Photos courtesy of Mintwood Place

We last took a look at Mintwood Place back in early Dec. at 1813 Columbia Rd, NW below Perry’s in Adams Morgan. At the time they hoped to open by the end of the month. Unfortunately it’s gonna take a couple more weeks but in the meantime – they sent a few photos. It’s looking like it’s gonna be worth the wait:


MWP tagliatelle bolognese


Southern Hospitality located in the former Adams Mill Bar and Grill space at 1813 Adams Mill Rd, NW opens Thurs. 5pm. Thanks to GC for sending the photos. I wish I could share more info about Southern Hospitality but they don’t return my queries. I am eager to see what all the secrecy is about. We’ll def. be back for a judging in a month or so. If anyone stops by let us know what you think.


Dear PoPville,

I was at 18th and Columbia Roads and I noticed a still extant painted sign on building next to Sun bank at Columbia Road west of 18th that says “Merrini’s Califlorida” as I recall seeing it about 30 years ago there, do you know anything about it?

sssdc1 writes on flickr that it is:

“Menchini’s Califlorida Fruit Shop Ghost Sign, Columbia Rd NW DC”

I couldn’t find any more info online. Anyone else familiar with Menchini’s Califlorida Fruit Shop?


I’m getting reports that Tom Tom has closed at 2333 18th St NW in Adams Morgan. Calls to their phone number goes to voicemail and the mailbox is full plus there is no active Website. Anyone else happen to know if Tom Tom closed? Were there any fans? More info as it becomes available.

Update: PoPville twitter follower mindymoretti writes:

“Re: Tom Tom spoke w/ owner before holidays. Said he was going to close, renovate and open under new name/concept.”


From an email:

Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats won Food Network’s Cupcake Wars in March 2011. This Sunday, the vegan baking duo from Columbia Heights will defend their title in Cupcake Wars All-Stars.

Watch the episode with founder Doron Petersan and head baker Jenny Webb to find out if they’ll win this war or eat and retreat in defeat.

WHAT: Cupcake Wars All-Stars Viewing Party on Food Network
WHO: Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats Defending Champs
WHEN: Sunday, January 15 from 7-10pm (episode airs at 8pm)
WHERE: Bourbon Adams Morgan Second Floor (2321 18th St. NW)


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