Adams Morgan

“MANIFEST, DC’s first-ever barbershop, speakeasy and retail concept in Adams Morgan”

By Prince Of Petworth


1807 Florida Ave, NW photos courtesy MANIFEST

From a press release:

“MANIFEST, a culture-driven lifestyle concept is set to open this fall in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of the nation’s capital. Conceived by K.J. Hughes, along with partners Brian Merritt and Susan Morgan, and designed by visionary design firm, Snarkitecture, the thoughtfully curated, first-of-its-kind space repurposes an array of essentials into a modern self-care moment. Within Manifest, guests will enjoy expert grooming services at the next-gen barbershop, an intimate artisanal coffee shop, cutting-edge retail with international brands and products, a 30-seat destination featuring highly curated cocktails, and a well-appointed bookable residence opening later in the Fall for those seeking an immersive experience with unparalleled Capitol views through the retractable glass roof door. (more…)

Filming at Mama Ayesha’s Last Night?

By Prince Of Petworth


1967 Calvert Street, NW

Thanks to Pierce for sending: “Any idea what’s going on at Mama Ayesha’s?”

Anyone know what show was filming?

For those not familiar with Mama Ayesha’s:

“Proudly serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Washington, D.C. since 1960. (more…)

“I knew when they were walking me to an ATM that I was never going to see this money again”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Sunday outside of the Adams Morgan Community Center, a couple in their 30s said their car was towed with all their belongings and had no means of getting it back without cash. They claimed to be law students at GW and that they were married (neither wearing wedding rings). They said they had no family or friends here since they just moved to DC. They would venmo me back in 2 hours and I could have their phone and ID as collateral. I had my car towed when I first moved here so I was too sympathetic to their story. (more…)

“Was this a scam?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Friday night I was picking up a delivery held at the Fedex in Admo. I was looking to park and found an alley across the street out of the way of traffic to pull into.

But when I pulled in a man in a parking company jacket said I had to pay $20 to park in his spots. The only indication this alley was a privately owned parking area was the man sitting on his stool at the entrance to the alley, so I pulled through and found a spot at a bank that was closed, (more…)

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