2116 18th Street, NW previously home to Funky Piece Smoke Shop and Crooked Beat before them
And still one of my favorite contrasting businesses in the same building: (more…)
Adams Morgan
2009 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for passing on the crazy news: “Alfresco restaurant on 18th St. to be razed!”
“Greetings: Raze applications have been recently filed at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the below addresses. A list of all year-to-date razes for 2025 (Raze Application Report–2025) and year end reports for previous years can be found on the DC Historic Preservation Office website.
ANC Address
1C 2009 18th Street NW, raze 2-story commercial building” (more…)
1501 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Closed for renovations I understand collaborating with another Baptist Church” (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending: “Police in Adams Morgan taking non-registered scooters off the street.”
We’ve noted previous moped registration enforcement here, here and here.
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1750 Columbia Road, NW
From an email:
“Capital Checkers & Chess is on the move. After four years in Adams Morgan our building is being sold and our lease will not be renewed. We are currently looking for a new space in the district (and would appreciate any leads!).
Our time in AdMo has been a wonderful experience – we were able to meet dozens of new players, expand our chess network, and regularly host tournaments. To thank the community we are hosting a goodbye party on Feb 21st at 6pm at 1750 Columbia Rd. We would appreciate if you can help us spread the word! We will have food, games, and souvenirs. T shirts will be for sale as well. (more…)
18th and Columbia Road, NW
Ed. Note: This Adams Morgan McDonald’s last underwent extensive renovations back in 2018.
Thanks to Jax, Juliet and Ariel for sending: “McDonald on 18th & Columbia. Closed for renovations. No date for reopening.” (more…)
2327 18th Street, NW
Along with Green Island: (more…)
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1700 block of Florida Ave, NW
On January 22nd we shared the news that the “The Good” and relatively new CVS in Adams Morgan already closing at the end of February. Lots of folks didn’t see it because I continue to get tons of messages about it, so here’s a reminder in case the algorithm gods deem you worthy of this post…
Thanks to Chris (and everyone else) for sending the reminder about “the good” CVS closing in Adams Morgan: (more…)
2479 18th Street, NW
Back in 2021 it looked like Akira was becoming NISHIKI but that never happened so who knows…
Akira Ramen opened here in the former North Sea space, at the end of 2019.
The new liquor license placard for C & M Ramen says: (more…)
2222 18th Street, NW
Thanks to KK for passing on from Life of Riley in Adams Morgan:
“Dear Pet Parents,
Our team is so grateful for many wonderful years of serving pets in our community. Due to ongoing challenges and current economic conditions, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close Life of Riley, both DC and Rockville locations, effective Monday, February 3rd. (more…)