Adams Morgan

Major Developments Continue to Come to Columbia Road East of 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

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1752 Columbia Road, NW

Que jaw dropping developments coming to Columbia Road east of 18th with The Line Hotel, The old Payless/Avignone Freres Bakery development. And y’all said Adams Morgan was dead…

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1762 Columbia Road, NW

Pros and cons, pros and cons but…from a press release:

“Urban Investment Partners (UIP) has acquired 1752 and 1762 Columbia, two mixed-use retail/office properties located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC for a total of $3.2 million. Greysteel, a national commercial real estate investment services firm, arranged the sale and represented the sellers. The new ownership plans to continue operating the properties as mixed-use retail and office space.

This transaction was arranged by Greysteel President & CEO, Ari Firoozabadi; Senior Director, W. Kyle Tangney; Director, Rawles M. Wilcox; and Investment Associate, Herbert Schwat; who are all based in the Greysteel’s Washington, D.C. office.

1752 and 1762 Columbia, both built in 1907, are four-story, four-unit mixed-use properties with off-street parking and street frontage just off one of the most well-established, visited and iconic commercial corridors in the District, Adams Morgan’s Columbia Road. (more…)

High Dive closed 2 weeks ago in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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2337 18th Street, NW

Update from a High Dive event (posted in the comments):

“The High Dive is closing up, and this is the last weekend! [February 18 – February 19] Come say bye to the bar and to Liz!

It’ll be cash only, open bar, don’t have anything to do the next day!”

A reader reports:

“I walked by it on Friday Night around 10PM and it was closed. All Bars should be open on a Friday night. I think it’s done. I went in there like a month ago and it was dead on a Saturday night.”

Another reader hears they are: “looking to sell the place.”

The High Dive opened in the former Pharmacy Bar, RIP, space back in March 2015.

Their Facebook hasn’t been updates since January 13th. Their website says:

“It’s like your favorite house party with better paint and a clean bathroom. Cheap drinks, cheap food, cheap shots from the bartender. Street Fighter 2 (champion edition!), board games, bills-only jukebox (no touch tunes), & chalk in the bathroom.

Selling food through last call, every night.

SUN-THURS: 5PM – 2AM
FRI & SAT: 5PM – 3AM”

I emailed the bar manager a few days ago but still haven’t heard back yet. Updates if/when more is known.

Today’s Rental is a “Walker’s Paradise!”

By Prince Of Petworth

1706 T ST. NW

This rental is located at 1706 T Street, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$2125 / 1br – One Month Free! No Security Deposit! Walker’s Paradise!

This elegant one-bedroom apartment home at The Shelby is centrally located on 17th & T ST’s NW. Our location boasts a walk score of 93, making it a walker’s paradise! Enjoy the best entertainment, fine dining, shops found in DC just moments away from your new home.

This 1 BR has been completely renovated with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer and features hardwood flooring throughout the apartment home.”

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Italian Restaurant, Rosario from Chef Logan McGear, now hiring at the former Toledo Lounge space, Opening this Month

By Prince Of Petworth

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2435 18th Street, NW

Rosario’s facebook says:

“Scheduled to open March, 2017

Rosario is the brain child of Chef Logan McGear inspired from his many years of working for his late mentor, Rosario Patti, a southern Italian chef.”

Chef Logan McGear is the chef at the excellent Smoke & Barrel BBQ joint located in the former Asylum space, also in Adams Morgan.

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Toledo Lounge closed back in 2012 and was briefly replaced by Libertine. Stay tuned for an exact opening date:

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Today’s Rental is “near many bars, restaurants, and shops”

By Prince Of Petworth

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This rental is located at 1845 Summit Place, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1498 / 447ft2 – COZY STUDIO IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD!! 24 FITNESS CENTER!!

Park East is located in the heart of Adams Morgan; one of the most coveted neighborhoods in DC. We are near many bars, restaurants, and shops. Columbia Heights (green line) and Woodley Park –Zoo (red line) Metro stations are less than a mile away. The National Zoo is at our doorstep. The options are endless in this location. You will not find a better location for this price.

The building has luxurious amenities; Secured entry, 24 hour Fitness center and brand new Resident Lounge! (more…)

Short Lived 2020 Bar & Lounge Becoming Phoenix Restaurant Lounge in the former Meskerem space on 18th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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2434 18th Street, NW

From the files of I hadn’t even realized they had closed 2020 Bar & Lounge edition, next up Phoenix Restaurant Lounge. Phoenix’s liquor license placard says:

“A Restaurant serving authentic American food. Entertainment Endorsement to offer Live Entertainment, Dancing, and Cover Charge. Total Occupancy Load of 198 seats.”

RIP Meskerem.

“Peace sign seen from space?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google earth

Well this is awesome – Josh Gibson asks on the Adams Morgan listserv:

“Anyone know the backstory of this rooftop peace sign atop a Biltmore Street home, visible on the latest Google Earth pix?”

Sweet Science Coffee back in Adams Morgan (next door to coming Pitango Gelato and Café…)

By Prince Of Petworth

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Sweet Science Coffee (at LaPop) 1847 Columbia Rd. NW (left of photo in old Cru space)

Well this should be interesting… From Sweet Science Coffee:

“We are happy to announce that we are back in Adams Morgan and open for business as of today!
Sweet Science Coffee is partnering with LaPop, a new Community space & Lounge, located at 1847 Columbia Rd., NW (former CRU).

They provide the vibe, we provide the buzz: (more…)

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