Adams Morgan

Ansonia Wines Adds New Video Feature

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Since we opened our store we’ve noticed that our customers enjoy their wine more when they know something about where and whom it comes from – the walls in our store are covered with maps and photographs of producers, each of whom we know personally. To make it easier to share these stories, maps, and tasting notes, we’ve created a Videos Section on our website, where we’re posting video profiles of wines.

We’ve also created linked QR codes and placed them on the shelves in the store next to the wine. Customers with a smartphone can download the free “QR Scanner” app, then scan and watch the video in store.

We’re really excited to be able to connect our customers with their wine and its winemaker, even from the comfort of home.

We’re having a tasting of some older Burgundies this weekend.”

Ansonia Wines is located at 1828 18th St, NW.

Judging Buildings – Inter American Defense Board

By Prince Of Petworth

Inter American Defense Board building looking good at 2600 NW 16th St, NW. It is amazing what a paint job can do. And of course the architecture is pretty bad ass in and of itself.

For the curious – from Wikipedia:

“The Inter-American Defense Board is an international committee of nationally appointed defense officials who develop collaborative approaches on common defense and security issues facing countries in North, Central, and South America. The IADB provides technical advice and services to the Organization of American States (OAS).”

The 5pm Post – The Glory of Ukraine: Sacred Images from the 11th to the 19th Centuries Opens at Meridian Center

By Prince Of Petworth


‘Descent of the Holy Spirit. Zhuravin, now Poland, first half of the 16th C. Wood, tempera, gilding. 32 1/4” x 26 3/8”. Courtesy of Meridian International Center

From a press release:

“Meridian International Center will present The Glory of Ukraine: Sacred Images from the 11th to the 19th Centuries—a rarely seen collection of more than 70 objects including icons, liturgical objects, textiles, and rare crosses—at Meridian’s Cafritz Galleries from October 20, 2010 – January 16, 2011. Featuring some of Ukraine’s most important national treasures from the National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve and the National Museum in Lviv named for Andrei Sheptitsky, the collection traces the evolution of Ukrainian iconography from its early Byzantine roots through the Baroque and Renaissance periods.

Meridian International Center
1630 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC
www.meridian.org”

Gallery Inn for Sale

By Prince Of Petworth

The Gallery Inn is located at 1850 Florida Ave NW. Thanks to a reader for sending in the tip that Gallery Inn had recently hit the market. It’s going for $2,100,000 and the remarks are:

“Profitable Hotel/Inn with 8% CAP Rate, Charming all brick hotel at the busy corner of 19th and Florida in Adams Morgan, just a few short blocks from Dupont Circle and metro. 8 Units, upper floor units feature lofts, Perfect for Owner/Operator or Investor, Existing SBA financing is assumable, Leaseback Possible.”

It seems like lots of bed and breakfasts have been going for sale lately.

The reader thought it would be interesting to ask where people’s favorite Bed & Breakfasts / Inns / Hostels are in DC. We looked at some of your favorite B & Bs back in April ’08. For those who missed that conversation – do you have any favorites for friends and family to stay at while visiting DC?

Good Deal or Not? “Lots of period charm” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1730 V St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Single family house currently configured as two units. Lots of period charm. 2008 roof, updated main kit w/ granite & stainless. Juliet deck off master br suite. 2nd BR up. Sep. DR up. 1st floor has one bedroom, table space kit. Rear garden. Upstairs tenants on month to month, leaving end of Oct. By appointment only weekdays with limited times. New baby.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I’ve always loved this strip of houses and have featured many houses and doors of the day so I’m happy to get a peek inside. This home is going for $709,000 and nearby 1734 V St, NW is going for $879,000 ( mouse on house tour here). Which one do you like better?

Color Me Mine Closes in Adams Morgan, Another Salon Coming to Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

I just noticed that Color Me Mine closed up at 2439 18th St NW. Their Web site says:

“Color Me Mine closed its doors on Saturday, August 8th. We thank you for sharing so many memories with us!

Thank you again for supporting Color Me Mine! You can continue to paint your own pottery in Silver Spring, located at 823 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. For more information, please visit www.silverspring.colormemine.com/.”

And another salon is coming to 3114 Mt. Pleasant St, NW.

Breakdancing at Crafty Bastards in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Despite all the awesome crafts at crafty bastards my favorite part is always the breakdancing. It didn’t disappoint this year either. Anyone else catch the breakdancing? I can’t believe how crowded the festival has gotten. Do you think they need to expand next year or is the size right?

The 5pm Post – Cleveland Park Day and Crafty Bastards

By Prince Of Petworth

From Facebook:

“Cleveland Park (Connecticut Ave between Porter and Macomb St)
Saturday, October 2 · 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Enjoy the moon bounces and dunking booth
Listen to great music
Sample delicious food
Meet McGruff the Crime Dog
Take Fire Truck tours
Check out the discounts and specials at participating shops and restaurants
Meet President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland
Clowns, magic tricks, balloons and more!

People can leisurely stroll on Connecticut Avenue between Macomb Street and Porter Street between 1:00 and 5:00 since the service road will be closed to traffic.”

From Facebook:

“Crafty Bastards Arts and Craft Fair
Sat. Oct. 2, 2010
Adams Morgan 18th & Wyoming (Marie Reed)

Now in its 7th year, Crafty Bastards(sm) Arts & Crafts Fair is an exhibition and sale of handmade alternative arts and crafts from independent artists presented by the Washington City Paper. The fair is all-day, outdoors, free to attend, and will offer goods for sale, food, entertainment, prizes, and more! Crafty Bastards will take place Saturday, October 2, 2010 in Washington, DC.”

Here’s a quick look from last year.

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