Even though the top floor appears to be vinyl I think it actually blends fairly well in this case. Of course I’m comparing it to the monstrosity on Upshur and NH:
So what do you think about the original photo – is this a good third floor addition/renovation?
“I submit to you- Davis “King of Rock Creek Church” who lives with my fiancee and me in Petworth.”
Ed note: Next week I will be posting 5 entries a day so the finalists can be named. Entries #32 and #33 after the jump. (more…)
The winner comes from “phishnovi”.
“Promise not to get mad…Okay?! What had happened was…”
Runner up is from “Biddy”:
“Local giant plays “horseshoes” on sidewalk.”
Email me directly so I can get you t-shirts.
Himalayan Heritage will be located right above Kokopoolis at 18th and Kalaroma. At least that’s what the sign says. As was mentioned in a comment yesterday, this spot is where San Marco’s was. So who can describe Nepalese food? How does it contrast/compare with Indian food?
I’ve been a pretty big fan of H Street for a while since my attorney moved near by. I enjoy checking out the new places and I hope you do as well. As such allow me to introduce Nichole who will be providing us with some H Street profiles. Her first one is a bar/small music venue Red and the Black.
By now most people around town have heard of, if not stopped by, the Red & the Black on H St. NE. Opened in 2006, the Red & the Black was one of the first spots opened signaling the revitalization/gentrification/
A year or so ago, I found myself frequenting the bar weekly in what turned out to be a futile attempt to get a shot and a haircut on a Tuesday night for $12.It’s amazing how many people were willing to throw caution to the wind and roll the dice on a cheap haircut at a bar (myself included), because I never managed to get there in time to get on the list for a trim and a tipple.That deal is no longer offered (something to do with permits – I’ve been assured it’s coming back), but I found myself there this Tuesday night anyway to see what’s the what these days.
I’d checked online to see what the band playing upstairs was going to be. A group of guys from Raleigh, NC called American Aquarium. I checked out their MySpace page and they sounded pretty good, so I was glad to not have to shell out $8 to check out a band that wasn’t my style in the spirit of comprehensive reporting (covers at the R&B range from about $8-$10 – not bad at all). I got there around 7 in time for the last hour of Happy Hour (5pm-8pm weekdays; $3 rail drinks and beers regularly priced $5 and under) to find 3 other people in the bar, including one of the band members, and American Gladiators (the original) on the TV. The bartender Steve was friendly and informative, but not intrusive or overly enthusiastic (a plus in my book). While I waited for my friends to arrive, a few other folks wandered in and out, including Zack, another member of American Aquarium, and Vanessa, another bartender, who’d be working upstairs for the show. Conversation ranged from the relative merits of Orajel (I’ve had a terrible toothache, but I wasn’t about to let that stop me from my first PoP post) to talk about the changes in the neighborhood.
The food at the R&B has been the subject of generally negative reviews on blogs and websites around town, but I ordered the Jambalaya and found it perfectly adequate.When my friends eventually arrived, some of them ordered the Gumbo, which was much better.The best choice was the Spicy Cajun Nuts and the Zapp’s potato chips (I prefer the dill).I’d read that the R&B was looking to build out its kitchen, but Steve let me know that Mr. Englert’s priority is finishing up the H Street Country Club, set to open across the street (complete with mini golf!) but that it’d be coming soon enough.
Story continues after the jump. (more…)
Today’s Friday question of the day comes from the forum section. I selected it as FQOTD because I’ve been quite curious about this as well. We once spoke about community policing a long time ago but it has sort of fallen of the radar. So Park Road Guy asks:
“Have you seen your friendly neighborhood police officer on foot? Or are they still cruising up and down the street, flashing their cherries to get through red lights? Have you ever spoken to a police officer on duty about your concerns? Do you even know your foot patrol officer’s name? Does your block even have a foot patrol officer?”
I used to see some on Upshur Street and Georgia Ave. from time to time but I haven’t seen any in quite a long time. I don’t expect to see foot patrols on every small block we live on but it would be nice to see some on the main streets. Are there any regulars on 14th St.? U St.? 11th St.? Etc.
I saw this on the CH listserv and thought it would be of great interest. It is from the owner – John Andrade:
“Located at 11th & Park, The Pint, as I’ve come to nick name it, will be 2 levels. The street level will be very much restaurant/bar similar in casualness to Commonwealth Gastro Pub with an open style kitchen. We’ll offer great food, a casual groove, 25 beers on draft and no bottles or cans, plentiful wines and yes, an outdoor seating area. Beers will be diverse including cask conditioned as well as the occasional gravity poured, firkin. There will be 2 “idiot boxes” since I do enjoy sports and I believe few things go better than quality beer while watching some football. Certainly not a sports bar, just some back ground.
The basement level will be equal in size and will have both a separate entrance and internal connection. The downstairs will have a more playful personality and will carry the name “The Joint Chiefs” while still serving the same food and beverages. There will be 4 8ft. billiard tables, to be rented by the hour, shuffle board, another bar and a spacious lounging area with the ability to section off for private party/receptions. A ping pong table top will be available for covering 1 billiard table for those interested.
Scheduled opening is based on 3DG’s renovation of the building but for now I’m hoping for spring of ’09.”
Sound good?
This shop will be located at the corner of 13th and Florida. Have we established the best dry cleaners yet? I’m still going hands down with Georgetown Cleaners.
I respect the effort.
Or maybe I could crouch here. I’m just saying if you decide to get specific you should probably cover all your bases…