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From MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing which occurred in the 2700 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW.

On Saturday, November 17, 2012, at approximately 1:17 am, units from the Second District and Metro Transit Police responded for a report of an aggravated assault inside the Woodley Park Metro Station located in the 2700 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Upon arrival, they located two adult male victims, one of which was suffering from an apparent stab wound. Units from both agencies were able to quickly detain nine suspects. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived and transported both victims to a local hospital where the first victim succumbed to his injury and was pronounced dead. The second victim was admitted in stable condition.

The investigation revealed that the decedent was a victim of a robbery in the area of the 1800 block of Columbia Road, NW. After the robbery he, along with other individuals, proceeded to the Woodley Park Metro Station. Once inside, they encountered the suspects involved in the robbery. An altercation ensued and the suspects assaulted the decedent for a second time and robbed and assaulted the second victim. During this assault, the decedent was fatally stabbed.

The decedent is identified as 18 year-old Olijawon Griffin of Olney, Maryland.

On Saturday, November 17, 2012, nine arrests were made. Seven juvenile males were initially charged with aggravated assault, one juvenile male was charged with aggravated assault and robbery, and a 17 year-old male was charged with Murder Two while Armed in connection with the fatal stabbing of Olijawon Griffin.

In regards to the second victim who was transported to an area hospital and was admitted in stable condition, the 17 year-old male that was charged with Murder Two While Armed, has also been charged with Aggravated Assault and Robbery Force and Violence. The other eight juvenile males involved have also been charged with Aggravated Assault and Robbery Force and Violence.


This rental is located at 1842 Mintwood Place, NW:


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The listing says:

“UNIT #4. Absolutely unique property! Stunning penthouse loft on quiet block of Kalorama Triangle w/great view of Kalorama Park. nearly 1000 sq.ft of open living space, Chic euro-design BA and KT w/built-in breakfast bar, soaring 14’ceillings. 5 windows & 3 skylights provide plenty of natural light. FP, ample storage & great HDWD floors. Can convey partially furnished (sofa, bed, table & chairs).”

This 1 bed/1 bath penthouse is going for $2,675/Mo.



1847 Columbia Rd, NW

From a press release:

Beginning Monday, November 5, Napoleon Bistro & Lounge will be opening for lunch, every day of the week, featuring a brand new menu with café fare including salads, sandwiches and crepes. Napoleon’s extensive gourmet coffees & teas menu will also be featured during lunch, including their popular Nutella Espresso, Caramel Espresso and Viennese Espresso (a double espresso shot with cinnamon, vanilla & whipped cream). Napoleon’s lunch will be offered from 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Napoleon’s new lunch menu will stay true to the bistro’s Parisian identity and will offer items such as Tuna Nicoise Salad served with Ahi Tuna, field greens, olives, anchovies, French beans, and mustard vinaigrette, Croque Monseur made with Jam Bone de Bayonne ham, gruyere cheese, sauce béchamel, and served with a cucumber tomato salad, and a Marseille Crepe served with chicken, sour cream, onions, red peppers and red pepper sauce, to name a few.

Desert items include Mousse Au Chocolat (a rich dark chocolate mousse with whip cream), Apple Beignets (golden crispy granny smith apples served with vanilla ice cream and crème angliase), and their well known Last Tango Crepe (nutella chocolate and strawberries served with a berry melba sauce).



1817 Columbia Rd, NW

On Wed. we took a look at the menu and starting at 5pm tonight you can have a taste. From a press release:

TAAN, a modern Asian noodle shop inspired by traditional izakayas and ramen shops, will be opening up in Adams Morgan at 1817 Columbia Rd NW (next door to Cashions and Mintwood Place).

Executive Chef Jonathan Bisagni has composed a menu that will consist of kushiyaki, onigiri, various small plates, and three types of ramen: pork based, duck based, and vegetarian. With work stints at Kushi Izakaya and Sushi, Morimoto Waikiki, Sticky Rice (RVA,DC, and Baltimore), and Toki Underground diners can expect a well-executed, young perspective of the Asian dining world.

TAAN’s grand opening will be this Friday, November 2, 2012.

We’ll revisit for a proper judging when they’ve been open for a few weeks. Looks promising:


Photo courtesy of TAAN



1817 Columbia Rd, NW

Last week we learned Taan noodle shop was coming to 1817 Columbia Rd, NW in Adams Morgan. You can now see their menu online (h/t @jsidman) from Taan:

STARTERS

Fried Green Tomato, Uni Hollandaise, Dashi bacon 7
Kushiyaki, Sake Cured Thigh, Meatball, Negi 7
Bao, Pork Belly, Duck Liver, Pickles, Cilantro 7
Sweet Corn Kakiage, Yuzu, Shiso 5
Tamago, Uni, Shrimp Sauce, Butter Lettuce 10
Duck Breast, Dashi Risotto, Pickles, Shallot 9
Mackerel, Daikon, Habanero, Yuzu, Shoyu 8

RAMEN

TAAN Triple Stock Ramen 12
Pork belly, pickled cucumbers, charred corn,
scallions, woodear, greens, hanjuku tamago

TAAN Shoyu Duck Ramen 14
Duck confit, pickled cucumbers, 24hr tomato,
scallions, greens, crispy shallots, hanjuku tamago

TAAN Vegetarian Ramen 12
Cream corn soup, 24hr tomato, charred corn,
purple potato, togarashi, basil, tonkotsu noodle

TAAN Maze-Men 15
Pork belly, duck confit, chicken confit, pickled
cucumber, charred corn, scallions, chilis,
sesame seeds, greens, egg yolk, nori

Sound good?



2005 18th Street, NW

Over the summer we learned that Absolute Pizza Kabab replaced Buffalo LA Pizzeria next door to the Blaguard in Adams Morgan. Now it can be yours.

From a Craigslist ad:

“PIZZA & KABAB RESTAURANT FOR SALE – $150000 (18th ST NW DC. 20009)

GREAT LOCATION 18th st NW DC Adams Morgan
Rent $4,250
10 years lease
restaurant is street retail, perfect visibility, middle of night clubs,
good slice and carry out sales plus delivery.
priced to sell, hurry up.”

For those who are extremely bored – how many slices of pizza (at what price) do you think you have to sell a day to make a profit?



1817 Columbia Rd, NW

Last week I shared some sweet Columbia Rd scuttlebutt about the former home of Evolve, Marrakech Lounge, and briefly Mudbugz at 1817 Columbia Rd, NW. I had heard that the folks from Toki Underground could be opening up in the space. City Paper’s Jessica Sidman found out the restaurant will be called TAAN. Their Website : says

TAAN, a modern Asian noodle shop inspired by traditional izakayas and ramen shops, will be opening up late October.

Executive Chef Jonathan Bisagni has composed a menu that will consist of kushiyaki, onigiri, various small plates, and three types of ramen: pork based, duck based, and vegetarian.

With work stints at Kushi Izakaya and Sushi, Morimoto Waikiki, Sticky Rice (RVA,DC, and Baltimore), and Toki Underground diners can expect a well-executed, young perspective of the Asian dining world.

So I wasn’t totally off :) Looking forward to trying more noodles in Adams Morgan! TAAN will join Sakuramen which opened nearby at 2441 18th St, NW in late May.


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