Here is a sweet one located at 2460 16th Street. Reminds me a bit of Europe, yeah? What do you think?
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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Everyone had one of those ever-changing stores in their town. In my Maryland hometown, it was the video store that turned into a pet store, to a consignment shop, and eventually settling as an Old Country Buffet (ick). In Columbia Heights, it’s the building that was a Mayorga coffee, then a bar/lounge with hip-hop/DJ nights, a short-lived (yet tasty) stint as a Korean restaurant, and now Nori Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar. Nori is trying its hand at a location cursed with unsuccessful ventures; can they break the failed business model mode?
With DC’s sushi resume (sushime?) including Sushi-Ko, Sushi Taro, and Kaz Sushi Bistro, any restaurant featuring rice + seafood + seaweed has a lot to live up to. In terms of sushi quality, Nori Asian Bistro is about three steps up above from Whole Foods. That’s not necessarily a bad thing (WF sushi is actually quite good), but if you are going specifically for rolled up goodies, you may find their sushi a tad on the dry side. Their other specialties, noodles and stir fry dishes, are authentic, not too greasy, and served with a slightly over-eager smile. The best bet? The Bento box – a HUGE meal featuring a choice of meat (I had the perfectly-cooked spicy pork), sushi, sashimi, salad, and a collection of wonderful wonton-esque fried concoction. For $9, it’s a steal, considering Sushi-Ko’s bento boxes run up to $16. All in all, I hope that despite the cursed status of that commercial corner, Nori stays to add a unique flavor to the growing single-establishment Columbia Heights restaurant community. May God help us all if an Old Country Buffet moves in.
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These homes are located at 452 (pictured below) and 453 (pictured above) Newton Place, NW.
The flier for 453 says:
“$30,000. PRICE REDUCTION!!! GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ON THIS 4,088 SQ FT, 3-UNIT TOWN HOME SITTING ON A WONDERFUL CORNER LOT IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. TWO 2 BR UNITS AND ONE 1 BEDROOM ALL LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO METRO, HOWARD, WASHINGTON & VA HOSPITALS. NEW PLUMBING AND MANY OTHER UPGRADES THROUGHOUT.”
You can find more info and photos about 453 here.
The flier for 452 says:
“PRICE REDUCTION!!!!Terrific, espacious, beautifull END UNIT brick Townhouse. Five good size bedrooms, formal dining room, two car garage detached, nice fully finished basement with a private side entrance, full bath and living area. Bring your client and send an offer before you miss it. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE.”
You can find more info about 452 here.
I thought this would be a neat comparison since they are both corner units right across the street from one another. 452 is going for $525,000 and 453 is going for $469,900. Do either seem reasonable to you?
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I super curious to know what folks think about Tabaq located at 1336 U Street, NW. I’ve only been for drinks but I hear the food is supposed to pretty good. So any fans out there?
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Bad Brains are a legendary DC punk band that have influenced many great artists including the Beastie Boys. Noah Shussett attended their recent concert at the 9:30 club and recounts the experience. Photographs taken by Allison Basker.
It’s all over. Election night in Washington and the spontaneous street celebrations from the results of the election has come and gone. A historic night in The District got kicked off before the late night dancing in the street, when the 9:30 Club opened its’ doors and cast over 1000 smiling and sweaty faces of riled up punk rockers onto the sidewalks after DC’s show of the decade.
Bad Brains, the dub-reggae-legends of hardcore punk—the most unique, recognizable and influential band of their time—had just played their first show in their hometown since an “unofficial” ban against them amongst music venues was enacted more than 20 years ago. The significance of Bad Brains playing the very same club that is rumored to have made their ban stick in the 80’s was dwarfed by the fact that America was on the cusp of electing it’s first African-American President. Consider that the band are practicing Rastafarians, also African-American. Where else would you want to be on election night besides a dream show on the night of a dream realized?
The line stretched halfway down the block on V Street and the door staff was out in full force patting people down. The energy entering the club was infectious, even the ticket takers were more plucky and forthcoming than normal. The sold out show was near filled and the sense of impending madness could be felt throughout the club. Story continues after the jump. (more…)
Check out the Kojo Nnamdi Show today at 12:30.
The Myths of Personal Blogging
Only a few years ago, a lot of aspiring writers saw the blogosphere as a potential avenue to Internet fame. But most of today’s most popular blogs are penned by people who established their profiles outside the online media landscape. We explore what it really takes to establish a successful voice in today’s blogosphere.
Guests
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Contributing Editor, The Atlantic; author “The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood” (Spiegel & Grau)
Dan Silverman, Author, “Prince of Petworth”
Bob Cox, President, Media Bloggers Association
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I photographed a ‘Jenna Six’ mural on Georgia Ave. (no longer there).
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A few readers have asked me why I didn’t write more about the recent shootings in Petworth this weekend.
I actually thought pretty hard about this decision. I did post about the first shooting and I felt that City Paper did a good job covering the rest. But of course the real reason I didn’t post about each individual shooting was because I didn’t want to obsess about it. Believe me, I was very upset, frustrated, sad, all the emotions I feel after I hear about a shooting. (And I’ll gladly post anything that one thinks can help the situation).
But the thing is, when I write about shootings people obsess about it. I know that sounds harsh but I can’t count how many times people say Petworth is a crime filled slum or other such tripe after a shooting. The fact of the matter is that the shootings are devastating but number one, thankfully, they are not terribly common and two they don’t represent what day to day life is really like in Petworth for me. Now let me say again, these shootings are brutal, they need to be addressed, we need a greater MPD presence particularly with foot patrols, we need volunteers to mentor the youth, hell maybe we’ll even need the Guardian Angels, we need to do lots of things but these crimes do not define our life in Petworth.
I remember speaking recently with my parents friends who live and lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn during the 80s. The told me how much crime there was – muggings, shootings, drug dealing etc. And you know what? Today, Park Slope is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Brooklyn. I believe Petworth will follow a similar path. Now, I can’t speak for everyone but personally I’m not going to let the reports of crime ruin my image of the otherwise amazing neighborhood we live in.
You know, when I lived in Cleveland Park, I saw a shooting right in front of the zoo. It was awful. But I didn’t flee Cleveland Park and I’m not going to flee Petworth. Look, life isn’t all flowers and beautiful doors here. No doubt, it can be rough. It’s not for everyone. But it is definitely for me and I suspect many others reading here.
Now, MPD, how ’bout you throw us a bone and honor your word by giving us a couple of foot patrols?
You can read a previous Ombudsman response here.
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Thanks to a reader for sending in this photo.
The reader did add:
“I’ve gotta say the delays in final renovation, primarily landscaping and grass seeding, is a major point of frustration for the immediate neighborhood. I know the park service is trying but it always seems to be two steps forward one step back.”
Fortunately, there are other parts of the park that have some nice grass. Remember folks were sun bathing just a week ago.Hopefully there’ll be some progress grass seeding the rest of the park between now and the next thousand years or so…
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I particularly liked this one because the artist, VJ, explained to me that he used blue and red to signify blue states and red states and that “we’re all one under the sun”. I actually did a neat neighborhood find on VJ’s shop on Georgia Ave. Head artist, Edmund “VJ” Sanyeneh, runs ShowOff Apparel located at 2608 Georgia Ave.
Lots more art and press release after the jump. (more…)