Adams Morgan

TAAN, a modern Asian noodle shop, Coming Soon to Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


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.

PoP Pho Patrol and Very Sweet Columbia Road Scuttlebutt

By Prince Of Petworth


1769 Columbia Rd, NW

Major progress at Pho 14 coming to Adams Morgan in the former Pizza Hut space at 1769 Columbia Rd, NW. Thanks to a reader for catching the new awning. The owner of Pho 14 tells me the space is 90% set up and they have a tentative opening date set for November 1st.


1817 Columbia Rd, NW

And now for some potentially super sweet scuttlebutt – the former home of Evolve, Marrakech Lounge, and briefly Mudbugz at 1817 Columbia Rd, NW is undergoing serious renovations. I’m hearing that the folks behind Toki Underground (1234 H St, NE) have taken over the space. It’ll be interesting to learn, if it is them, if they will be bringing Ramen or another vision. Will update as more info becomes available.

Maga Design Group Taking over former Design Within Reach Space in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


1838 Columbia Road, NW

Looks like the retail space in the great building at 1838 Columbia Rd, NW has a new tenant. Formerly home to Design Within Reach, a new permit has been posted saying it will be home to the Maga Design Group:

“We have pioneered the co-creation of visual information maps for technology and business leaders – integrating their strategies, frameworks, metaphors, and visuals – to build powerful communications tools that address today’s business information challenges.”

Back in March 2011 rent was going for $18,000 per month…

Props to DDOT

By Prince Of Petworth


Intersection 18th, U and Florida Ave, NW

Last week a reader sent in video of cars and buses blowing through red lights at the new intersection of 18th, U and Florida Ave, NW. DDOT informs me that there has been an increase in MPD enforcement and the OP confirms that “they have indeed been ticketing people today and yesterday”.

The Press, Dry cleaning/Laundry, Coming to former Urban Sustainable Space in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


1787 Columbia Road, NW

Urban Sustainable gardening store closed at 1787 Columbia Road, NW back in June. The Press – dry cleaning and laundry will take over the space. Their website says:

with over 40 years of experience, we bring our expert knowledge to the cleaning of your garments and strive to go the extra mile in our inspection and cleaning process by doing such things as replacing cracked button and checking collars for collar stays to ensure that you no longer have to worry about the care of your clothes. we got it covered. stop by while you’re out running errands or walking your dog and feel free to ask us questions. we are dog friendly, so bring fido in. we’ve got treats on the counter.

They also have a location at 619 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

Cashion’s Launches New Brunch Menu on Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


1819 Columbia Road, NW

From an email:

I wanted to let you know about our new brunch menu at Cashion’s Eat Place (1819 Columbia Road, NW). Some of our favorite dishes, like the pork hash, won’t be going anywhere. Chef Manolatos and his crew have just decided to vamp up our current offerings like an oyster po’ boy and a fresh pastry basket from pastry chef Lauren Bonfiglio. Come see the new additions for the first time this Sunday, October 14th.

Cashion’s Eat Place New Brunch Menu

Omelet with local Green Veg, Onion, Brad’s Goat Curd, Fines Herbes and Tomato Coulis, with Breakfast Potatoes
Sammy’s Scrapple with a Potato/Veg Cake, Scrambled Eggs and White Gravy
Huevos Rancheros
Two Eggs, any style, with Bacon/Sausage/Scrapple, with Breakfast Potatoes
Brad Parker’s Pork Burger with Grilled Red Onion, Cornichon, Gruyere, Dijonaise on Brioche, with Breakfast Potatoes
Horst Family Farms Pork/Chicken Hash with Onions, Cilantro, Scallions, Jalapenos, Potatoes and two Salsas: Tomatillo and Pico De Gallo, served with a Poached Egg
Lauren’s Challah/Brioche French Toast with local Cameo Apples, Butter and Maple Syrup
New Frontier Bison “Grillades and Grits”
Fried Oyster Po’ Boy, dressed, with Tartar Sauce and Old Bay French Fries
Cashion’s Fish n’ Chips, with Tartar Sauce and Cole Slaw
Lauren’s Pastry Basket
Lauren’s Donuts and Sticky Buns, served with Coffee

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