From Alert DC: “MPD reports a road closure of the 2400 block of 18th Street NW due to fire activity. Please use an alternate route.”
Update from Tryst:
“The fire on the roof at Tryst caused very minimal damage, all exterior. We will be closed for the rest of the day to catch our breath and be back open tomorrow.” (more…)
1845 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Kalorama Pharmacy on Columbia Road in Adams Morgan has been robbed at gunpoint twice in the last six months, and now they have a buzzer on the door to let people in and out.
This is, obviously, super messed up. The people who work there are incredibly nice, efficient, and helpful, and they’re a small local business. (more…)
Photo courtesy Retrobottega
Ed. Note: This is the former Toledo Lounge space located at 2435 18th Street, NW.
The folks from Retrobottega emailed me last Saturday night about their soft opening and I totally forgot to post but better late than never. Anyone happen to take an early taste? Thanks to them for sharing a few photos. (more…)
18th and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Japer Bowles for sharing with us:
“Wow! @AdamsMorganANC just unanimously passed a resolution asking the @dcpl to consider the infamous Suntrust plaza on 18th & Columbia as a place for a new public library.” (more…)
Thanks to Brian and Chris for sending:
“What does it mean?!? The cloud has gone from black to white…maybe it’s the result of an epic battle between good and evil in middle earth, or maybe something deeper…”
Thanks to Jessica for sending from Adams Morgan:
“I truly love the petty vengefulness of a note war. For what it’s worth, this person DOES leave trash on the sidewalk (previously: a lone Timberland boot, a raggedy Beanie Baby, useless manuals).”
2411 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Rum Day DC Co-founder Jonathan Peterson and Saab Harrison, formerly of Service Bar Will Open “Tiki On 18th,” a Lively Tiki Cocktail Bar and Eatery, July 2019.
Jonathan Peterson has earned a reputation for building brands nationally, as well as in the DMV area and as Co-founder of Rum Day DC, Rum Cocktail Club, and the Rum Block Party in Baltimore. Saab Harrison has honed his craft creating cocktails during his time at Service bar, as well as with Drink Company.
Patrons will be amazed by the decor of Tiki On 18th used to create the vibe of paradise, courtesy of Pearl Madryga at Roam Interiors. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The entire neighborhood is angry and the alarm is going off again as I write this message (10:18am). Today the guest parking pass has expired and I am not sure if this is finally groups for a tow! Thanks for any advice you may have!”
Original message:
“Since Friday, June 28 there has been an almost hourly activation of a car alarm from a Red Blazer with Maryland plates parked in the 2200 block of Ontario Road, NW. (more…)
1815 Adams Mill Road, NW
Back in April we broke the news that the SoHo space (previously Adams Mill Bar and Grill) was listed for lease. Not sure if someone new has signed on yet but SoHo (Southern Hospitality) has definitely closed after 7 years: (more…)
2412 18th St. (Rear), NW
“Dear PoPville,
This Saturday we and other DC brands Nos Nos and Charix are launching a design showroom in the Cheshire, an old Adams Morgan luxury car garage built in 1906. We’re aiming to covert the space, which has been empty for a while now, into a hub for creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.” (more…)