Brightwood

Good Deal or Not? Tudor-style Brick Rowhouse in Brightwood (Owner Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1312 Sheridan Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Beautiful Tudor-style brick rowhouse, move-in condition. 3br, 2.5 baths, skylights, CAC, hardwood floors, garage parking w/ remote, working fireplace, large rooms. Walk to Takoma Metro/shops. House has been very well maintained and sits on a charming street in Brightwood, blocks to Rock Creek Park, downtown, Walter Reed.”

More info and a virtual tour found here.

I’ve always been curious about these brick rowhouses. This one seems to have lots of nice original details. I guess my only complaint is that the kitchen looks like it could use some updating. But otherwise the house looks pretty fresh. Do you think $424,900 sounds reasonable?

Brightwood Bistro To Replace Closed Meridian Restaurant Up in Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to the many readers who sent me the news. After only a few months being open we learned that Meridian restaurant closed back in early June. For the folks up in North Country I’m happy to let you know about Brightwood Bistro located at 5832 Georgia Ave. I stopped by and was able to grab a menu and talk to some folks doing prep work. First of all the new Bistro is opening up on Tuesday. Most of the decor will stay the same. The new executive chef is named Michael Walters. Call 202-545-5015 for reservations. Currently hours will be 5-11pm. A sample from the menu:

Shrimp Noodle Soup $8, Brightwood Mussels $7, Rittenhouse wings $10, The Brightwood Burger $15, Missouri Avenue Hotdog $8, (all sandwiches come with garlic fries), Pan roasted rockfish $18, The georgia avenue ribeye $24, Its Shrimp N Grits $19 (There are a number of other choices as well). I like the local names but I’m a little concerned that the price point may be too high.

Hard to say without sampling the goods but do you guys think the Bistro will be successful at this location when Meridian was unable? What do you think they’ll need to do to be successful?

Washingtonian Takes An Early Look at The Meridian Restaurant Up In North Country

By Prince Of Petworth

They have a nice photo and the menu selections. An excerpt:

“When English advertised the job openings in the Washington Post Express, he received more than 400 applications; he estimates that at least half came from Brightwood residents. He said the community has supported him since he started work on the building last summer. English says one server who lives nearby told him, “I never thought I’d be working at a restaurant like this around the corner from my house.””

Check out the full article from the Washingtonian here.

I Went To The New Meridian Restaurant in Brightwood…

By Prince Of Petworth

and it was closed. Sadly, Meridian will not be open for brunch until Feb. 24th. Thought I share the news so you don’t make the same mistake I did. However, I was able to take some photos through the glass and the place looks unbelievably nice and upscale. A very huge score for Brightwood, I’d say. Check out some half decent photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

Upper Georgia Ave. Represent Represent

By Prince Of Petworth

The Express reported today that a new restaurant is opening in the Brightwood neighborhood. The article states: “A new restaurant opening next Tuesday, however, will give Brightwood and adjacent neighborhoods in Ward 4 a gathering place close to home. The place is Meridian Restaurant and Bar, which will be a ground-level anchor for the new Brightwood Lofts.” Read the rest of the article here.