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Dear PoPville – Gun shots on Euclid St this morning?

By Prince Of Petworth


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Dear PoPville,

At about 2:30 a.m. this morning I heard what sounded like 5 gunshots on Euclid St. After they were fired, someone shouted hey and ran down the street. I heard some police sirens about 15-20 minutes later but have no seen anything in the news. Have you heard anything about this?

MPD says:

On Thursday, September 27, 2012, at approximately 3:330 AM, a patron from the 2400 block of 18th St was walking thru the area of 17th & Euclid St, NW, when he got into a verbal argument with a local citizen. A friend of the local citizen, who also joined the argument, then fired multiple times at the pedestrian as he walked away. Officers were in the area and made an apprehension. No one was injured as a result of the firing.

Video From the Adams Morgan Drone, Check Out its Last Flight and Crash

By Prince Of Petworth

Lots of folks have been following the saga of the drone that crashed and went missing on Adams Morgan Day. The drone was later recovered at 16th and W St, NW. Owner Adam Eidenger sent out a link to its last flight and crash:

“This is the final flight my #3 T580 Quadcopter that went missing on Adams Morgan Day, September 9, 2012 over the skies of Washington, DC.”

You can watch the final flight here, but note it gets a bit political.

Shawarma Spot Only Open for Dinner in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2418 18th Street, NW

On Saturday a reader asks:

“What’s up with Shawarma Spot? They were closed at lunch last Sat. and yesterday but no sign on their door. No one answers their phone. Is this temporary or permanent closure?”

I stopped by yesterday and the space was still closed and calls went to voicemail. Shawarma Spot opened at 2418 18th St, NW back in Jan. 2009. The Adams Morgan BID tells me that they are now only open for dinner service.

Back in 2009 it looked like shawarma had a bright future in Adams Morgan as another restaurant – Shawarma King opened around the same time at 1654 Columbia Road, NW. Shawarma King closed this summer and will be replaced by Doner Bistro.

Shawarma Spot originally reduced their hours due to the streetscape project but now that that project is completed, it is not known whether they will add more hours. More info as it becomes available.

New Bar Menu and Fall Cocktail List for Cashion’s Eat Place in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


1819 Columbia Road, NW

From an email:

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new bar menu at Cashion’s Eat Place. The menu, which consists of a rotating selection of around five items that all clock in under $10, is a special treat for guests who want a scrumptious snack while grabbing a drink with friends or a light appetizer before dinner.

To give all of our guests a chance to try the new selections, each item on the menu will be available for $2 off from 5:30-11 p.m. this Friday, September 21.

Bar Menu:

Horst Farms Pork Burger with Gruyere, Cornichon, Grilled Onions, on a Brioche Roll
$9.00 normally, $7.00 this Friday

Crispy Salt-roasted Potatoes with Garlic Aioli
$5.00 normally, $3.00 this Friday

Menonite Chicken Liver Mousse with Crostini
$4.00 normally, $2.00 this Friday

Marinated Wild Mushrooms with Paprika and Rosemary
$5.00 normally, $3.00 this Friday

Housemade Pork Rinds
$5.00 normally, $3.00 this Friday

Fall Cocktail List:

Pineapple Rum
Blackwell Rum, Pineapple, Clove Syrup

Fernet Julep
Michter’s Bourbon, Honey, Fernet Branca, fresh Mint

Ruby Red Grapefruit Spritz
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Aperol, Prosecco

Attiki (Greek Sidecar)
Metaxa, Cointreu, fresh Lemon, rimmed with Orange Infused Sugar

Pear Rosemary Martini
House Infused Pear Vodka, Drambuie, Rosemary Simple Syrup

Fig Infused Manhattan (Barrel Aged)
House Infused Fig Bulleit Bourbon, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Bitters

The Black Squirrel Now Offering Brunch in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2427 18th Street, NW

From The Black Squirrel:

The Black Squirrel will be serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Chef Gene Sohn’s whimsical take on brunch includes:
–Homemade bacon, pineapple and mango cinnamon rolls
–PB&J French Toast made with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
–Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict
–Breakfast Poutine
–Fried Chicken & Pancakes

As well as traditional menu items such as omelets, steak & eggs, bagels, smoked salmon, pancakes, and buttermilk biscuits.

PoP Preview – Pleasant Pops Farmhouse Market and Cafe

By Prince Of Petworth


1781 Florida Ave, NW

Back in March 2012 we learned that Pleasant Pops would be opening a brick and mortar Farmhouse Market and Cafe in the former Rita’s space at 1781 Florida Ave, NW beneath Mint in Adams Morgan. I stopped by yesterday to take a look and the space looks great.

They are still stocking the space and waiting on a few final permits but should be open in about a week. The curved space has a great cafe seating section. Looks like it’s gonna be a great addition to Adams Morgan.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 17th and U St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Renovated 2nd floor unit in charming rowhouse…Large new windows, gorgeous hardwd floors, beautiful kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, spacious front living area that opens to kitchen and is flooded with light.”

This 2 bed is going for $2650/Mo.

Adams Morgan Day Festival This Sunday Sept. 9th

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jess J

They may have lost Crafty Bastards but the Adams Morgan Day Festival is still going strong and it’s this Sunday from 12pm-7pm on 18th St, NW between Columbia and Florida Ave, NW. From the Adams Morgan Day Festival website:

The Adams Morgan Day 18th Street Festival is characterized by two large signature music stages and other innovative & dynamic cultural, music, arts and kid’s activities. The famous Columbia and Florida Stages (located strategically on 18th Street at Columbia Rd and near Florida Ave.) feature live music acts from all genres from Central and South America, Latin rock, salsa, jazz, to soul, funk and American rock.

The Longest Continuous Neighborhood Festival in DC! First held in 1978, this well-known regional event showcases the international and cultural diversity and creativity that is the hallmark of Adams Morgan. The Festival celebrates the dynamism and innovation that arises from the melting pot of cultures and their interaction. Locals and visitors flock to this DC Festival producing a consistent large attendance in the 25,000 range. A compact 4 block area allows for different venues & locales which is advantageous to Sponsors, vendors, visitors, and locals. .

Adams Morgan Day showcases the local business area as an ethnic, eclectic retail, entertainment and restaurant locale. Partially funded by DSLBD (Dept of Small and Local Business Development)

Arts on Belmont is a popular draw with its high quality of original artisans and range of media exhibited: glassware and metalwork, paintings, jewelry, sculpture & photography. Nestled on shady, tree-lined street of historic town homes, this beautiful venue offers items in all price ranges.

Green Pavilion with purveyors of all things green located together under one large tent! The Green Pavilon faces 18th Street from a high visibility position.

Kid’s Fair features games, educational, youth services on Marie Reed School field.

Health and Fitness Pavilion under one large tent facing 18th St showcases clinic and hospital services, healthy lifestyle enhancement, plus holistic and exercise regimens.

A new festival layout originated by Adams Morgan Main Street in 2004 highlights the neighborhood scale architecture, leaving business storefront façades visible to festival attendees. Browsing is improved as Festival visitors may now traverse in a circle around the single row of vendors with businesses on one side and the vendors on the other. This gives more visibility for sponsors, vendors and local biz!

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