Thanks again to K for sending lots of sweet shots this week. This one of a wiseman is particularly cool, I think. I see my fair share of Jesus and Mary around town but I’ve never seen a wiseman before. Good eye, K.
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
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Thanks to the many readers for sending me the link from today’s Washington Post’s Special Food section on pizza. We’ve discussed this issue a fair share over here but I’m glad the Post took notice too. Pete’s seems to be doing great already but I hope the extra exposure gets some more folks over to Moroni’s.
The props keep coming to Moroni’s as another reader sent me word that they were selected by the Washingtonian as one of the 100 best bargain restaurants. Congrats to both restaurants.
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The picture hardly does it justice. The person who created this one is a true artist.
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I’ve always been a devotee of Amsterdam Falafel but I hear Old City Cafe is also pretty good. Having spent a bit of time in the Middle East I’ve determined that it is all about the fixings. And Amsterdam has a terrific fixings bar.
I’ve never been to Old City, so for those who have been to both – which is better?
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As I spike my coffee, I suspect I might fall off. But for those more responsible this is a pretty sweet spot.
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You can also see the kinda cool Deco numbers up top.
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This one kind of sticks out, in a good way, from all the other rowhouses on the block.
I received the following text from a flyer on 14th and Columbia Road the other day. “The youth of Columbia Heights Village are trying to get a go-go band started but we’re having a hard time finding equipment…What’s the worst you can get from helping youth reach for their goal? Can you help? If you have any donations please call Jamya at (202) 234-1876. Thank you.”
I sincerely hope they are able to form their go-go band. I wish them the best of luck in their pursuit of this awesome goal.
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This one has it all – cool lamp post, bird bath, and dog. Right on. Good find K.
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Ed. note: A neat neighborhood find does not mean to imply that others haven’t discovered this store already it simply means it’s the first time I’ve discovered it.
I was first attracted to this store because of the sign. Most folks know that I hate these flimsy signs and then when I looked at the wording I couldn’t comprehend it. “Others Love Yourself The Earth”, yeah I still don’t get it. But I’m glad it got my attention because the store itself was pretty fresh. Hoopla is located in Adams Morgan at 2314 18th Street. Hoopla had been open for five years on the Hill but opened in its current location last July. I was surprised at the variety of items featured in the store. Items featured include men’s and women’s clothing, furniture, soap, sculptures, and lots more. There is even a sweet carriage house in the back that features artwork among other items. The artwork changes every month which I also think is pretty cool.
I spoke with the manager, Michael Thorpe, who told me that everything in the store is “eco friendly”. Eco friendly meaning that it is either fair trade, hand made or locally made. Thorpe tells me that they moved from the Hill because they wanted to tap into the foot traffic in Adams Morgan and help contribute to “beefing up the day life”. This is definitely a great addition to Adams Morgan – even with the sign – although it’ll be even better with a proper sign… Check out some more photos after the jump. (more…)