Adams Morgan

“We are saddened to announce that we will be closing our doors on Sunday, November 29, 2020 due to a vacate notice.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1781 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Tim for passing on the terrible news from Pleasant Pops:

“We are saddened to announce that we will be closing our doors on Sunday, November 29, 2020 due to a vacate notice. After a successful 8 years of business, it is with a heavy heart that we announce our departure from our flagship location. Thank you to the Adams Morgan community — a community that has so generously and graciously given us endless memories and a place to call home.
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Although we are grief stricken by this unexpected news, we are determined to rise above the barriers and reemerge Pleasant Pops with a new, but familiar concept. (more…)

“Great new shop in Adams-Morgan”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Full disclosure: I am not a family member, nor a long-time friend of the owners & have met them only twice! Just like to help out anyone brave enough to open in these times & do a wonderful job in doing so.

1830dc

Just in time for the shopping season, Adams-Morgan has a great new vintage home goods & gift shop called 1830dc, located at 1830 Columbia Road, NW.

Run by the knowledgeable & engaging Greg & Wendy, the shop is a treasure trove of fun & beautiful, practical & whimsical things. They have an amazing eye for exceptional wares & an equally exceptional way of displaying them. (more…)

“Johnny’s Half Shell opened June 21, 1999 in Dupont Circle, and today we let you know that our last meal was served on March 14th, 2020.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1819 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to John for passing on the very sad report from Johnny’s Half Shell (back in August it looked like a reopening was in the works, alas):

“‘just give me one thing that i can hold onto
to believe in this livin’
is just a hard way to go’

Johnny’s Half Shell opened June 21, 1999 in Dupont Circle, and today we let you know that our last meal was served on March 14th, 2020. (more…)

Happy Belated 10 Year Anniversary to The Blaguard!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2003 18th Street, NW

The Blaguard shared on Tuesday: “BLAG IS 10 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
That’s a long time, a really long time!
We’ve shared the best of times with y’all and look forward to making new forever memories in the future
We would be having the most epic party, but 2020 stinks
Stay tuned this week for more anniversary information, trust it will be fun anniversary week/month!”

An awesome feat – congrats and here’s to many more!! Check out the menus for this great spot.

“Does anyone have any insights on what this could mean, what to expect, and how to prepare for any worst case scenarios?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live in a historic, rent-controlled apartment building in Adams Morgan. Yesterday, my landlord emailed all the tenants in the building to let us know he would be doing a walk through of each unit. Today, I got a knock on the door and was met with 5 strangers, 2 of whom were wearing masks with the logo of a real estate development firm on it. (more…)

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