Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan/Kalorama Residents Try To Save Metro K But Landlord Says New Grocer Has Been Signed

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to Arianne for sending:

“There was a rally to save the metro k market in Adams Morgan last night.

The landlord has jacked up the rent. Many people have signed the petition to have them stay.”

The Washington CityPaper reports:

“Borger Management’s Joe Borger wrote to say, “I am happy to report that we have an executed lease with a grocer for 1864 Columbia Road NW.” That grocer is not Metro K Supermarket.”


1864 Columbia Road, NW

Updates when we learn more.

Ed. Note: Earlier in the month we learned from The Grill From Ipanema (located next door):

“We have two lots of restaurant space in that building and we have decided to lease/sell one. But we will remain at 1858 Columbia Rd with cozy and intimate restaurant.”

About All That Law Enforcement Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Fabiana sent the photo above and asked: “This is 14 St NW between Randolph and Shepherd. What happened?”

Amber replied: “Spoke to officer and they are executing a search warrant.”


3925 14th Street, NW

Steve reported around 10pm:

“Astrid pool hall was just raided. The FBI swat team ran through and there are about 10 old guys handcuffed out front. It looked like only one or two were arrested.”


via google maps

Harry reported shots fired in Truxton Circle around 11pm:

“Not seeing this yet on the MPD twitter, but last night around 11pm I heard about 7-10 gunshots in the 200 block of Q Street, NW. MPD arrived promptly, swept the area, found casings through the street.”

And Benjamin passes on from Adams Morgan around 10pm:

MPD reported:

“Alert: Robbery (Gun) at 2213 hrs in the 1800 block of Ontario Pl NW. Lookout for a B/M, 6’4″ with facial hair, black clothing, black bandanna, armed with a handgun.”

The Grill from Ipanema: “We have two lots of restaurant space in that building and we have decided to lease/sell one.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1858 Columbia Road, NW

UPDATE From Ester De Aguiar:

“We are Not CLOSING! In fact, we are celebrating our 26 years anniversary this month with lots of live music, great food & drinks! We have two lots of restaurant space in that building and we have decided to lease/sell one. But we will remain at 1858 Columbia Rd with cozy and intimate restaurant. (Partner at TGFI)”

Original Post

The hits keep on coming, possibly, to the 1800 block of Columbia. First Metro K and now next door neighbor The Grill from Ipanema could be next. Thanks to a reader for sending this Steal of the Year:

“Rare Opportunity to Purchase a Very Desirable Restaurant! (more…)

Double Shooting Just North of Meridian Hill Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Original MPD alert:

“Alert: Shooting at 0220 hrs at I/O 16th & Euclid St, NW. Lookout for LOF…7-8 …JUV MALES….16-20 YRS OF AGE….SHOOTER WAS L/S WEARING A WHITE SHIRT WITH BROAD SHOULDERS…6 FT-6’2 INCHES TALL…..L/S N/B…ON EUCLID TOWARDS MOZART
WHITE SEDAN WITH FULL GLASS BLACK ROOF”

From MPD:

“Update – A second adult male victim has been located. The second victim has a gunshot wound to the lower leg and is enroute to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)

Grand Duchess Reopened in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2337 18th Street, NW. Photo by Svenja Herrmann

From a press release:

“Craft cocktail bar Grand Duchess is poised to make a second grand entrance in Adams Morgan when it re-opens on Wednesday, September 19 after a brief summer hiatus, bringing back its spot-on, handcrafted libations and elevated bites.


Photo by Dannia Hakki

Co-owners and former roommates Vinnie Rotondaro and Rory Adair are bringing a laidback, eclectically cozy vibe to the newly renovated space, which was originally built in 1890 and actually was a living room in a past life. The new iteration replicates that vintage hominess with a candle-filled fireplace, dim lighting, a record player, bookshelves near a bay window and more come-and-sit-awhile touches. (more…)

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