Certainly seems like the most fun.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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Holy canoli, this house on S Street is unbelievable. One of my new favorites, for sure. Closeups after the jump. (more…)
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I think Pix tour and Foto Week is super cool. The above photo, titled Work Permit by Pat Padua, is from the window of Wonderland. If anyone has checked it out – what’s been your favorite spot?
The Fixation opening event on Friday night was also really fun. Anyone attend this event at 1250 9th St. NW?
Plus they had some sweet murals:
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I thought they were just remodeling? Wow, this is not good. Retail at that end of Tivoli seems to be having a tough time. Well, frozen yogurt seems to be popular… Anyone know what might go into these places?
On a happier note there is a new bakery coming a bit further north on 14th Street.
This one is located two doors down from Sweet Time Bakery at 3531 14th Street.
I especially like the building Guatemala Bakery is in because it has one of my favorite signs above it:
I am aware I’m not normal…
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Cashion’s is located at 1819 Columbia Rd NW. I’ve eaten here once a long time ago but remember it to be quite good but a bit expensive. So what’s the story here – good stuff? How’s the pricing?
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From an email:
“Due to the large number of people who want to attend the book talk and signing with Bill Ayers, we have moved it to a new location to be sure there is space for everyone. The book talk and signing will be held at: All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 – two blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro.
6:30 PM
William Ayers will sign and discuss his two books – City Kids, City Schools: More Reports from the Front Row – and its companion- City Kids, City Teachers: Reports from the Front Row. In these inspiring resources, William Ayers explores the surprising realities of city classrooms from kindergarten through high school. With its upbeat mix of ready-to-share city kids’ memoirs and classroom strategies, William Ayers reflects on how improving urban education is more essential than ever. It is a useful guide as well as a call to action for anyone who teaches or has taught in the city, for those considering teaching in urban schools, and for every parent with children in our schools today.”
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This house is located at 1816 Irving St, NW.
The flier says:
“LOCATION!LOCATION!!LOCATION!!! DON’T MISS THIS FIXER UPPER HOUSE IN SOUGHT AFTER MOUNT PLEASANT. HOUSE FEATURES FIREPLACE, REPLACED BOILER, REPLACED WATER HEATER AND HARDWOOD FL. THE HOUSE IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED BETWEEN CLEVELND PARK AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS METRO. HOUSE NEEDS SOME WORK BUT INSTANT EQUITY . SOLD AS-IS, HOME INSPECTION FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. READY FOR YOUR BUYER’S SPECIAL TOUCHES.”
More info but sadly no photos can be found here.
I know folks had asked me in the past to post some fixer uppers so I thought this would be a good one since it’s in a pretty desirable location. So without photos is possible to determine if $499,999 is a good deal or not based on location?
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?
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Last weekend I was privileged enough to cheer on the Maritime Republic of Eastport at the 11th Annual Slaughter Across the Water. Many people around these parts know the MRE’s big brother of a city across Spa Creek, Annapolis. What many people don’t know is about the deep, long standing rivalry between these two sailing communities. Annapolis’s high falutin’ yachts, chardonnays and white table clothes versus Eastport’s more proletariat leanings, with its sailboats, beers and dirty floors.
Admittedly it seems silly: tiny two-bedroom houses on both sides of the river will run you well into the upper 6 figures (okay, maybe not for the one pictured above), both have lovely yacht clubs and both would proudly characterize themselves as Drinking Towns with Sailing Problems. However, this rivalry while friendly, is very real and very fun and plays out in early November over the river that separates the communities.
Our group was comprised of folks who came in from San Francisco, Cleveland, and Ottawa, all of whom at one point or another called the MRE home. None of us were pulling, so we kept busy drinking and greeting old friends in between cheering on the Eastport tuggers. Continues after the jump. (more…)
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I was disappointed with Vinoteca wine bar on 11th.
I admired the mural in the U Street metro.
I wondered if one home was taking the stars on rowhouses a little too far.