1413 Park Road, NW
A reader reports:
“I stopped by Vietnamese Chelsea at Park Rd and 14th St in Columbia Heights this weekend. They have a 20% off promotion to celebrate their grand opening. The fried spring rolls were fatter than Pho 14 and the pho beef broth was more gingery. Everything was very good. Really nice staff, too. I recommend giving it a try.”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
Earlier a reader reported crime tape at 14th and Fairmont
Readers report around 7:45pm:
“One of my friends is giving statement after witnessing 4 shots fired on 11th near El Chucho. Unsure if suspects in custody or if injuries.”
and
“We were driving up 11th towards Park (over by Red Rocks) about 7:30, and heard what we thought were several gunshots and saw a couple of people running.”
and
“apparent shooting at 11 & Lamont”
11th and Lamont St, NW
From an email:
“In anticipation of our bakery, Paisley Fig, moving to the historic Heller’s Bakery in Mt Pleasant, Room 11 will close its daytime operation on December 31st, 2016.
Paisley Fig will continue its wholesale business while focusing on building the new bakery, bar & restaurant in Mt Pleasant. Paisley Fig desserts, will continue to be on Room 11’s evening menu and pastries will be available during Room 11’s weekend brunch service.
In addition, Paisley Fig products will continue to be available at Dolcezza, Cork Wine Bar, Cork Market, Qualia Coffee, Glen’s Garden Market, Each Peach Market, The Coffee Bar, Odd Provisions, and more!
Custom cakes and catering orders will still be accepted. For more information, please email Lizzy at [email protected]
Room 11 will continue to operate opening at 5pm, Monday – Friday, and 10am on Saturday and Sunday for brunch service.
Paisley Fig in Mt Pleasant will be spearheaded by baker Lizzy Evelyn and her husband, Nick Pimentel, a co-owner of Bad Saint & Room 11.
We thank you for all your support!”
3221 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns
From a press release:
“The Columbia Heights Initiative has been announced as the newest designee of the DC Main Streets program by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). Their Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Main Street will join eleven other DC Main Streets programs that have been accredited through DC Main Streets and the National Main Street Center, Inc. As a DC Main Street designee, Columbia Heights Initiative will implement programs and services to support the growth and development of neighborhood businesses and the revitalization of the commercial corridors of Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. (more…)
This rental is located “steps from Meridian Hill Park”. The listing says:
“Amazing 2BR condo is steps from Meridian Hill Park and just a few minutes walk to Harris Teeter, Target and the 14th St restaurant corridor. Condo is full of amenities: in unit washer/dryer; working wood burning fireplace; exposed brick walls; gorgeous renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, new appliances, dish washer, granite counters; lots of closet/storage space. Also one of the best features is the private back yard. That’s an additional 300+ square feet with eating area, garden boxes and yard space.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.
“Dear PoPville,
TamalFest DC is back! Last year’s Fest was such a success, we’re doing it again in December with more Latino culture, music, fun—and definitely more tamales. Ticket sales have begun on Kickstarter.
WHEN:
Sunday, December 4, 2016 1:00 – 5:00 PM
WHERE:
Bell Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights
3101 16th St, NW
Signups now open! We’re recruiting amateur and professional chefs and cooking teams, as well as sponsors, organizing committee members, and volunteers. More info here.”
15th and Girard St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We went to vote this afternoon at the Columbia Heights Community Center and lost our keys somewhere between the corner of Girard/15th St NW and the poll center. For anyone that can help us locate them, we owe you a six-pack of your favorite beer and our eternal gratitude.
Thank you thank you thank you.
Contact Info: Dan at dmintravel(at)gmail.com
Special Identifier: Black honda key with a second rectangular key on a boring keychain.”
via google maps
MPD reported:
“At 1010 pm tonight, Third District members received a call for sounds of gunshots in the area of 2203 15th Street , NW. While we are out there investigating, we are asking anyone with information relating to this to call (202) 727-9099 or email me directly at [email protected].”
Just after 10pm a reader wrote:
“I think I just heard 6 gunshots around the 16th and U street block – any confirmation from other readers?”
Another replied:
“Happened on Johnson Ave between R & S. Police here now looking for casings. No ambulance, so that’s good”
then:
“and now just a whole bunch more?”
and
“I also just heard a lot more about 10 minutes ago. I’m at 17th and T – sounded like a few blocks north of here”
and
“yep on W I think between 14th and 15th”
1326 Park Road, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on this fundraiser for El Rinconcito II:
“Hey friends of el Rinconcito!
Last week, my friend Claudia’s restaurant, el Rinconcito on Park Rd, caught fire. The damage was extensive and the insurance only covers part of the cost.
Right now, they’re closed for business while they work on repairs. That sucks – every day they are closed is a day without pupusas!! So we are calling on all of you, pupusa lovers, to help us get them back up and running as soon as possible! The neighborhood isn’t the same without them.
If you come by with proof of a donation of $10 or more in the first week they re-open, you get a free pupusa!”
1413 Park Road, NW
Thanks to a reader for the Vietnamese Chelsea update:
“Walked by tonight (Saturday) and looked in the window. Looks close to opening! At Park Rd and 14th NW.”
