Bloomingdale

Today’s Rental is a “a two-bedroom/one bath English basement apartment located in the heart of Bloomingdale”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1st and U Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2000 / 2br – 750ft2 – 2 Bd English Basement-Utilities Included

This is a two-bedroom/one bath English basement apartment located in the heart of Bloomingdale at 1st and U St NW.

The rent includes ALL utilities, including cable. The landlord requires a security deposit of one month’s rent, along with the first month’s rent.

There is a washer/dryer in unit, and the bathroom is shared. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet. Each bedroom is approximately 10′ by 11 1/2′. The apartment has a back exit that opens out to a quaint patio that further opens out to Crispus Attucks Park, a hidden treasure of Bloomingdale. It’s a great place to hang out, read, sunbathe, etc. Pets are welcome.

About the neighborhood: (more…)

New Bar/Restaurant coming to Truxton Circle across the street from ANXO?

By Prince Of Petworth


3rd and Florida Ave, NW, vacant For-EVAH

A few folks have been asking and Jason reminded me this morning:

“any word on the place at 3rd & florida across from anxo? used to have a lease sign up but doesn’t anymore, and looks like construction inside.”

I took some photo last weekend and it definitely looks like a bar is sketched out on the floor. Anyone hear any scuttlebutt about the plans here?


what’s that old sign above the door say?


looking towards ANXO

Check Out the Menu for the Coconut Club Pop Up at Big Bear Friday and Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


1st and R Street, NW

If the font is too small below – here’s the PDF: coconut club pop up menu

“”Big Bear Cafe is having a neighborhood luau next Friday (3/16), and Saturday (3/17), with chef Adam Greenberg from the new Coconut Club restaurant (coming to Union Market!).

Adam is a 4-time-winner of “Chopped” and will be serving up his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, including his famed spam fried rice.

It will be open to all (no tickets), very kid friendly, and heavy drinking (Tiki bar!).”

Also: “The Cotton & Reed team has jumped on the band wagon and will be running the bar for the weekend. They’ll be doing some awesome drink specials.”

“Big Bear Cafe is having a neighborhood luau next Friday (3/16), and Saturday (3/17), with chef Adam Greenberg from the new Coconut Club restaurant (coming to Union Market!).”

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 1st Street, NW at R

From Big Bear:

“Big Bear Cafe is having a neighborhood luau next Friday (3/16), and Saturday (3/17), with chef Adam Greenberg from the new Coconut Club restaurant (coming to Union Market!).

Adam is a 4-time-winner of “Chopped” and will be serving up his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, including his famed spam fried rice.

It will be open to all (no tickets), very kid friendly, and heavy drinking (Tiki bar!).

Hope to see you there.

Friday, 3/16
Saturday, 3/17
5pm-10pm each night”

“Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale will host their annual fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Sunday, March 11th at 3pm.”

By Prince Of Petworth


There’s an unruly mop of hair under this lid

And of course I’ll be shaving my head too – so if you’d like to join our fight against childhood cancers – please consider donating what you can here. And of course I’ll be bringing some t-shirts, tote bags and even hats this year to sweeten the deal!


116 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From Boundary Stone:

“Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale will host their annual fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3pm.

The event will raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s childhood cancer research and local teams and individuals will compete to collect donations before taking their turn in the barber’s chair. (more…)

Today’s Rental has “a bonus living area on the 4th floor”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2001 1st St NW at U Street. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3600 / 4br – 1850ft2 – Townhome Style Row Home

Spacious Bloomingdale property is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome style row home located in the center of the historic district of Bloomingdale at First and U Streets NW. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and opens to the dining and living room areas. The house boasts beautiful hardwood floors throughout and a bonus living area on the 4th floor. This bonus room has a skylight and picture windows that offer stunning views of the surrounding neighborhood and can be used as a studio or a study. The large master bedroom has a private full master bathroom. The 2 bedrooms are located on the 3rd floor and share a full bathroom. The 4th bedroom is located in the basement. In addition, the finished basement offers a separate, private entrance, large seating area, and private bath. The laundry area is located in the basement.

Amenities & Other Information: (more…)

People Driving Poorly Vol. 921 – How? Redux

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Cannon

John reported early this morning:

“Not sure what happened here, but there was an SUV on its roof at Flagler & W St. in Bloomingdale last night. Car on the right was damaged and pushed onto the sidewalk.”

“Smoked Meats and Rum Cocktails for ‘Spark at Engine Co 12’ opening this January”

By Prince Of Petworth


1626 North Capitol Street, NW

I’ve been getting tons of messages asking about Old Engine and it occurred to me I never posted the press release I got (I blame the high ABVs on my favorite RAR and Dogfish Head beers) – without further ado:

“The century old firehouse located at 1626 North Capitol Street NW will soon be home to a new restaurant concept along with venue improvements designed for hosting large and small private events. Spark at Engine Co 12 will be a neighborhood cocktail bar and smoke house with a menu of shared platters featuring smoked meats, flavorful composed appetizers, craft cocktails, and a specialty rum menu. Set to open January 2018, the name Spark at Engine Co 12 preserves the legacy of the Firehouse built in 1897 that once served the Bloomingdale community. (more…)

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