Thanks to a reader for sending the news via twitter that the 7-11 we learned about back in Feb. ’11 has opened up at 1755 Columbia Rd, NW (photo above from last weekend):
“new 7-11 on 18th and Columbia rd (between cvs and safeway) opened the doors today [Thursday] at 2pm”
The plywood has finally come down from the future Jack Rose at 2007 18th St, NW. I can’t wait to see the inside.
But from the outside, how do you think the building turned out? You like the copper?
What do you think about the big advertisement on the side?
Grand Central is located at 2447 18th St., NW. Thanks to a reader for sending the word:
“Last week Grand Central got two “pour it your self” draft tables. pretty cool.
They are going with Craft beers.
Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
Avery White Rascal Belgian White
Bell’s Amber
Flying Dog Raging Bitch IPA”
I think this makes the third spot in town to get table taps along with Meridian Pint in Columbia Heights and Redline in Penn Quarter. Know of any other places that have table taps? And what’s the verdict on table taps – do you think they’ll be around for a while? Do you think a lot more bars will/should get them?
It’s yours for $18,000 a month… Damn! What do you think, realistically, can go into that space and afford an $18,000 a month lease? Interesting that it already has a liquor license. I’m still thinking legit country bar. But that’s a lot of Budweisers to sell…
Design within Reach closed back in Aug. 10 and was located at 1838 Columbia Road, NW.
This rental is located at 1825 Vernon St. NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Come see this spacious Two bedroom, One bath apartment conveniently located between Adam’s Morgan and Dupont Circle. This Apartment has hardwood floors, lots of light and generously-sized bedrooms (both bedrooms are comparable size, not a master and den/closet sized BR). Building does not have washer/dryer facility however, there is a laundromat two blocks away. Rent includes most utilities, even heat!”
Looks like this could be a good roomate option – this 2 bedroom is going for $1945. Sound right?
This condo is located at 2713 Ontario Rd, NW:
The flier says:
“FABULOUS VIEWS from HUGE PRIVATE Rooftop Deck! Contmp 3-lvl rowhome w/ panoramic views. TOTAL RENOVATION! Sunny LR has balcony w/ strs to deeded prkg-space below. Fabulous MBR w/ blt-in closet systm & BA w/ Jacuzi & walk-in shower. Remodeled Kit w/ grnit cntrs, SS appl & brkfst bar. Bamboo flrs, new enrgy effct sidig, non-VOC inter paint. Be the host w/ the most view on 4th of July!”
You can find more info here and photos here.
Thanks to a reader for sending, “It looks like the penthouse condo of one of your least favorite pop-ups is on the market”. This is my second least favorite pop up. Free PoP t-shirt to the first person who correctly guesses my least favorite pop up.
But back to this pop up penthouse – it’s yours for $769,000. Sound right for a 3 bed/2 bath with those views?
From a press release:
A spontaneous PopUp Shop will enliven a vacant retail space in the middle of 18th Street from Mar 27- Apr 10. The Very Cherry AdMo Shop “PopsUp!” packed w/ all original artisans. Ready for locals & visitors, day & eve, to grab that unique find from indie artists and local biz. Organized by Adams Morgan Main Street.
***Sunday March 27 – Sat April 16
***2421 18th St NW (formerly Caribou/Uptowner)
***Sun-Thurs: Noon till 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am till 10pThemed highlights include a Shishi Dog for Opening Ceremony and Cherry Ribbon Cutting on
Sunday, March 27 at 3:00pm, a Kabuki Dance Troupe, origami and decorative Kimonos. Patrons can shop
numerous unique items for family, friends, colleagues and kids for everything from wearable art,
accessories, jewelry, to fine art, paintings, photography and sculpture. According to Janet Lugo-Tafur,
Executive Director, “We are proud of the focus on nearby neighborhood and local DC artisans, and that
everything is made directly by the artist.” The retail show/shop will rotate as different themes, artisans and
activities are highlighted, as well as related local businesses.The “Very Cherry AdMo Pop Up Shop”2421 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 will feature
Cultural & arts exhibits, demos, and performances for both kids & adults. Sample unique retail & art finds at
this spontaneous shop which activates a vacant retail space. Plans are to be open to the to the public,
March 27 till April 16: On Sun-Thurs: Noon till 9pm; On Fri – Sat: 11am till 10pm. Partners include: Craft
Mafia DC, DSLBD, PN Hoffman, AMP-BID, Duplex Diner, Casa Oaxaca, and Wok& Roll.
