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Let’s Settle This: Adams Morgan Tennis Courts Edition

Published August 13, 2020 at 1:15PM

2179 18th Street, NW. Photo by Joe Flood

“Dear PoPville,

I’d like to hear thoughts on the Adams Morgan tennis courts on 18th street, home of many interpretations given the lack of guidance around the line system.

Are there 2 lines (one for each court)? And if you arrive to play tennis, do you need to pick one court to wait at and hope you picked the faster line?

Or is there one line for both courts? If there’s just one line, where is the best place for the line to form so that people realize there’s a line already. (more…)

#let's settle this

“Brazilian street food place” coming to Adams Morgan will be called Copacabana

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 13, 2020 at 8:45AM

2434 18th Street, NW

Last week we learned that the old Taste of Seoul space (forever the old Meskerem spot to many) was becoming a “Brazilian street food place”. New signage is up revealing the name to be Copacabana. Obviously. I hear they are hoping to open by October but they look pretty close so I’ll be sure to update when we get an exact opening date. STAY TUNED.

New York Grill (Halal Food) nears opening in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 10, 2020 at 1:45PM

1764 Columbia Rd, NW

Thanks to GRC for sharing: “a long awaited positive update from last night !! “Coming Soon” in the window after windows were papered over for months”

Back in February we learned that New York Grill would be opening in the former Maiwand Grill space (previously the longtime home to O’Tasty.)

A peek inside: (more…)

#coronaville

Today’s Rental was chosen for the exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 7, 2020 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1951 Biltmore Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2985 / 2br – Stylish 2 bed 2 bath in Adams Morgan w/exposed brick- (Adams Morgan) (more…)

“Going to be a Brazilian street food place, caipirinhas too!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 6, 2020 at 9:45AM

2434 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Eric for the heads up: “I was just walking up 18th Street and saw some folks with a Brazilian flag outside the old Taste of Seoul space next to Mellow Mushroom. Going to be a Brazilian street food place, caipirinhas too!” (more…)

Johnny’s Half Shell “going to try to reopen after labor day”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 4, 2020 at 12:15PM

1819 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Adam for sending the Johnny’s Half Shell Update [it augurs well indeed!]:

“I was walking in Adams Morgan today when I saw the owner of Johnny’s Half Shell painting the patio fence [both of us has masks on]. I excitedly asked if this meant they were reopening, to which he replied that they were going to try to reopen after labor day. (more…)

#coronaville

“Unfortunately, we find it necessary to pause our operation for the next 90 days”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 3, 2020 at 2:45PM

1781 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Jeffrey for passing on from Red, White and Basil:

“As you know, covid-19 has taken a toll on DC’s restaurant landscape. We appreciate your loyalty to Red, White and Basil, and want to thank you for your support. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying our food every day.

Unfortunately, we find it necessary to pause our operation for the next 90 days, so we can reassess where things stand. (more…)

#coronaville

Today in Hawks around Town – Beaver in Navy Yard and another one to haunt your dreams in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2020 at 9:15AM

Thanks to Katie for sending: “Beaver spotted in Navy Yard. He jumped out of the Anacostia right in front of me.”

Meanwhile in Adams Morgan, Adam sends, well, I’ll call him Lucas: (more…)

Check Out This Pressure Washer Alley Art by Una.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 29, 2020 at 4:15PM

Thanks to Sheila for sending: “This decorated old coal alley at 1705 Lanier Pl NW was created with a pressure washer by Una and is seen here from the top floor of the building. The light part is cleaned while the dark part is accumulated dirt. (more…)

#Awesome

“Positive augurs for Johnny’s Half Shell!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 28, 2020 at 4:15PM

1819 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Ben for sending some positive news from Columbia Road at Johnny’s Half Shell.

Their website still says:

“Dear friends,

As of Thursday March 19th, Johnny’s Half Shell closed its operations to the dining public. We will re-open for business as soon as the citywide Coronavirus Emergency Legislation restrictions are lifted. (more…)

#coronaville