18th and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the latest on the Suntrust Plaza controversy in Adams Morgan. His interpretation was “Save our concrete wasteland”:
Adams Morgan
2477 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Songbyrd Record Café now offers high quality nitrogen infused cold brew and cold brew latte from Swings Coffee Roasters. Songbyrd is the first establishment in Adams Morgan to offer nitro cold brew, just in time for some of the summer’s hottest weather. On Adams Morgan Day Sunday September 11, Songbyrd will offer Kombucha and Nitro Cold Brew for sale on tap from their front patio.
Adding nitrogen to cold brew enhances the coffee’s flavor and adds a subtle sweetness. The cold brew coffee is treated with nitrogen under high pressure, then chilled in a keg and served on draught. The nitrogen infusion provides a velvety mouth feel. The tiny bubbles make the drink seem thicker as it goes down. (more…)
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2218 18th St, NW
A reader reports:
“New sign for Awash, not sure if it’s new management or just new branding…”
I wonder if they’re related to the old Asmara Cafe and Lounge who used to be in the current (and recently gutted by fire) Climax space near the 9:30 club.
900 Florida Ave, NW
1967 Calvert Street, NW
The liquor license placard at Mama Ayesha’s says:
“Applicant requests a Change of Hours of operation, alcoholic beverage sales and consumption, and sidewalk café.”
If approved new hours would be Sunday through Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 am (12am for sidewalk cafe.)
For those not familiar – they’ve been around before almost all of us – from their website:
“Our founder, Mama Ayesha Abraham, was born in the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem in the late 1800’s. After running 24 farms by the age of 21, she came to the United States in the late 1940’s and was hired as a cook for the Syrian Embassy.
After toiling at the embassy and working at several D.C. restaurants, she opened her first restaurant in 1960, Calvert Cafe. The booming cafe served ambassadors, foreign dignitaries, and U.S. officals.
Known as the Calvert Cafe until Mama Ayesha’s death in 1993, the building was renamed in her honor in 1994. Now run by her nephews and great nephews, although Mama Ayesha is no longer with us, her memory and recipes remain.”
You can see their menu here.
2309 18th Street, NW
CZARS 11 International Tapas & Exhale BAR opened in January in the old Pi Pizzeria and Bottoms Up Bar space. And without warning:
2405 18th Street, NW
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1790 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending a shot of the new Al Volo Osteria signage – today’s the grand opening! Word on the street was that they soft opened last night and are a very worthy replacement to Pasta Mia!! Anyone take an early taste? Was it as good as their pop ups in Bloomingdale and elsewhere?
This rental is located at 2307 18th Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“TOTALLY RENOVATED URBAN CHIC 2BR, 2BA IN HEART OF ADAMS MORGAN. Gleaming oak floors, kitchen w granite counters and SS GE Profile Appliances. In unit washer/dryer. High ceilings; lots of sun. Walk-in closets. Ind Meters. Upgraded noise reduction windows. Ideal city living — walk to 2 Metros, restaurants, bars.shopping.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,950/Mo.
1747 Columbia Road, NW
A reader reports:
“Apparently Monday was the last day for ‘self check-out’ at the Adams Morgan Safeway.
among the reasons:
1. too slow
2. too many items
3. too slow
4. not ready to pay
5. not sure how to pay
6. slow to bag items
7. too slow
did I mention too slow?
Honestly, this is an improvement.”
Agree or disagree?
We knew it was coming but this feels so weird. Cashion’s Eat Place opened in 1995 and closed in May. Johnny’s Half Shell is moving from 400 North Capitol Street, NW near Union Station.
At least the sign will continue to be a cool neon sign.
Anyway, updates when we learn the opening date.
1819 Columbia Road, NW
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