“Dear PoP,
Emily, who lives on Biltmore St, NW has been missing since yesterday morning. Her husband, family and friends are frantically trying to find her and could use all the help possible. A police report has been filed.”
Flyer attached below:
UPDATE: A reader writes:
“Actually I just got an update (WMATA finally allowed tracking of her SmartTrip card). Her last activity was at Georgia Ave and W St. at 12:42 yesterday.”
“Only her card was used there.
Still last confirmed sighting was when she left for work at 6:45am.”
Update: Found and recovering!
Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist
“Dear PoP,
Just wanted to give you and the readers a heads up. I was mugged Friday while walking back from the Mt. Pleasant Interim Library at the intersection of Argonne and Harvard, two streets I walk on a daily basis and I’ve considered to be a fairly safe area. The mugger was in his late teens or early twenties, black and seemed to have been on drugs. He blocked me from walking down the street and asked me what I was doing on the block. I tried to keep walking but he ended up chasing me halfway down the street where I stopped and surrendered my tote bag. Fortunately, all I had in the bag was a book and some DVDs I checked out from the library. After I gave him the bag and ran up the street back onto Harvard (in front of the Pica Taco) he actually followed me back up after awhile and then crossed the street and walked down Mt. Pleasant. I was able to recover my bag and all of my belongings except for the one dollar he stole from the bag. This was around noon, so it was in broad daylight. I have filed a police report.
This seemed to have been a random event but just a reminder for everyone to be cautious and to always let them have the bag!”
I always here MPD echo the same advice – always let the mugger have the bag or wallet or phone etc. But I often hear readers say they prefer to run and/or fight. Obviously I think it depends if a weapon is involved, where you are and other factors but I strongly agree with the reader and MPD’s advice – it is always smarter to “hand over the bag” rather than risk injury or worse for replaceable items.
Lot of news coming out of Adams Morgan this week. And even more BBQ news this week.
Yesterday I received a panicked email from a reader titled, “Asylum leaving top space?!” citing a brief City Paper post via The 42.
For those not familiar with Asylum it is one of the older bars in Adams Morgan located at 2471 18th St, NW that has been around since 1991 – from their Website:
Asylum offers a vegetarian/vegan friendly food menu, daily drink specials, an internet jukebox, and live entertainment in a low-key atmosphere. Happy hour runs from 5-8pm daily that includes $1 off rail drinks and draft beers, .50 wings and $1.50 tacos. Asylum offers meat selections as well, a great place to go to satisfy everyone’s palate.
Best known for the vegan brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, please come by from 11-4pm and enjoy the weekend chef specials and our house-made bloody mary’s, vegan huevos rancheros, pancakes and French toast. Voted best vegan brunch by VegDC.com and Best of Washington. The Saturday Natty Light countdown is legendary.
On Wed. afternoon I had the opportunity to talk with Asylum owner (and Meridian Pint owner) John Andrade to get all the details.
So first of all it is true that changes are on the way – Asylum will be rebranding the upstairs bar. But for those concerned that another jumbo slice purveyor would be filling the space, fear not, it is going to become a craft beer establishment featuring BBQ. But perhaps equally important is that Asylum the bar will remain in the basement space.
All the details including a chance to win a $1000 credit to the upstairs bar after the jump. (more…)