Columbia Heights

PORC: Purveyors Of Rolling Cuisine Opening Brick and Mortar Restaurant in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3412 11th St, NW

Thanks to a PoPville twitter follower for passing on a tweet from the folks at PORC:

“IT’S OFFICIAL: we’ve signed a purchase agreement for a restaurant in Columbia Heights. PORC is going brick and mortar! Details to follow…”

I hear that they will be moving into Acuario located at 3412 11th St, NW between Meridian Pint and Columbia Heights Coffee. Awesome news for Columbia Heights. For those not familiar with PORC, their Facebook page says:

“PORC: Purveyors Of Rolling Cuisine offers the finest in vehicular-based foods. Everything from BBQ to gourmet sausages, to local specialties will be on the menu. Our aim is to serve the best food, period.”

I’m not 100% sure that they’ll be moving into Acuario at 3412 11th St, NW but I’d say it’s very likely. As they tweeted: “Details to follow…”

UPDATE: Confirmed!!!

Purveyors of PORC to Open Brick and Mortar Restaurant in Columbia Heights

Set to open sometime between early spring and fall 2016 (you just never know with these things), the new neighborhood bar and restaurant will offer brick-and-mortar versions of popular PORC offerings and other unique selections.

The restaurant will be located at 3412 11th St. NW in Columbia Heights in the space formerly occupied by Acuario. Details on name and menu offerings will be available in the coming weeks.

The restaurant will be brought to you by the founders of popular food truck, PORC, Josh Saltzman and Trent Allen; and food service veterans, fellow U of Michigan alum Chris Powers and DC-native Peyton Sherwood.

Fans of PORC can breathe a sigh of relief, as the new non-wheeled restaurant will not be sending PORC into retirement. The truck will continue to operate daily around DC.

PoP Proper Preview – Coffy Cafe – Opening Thursday March 1st

By Prince Of Petworth

Back on Jan. 5th we took a pre-preview of Coffy Cafe coming to 3310 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights. The opening date has been pushed back a few times but owner Philecia tells me that she has picked up her business license and will open this Thursday at 7am. You can see their menus here and hours will be:

Mon – Fri: 7am-9pm • Sat: 8am-10pm • Sun: 8am-8pm

And here’s a look at the inside:

Like the way it turned out?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1438 Meridian Pl, NW:


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The listing says:

“Amazing one bedroom and den the ground floor of small condo building in hot spot Columbia Heights! Available April 1st for year lease. Unit includes a washer/dryer, dishwasher, electric heat and tons of light. Trash, water and sewage included; only utilities are electic. Only 5 blocks/7 minute walk to Columbia Heights metro, with 14th and 16th Street bus service less than one block away. Giant, Target, restaurants, bars music venues and tons of shopping all within walking distance; current tenant has lived in location for four years without a car! Open house planned for Sunday, February 26th from 11am to 1pm. Please email with any questions and don’t miss this amazing apartment!”

This 1 bed/1 den/1 bath is going for $1,750/Mo.

Dulcinea Bar and Grill Soft Opens at 2618 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in mid-Jan. we learned that Dulcinea Bar and Grill was coming to Pleasant Plains at 2618 Georgia Ave, NW. I’m happy to report that they’ve soft opened. There is a small seating area on the first floor and a much bigger area upstairs. Unfortunately upstairs wasn’t set up when I stopped by but you can get an idea from this photo:

More importantly is the menu:

Ed. Note. This is only a rough draft soft opening menu it will be expanded

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1358 Girard St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Wonderful terrace level 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with private front entrance and great front area. Building renovated in 2002. Open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and washer & dryer. Available April 1, 2012.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,500/Mo.

New Justice Park and Columbia Heights Garden Almost Completed

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to draw your attention to the Columbia Heights Garden on 14th & Euclid St, NW. It’s almost finished – the garden plots are in and the shed that holds the water faucets has been completed. Also, the pavement, benches and cool, old style street lights have been installed. Looks really nice. I can’t wait to see my neighbors planting their tomatoes.

More good park news for Columbia Heights following the opening of Trolley Park at 11th and Monroe St, NW. You can see what this lot at 14th and Euclid St, NW (across from the gas station) looked like in Oct. 2009 here. Does anyone know the process for applying for a lot to garden?

And Here is Where Tasti D-Lite is Going to be in DC USA in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This week we looked at where the DSW and Lime Fresh will be located in DC USA in Columbia Heights. Today we’ll look at Tasti D-Lite. We heard a Tasti D-Lite was coming to Columbia Heights back in Aug. 2011. They also have a Dupont location open at 2029 NW P St, NW. The Columbia Heights location will be on Irving Street between Panera and Panda Express. It also requires a complete build out so keep an eye out for a late spring/early summer opening.

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