From an email:
“Bar Roubaix, a European street food and cycling-centric neighborhood bar is set to kick off Oktoberfest a week early on Thursday, September 13 at 5 pm with free samples off their new menu including schnitzel, brats, döner kebab and more. The bar, with its newly constructed greenery enclosed patio biergarten will also offer ALL draft beers at $4 from open to close starting this Thursday until October 7. (more…)
14th and Kenyon Street, NW
Ed. Note: Back in July of 2016 we spoke about the New signs warning loiterers of ‘carnivorous plants’ at this location.
“Dear PoPville,
I live right near Columbia Heights Plaza, and over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed that the Columbia Heights Taproom–which you noted recently is in the middle of another facelift–is using a sprinkler to drench the homeless people that sometimes sit on the stone benches outside their property line.
This isn’t even subtle: The sprinklers are angled outward, and for many weeks were always directed at the same spot–wetting down the benches and not watering anything on their own property significantly. There is no other possible interpretation of why they’re running the sprinkler. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Around 920pm, Fourth District Officers were dispatched to a possible stabbing in the 3100 block of 16th Street N.W.. Officers arrived on the scene and located a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. A suspect was placed under arrest on the scene. Both suspect and victim knew each other. Anyone with additional information is requested to call the CIC at 202-727-9099 or the Homicide Branch at 202 645 9600.”
This rental is located at 3500 13th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1850 / 1br – 560ft2 – Amazing 1BD/1BA condo in Columbia Heights.
Amazing 1BD/1BA condo in Columbia Heights, beaming with color and charm. (more…)
2737 Sherman Avenue, NW
Thanks to Nita for sending word about Napoli Pasta Bar, great news for Park View/Pleasant Plains/Columbia Heights!!
“We are excited to recognize Napoli Pasta Bar, which opened in March of this year. The place is a real win for Sherman Ave., and the kitchen delivers serious and authentic Neapolitan fare. The neighborhood-friendly, laid back atmosphere makes for a fine pairing with the wonderfully prepared dishes.”
For those not familiar with the accolade:
“Introduced in 1955, Bib Gourmand restaurants are selected by Michelin’s famously anonymous food inspectors, who choose restaurants serving high quality food on their menus and make it possible to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less (tax and gratuity not included).”
Here is the complete Bib Gourmand Selection released yesterday: (more…)
3115 14th Street, NW at Kenyon
Thanks to Brian, Aman, Jess and all who messaged about the change coming to The Heights. Jess notes:
“The identity crisis of the Heights continues! First the destruction of the bar and the self serve beer, then the salad bar and pizza signs, then the corn dog appetizers, and now this… At this point it’s just funny.”
Ed. Note: Choong Man Chicken (& Seafood) opened up on H Street, NE in Spring 2017. Anyone know if it’s the same folks?
via google maps
From MPD
“Good morning. The Third District is currently investigating a shooting that is believed to have taken place early this morning in the 1100 block of Irving Street NW. An adult male walked into an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Thanks to Grant for sending:
“Looks like they are finally starting work to fix the fountain in Meridian Hill Park.
No construction workers present. But at least it’s something!”
And thanks to Mike for sending a shot of some work in progress:
“Dear PoPville,
I was heading into DCUSA in Columbia Heights yesterday afternoon when I saw something that disturbed me. There’s always a crowd of people outside the entrance selling random things: fruit, art, toys, shoes, whatever.
This time, I saw a pair of glass tanks, one containing fish, the other turtles.
As you would expect there was a huge crowd around the tank, reaching in, touching the animals, arguing with the vendor, everything. (more…)
Rendering by PGN via Zoning Case Records
ANC Rep Kent Boese reports: “I expect this will be on October agenda for ANC 1A”
The zoning application says:
“The Applicant proposes to raze the existing residential buildings, combine the four lots into a single record lot, and construct a four-story, 26-unit apartment building with cellar level and compliant penthouse on the Property (the “Project”). The height of the Project will rise to no greater than 50 feet as permitted in the MU-4 Zone. (more…)