Back in May ’11 we learned that a Game Stop would be coming to 1759 Columbia Rd, NW. We judged the building here. Well, they’re now open.
And across the street the Unity Market has been closed for about a month. The park seems strangely quiet when I pass it now. Some readers have been inquiring if they’ll be reopening on 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights. I’m still keeping my eyes peeled for that but haven’t heard anything recently.
Please keep in mind this only scuttlebutt nothing has been confirmed yet. Back in Aug. ’11 Pizza Hut closed at 1769 Columbia Rd, NW. A reader sends intriguing word that a Ledo Pizza could be moving into the space. You can see Ledo’s menu here. Given the recent addition of Mellow Mushroom and all the other pizza options in Adams Morgan – do you think a Ledo Pizza would do well here?
“Dear PoP,
Not a very large branch, but the height from which it fell made it lethal.
The victim’s name hasn’t been released, but he’s a top-notch athlete and was out for a morning run. Evidently he was passing under this elm tree just as the branch gave way.
Jack McKay
ANC 1-D, Mount Pleasant, Single Member District 1D03”
WUSA9 reports:
“It happened at around 6:20 a.m. at on the 3200 block of Adams Mill Road, in NW, DC.”
Back in May ’10 we learned that Leftbank (formerly Cities) would become an Eastern European restaurant called Slaviya at 2424 18th St., NW in Adams Morgan. The Adams Morgan Bid now tells us:
“A Taste of New Orleans will be at 2424 18th Street, NW (where Slaviya is currently). They hope to be open by October 19th.”
I briefly spoke with the owner who said they should be open by this weekend. I’m already hearing from some who’ve got some preview tastes that the the crawfish etouffee is excellent. I’ll post the menu when it becomes available.
My only concern/question is – will they be able to compete with the great New Orleans Cafe down the block at 2412 18th St, NW.
Back in Jan. ’11 we learned that mellow mushroom pizzeria would be coming to the old 18th and Red space at 2436 18th St, NW in Adams Morgan. I’ve been getting requests for updates ever since – and I’m happy to say that today is the day!
More great news – the owners have been kind enough to give one PoP reader a $100 gift certificate. As with all contests like this just let us know why you want to win in the comments. I’ll pick a winner Friday.
In the meantime – following are a few shots of the inside (though finishing touches were ongoing when I took these shots.) But I will tell you- the roof deck has some pretty sweet views.
Some photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)
Junior Marvin (left) headlines Jamaican Joe’s Grand Opening Festivities
Well this is very cool. Thanks to a reader for sending the shot. Last we learned that Bistro 18 was becoming a Jamaican Joe’s at 2420 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan. Sat. night they had some grand opening festivities and headlining was Junior Marvin formerly of the Wailers. The man used to play with Bob Marley.
Awesome house from the southern tip of Adams Morgan. My favorite part is the entryway:
Marrakech Lounge opened up at 1817 Columbia Road, NW in the old Evolve space. Anyone check them out yet?
Pitazzi located at 1824 Columbia Rd, NW opened up in the old 90 Minute Cafe space back in Aug. ’10.
You can see their menu here. Any must order items? Their delivery radius is huge, they even deliver to Swampoodle. Nice!
Photo courtesy of PoPville twitter follower @Lebodome
Bistro 18 was located at 2420 18th Street NW. We judged them to mixed reviews back in May ’11.
Some may recognize the name Jamaican Joe’s, as they recently opened another location at 928 U St, NW. Not to be juvenile but this is the restaurant with the interesting tagline – Wanna get jerked? (Their Website URL under construction is www.igotjerked.com)
Anyone try the chicken yet?