Columbia Heights

PoP Preview: Kangaroo Boxing Club – Columbia Heights’ Newest Neighborhood Bar

By Prince Of Petworth


3412 11th St, NW

Back in Feb. 2012 I shared the news that the PORC food truck was opening a brick and mortar restaurant in Columbia Heights in the old Aquario space at 3412 11th St, NW (next to Meridian Pint.) We previously learned:

Brought to you by the founders of popular food truck, Purveyors of Rolling Cuisine (PORC), Josh Saltzman and Trent Allen; along with fellow U of Michigan alum Chris Powers and DC-native Peyton Sherwood.

Kangaroo Boxing will be the establishment everyone wishes for their own neighborhood. A nice relaxed atmosphere, quality and consistent menu options and a solid selection of beer and wine.

The name, Kangaroo Boxing Club, comes from long-running, drink-infused, late-night bar discussions on the fact that, without technology, man is physically unable to compete with the majority of the animal kingdom. How would you win a match with a kangaroo?

I’m happy to say they’ll be open very soon. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek and share some photos. Stay tuned for the opening and the full menu in the next couple of weeks.

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Dear PoPville – Disgusting Bus Stop

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

This was the scene at the bus stop on 14th across from Target in Columbia Heights this morning. It’s not at all unusual to see that stop trashed. The photo doesn’t capture the smell of urine. (Really? People will pee at a bus stop at a busy intersection in plain view of everyone?) I used to live near Nationals Park, and the Capitol Riverfront folks did a good job keeping public spaces tidy and the atmosphere around the Metro stops friendly. Maybe Target, Best Buy, Chipotle, the banks, and other businesses in Columbia Heights should pony up for something similar. ‘Cause scenes like this sure don’t make me want to live, do business, or wait for the bus in the neighborhood.

What Do You Think of the Columbia Heights’ Giant’s New Window Display?

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

I was at our newly-remodeled Tivoli Square Giant this evening and was disappointed when I noticed the new ads they’ve put up completely covering the front windows. I hate when stores do this; at best it’s a really silly corporate branding decision. I always thought that being able to look through the windows into the store did a lot to liven the streetscape.

I also prefer to be able to look into the windows. Maybe it won’t be permanent?

Latest on Z Burger Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Park Rd, NW

From Aquiline, Laina (ANC 1A05) via the Columbia Heights Listserv:

Z Burger’s application for a sidewalk cafe was approved contingent upon the following conditions (please note: this is not the specific language used by the committee, but a summation):

1) Z Burger will choose furniture that is more consistent with the furniture at other restaurants in the Columbia Heights Public Realm, subject to the approval of the Office of Planning.

2) The layout of the sidewalk cafe as applied for by Z Burger will remain the same, except for the removal of a four-top table (the middle of the three tables to the left (west) of the granite bench) and the handicap four-top table adjacent will be shifted to the left (west), in the former table’s place, allowing greater access to the granite bench.

3) Z Burger will only have a fence that runs parallel to Park Rd. There will be no fence enclosing the bench or on either the east or west sides of the cafe.

PSC approved cafe layout plan

PoP PSA – El Rinconcito II Has An Awesome Outdoor Dining Area in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


1326 Park Rd, NW

Back in Jan. 2012 we saw that El Rinconcito II had expanded into the space upstairs. But that’s not the only great improvement they’ve made – they have an awesome outdoor dining area. With the popularity of the restaurants on 11th St, NW it’s often pretty hard to get outdoor seating on a nice day. Well, here’s another awesome option. And the food is good too!

Anyone have any must order items from their menu?

The 5pm Post – Next Grey Market May 20th

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Sarah Heydemann

From an email:

The next DC Grey Market is Sunday May 20th from 12-4pm at The Emergence Community Art Collective 733 Euclid St NW.

You can purchase sweets and savories: pierogies from Minnesota Nice, Super Vegan Cupcakes, and other items from small businesses.

Tickets for entry can be purchased online for 2.37 or at the door for $2

The 5pm Post – Howard University Graduation on Sat. Street Closures

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Matt.Dunn

From a press release:

“On Saturday May 12, 2012, Howard University will host its 144th Commencement Convocation ceremony at 10:00am on the upper quadrangle of the Main Campus of the university.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic are expected to increase in volume beginning on Thursday May 10, 2012, due to the many visitors expected, and individual colleges and schools hosting separate graduation ceremonies at different facilities on the main campus as well.

The following streets are expected to see an increase in traffic (vehicles and pedestrians) from 9:00am Thursday May 10, 2012, through 7:00pm Saturday May 12, 2012″

Full list after the jump. (more…)

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