver shaking with fear?”
Irvine Contemporary is located at 1412 14th Street, NW. It’s easy to walk by without realizing it’s an art gallery (as I had done many times) because there is a very unassuming glass front.
But it is well worth checking out. Currently there is a cool exhibit that has been extended to June 13th of works by Shawne Major.
You can see future exhibitions here. Well worth checking out!
“Dear PoP,
Have you ever been frustrated that CH practically closes it’s doors at 9pm? I worked last Wednesday night and got off the metro starving at 9:10pm in CH. Everything was closed- Potbelly, Julia’s, Panda Express. I wanted something reasonably healthy and the only thing open for a quick bite was 5 guys. I disappointedly walked home hungry.
Maybe as move folks move into CH restaurants will stay open later? is 10pm too much to ask?!?!”
I suspect some folks may argue whether or not those are healthy dining options… But I’d say it’s not unusual for spots like that to close at 9pm. By 9pm I think most folks are going home, to “proper” restaurants, or bars. Of course it would be nice to have some late night options like a shawarma place. What do you guys think – do CH dining options close too early?
PoP Monthly Clean Up this Sat. 10am outside Columbia Heights Coffee (11th b/w Monroe and Park).
“Starting May 30th and every Saturday during the summer BYT will be hosting its very special SUMMER CAMP Party series at the Capitol Skyline Hotel pool.
Relaxing in the sun, camp games and crafts, special (music and other) guests, $10 day pass (from noon till 11pm-swimming is ALLOWED AND ENCOURAGED), drink and food and room specials, metro accessible, inflatable EVERYTHINGS and more.”
And More Weekend Events at Capitol Skyline Hotel:
“Capitol Skyline Hotel (http://www.capitolskyline.com/) invites you to slip into something more comfortable – a Muu Muu, sarong, some Surfer-dude board shorts — and spend summertime poolside.
This classic hotel, designed by Morris Lapidus (architect of the Fontainebleau in Miami) has turned a corner. A wet, glistening, chlorinated corner. It’s called The Capitol Skyline Pool. Inspired by a city that’s exploding with style, yet starving for some edge, we’ve transformed the grand, glorious Miami-Beach-like pool into an Oasis of “anything goes.”
There’s something for everyone. From affordable, unfussy parties for singles, swim-freaks, music-geeks and stylistas to Spike’d Sundays (a daytime grillfest with Spike Mendelsohn, of Good Stuff Eatery and Top Chef).
All drinks, all summer, are $5 or less. Capitol Skyline is located at: 10th Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024, just a couple of blocks from the new baseball stadium and minutes from the Navy Yard Metro. Below is our summertime line-up.
FRIDAY
Aqua: The Weekly Wet Happy Hour hosted by Metromix.com and Lindy Promotions
-5pm-10pm
-A see-and-be-scene party for DC¹s young professionals, ideal for social networking and end-of-the-week unwinding.
-Opening week is $5 if guest list’ed (http://dc.metromix.com/aqua) OR $10 at door.
SATURDAY
BYT’s Summer Camp hosted by BrightestYoungThings.com
–2pm-10pm
-For anyone that loves sneaking into the girls cabin, sneaking into the boys cabin, and skinny-dipping in the lake.
-$10 at the door, drink specials, music and games.
SUNDAY
Spike’d Sundays hosted by Chef Spike Mendelsohn of Good Stuff Eatery and Top Chef
-noon-6pm
-Calling all those who believe life doesn’t get better than a burger, a beer and pooldeck of bikinis. Beach balls, rubber duckies, bad language and BBQ throw-downs welcomed and encouraged.
-$10/door (includes free burger). DJ BUTTER spinning.”
More including “5 chefs, 5 pigs, and 5 winemakers” after the jump. (more…)
In honor of artomatic opening tonight, here’s a shot of a work by our very own multi-talented hipchickindc.
From an email:
“The building is 55 M St. SE right atop the Navy Yard Metro Station on the green line. This year’s Artomatic has over 1,000 artists participating and probably nearly that many musicians and poets. Artomatic will run from May 29th through July 5th. The hours are: Fridays and Saturdays, 12 noon – 1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 12 noon – 10 p.m; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.”
Submit your photos via email or to the PoPville flickr pool here.
This house is located at 1728 Park Road, NW:
The flier says:
“Grand semi-detached 1910 TH on 5200+ sq ft lot w/ gorgeous gardens & fish pond, romantic wraparound front porch, rear deck & patio. Granite/SS kit w/ 2-story breakfast rm, beamed DR, spacious LR and reception hall. 4BR 2BA plus laundry on 2nd floor, 3rd level master ste w/ soaring ceil, basement 1BR in-law suite, lrg storage rm, CAC, stunning original details.”
More info and sweet photos found here.
Here’s another house that I’ve always wondered about. Wow, it’s as amazing as I had imagined. And an extra bonus is that it’s located next to the colorful “tricycle house”.
What do you think of the house? It can be yours for $1,179,000.
And for those that are interested in a more modest abode there is a pretty sweet 2 bed 1 bath condo not too far away at 1708 Newton St., NW. More info and photos on that one here. It’s going for $379,500.