For some reason, I don’t think they’re drinking dunkin donuts up there…
|
Author: Prince Of Petworth
|
Why would someone remove the roof of their porch. Needs to be fixed? Get more sun?
|
You don’t see curved glass too often these days. The stained glass is pretty fresh as well.
|
This one is absolutely phenomenal. It’s in a really popular location as well. Anyone recognize it? Close ups after the jump. (more…)
|
I really like how this edition is modern yet doesn’t stick out from the classic building. This is the Capital City Public Charter School located at 15th and Irving. Incidentally, I think this may be the most multicultural school I’ve ever seen. One day I say the students let out and they were black, white, hispanic, asian, it was a beautiful sight. Anyway, what do you think of the extension?
|
Awesome, a combined pumpkin and costume entry! Ed. note: you can enter one or the other you don’t have to do a combination. But I love this one! Both the costume and pumpkin. The costume reminds me of the Simpsons character. Send your entries to [email protected]
|
I’ve always loved this old Post Office located on T Street just west of 14th Street. I was super psyched to see it was for lease wondering what would become of it. The blog DC Metrocentric has a nice rendering of what it will look like. They say:
“The project will be adding an addition in the adjacent vacant lot and a second floor. The 6500 square foot project will be retail loft space with high ceilings and huge windows and according to New Legacy Partners there is interest from a bunch of different businesses including a restaurant, tea salon, art gallery and a pizza place.”
Think it’ll look good?
You know the feeling you get when you put on last year’s fall jacket and find $20 in the pocket? Or come across a toll booth operator who is actually friendly? Nothing beats being pleasantly surprised, exactly the feeling you with recently-opened Brightwood Bistro, a gem of a restaurant on a still emerging intersection.
I made sure to go during their happy hour, which offers select appetizers, cocktails and other drinks half off from 5 -7pm. Its modern atmosphere (think low-hanging lights and cool blue tones) makes it stand out from the restaurant’s neighbors with names like YUM YUMS CHINESE and CASH QUICK. I quickly ordered from the beaming bartender who was both chatty and adorably forgetful. She insisted I try her specialty cocktail, the orange creamsicle, and turned away to make it before I had a chance to explain that as a finicky-eater kid, I would rather eat broccoli than those disgusting, sickly-sweet popsicles. And I hated broccoli. They do have a long list of cocktails that are just too cute for their own good – I feel like I heard a tray of pink fluffy martinis giggle with each other while being carted off to the dining room. The food is comfort food, and tends to be on the adventurous side. I was curious to try the Buffalo Fried Frog Legs but was immediately vetoed from parties present. The Rittenhouse wings, with plum sauce, are tangy and delicious, the plate of tomato and garlic mussels had a broth to die for, and the garlic fries were gone in seconds – mainly due to the fact that I have had a love affair with fries since I was a kid. A kid who hated creamsicles, and an adult who still has her full Orange Creamsicle drink in front of her and a watchful bartender. Out of politeness I gagged the sugary-milky thing down and told her it was the best creamsicle I’ve ever had. She beamed even more (I didn’t think that was possible), and offered to make another one….and I asked for the check. While I support, and highly recommend Brightwood Bistro, I’m not about to sacrifice my martini tastebuds for them.
Brightwood Bistro
5832 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20011
Any fans of Brightwood Bistro out there?
|
I thought this building was really cool looking. It is located at 1901 19th Street, NW. The flier for #301 says:
“Buyer got cold feet. His loss is your gain! It’s like Paris in DC! Flooded with light from 14 windows & 4 exposures. 1yr pre-paid rental parking. Renovated table-space S/S kitchen. Renovated bath w/ over-sized tub & window. Nearly 10′ ceilings, Juliet balconies & original detailing. Oval LR/DR & open layout perfect for entertaining. Walk just steps to Metro & more!”
Hilarious, never read one like that before. More details for #301 found here.
The flier for #401 says:
“OF THE CITY & WASHINGTON MNMT. 3 EXPOSURES; 9.5’CLGS; GLEAMING WOOD FLRS. FORMAL ENTY FOYER W/ ELEGANT MOLDINGS; CIRCULAR LR/DR W/ LARGE WINDOWS; UPDATED KIT INC. A SKYLIGHT; SUN-DRENCHED MBR W/ WINDOW SEAT & BUILT-INS; SPAC 2ND BR W/ 3 CLOSETS; UPDATED CERAMIC BATH; SEP W/ D. HEAT & A/C INC IN FEE. EXCELLENT LOCATION.”
So I’m really curious about how one decides when there are multiple condos available in the same building. #301 is going for $500,000 and #401 is going for $499,900. So are either a good deal? Is there a premium for a higher floor? How do you decide if both units are similar?
|
When I have asked what stores people would like to see in various locations I often hear a chocolate shop. Well, actually saw my first chocolate shop this weekend on Connecticut Avenue. I know people love their chocolate but it seems like lots of folks would have to buy lots of chocolate for a store to stay in business. So how much chocolate do you all eat? I’m not a huge fan but I respect those that are. Do people eat chocolate once a day, once a week? Are their any connoisseur out there who explain good chocolate from standard candy bars? What’s the best chocolate you’ve ever eaten and where’d you get it?