Brightwood

Judging Restaurants – Chez Aunty Libe

By Prince Of Petworth


6115 Georgia Avenue, NW

Looks like Chez Billy isn’t the only Chez on Georgia Ave. Chez Aunty Libe is located a bit further north at 6115 Georgia Ave, NW. Their Web site says:

Explore the tastes of the African continent with a visit to Chez Aunty Libe of Washington, DC. Our West African restaurant specializes in spicy Senegalese food and dishes inspired by Cote d’Ivoire (The Ivory Coast). We have dishes made from beef, chicken, and seafood that burst with flavors and aromas that transport you by senses to another continent. Catering service is available when you want to serve your guests food that’s different from the typical special-event menu. Spice up your evening out with Senegalese food from our West African restaurant in Washington, DC.

Owner Liberte Ehemba has 20 years of experience catering for individuals and embassies. As she began to develop her menu, she decided to open Chez Aunty Libe to provide patrons in the greater Washington, DC, area with traditional West African food. Our restaurant is one of only a few similar ones in the area, and we serve a diverse menu that features a broad range of different ethnic foods from West Africa. Liberte even works with the Smithsonian Institution to showcase different kinds of food and explain where you can find them. Because we want our customers to understand the food and culture of this region, you receive an educational adventure when you come to our restaurant.

Sounds awesome. Anyone ever check them out?

Jackie Lee’s For Sale at 116 Kennedy St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Oct. 2011 Jackie Lee’s applied for a liquor license. A reader sends word it is now for sale:

“JACKIE LEE’S LOUNGE”APPROX 4100SF(2000SF Renovated)INTERIOR SPACE 2LEVELS 4 DINING/ENTERTAINMENT W/2 DANCE FLOORS 2 BARS 1ST FL KITCHEN/GRILL PROPERTY ZONED C2A COMMERCIAL USE SALES PRICE INCL ALL LICENSES BUILDING W/FURNISHINGS,EQUIP’T,SUPPLIES CONVEYED IN AS-IS CONDITION CLOSE TO SHOPS RESTAURANTS ROCK CREEK PK ETC GA AVE/KENNEDY ST REDEV Close Prox.to Ft Totten/Takoma Metro”

It’s yours for $1,300,000.

Walmart Only Opening 1 out 6 Planned Stores in DC in 2013

By Prince Of Petworth

Washington Post reports:

The first Wal-Mart to open in D.C. will likely be at the corner at Georgia and Missouri avenues in Northwest, where the retailer and developer Foulger-Pratt demolished a former Chevrolet dealership and plan to build a stand-alone store that should open by the end of 2013. They expect to break ground this spring.

No other Wal-Mart site has been issued building permits, according to the company. Developer JBG Rosenfeld has applied for building permits to begin a mixed-use apartment-retail complex at 801 New Jersey Ave. NW, where a ground floor Wal-Mart could open in early 2014.

We recently judged the Georgia Ave rendering here.

It looked like progress was being made at the New Jersey Ave, NW location… Do you guys think that hole in the ground is for a different project?


Planned Georgia Ave location in Brightwood. Demolished Curtis Chevrolet

If You’re Looking for a Caribbean Bakery – Try Crown at 5409 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the Floridano food truck opening a brick and mortar restaurant in the former Brown’s Caribbean Bakery at 3301 Georgia Ave, NW. Some readers were saddened by the closing of Brown’s but I had thought they reopened further up north on Georgia Ave. Turns out I was off by a letter. There is a Crown Caribbean Bakery located at 5409 Georgia Ave, NW. So for those who are craving some Caribbean pastries – this will probably scratch that itch.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Restaurant edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This is home to the former Brightwood Bistro located at 5832 Georgia Ave, NW.

The listing says:

“3,000 SF Retail in Brightwood (previously operated as the Brightwood Bistro). Beautifully designed with modern finishes throughout. Located at the signalized intersection of Georgia and Missouri Ave, near newly proposed Walmart development. Available also as turn-key restaurant/bar with liquor license. Fully-equipped kitchen with hood system in place.”

This space is going for $7,000/Mo.

Pierre’s Attic vintage boutique opening up at 5320 Georgia Avenue, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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Thanks to a reader for sending word. From Pierre’s Attic Web site:

“As a new addition to the Georgia Avenue shopping district, Pierre’s Attic brings a new edge to the neighborhood. Incorporating the changes in the city, a vintage boutique brings the green movement to Ward 4. Pierre’s Attic will feature apparel for all ages, furniture and everything in between.

Pierre’s Attic offers affordable and unique items for ALL shoppers stop by our 5320 Georgia Avenue, NW. A new and different retail experience, Pierre’s Attic is where you can shops for vintage clothing and used furniture.

Pierre’s Attic’s aim is to help customers bounce back from those hard economic times by selling gently used clothes, furnishings, and accessories at affordable prices. We want you to come to browse and buy knowing that if you need it we have it and you can afford it.”

Mother Virginia Flowers Moves to 5201 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


4424 Georgia Ave, NW

Mother Virigia Flowers has moved up the road to another nice corner location. They are going from 4424 Georgia Ave to 5201 Georgia Ave, NW (right up the street from where Three Little Pigs Charcuterie will be located.)

Incidentally, 5201 Georgia Ave is home to the sweet security gate art we looked at a few weeks ago.


5201 Georgia Ave, NW

New Mural Going Up in Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth

This is on the side of a car wash on Georgia Avenue just south of Missouri. The painter is from Korea and this is the first mural he’s ever done. It is of the Dokdo Islands in the East Sea.

Turns out it’s actually a bit of a controversial topic:

“The rocky outcrop, known as Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan, is considered by both countries part of their own respective territories, and the dispute over them has been an ongoing spoiler in bilateral relations.”

As a former International Relations student – makes me love DC even more.

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