1778 U Street, NW
Back in March of last year we shared the devastating news that Duccini’s had raised their jumbo slice prices by a $1. A reader, rightly, declared “dark times.” Until yesterday that is. Thanks to Mikaela Lefrak for sharing the great news (shouts of joy could be heard all the way from Willard to Columbia Road. Seriously.) Ed. Note: It’s not clear if said screams were jumbo slice related. At any rate – rejoice!!
2317 18th Street, NW
A reader writes:
“Brass Monkey on 18th has apparently closed, from an employee who works there. It has been a fun 26 years.”
Now it’s quite possible that I haven’t been to the Brass Monkey in approximately 16 years.
Nevertheless, they had a pool table. And I played a million games at that pool table back in the day. So I shall keep nothing but my fond memories, should the closure to be true.
Perhaps it will be like the great Dan’s Cafe scare of 2015. But I don’t think so. I’m told from another source that Spaghetti Garden downstairs from Brass Monkey has also closed and that something very interesting is coming. STAY TUNED. Updates when more is known.
UPDATE: Thanks to all who messaged about the Metro Weekly story:
“Pitchers, a new LGBTQ sports bar, will open in Adams Morgan in June. David Perruzza, the longtime manager of JR.’s Bar, has signed a 10-year lease for a building that for years housed Adams Morgan mainstays, Spaghetti Garden, Roxanne Restaurant, and Peyote Karaoke Cafe.”
2461 18th Street, NW
Update From Madam’s Organ:
“this ruling was NOT from Madam’s Organ vs DC ABRA That is a civil case that is still active
the Court of Appeals issued this ruling….not an opinion, not public, not signed by a judge….signed by the clerk about one purported incident
a very cowardly punt on the issues……and very rare….
BUT
.the judges didn’t lie….the judges did nothing
the abc board didn’t lie….they’re just incompetent and unqualified to serve on that board….
hell, at the original hearing they even dis-allowed evidence of multiple disciplinary actions against the ABRA investigator for perjury….disciplined by his own agency!
But, yes, the ABRA investigators did lie and the video did prove this….but the abc board still ruled in their favor
Unfortunately, the Court of Appeals stated that they could not re-litigate the board’s ruling….they are restricted to only look for mistakes in the legal interpretation….ridiculous to the extreme
Fortunately, we will not have these constraints disallowing past misdeeds by this investigator……who, surprise, surprise! is no longer w the agency….in our civil case”
Back in March of 2106 we posted “Madam’s Organ Sues DC ABC for Decades of Harassment and ABRA Investigators for Filing a False Police Report”. Now the ruling is out:
“The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board‟s judgment is hereby Affirmed.”
You can read the full ruling from the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS below:
2226 18th Street, NW
Thanks to District Perfumery for sending:
“Not sure if I’m late on this one but yesssssssssss!!!!!!! right next to Soussi. Super excited!!!”
The Green Zone has been popping up all over D.C.
“Combining modern craft cocktails and mixology with the flavors of the Middle East, giving you drinks like the Saz’iraq, Lebanese No. 1, and Janissary Corps”
Ed. Note: This is the former Rendezvous Lounge/Dr. Clock’s Nowhere Bar.
2009 18th Street, NW at California
Well this is interesting, back in September 2017 we posted about Alfresco Tap and Grill’s original liquor license placard:
“New Class “C” Restaurant serving American comfort food and offering alcoholic beverages. Total Occupancy Load of 350. Offering Summer Garden with total capacity of 150 seats.”
A new placard went up over the weekend that says:
“Applicant requests to add a second Summer Garden to their existing Summer Garden endorsement. The second Summer Garden will have seating for 65 patrons on the terrace.”
This is going to be some serious outdoor seating. Sweet. And hopefully construction will start soon – STAY TUNED.
This rental is located at 1855 Calvert St, NW. The craigslist ad says:
“$2800 / 2br – 975ft2 – Location, Charm and Tons of Storage! Updated 2B/2B in Adams Morgan
Available May 1 – This two bedroom, two bath apartment has an open living room/dining room with exposed brick walls, up-to-date kitchen, updated bathrooms, wood floors and tons of storage. Being freshly painted in light, neutral color now.
Features: (more…)
2630 Adams Mill Rd NW Photo above from Calvert Street entrance
From Washington Parks & People: (more…)
19th and Columbia Road, NW technically 1900 Wyoming Ave, NW. Photo by Goldie Blumenstyk
Goldie writes:
“Please @MayorBowser don’t let @7eleven turn this site on Columbia Rd into a #DC eyesore. ( yes the bags on the ground are what you think they are) Attn @PoPville”
Ed. Note: A few weeks ago we noted this 7 Eleven had “closed for renovations”.
2447 18th Street, NW
The Adams Morgan BID reports:
“Highly-regarded Capo Italian Deli is going to be open in Adams Morgan for the month of April at sister-establishment Grand Central. Capo will be open weekdays 11-4 and weekends 12-5”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
Photo by Daniel Commins
Thanks to all who messaged. “Happened between 6:30 and 7:30 am.”
“Flipped car on 18th St. NW near Belmont. Lots of police and fire personnel, traffic detouring.”
Photos by Kelly Moses