When I was walking through Adams Morgan on Sat. I entered the residential section of Calvert St. and noticed an impromptu sort of yard sale. But the goods were all hand designed by Gretchen Cook of Fiber Arts Design. She sells “hip, urban crafts, clothing and jewelry with a contemporary aesthetic”. Keep your eyes peeled next time you are walking down Calvert towards Woodley Park from Adams Morgan. Some more photos of her goods after the jump. (more…)
This is a tough spot to find if you’re not looking for it. Although it is located on a prominent spot at 2423 18th Street in Adams Morgan there is very little signage. It is located above the old record shop that has been closed for quite a while now. It is run by a very colorful proprietor named Mercedes Bien. She hesistated at many of the questions that I asked but that’s all good, I know I can be very provocative in spotlighted a shop or bar. Anyway, the store has been open for one and half years and came about after the Georgetown Flea Market closed. However, as the flea market is set to reopen in September, Ms. Bien will be moving back there so if you want to check out the store you should hurry. As the name suggests it is a vintage clothing store that features hand picked clothes for men and women (but it seems to focus on women’s items) plus some jewelry, sunglasses and hand bags. Check out some more photos after the jump to see if you dig the style. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for telling me about this work going on outside of Mama Ayesha’s. It looks like it is going to be phenomenal. I’ll be back when it’s fully completed. But consider this a sneak peek of sorts.
I don’t why but I thought this was a funny sign. I realize they are saying that just because the cafe is located in a gym doesn’t mean you have to be a member of the gym to enjoy the cafe. I guess it’s a good thing. So anyone from the community know if it is a good cafe. Good to know there is free wifi. Incidentally, the other sign said if you join now the summer is free. So anyone a member of Mint in Adams Morgan? Is this a good gym? Sign for the free summer membership after the jump. (more…)
Normally I like fluorescent neon lights but I think this one is kind of goofy given how awesome their mural is. Good sign or not? Mural after the jump. (more…)
This is located at the house that had the stack of painted tvs (dang I can’t find the link) but anyway not really sure what this is. Something inspired by watching Mad Max one too many times?
Walking up 18th Street this Sunday I was lured by some live music from about a block away. Good to know that Columbia Station offers live jazz for Sunday brunch. Right on. A nice compliment to a lazy Sunday meal.
I’m all for peace and happy hours so this seems like a great combination to me. But as I was looking at the flyer I saw that it says, “We will also be spinning music of peace, justice and love. Listen to songs by Nina Simone, Jeff Buckley and Tim Buckley.” I’m not sure who Tim Buckley is but when I listen to Nina Simone or more likely Jeff Buckley I tend to want to cry, phenomenal music for sure, but a bit on the sad side, no? Nevertheless, I do strongly believe that Jeff Buckley’s album Grace is one of the greatest albums ever recorded. So let’s all get drunk for peace, justice and love on Friday!
I couldn’t possibly pick murals of the day without ever including this beauty. Of course with its beauty it may carry a particular curse because I seem to recall the restaurant underneath seems to close every few years. Still pretty cool how it takes up practically the whole building, yeah?