2317 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Cameron for sending:

“Our bartender at Pitchers just told us they’re opening up a lesbian bar in the basement called A League of Her Own and I’m shook. Coming this summer.

It’d be the only lesbian bar in the city.”

On June 19th Pitchers DC posted:

“We are so happy to announce that Jo McDaniel will be joining the Pitchers Team. She will eventually run “A league of her own”. Here is a little about Jo.

Jo McDaniel has been creating a safe space in the LGBTQ bar scene in the DC area for 13 plus years. Since 2005, she has been that queer chick behind the stick at some of DC’s most relevant gay bars.

Earlier this month she won Stoli’s Key West Cocktail Classic after being the first woman to win the regionals in DC. She’s bringing $10,000 back home to Casa Ruby as well as winning $5,000 for AH Monroe, a Key West charity dedicated to providing resources for HIV and AIDS.

Jo is excited to be joining our bartending team and will be managing A League of Her Own, our queer women’s space, slated to open at the end of July.”



1731 Kalorama Road, NW

Thanks to John for sending: “Demolition started in my backyard on Monday. Photo taken from 4th floor of 2301 Champlain St. NW.”

Petra’s website says:

“Luxury 24 Unit condominium in the heart of Adams Morgan. Half block away from 18th street corridor.

Delivery: Spring 2019”


Rendering via Petra



2420 18th Street, NW

Update from Zenebech:

“We regret to inform you that our plans to reopen in July will be extended into August.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. We are pushing to have repairs completed as soon as possible.”

Zenebech has been closed since December when a fire gutted next door neighbor #1 Juicy-Cajun Seafood, damaging Zenebech.  Zenebech Injera had only recently reopened, after moving from Shaw, in August 2017. Updates when they get a firm reopening date.



1834 Columbia Road, NW

Update: It’s definitely gonna be a sports bar. Word on the street is they’ll be open for the World Cup.

On the heels of Pitchers DC opening in the old Brass Monkey space comes word from the Adams Morgan Listserv that Habana Village has also become a sports bar:

“I went by Habana Village today and noticed there is a new sports bar there (something we badly need, of course). When did that happen?”


1834 Columbia Rd NW via Habana Village’s Facebook

Habana Village’s Facebook wrote back in February:

“DEAR CUSTOMERS,
THE ESTABLISHMENT STILL UNDER RENOVATIONS AND WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF JUNE, 2018.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENT.
THE ADMINISTRATION”

Their website also still says: “DUE TO REMODELING THE ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL JUNE, 2018.”

Maybe they’ll temporarily be a sports bar for the World Cup and then return to regular Habana Village? Anyone hear what’s up?

For those not familiar – from their about us:

“Habana Village is a Cuban oasis located in the heart of Adams Morgan, one of the most Ethnically diverse neighborhood in the District of Columbia.

We offer an opportunity for patrons to experience the cuisine, art, music and dance of the rich culture that is Cuba.

“Our Mission is for all our guest have an unforgettable experience”

The best place in town for authentic meals, popular drinks, and amazing dance!
We hope to see you on the dance floor!”

This is truly another Adams Morgan ‘End of an Era’.


The following was written by PoPville contributor David McAuley, founder of Short Articles about Long Meetings.


proposed moratorium zone via Google maps

At its regularly-scheduled monthly meeting June 6, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 1C/Adams Morgan heard a proposal to move, expand, and modify its liquor license moratorium zone. The moratorium zone will expire on August 18, 2018, unless DC authorities take action to renew it.

Current_Adams_Morgan_ABC_Moratorium (PDF)

After more than an hour’s discussion, the ANC voted unanimously to send the draft proposal back to its liquor-licensing affairs committee. (more…)


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