Looks like 2329 Champlain St, NW was a beauty back in the day…
Adams Morgan
2104 18th St, NW
Meeps closed for renovations at 2104 18th St, NW in mid-June.
From a press release:
A Washington, DC fashion force for twenty years, Meeps has undergone a major renovation and is re-opening August 16th to reveal its metamorphosis. In the hands of new owners and expert vintage curators Cathy Chung and Katerina Herodotou from Treasury Vintage, Meeps will re-emerge with a newly infused, curated aesthetic that includes casual vintage, contemporary designers, a buy-sell-trade system, and a Cosmic Costume Room coming in the Fall. Meeps’ new era also includes a renewed emphasis on the local, with area artisanal wares, fun social happenings and DC artists and musicians taking center stage.
1819 Columbia Road, NW
From a press release:
Chef John Manolatos and partners Justin Abad and George Manolatos are pleased to announce that critically-acclaimed restaurant Cashion’s Eat Place, an Adams Morgan staple since 1995, recently launched its Sunday BBQ Bash at 1819. Available every Sunday evening through Labor Day, the series will feature a locally-sourced three-course menu, complete with a serving of Bulleit Berry Punch (Bulleit bourbon, black tea, fresh ginger, lemon and blackberries) for $30 per person (tax and gratuity not included).
Inspired by the casual and convivial feel of summertime picnics, the special menu combines the precision and quality of fine dining with the laid-back enjoyment of summer evenings. Though the menu is subject to change from week to week, a sample menu includes:
Course 1: Earth n’ Eats deviled eggs with fresh herbs and applewood smoked bacon
Course 2: Pipe Dreams pulled pork with Earth n’ Eats fried chicken drumsticks, corn on the cob, green beans, bread and butter pickles, Lauren’s Parker House rolls and Sammy’s mustard BBQ sauce
Course 3: Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream
“This menu is our way of celebrating the dog days of summer,” said chef and co-owner John Manolatos. “We want our guests to enjoy a fun, casual evening of delicious American classics without breaking the bank.”
The Sunday BBQ Bash at 1819 is an optional menu that is available exclusively on Sunday evenings. Sunday guests are welcome to forego the special menu and order from the nightly a la carte menu if they so choose. The $30, three-course menu includes one serving of the restaurant’s signature Bulleit Berry Punch.
2435 18th Street, NW
Toledo Lounge is located at 2435 18th St. NW in Adams Morgan. It was sold back in Feb. ’11 to the owners of the Black Squirrel and Ventnor Cafe. We rejudged them back in June 2011. The folks at Meze next door believe the renovations will be fairly extensive and Toledo Lounge will be re-branded with a new name. We’ll be sure to revisit as renovations progress.
2010 18th Street, NW
I’ve been long wondering who will be moving into the retail space next to Peking Garden at 2010 18th St, NW. Turns out it will be a barbershop:
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the zoning meeting for the Adams Morgan church hotel is happening on 9/6 at 6:30. Some neat additions to the property are proposed including a youth center.”
From DC.gov:
On July 29, 2011, the Office of Zoning received an application from Adams Morgan Church Hotel, LLC, on behalf of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Washington, D.C., and Glancer Properties, LLC, the owners of the subject property (collectively, the “Applicant”). The Applicant is requesting approval of a consolidated planned unit development (“PUD”) and related map amendment for the property located at 1770 Euclid Street, N.W. (Lots 872 and 875 in Square 2560) and 2390 Champlain Street, N.W. (Lot 127 in Square 2560) (the “Property”). The Office of Planning provided its report to the Zoning Commission, dated November 4, 2011, and the case was set down for hearing by the Commission on November 14, 2011. The Applicant provided its prehearing statement to the Commission on April 30, 2012.
The Property consists of approximately 42,279 square feet. It is currently improved with the 100-year old First Church of Christ, Scientist (the “Church Building”), a surface parking lot, and an office building. Lot 872 of the Property is zoned R-5-B. Lots 875 and 127 of the Property are zoned RC/C-2-B. Through the requested PUD-related map amendment, all three lots in this Property would be rezoned to C-2-B. The purpose of the PUD and map amendment is to permit the development of an addition to the Church Building, which together with the restored Church Building will operate as a hotel with a maximum of 227 rooms, restaurant, related retail adjuncts, an underground parking garage, and a community center, with office and filing space, to be used by ANC 1C, Adams Morgan Youth Leadership Academy, and other Adams Morgan community groups and non-profits. (the “Project”).
The proposed PUD will have a total gross floor area of approximately 182,612 square feet. The Church Building will serve as the main entrance to the hotel, with a secondary and vehicular entrance on Champlain Street. The parking garage will be accessed from Champlain Street, N.W., and will contain approximately 174 parking spaces.
The Project will have a total floor area ratio (“FAR”) of approximately 4.32 and building heights ranging from approximately 53 feet to 90 feet.
This public hearing will be conducted in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Zoning Regulations, 11 DCMR § 3022.
For more information about this case, please review a copy of the public hearing notice:
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1654 Columbia Rd, NW
Shawarma King opened up at 1654 Columbia Rd, NW back in Dec. 2008. They competed in a battle for the Shawarmas with nearby Shawarma Spot here and here. We had a proper judging in Nov. 2011. Sadly their doors have now closed. But a new spot will take their place – Doner Bistro:
Our Döner is more than a meal, it’s a fusion of cultures and ideals stuffed into grilled flat bread and made to your individual tastes.
Enjoy our spiced meat prepared daily, fresh fixings of natural ingredients and beverages such as imported beer, wine and organic lemonade in a welcoming environment; the recipe for a perfect day. Come by and experience the modern taste and feel of Germany without buying a plane ticket.
You can see their menus here.
And more description:
Thoroughly European
Everything from beer poured into the right style glass to the radio station’s German beats to its little quirky details, Döner Bistro is your first class ticket.
It’s your day, your life; you deserve a little fun :-)
But what the f*** is a Döner?
The Döner Kebab (meaning “turning meat”) is a traditional Turkish dish served with rice on a platter.
In the 1970’s, a Turkish entrepreneur in Germany altered this dish by stuffing the Döner meat into a flatbread with salad and sauce.
This form better suited the German taste and hectic lifestyle, and its popularity quickly spread from Germany throughout Europe into Australia, Canada and across the world.
Our version of the meat cones are made in house.
We do not use pre-processed meat, fillers or preservatives.All our menu items are made to order right in front of your eyes!
Another nice addition to Adams Morgan from the 18th St, NW Streetscape project – recycling. I hope we see more and more of these around town.
The 18th Street streetscape improvement brought wider sidewalks to Adams Morgan. Keep your eyes peeled for more sidewalk cafes. First up – Madam’s Organ has applied for one at 2461 18th Street, NW.
1825 18th St. NW
Dear PoPville,
Any word on what’s up with The Cajun Experience on 18th Street in Adams Morgan? Their website is down and no one is answering the phone. Also, the recent Yelp reviews are horrible. I used to really like this place and I had high hopes for them, but I can’t seem to figure out what happened! I have a LivingSocial deal for this place…guess I’ll try to get a refund.
Wow, just last week I noticed a banner announcing new managment:
But I stopped by over the weekend to check in and the banner was gone and the place was deserted:
We judged the Cajun Experience back in March 2011. We we first learned that they would open in the old Inti Peruvian space by Lauriol Plaza back in Dec. 2010.