Adams Morgan

Own a Piece of Las Canteras

By Prince Of Petworth

From Las Canteras:

“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant in Adams Morgan has closed and the owners are conducting a sell-off of equipment and accoutrements this week.

The public sale will be this week, Tues-Thur,- 1-6 pm at 2307 18th Street, NW, basement.

Seriously interested buyers who can not come in those hours should e-mail Gary, a co-owner, at [email protected] to set up an appointment. Everything must go this week. They can also text Eddy, also a co-owner, at 202-499-8607.

Here’s a partial list of items for sale: (more…)

“A Death Waiting to Happen?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

As seen on 18th and Columbia Road, NW.

You’ll notice that the covered pathway on the sidewalk below is…well…not fully covered. I don’t know what they had to gain from taking out the middle section (which, up until a few weeks ago, was there for months and months). It’s terrifying to walk under and such a hazard!”

Counter Culture Coffee Grand Opening New Adams Morgan Training Center Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


1781 Florida Ave, NW

From a press release:

“After more than 10 years in the Adams Morgan neighborhood, Counter Culture Coffee is re-opening its D.C. Training Center in a new space located at 1781 Florida Avenue NW.

The spacious street-level facility neighbors a few of the specialty coffee company’s partners.
“We look forward to sharing our new location in Adams Morgan with our great coffee partners and coffee lovers,” said Brett Smith, president of the North Carolina-based company. “It is now much easier to experience Counter Culture Coffee in D.C., and we are excited to continue being part of a great coffee community.”


courtesy Counter Culture Coffee

Counter Culture Training Centers act as experiential gathering places for everyone from expert baristas to novice coffee enthusiasts to learn about coffee. (more…)

“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant is closing.”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 2307 18th Street, NW via Facebook

Sad news from Las Canteras:

“Las Canteras Peruvian Restaurant is closing.

Sunday March 18 will be our last day. Co-owners Gary Lee and Eddy Ancasi welcome you for lunch or dinner this weekend as we end a really great ride as one of DC’s premier Latin Restaurants. Reservations: 202-265-1780 or [email protected]. Check us out: www.lascanterasdc.com”

From the Adams Morgan BID:

“Las Canteras is closing.

Sunday March 18 will be our last day.

Nearly eleven years ago, co-owners Eddy Ancasi and Gary Lee set out on a mission to bring great contemporary and traditional Peruvian cuisine to the DC area.

Along the way, we have served 91,253 Pisco Sours, 60,492 Lomo Saltados and 78,000 servings of Ceviche. (more…)

Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series on Hiatus this Year

By Prince Of Petworth

Bummer. Thanks to Diane for passing on:

“Unfortunately we are not going to host our Summer Concert Series this year, but never fear music lovers, Adams Morgan Porch Fest this Fall (October 6) will be bigger than ever!
Look for the Summer Concert Series to return in 2019.”

Nice Cream coming to Adams Morgan this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth


1787 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Josh for sending from the former Press Dry Cleaners space on Columbia Road. Nicecream’s website says:

“Handcrafted ice cream is our passion. We start our process by combining fresh local grass-fed cream and local ingredients from nearby farms. Using our freezing agent, liquid nitrogen, we freeze the ice cream on the spot in front of our guests, creating the freshest handcrafted cup of ice cream you can get.

From ice cream to cappuccinos; we proudly brew Swing’s Coffee. Join us for a cup of coffee and hand crafted hot chocolate. Visit our stores in Old Town and Clarendon open 7 days a week, all year round!”

Counter Culture Coffee Training Center Coming to Adams Morgan Next to Pleasant Pops

By Prince Of Petworth


1781 Florida Ave, NW

Adams Morgan has quietly become the king of coffee.

Counter Culture’s website says:

“We love to welcome coffee lovers to our state-of-the-art regional training centers. At our free weekly Tastings at Ten, we brew and taste coffee together and share stories about where the coffees come from. ProDev events provide coffee professionals with peer-driven knowledge to keep ahead of industry issues and trends, and our hands-on Home Brew classes offer the skills and knowledge you need to brew great coffee at home.”

More info on the D.C. location here.

“DC’s New Coffee Roastery Socially Responsible; Woman-Owned & Operated”

By Prince Of Petworth


2477 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Candy Schibli graduated college with a degree in engineering and then graduate school in environmental sciences–natural resource management which led her to Costa Rica and with that, enlightenment and a new career.

In December of 2016, she made a conscious effort to move forward in doing something that afforded her more time with people, food, agriculture and the equatorial lifestyle. She chose coffee. (more…)

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