Who doesn’t like Home Made Sweet Potatoe Pie! Echoes of Dan Quayle? Check out some more signs from this shop after the jump. (more…)
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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This was was a really random find. It’s not even in front of anyone’s house. Pretty cool that someone hooked up a city corner like this.
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The New Laundry Mat on Upshur near El Limeno is really nice.
Does anyone have any recommendations for someone that can install a kitchen backsplash?
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They did put a roof up. I’m not sure how I feel about that. Wouldn’t big Campari Umbrellas have been a nicer option? What do you think, do you like the roof deck better with or without the roof?
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Check out all the details.
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Thanks to a reader for sending the proposed heritage trail map for Georgia Ave. I don’t know how I missed this. I’m super psyched though. I’ve been pining for one of these heritage trails for a while. Anyone know when it is likely to be set up?
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I’ve just been notified that the 5 Guys in Columbia Heights will be opening up this week. It will be located right above the metro on the western side of Irving (next to Pete’s Apizza). I peeked in the window and they look good to go. So what do you guys think about this? Psyched or Saddened? I guess it beckons the question: Who do you think offers the best burger in the city?
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From the Forum Section:
“My roommate and I are currently renting a 2 bedroom apartment in a small building on 16th street. Our lease doesn’t end until February of 2009. My roommate has some drug and alcohol problems and has gotten very violent with me on several occasions. About a month ago I fled the apartment after she threw me to the floor and started strangling me, and I’ve been staying at a friend’s house ever since. I did return once to get some things, when I knew she was out of town, and found my room was completely trashed.
I’ve tried talking to her on the phone and in person (in a public place) about the situation and I’ve gotten nowhere. The last time I tried to meet her in person she drove me out to the middle of nowhere, beat me up, and ran off with my work laptop and my phone. I didn’t press charges or get a restraining order because it would only make her madder. She did return the laptop but she’s been leaving me nasty voicemails and has implied that she bought a gun.
I just want to move out of the apartment because I obviously can’t stay there any longer, but I hate having to break the lease. What would be the best way to broach this subject with the management? I really would prefer to not get the police involved, but am willing to if necessary. I don’t care if I get my security deposit back, but I hope there is a way to do this without ruining my credit. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!”
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I spotted this group out in Columbia Heights and another one in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. I received an interesting follow up email from one of the organizers of the Columbia Heights group:
“Move On had a national bake sale for Obama. We collected within an hour over $100 with a lot more food left over. Unfortunately, the police came by and informed us we needed a permit and shut us down. There were a lot of people donating sweets through Move On and we organized two groups of people that would sell between 12- 4. Unfortunately it didn’t work out, but Wonderland Bar allowed us to sell some of our remaining goods.
Thanks Wonderland Bar.”
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This week’s snap shots come from U Street.
Name: Erik
Age: 31
Streets: 13th and U
Name: Rob
Age: 31
Streets: 13th and U
1. When did you move to DC and from where? What was the reason you moved?
Erik: I grew up in DC.
Rob: … as I did …
Erik: I’ve lived in New York and Chicago before though. I also actually grew up in Bethesda.
Rob: Yeah, we both grew up on the western border of DC.
2. How does DC compare to your hometown?
Erik: Well, as far as New York and Chicago are concerned, DC has just as much of a thriving artistic community, despite what some people may say. Here you have to seek it out, though, which makes it that much more gratifying when you do. Here you have to find your niche – you have to work to find it – that’s part of what makes DC so rich.
Rob: I think, as you said, its hard to find people who live in DC who actually grew up here, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It creates a richer tapestry of people – people are here from all over the world, all over the country. It makes less of a provincial feel, and adds a worldly element to this city.
3. As far as neighborhoods go, how does U street compare to other DC neighborhoods?
Rob: I think U street is awesome. I find U street to be very vibrant and has lots of good energy. Its more teeming than Dupont in my opinion, just because Dupont is more established. Things are still changing here, and it makes it really exciting.
Erik: I would have to say the same. I can have my whole social structure here. My friends all live around here, and I can meet people in this neighborhood and never really venture out.
4. If you could change anything about your neighborhood, what would it be? What do you like or dislike about it?
Rob: U street could definitely use a bagel store – a good New York bagel store. It could also use more good roof decks.
Erik: I really wish there was a way to bring back all the original store owners and residents. I wish there was a way they could all live and have their businesses here still. Its hard to see all these places go up and be part of that, and have people who were originally in these areas not be included. I don’t want Target to be Target – I would prefer mom and pop places to Target, any day. I mean, you can’t get vinyl at Traget like you can at that store on 14th street.
5. With neighborhoods in DC changing so much, what would it take to unite the people, old and new, young and old?
Erik: I think it would be great if there was some way to get people, residents old and new to talk and communicate.
Rob: Yeah, maybe something like that Caribbean festival that goes on out on Georgia. It would be cool to have one on U street through Adams Morgan or something.
Erik: Yeah, that’s a good idea! Something like Mount Pleasant day or something.
Rob: People should be allowed to bring whatever they wanted to the table, though – it should be a celebration of all people, not just one designated ethnicity.
Snap shots continue after the jump. (more…)