1700 block of Columbia Road, NW
From the LINE Hotel:
“A neighborhood gathering space for over 100 years, Unity Park will re-open to the Adams Morgan community on Saturday, July 15. All are welcome and invited to join the LINE Hotel team and our community partners (including AMYLA, Full Service Radio, and more) from 11am – 2pm for snacks, refreshments, and family-friendly art activations.”
LINE Hotel
2440 18th Street, NW
The mystery of the old Millie & Al’s space solved!! It’s going to be a new restaurant called Bom according to a liquor license application: (more…)
1658 Columbia Road, NW
From an email:
“D.C. Chapter of Moms Demand Action: Photography Exhibit Opening Night. The “It Takes Us” photography exhibit to raise awareness about the effects of gun violence, this collection will feature local D.C. Survivors. Friday, July 14, 6pm-8pm, The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. Free. Consider bringing a book donation for the Charnice Milton Bookstore.”
A reader spots in Adams Morgan:
“Interesting and carefully arranged art consisting of flowers, coconut husks and dildos in a tree in front of Meze on 18th St.”
Ed. Note: This is also near The Outrage pop up shop. You can see some interesting background here. Possibly NSFW for some depending on where you work.
2000 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wonder if you’ve got any info on what is happening with L’Enfant Café in Adams Morgan. It has looked close each time I’ve walked past it for at least a week. Also, it’s that time of year when they would usually be gearing up for their Bastille Day party in a very visible way. I hope they aren’t kaput!”
Holy crap, for better or for worse, the Adams Morgan of yesteryear has almost completely been erased. A peek in the window on Sunday:
On July 1st they updated their hours on Facebook: (more…)
2443 18th Street, NW
Wowza. Thanks to Barred in DC for the heads up. Rumba wrote on their Facebook page:
“We are sorry to inform you that Rumba Cafe will be closing its doors on Sunday, July 2nd.
For nearly two decades, we have thoroughly enjoyed serving you with the best food and service we could provide. Many wonderful meals, parties, celebrations, and some of the best Latin American music performances have occurred here. (more…)
1824 Columbia Road, NW
Check out their menu here. Looks promising!
From Lilise Pizzeria’s website:
“Two brothers and one sister have always dreamt of having a pizza shop, however they did not have enough money and they were busy with life. (more…)
A reader reports:
“The following alerts from MPD show that violent crime is a problem in Adams Morgan, apart from the recent incident on 18th Street where a motorist hit two MPD officers and a DDOT person (every MPD officer I have talked to said the incident was intentional).
Saturday night (6/24)–Alert: Robbery Force and Violence at 0251 hrs in the 2300 block of Champlain St NW. LOF 2 B/M LS N/B Champlain St NW
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20170372454
Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Alert DC
Sent by MPD CAD # 11205
Friday night (6/23)— (more…)
Good grief. A reader writes:
“Corner of Biltmore and Cliffbourne.
Cracking the windows is not enough on sunny days! The dog was in there for at least an hour and a half. Thanks to MPD Officer Dunn and the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Maryland plates, to the surprise of no one…”
And passes on the original report from the Adams Morgan listserv this morning: (more…)
