“Dear PoPville,
While you’re on the topic of Google Street Views – WHAT IS THIS?!
This location is not labeled on Google Maps or Microsoft Maps. But it’s clearly being utilized (cars are there, etc.). What is it?”
Adams Morgan
2317 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
A week ago, I was a part of a bachelorette party as the only male member of the group, as the bride is my best friend. With the exception of a winery tour that had happened much earlier in the day, the party as an event was loosely structured and we had no firm plans for what the evening of Saturday would look like. We had narrowed down what we wanted to do to a geographic area – either Adams Morgan or Dupont. No one wanted a wild evening as we had a brunch reservation the following morning, so as far as pre-wedding events go, this was definitely a tempered and responsible occasion. Per my recommendation, I suggested to the bride that we go to Pitchers – not because I was gay and wanted to go there because it was a gay bar, but because (based on the one time I visited there a month earlier) they had Mario Kart on their walls and an assortment of games that would have simply sustained a fun evening. Rightfully, she said this sounded like a great idea and after an hour and a half of getting ready, we were headed to the bar at 10:30 PM.
I will preface this anecdote by mentioning my first and only other experience at Pitchers. I had a great time there, albeit subdued. The atmosphere was not rowdy and lent itself well to conversation, as well as my futile attempts at flirting (although the owner-manager of the bar applauded me when I flirted with one of his bartenders). It was a great night, and I knew I’d want to come back at some point to continue besting strangers at Mario Kart.
Unfortunately, that looks highly unlikely at this point after the appalling lack of sensitivity I experienced at this bar on the evening of July 22. (more…)
2446 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Jim and Hannah for sending around 2:30pm.
DCFD reported:
“Box Alarm 2400 block 18th St. NW. #DCsBravest on scene with smouldering fire in the flooring 2nd floor of a 3 story building. No injuries reported.”
Updates when more is known.
Most recent previous sighting on July 20th at Bakers Lounge
“Dear PoPville,
Doug the Scammer came into 18th & U Duplex Diner where I work. I totally fell for his sob story and gave him $20……his story is below.
He is now claiming to be a doctor & Director of Communications at Whitman Walker. (more…)
2420 18th Street, NW
Brief update from Zenebech in response to an inquiry on reopening:
“We’re aiming for August 15th. We will make an official announcement next week!”
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. Fingers crossed for August 15th!!
Rendering for 16th St NW & Crescent Pl NW
From a press release:
“ANC 1C Commissioners Disappointed By BZA Decision on Meridian Development Project
Look to Office of Planning and Zoning Commission to Address Ongoing Concerns
The BZA voted on Wednesday, July 25th, to approve two special exceptions for the Meridian development project (BZA App. 19689). ANC1C has opposed this project seven times as it has worked its way through the review process, beginning in 2015. The community’s opposition rests on the size and scope of the project, which would bring 110 luxury residential units, a 9,600 square foot conference center, and underground parking to the currently tree-covered lot in the Meridian Hill Historic District.
ANC1C’s long-standing opposition has been driven by overwhelming community objections and concern’s about the project’s impacts. ANC1C is also concerned that Meridian International, a non-profit leadership organization that is headquartered in the adjacent historic John Russell Pope mansions, is not a private school – a key requirement they must satisfy in order to obtain the relief needed for the conference center. (more…)
2307 18th Street, NW
After 11 years and “91,253 Pisco Sours, 60,492 Lomo Saltados and 78,000 servings of Ceviche”Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant closed here back in March. And now Peruvian Cuisine is coming back:
STAY TUNED.
Photo by PoPville flickr user StreetsofWashington
“Dear PoPville,
I dropped of my car today at Auto Tech Service in Adams Morgan only to learn that they were abruptly closing down today and moving to another location in NE near Ivy City. They are an amazing auto repair shop and I’m sad to see them leave. I thought it would be worth sharing since many locals use their service.”
Ed. Note: Let’s take this opportunity to make a best mechanics in town list? Thanks!
A reader reports:
“Every bus stop on 18th had a truck parked in it. Big traffic back up in Adam Morgan this morning behind busses needing to stop in the street.”
inside 1787 Columbia Road, NW courtesy Nicecream DC
From a press release:
“Nicecream freezes their ice cream in front of guests using liquid nitrogen, locally sourced ingredients and grass-fed cream. With their first and second stores in Arlington and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Nicecream is opening their first DC location this week in Adams Morgan at 1787 Columbia Rd NW, and their second DC location opening in Shaw in August. (more…)