Brightwood

Update: The Practical Cyclist is coming soon! Looks Like a New Bike Shop is coming to Manor Park/Brightwood in the late Ms. Vanilla Beane’s old millinery spot.

By Prince Of Petworth

6219 3rd Street, NW

Update: The Practical Cyclist is coming soon! Thanks to Julie for sharing with us.

“The Practical Cyclist is COMING SOON to Northwest Washington, DC. We want more people to ride bicycles for fun and transportation in and around Washington, DC. People’s lives get better with bikes.

6219 3rd St NW 20011

Located at the site of the fabled Bené Millinery & Bridal Supplies, the workshop of “DC’s Hat Lady,” the legendary Vanilla Beane. There should be a plaque – there will be.

What we do

We fix bikes. We’re good at it, we’ve been doing it for many years. Service

We stock utilitarian parts and accessories, and some special fancy-pants items that you don’t find in typical bike shops. We may offer some non-traditional service models, maybe a DIY workbench, probably some classes and workshops. Click for Bikes ‘n Stuff.

We want to be the kind of shop you WANT to visit. The kind where you can hang out, bring your kid, have a chat and a cup of good enough coffee.

Thinking, doing, feeling

We think the DIVERSITY OF BICYCLING EXPERIENCES is the best and most important thing. Also, there’s almost always more than one reasonable way to do something. We have our own opinions, but we try to stay curious.”

Thanks to Natalie for sending this great news: (more…)

“Short term rentals / current and proposed legislation concerns”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out regarding Mayor Bowser’s proposed changes to short term rentals. Please indulge me with some context first that powers my alarm. And I’d like to be anonymous please.

I saw your recent posts on rats. In Brightwood they are bad, and on our block getting worse due to a short term rental that isn’t owner occupied and appears to be owned by a VA resident. There are numerous large parties generating lots of garbage. And in recent months no one is putting the trash in the alley. The piled up garbage on the property is feeding a surge in rats on our block.

For many, many months my neighbors and I have been going from DC department to department and to Airbnb directly to try to address the non-owner-occupied full time Airbnb (violation of current law) on our street and as noted the numerous parties that often exceed quiet hours and generate uncontrolled garbage.

In researching links to share with Airbnb, (more…)

Today* in Corgis*** Around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

A very, very warm welcome to new DC resident Colin O’Connor. Took the fine gentleman on his first ride around Brightwood. He sniffed a lot of fresh city air and I think he’d be happy to do it again!”

Corgis*** around Town is made possible by the Friends of the Delabere Pritchett Blaine Society.

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

Cantina Paraiso opened in the old Jinya space at the Parks at Walter Reed!

By Prince Of Petworth


1155 Dahlia Street, NW

“Celebrating Mexico’s joyful culture through food, music, and warm service in The Parks at Walter Reed”

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to send along a tip that the new Cantina Paraiso opened up in the old Jinya Ramen location in Brightwood- big win in the neighborhood to have another dining option alongside Juneberry Garage. We went for dinner the other day and it was great.”

A peek inside the beautiful space and the goods: (more…)

“Amazon Drama: 30-40 packages not only inside the lobby but also outside the front door.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Saturday night a good Samaritan knocked on our door because a couple of packages with our address were left inside his apartment building about a quarter mile away. He warned us that they may not be there by the time we arrived because his neighbors frequently help themselves to these packages.

My son and I followed him in our car and were shocked to see (more…)

Three Whistles, Coffeehouse and much more, Grand Opening Today, Check Out All The Action

By Prince Of Petworth


5832 Georgia Avenue, NW previously home to Brightwood Bistro, Imm Thai and Milk and Honey Cafe.

From a press release:

“Three Whistles DC, a thoughtfully designed space to eat, drink, work and gather, will officially celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, February 25. Designed as a modern third space, Three Whistles brings together a flexible workspace, an all-day café and espresso bar, evening dining and bar service, and a future slate of cultural programming under one roof. Founded in Clarendon, Virginia, the first Three Whistles location quickly became known for blending café culture, flexible work environments, and a strong sense of community. The Brightwood/16th St. Heights opening marks the brand’s flagship location in DC.

The Three Whistles DC team has put together an award-winning food and beverage program with Chef John Mohl, formerly of Virginia’s Darling and Stracci, at the helm for food and Keith Butler, previously a coffee roaster with Grace Street Coffee, leading the café. (more…)

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