2505 Champlain Street, NW previously home to Churreria Madrid
Well hello!! Some of you may have noticed the other new mural going up in Adams Morgan and there are a couple of key words written:
ICE CREAM. I ran into the owner, Ryan, who tells me that Nectar Ice Cream will be opening in here in about a month! He was kind enough to give me a peek inside: (more…)
rendering of mural being restored on the side of 2501 Champlain Street, NW just off Columbia Road
About that cow mural on the side of the coming Call Your Mother in Adams Morgan:
“As I’m sure you know, the shop used to be a Ben & Jerry’s. Our co-founder, Andrew, was a regular there growing up, so it’s been a full-circle moment to be able to bring Call Your Mother into that space. While we’re putting our usual pink and playful touch on things, (more…)
Thanks to Larry for sending from Adams Morgan.
“DO NOT THROW TRASH OVER THE FENCE
VIOLATORS WILL BE FINE
$150.00”
NOT FINE!! Not fine at all. How many times was trash thrown over the fence before posting this sign…?
Corner of Columbia and 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Starbucks that was here closed (I think last summer when they closed all those Starbucks across the country?) and since then there has been cardboard paper covering the windows with the front door having a contractor sign in. I was walking past it two days ago and saw the cardboard was ripped through the window so I took a peek and (more…)
Thanks to Anne for sending:
“This Saturday, May 9, from 9-1, Adams Morgan is hosting its annual “Mother of All Yard Sales” — and this year it’s hitting all-time records with 168 sellers across 90 addresses, the most in the event’s history dating back to 1987.
The full map of sellers is here.”
More info: (more…)
1658 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Kate for sending: “Saw this sign on the window of Potter’s House and wanted to share.” (more…)
1811 Columbia Road, NW photo by Scott Suchman
From an email:
“Perry’s, the 30+ year-old Japanese comfort food and sushi restaurant located in Adam’s Morgan, has officially opened its scenic rooftop bar for the season. Now through the end of summer, guests can enjoy happy hour specials on the rooftop’s bar Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 7pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm. The rooftop will offer dinner service in the coming weeks, weather permitting. (more…)
incredible photo from PorchFest by Madam’s Organ 2461 18th Street, NW
This is a big one for Madam’s fans, again, they are ok but:
“The Last Two Step: A Farewell to Human Country Jukebox
Time to hang up the spurs and head for greener pastures after thousands of shows, tens of thousands of beers and whiskeys, and dozens of band members. Join us for our farewell concerts: three consecutive nights at Madam’s Organ, our home base for nearly 17 years. (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Had been asking for 10 years for this broken pay phone at 2452 18th St NW to be removed and finally was.” (more…)
Thanks to Devon for sending from the 2800 block of Adams Mill Road, NW around 7am this morning: (more…)