Adams Morgan

New Restaurant, Roofers Union, from Owners of Ripple Opening in former Reef space this January

By Prince Of Petworth

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2446 18th Street, NW

Back in October I shared some scuttlebutt that the owners of Ripple in Cleveland Park would be taking over the former Reef space in Adams Morgan. Scuttlebutt confirmed:

“The team behind Ripple in Cleveland Park is thrilled to announce the launch of Roofers Union, a new concept opening in Adams Morgan in January 2014. Just as with Ripple, the menu at Roofers Union will be in step with the vision of talented young chef, Marjorie Meek-Bradley, who plans to showcase her unique take on casual, everyday cuisine in this neighborhood restaurant and bar.

More details after the jump. (more…)

From the Events Calendar – The Twelve (or more) Beers of Christmas at The Black Squirrel

By Prince Of Petworth

The Twelve (or more) Beers of Christmas at The Black Squirrel:

“Forget the lords-a-leaping this holiday season. Your true love should be giving only one thing to you: BEER. So indulge in Christmas ales aplenty this weekend (December 6th and 7th) at The Black Squirrel in Adams Morgan. Have a cup of good cheer and indulge in Christmas ales aplenty:

• Great Lakes Christmas Ale (Cleveland, OH, 7.5%)
• Hoppin Frog Frosted Frog Christmas (Akron, OH, 8.5%)
• Troegs The Mad Elf (Hershey, PA, 11%)
• Delirium Noel (Melle, BELG, 10%)
• Brasserie Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux (BELG, 9.5%)
• Bell’s Christmas Ale (Kalamazoo, MICH, 5.4%)
• Port City Tidings (Alexandria, VA, 7.8%)
• Blue Mountain Barrel House Blitzen (Afton, VA, 7%)
• SweetWater Festive Ale (Altanta, GA, 8.6%)
• Scaldis Bush de Noel (Pipaix, BELG, 12%)
• Bison Organic Gingerbread Ale (Berkeley, CA, 6%)
• Sly Fox Christmas Ale (Phoenixville, PA, 6%)
• Saint Bernardus Christmas Ale (Watou, BELG, 10%)
• Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Solistice Hiver (Quebec, CAN, 10%)
• Hardywood Gingerbread Stout (Richmond, VA, 10.2%)

As in years past, Chef Lauren Whitledge will pass out Christmas cookies to all of the good boys and girls. For the rest of us, in lieu of a lump of coal, Chef Whitledge will prepare a traditional Christmas roast with all the trimmings.

The Black Squirrel
2427 18th Street NW”

Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here and you can edit your events here.

Old City Cafe Closed/Renovating in Adams Morgan?

By Prince Of Petworth

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1773 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending word that windows at Old City Cafe have been papered over. Old City Cafe opened up at 1773 Columbia Rd, NW back in 2007. You can see their menu here. Calls to the restaurant ring without being answered or going to voicemail. Are there any fans?

I did notice a window was smashed on the left hand side so perhaps it is related?

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Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

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This rental is located at 2405 1/2 20th Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Beautiful 3-level townhouse style condo in quiet Kalorama Place. Inviting living/dining room with gas fireplace, wood floors, large windows and high ceilings. Two master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Bonus room on 2nd level for office/den. Large deck w/ great view over Rock Creek Park to watch sunsets. Private secure garage w/storage room. Close to Woodley Metro. Section 8 applicants welcome.”

You can seem more photos here.

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,700/Mo.

Video: Persons of Interest Sought in Armed Robbery 1800 block of Columbia Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in connection with an Armed Robbery which occurred in the 1800 block of Columbia Road, NW, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at approximately 1:48 pm.

Anyone with information about these cases is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Jack Rose Celebrating Repeal Day with 1930’s-inspired Fête on Thurs, Dec. 5th

By Prince Of Petworth

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2007 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

“There’s no better place to celebrate the abolition of the booze-prohibiting 18th amendment than a place with the largest selection of whiskey in the Western hemisphere. Jack Rose Dining Saloon is celebrating the day alcohol was made legal once again with its 3rd Annual Repeal Day Celebration complete with prohibition-era cocktails in a basement speakeasy, historic whiskey flights on draft, bottomless bubbles, 1930s-inspired nibbles and even burlesque performances.

For those who want to celebrate in the truest Repeal Day fashion, the booze-fueled Repeal Day Party will run from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. with drink specials all evening: classic prohibition-era cocktails such as the Clover Club and Astoria for $9, specialty whiskeys for $8, prohibition punches for $7, and bottomless bubbles for $20.

And in the just-opened Whiskey Cellar, the bar’s signature four-whiskey draft system will dispense a selection of historic bourbons and rye whiskeys. The Whiskey Cellar is a dimly-lit, hidden basement bar decorated with leather chairs and couches, whiskey barrel-repurposed tables and a rare exhibition of pre-prohibition whiskey bottlings – the perfect speakeasy-style setting for a Repeal Day celebration.

Burlesque dancers will perform for spectators throughout the evening while cigarette girls will offer a selection of specially-priced cigars. Guests are encouraged to dress to the nines in flapper dresses and swanky suits, donning their most Prohibition-era attire.

There is no admission fee to the Repeal Day Party at Jack Rose and is open to the public.”

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

1843 Mintwood Place Northwest

This rental is located at 1843 Mintwood Place, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“New rental Move in Ready! 1850.00 Plus Utilities! 2 levels1 Bedroom1 BathHardwood floors Renovated Kitchen/built in microwave/granite countersWasher/Dryer in unitCentral HVACThis is the perfect location! Located down a quiet beautiful Kalorama Street. Blocks from Adams Morgan, Parks, Shops, Metro, Restaurants, Gyms and more. A must see rental.”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,850/Mo.

Reader Shares Details of Mugging Last Night and Props to the Cops for Making a Quick Arrest – Update – Suspects Released

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My husband was just mugged on 17th street, just south of kalorama [8:45pm Wed. night]. The police have apprehended suspects.

They didn’t injure him but threatened him with a knife, which my husband didn’t see.

What’s strange is that they were sitting on my neighbor’s front porch, and we just thought that they were the basement tenants.

My husband said a friendly hello, and the first guy grabbed him. Once he was under constraint, the other two popped up out of the basement steps and went through his pockets, taking his iphone and all of his cash.”

MPD writes:

“At approximately 9:00 PM this evening a victim was robbed of his cell phone in the 2300 block of 17th Street, Northwest.

Nearby officers who were conducting a robbery operation immediately stopped the 3 subjects who committed the robbery.

The victim’s cell phone was recovered from one of the suspects.”

Update from the OP:

“Update on this story as of 11:00 am this morning:

Authorities were unable to press charges against the suspects because the police searched them prematurely.”

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