First is Sweetime Bakery, located at 3535 14th Street, NW, which we’ve been anticipating since September. They also got a sweet new sign:
And Kiko’s Chicken, located at 3703 14th Street, NW, which we’ve been anticipating since August, will have it’s grand opening March 15th. Check out their Web site which has some super sweet music.
This name makes me laugh because I think it is referencing the Spanish island located in the Mediterranean Sea. I’m not sure if I can conjure up a Mediterranean Shangri-La on the 900 block of Randolph (though I do love that block).
I’ve gone on record as not being a huge fan of glass buildings but I found this one to be quite unique. This is located at 20th and K Streets, NW (and there are tons of glass buildings going up on K Street). What makes this one interesting, to me, is the angled piece of glass in the front. I know it’s not completely finished yet but would you give it a thumbs up or down?
A great shot of roller derby (“DC Rollergirls, the National Capital region’s only women’s flat-track roller derby league”) from wretchedroommate.
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For those who want to check out the action live on March 14th, there is more info after the jump. (more…)
This home is located at 2031 O Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Ideally Located. Ellegance Surrounds you in this Spectacular 4BR, 3.5BA Masterpiece. Featured in Dupont House Tour! Lovingly Restored to Original Grandeur w/ a Graceful blend of Magnificent Period Detailing & Top-of-the-Line Modern Amenities! Handsome Hdwds, Lux MBR Ste w/ Exquisite Marble BA & Sitting Area, Custom Granite Chef’s Kit, Inviting Formal DR, Spacious LR, LL Fam/Media Rm, & Much More!”
More info and a sweet virtual tour found here.
Those that love wood and original details are gonna love this one. For the curious the price is $1,795,000. As with all house porn editions what do you think of the house itself?
Cafe Japone is located at 2032 P St NW. I guess the two main question would be – how’s the sushi? And how’s the karaoke?
Image courtesy of BeyondDC and Greater Greater Washington
“PoP, the following was posted on GGW (Greater Greater Washington) and BeyondDC this morning — I thought you might be interested in posting a thread to ask people for their thoughts on whether the Petworth Metro should be renamed, and if so, what the new name should be (Tivoli East? j/k!):
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GGW writes:
“It seems a good time to look at the whole system. The map below illustrates a possible station renaming scheme. In some cases I renamed stations that are too long, or have too many acronyms attached at the end. In other cases I renamed to focus on a specific neighborhood or landmark. Where possible I’ve tried to stick to the two word maximum, but in a case or two have gone to three.”
I think it’s a brilliant question to ponder. They have suggested the Petworth-Georgia Ave. metro be renamed Park View. There are some other interesting suggestions like, upper northwest and beltway north among others. Personally, I’d be crushed if Petworth lost its name… Any metro names you’d like to change?
“Hello Prince of Petworth!
Forgive me if you have already covered this guy and his “deal”. I work in the office across the street – for over a week now, there’s a guy who blares (I mean BLARES) music and sells “wares” on 14th street NW, across from the Tivoli Building. It’s not really a huge issue – except his music is extremely loud and not my particular taste in music ;). But, freedom of speech (music), I guess. He definitely likes to boogie and dance around – it’s just simply amusing. I am surprised though, that no one has complained about the noise level. He might make for an interesting interview subject.”
I’ve been looking for this guy ever since I recieved this email last week but I’m not sure I found him. I did however find a boogying dude (photographed in the white shirt with his arm outstretched). across outside the liquor store singing and dancing and spinning and asking for money. But I’m guessing that’s not who you were talking about. So I guess I’ll open up this Dear PoP to any readers familiar with the “boogying dude” in the original question.
But I’m also interesting to hear what you guys think about panhandlers. I rarely encounter them in Petworth, Columbia Heights or really any neighborhood except for downtown. I asked a cop I saw on a segway if the panhandler photographed above was a problem and he said he had not received any complaints. So have you guys noticed any panhandlers in your neighborhoods? Are they overly aggressive or generally polite?
I actually had to go to the archives for this one! It does crack me up every time I see it. In June I asked “Doesn’t That Defeat The Purpose?”. As you can see, it’s a plastic owl in a cage. Brilliant. Your caption in the comments, winner (Free PoP T-shirt) announced Friday.
Last week’s winner can be found here.
photo by skilkie
“Dear PoP,
I’m getting married in May (2009). My fiance and I want to have a small civil ceremony on the waterfront in Alexandria. Could any of your readers recommend an officiant licensed to wed in VA? We’d be quite satisfied (even prefer) a justice of the peace, but anyone willing do a non-religious ceremony would do, as long as they’re cool.”
Congratulations! I’m gonna have to punt this one to the readers. But they haven’t been stumped yet so hopefully someone has a recommendation?