Columbia Heights

Update on Tinto, Coming to Columbia Heights, Will be a Wine and Whiskey Bistro and Art Gallery

By Prince Of Petworth

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3463 14th Street, NW

Last week I shared word that a new restaurant called Tinto would be opening up next Taqueria Distrito Federal at 3463 14th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. At the time, a liquor license application posted out front indicated that the restaurant would be South American Fusion. The owner reached out to me via email and says that was an old concept – actually the space will be:

“a wine and whiskey bistro and gallery. We will feature local art every 6 weeks, our menu is Mediterranean influenced tapas/small plates sourced from local farms.”

The goal is to open in late October. Updates as we get closer to the date.

Freecycle Fete in Columbia Heights this Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

From an email:

What: Freecycle Fete

When: Saturday, June 8th from 3pm-7pm

Where: Columbia Heights Civic Plaza/ Tivoli Square on the corner of Park & 14th (Columbia Heights)

Cost: Free

What’s Happening: Think of it as a garage sale where everything is free. Have stuff around your house you don’t need anymore? Bring it on down and set up “shop” on one of our tables. Looking for new treasures to furnish your pad? You’ll be sure to find them here. This is a chance to cleanse your closets without wasting what could be a friendly neighbor’s newest treasure. As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have karaoke, pie eating contest, games, prizes, music (ahem- dancefloor, anyone?), and onsite food trucks.

More info and to RSVP here.

The Hilltop Restaurant and Bar Looking for Neighborhood Support from those near 2737 Sherman Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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Back in January 2013 we learned of plans for a new restaurant and bar called The Hilltop, coming to the corner of Girard and Sherman Avenue, NW.

From owner Sam Jahanbeen:

The Hilltop needs your help! We’re going in front of the Board of Zoning Adjustments to get a special exception – it’s the final step that’ll allow us to open our (and your) new neighborhood restaurant. It’s an easy process but its very important that we show the neighborhood has our back. With that said, if you have moment – please print, sign, and return this letter of support (below). If possible please send them no later than June 14th, 2013.

Thanks for supporting us – and we look forward to seeing you on opening day!

Letter of Support (PDF)

Woman Shot in Columbia Heights, Man Shot in Ivy City (Sun. Night/Mon. Morning)

By Prince Of Petworth


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From @DCPoliceDept:

“Shooting_0115 hours_3000 14th Street, NW_No lookout”

From @IAFF36:

“Shooting (115am) – 13th St & Columbia Rd NW – female shot, treated & transported to trauma center #DCFD #ColumbiaHeightsDC”


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From @DCPoliceDept:

“5D-Shooting, 0038 hours, Gallaudet & Providence St. NE, LOF Chevy Tahoe, tan in color, occupied by a B/M Dark skin white tee shirt.”

From @IAFF36:

“Shooting (1245am) – Gallaudet St & Providence St NE – male shot in chest, treated & transport to trauma center, life threatening #DCFD”

New South American Fusion Restaurant, Tinto, Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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3463 14th Street, NW

A new South American fusion restaurant called Tinto is coming to 3463 14th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. A liquor license posted out front says:

“New Restaurant to serve South American Fusion with occasional Live Music.
Summer Garden: 35 seats
Sidewalk café: 14 seats
Seating Capacity: 51. Total occupancy load: 99.”

It will be located right above Taqueria Distrito Federal. Updates as they get closer to opening.

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Dear PoPville – Any Idea What Happened to the Public Trash Cans in Columbia Heights?

By Prince Of Petworth


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Dear PoPville,

A few weeks ago I noticed the public trash can at the bus stop on the SW corner of Irving & Sherman had been removed. I hadn’t heard anything about trash can removals in the area, but at first I thought maybe it was getting replaced as some belated element of the Sherman Ave. reconstruction project. But there’s no sign of anything happening, so I was wondering if you had any idea what was going on. Is this a neighborhood-wide trash can removal, or more targeted than that?

I’m hoping the change isn’t permanent, because we already have enough public littering and illegal alley dumping in the vicinity.

Anyone else notice trash cans being removed?

Friends of Columbia Heights Dog Park Looking to Improve 11th and Park Rd, NW Facility

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy of Robyn Swirling

From an email:

We’ve formed a group called Friends of Columbia Heights Dog Park, to support improvements to and maintenance of the dog park at 11th & Park Roads NW. The park is currently a bit of an eyesore, and we want to fix that (as well as a number of safety and sanitation issues) by putting down a different ground material, building a double-entry gate, closing up areas where small dogs can escape, and creating enforceable rules and norms. The land is owned by WMATA, which makes doing this work on our own a little more challenging (we’re totally willing to do all the work, but need guidance and input from them to ensure they still have all the access they need to do what they do). We want to be able to go to them with a list of MANY supporters as part of our effort to get this done. So if you’re a dog owner who uses the park (or you don’t use it because you think it’s gross), and/or you’re a neighborhood resident who is interested in seeing the park get beautified and better maintained, please sign up at www.columbiaheightsdogpark.org.

It’s a Miracle!

By Prince Of Petworth

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Digging has begun at the corner of Georgia and Kenyon Street, NW. It will be a five story apartment building:

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Well It Took A Long Time

By Prince Of Petworth

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But the Sherman Avenue street project turned out awesome. I remember folks had concerns that it would be going from two lanes to one but in my recent experiences it flows nicely. Do you guys like the way it turned out? Does it function well?

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