Le Caprice DC recently opened up at 3460 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights. So far the buzz has been phenomenal with one caveat – the coffee. I’m happy to report that Le Caprice DC has now acquired a UNIC Espresso maker, apparently the Cadillac of espresso makers. Anyone try it out yet?
To be honest I’m still most excited about this:
A bunch of folks following @PoPville on twitter were asking about a police presence at 14th and Park Rd, NW. I asked MPD on the scene what was going on and they said there was an assault with an investigation ongoing. Twitter follower @mlxa shares more details:
“Someone got beat up w/a crowbar is what we’ve heard. We saw a man (unconscious?) being tended to by medics ~1:30. Lots of blood.”
I’ll post the official word from MPD when it is released.
UPDATE: MPD Confirms an arrest was made and the victim has died from his injuries.
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Featured Property: 1454 Euclid St NW #5
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Original List Price 1st Listing: $439,000.
List Price at Contract: $419,000.
List Date: 07/07/2011
Days on Market: 147
Settled Sales Price: $395,000.
Settled Price Per Square Foot: $436.
Settlement Date: 12/30/2011
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. Here is the virtual tour .
Meridian Hill Condominium is an eight unit conversion dating from the early 1990’s. There appear to be at least a couple of original owners, who no doubt have seen dramatic change to the neighborhood over the past two decades. Those original owners were smart to hold on though, as prices to buy these condos new were sub-$100,000. The subject property, unit five, was first purchased for $71,400. in May 1992. It later sold in June 2000 for $96,000.
For this listing, the unit remained on the market for 147 days before going under contract, which is a long time in relation to typical Good Deal or Not (GDoN) properties (the past ten GDoN Revisited properties averaged 17 days on the market). Although the original list price of $439,000. seems fairly reasonable for a duplex boutique condo with an attractive Victorian exterior, that put the price per square foot up into the high $400’s. While brand new high end condos in Columbia Heights can fetch into the mid $500’s per square foot, the final price of this unit reflects the differential of an older style unit.
Back in March 2011 I mentioned that a new global fusion restaurant hoped to come to 3605 14th St, NW bringing a mix of Asian/Indian/Latin ingredients. After a small delay getting permits in order, I’m happy to share the news that things are back on track. The name of the restaurant will be Mad Momos and if construction goes according to plans, they hope to soft open sometime in May. One more detail from the global fusion mix – beer. They also hope to open a small scale beer garden in the back patio.
Stay tuned for more details as construction progresses.
This rental is located at 2801 15th St. NW at Columbia Rd:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Apartment features:
*Gleaming hardwood floors
*Spacious closets
*Updated kitchen and bathroom
*Controlled access building
*24 hour emergency maintenance
*Professionally managed by Oculus Realty”
This 1 bed is going for $1333.
From an email:
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats won Food Network’s Cupcake Wars in March 2011. This Sunday, the vegan baking duo from Columbia Heights will defend their title in Cupcake Wars All-Stars.
Watch the episode with founder Doron Petersan and head baker Jenny Webb to find out if they’ll win this war or eat and retreat in defeat.
WHAT: Cupcake Wars All-Stars Viewing Party on Food Network
WHO: Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats Defending Champs
WHEN: Sunday, January 15 from 7-10pm (episode airs at 8pm)
WHERE: Bourbon Adams Morgan Second Floor (2321 18th St. NW)
Dear PoPville,
Do you what is going on in the room above El Rinconcito II at 1326 Park Rd, NW? I live a few blocks away and I’ve recently noticed that you can see tables in the window on the first floor above the restaurant now At first I thought El Rinconcito II had expanded its seating area, but this morning there was a light on and a lit-up “Open” sign in the first floor window while El Rinconcito was shuttered up.
I’m happy to say that it is an expanding seating area for El Rinconcito II.
It’s not scuttlebutt for H St, NE. Yesterday, H Street Great Street shared the good word that The Daily Rider will be coming to 1108 H St, NE in the Spring.
The scuttlebutt goes to the possibility of a bike shop in the DCUSA mall in Columbia Heights. Ever since the Elwood Thompson’s debacle, it’s been tough to find out scuttlebutt for new tenants looking into the DCUSA mall on 14th St, NW between Irving and Park Rd. Thanks to a reader for sharing some promising leads they heard.
In addition to a bike shop, they hear a Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is looking as well as a DSW (which we’ve previously spoken about here.)
You like the idea of a Lime Fresh and/or a Bike shop coming to DCUSA in Columbia Heights?
Photo of DCUSA by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you knew anything about the new eatery that looks like it is ready to open on 14th (and Perry) Sherril’s Fish House or something like that. It has curtains up and looks like it is ready, but ready for what? Would be nice to have a good fish place in the neighborhood.
I’ve been keeping my eye on 3566 14th St, NW but haven’t seen much progress lately. A search reveals a Sherril’s Seafood House on Facebook from New Market, VA but they are unrelated. Anyone hear any scuttlebutt about this spot? Is the sign new? I’ll be sure to post more info as it becomes available.
DC Kool will be located at 3441 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights (where the District Authority banner hangs in the photo above.) Their Web site says:
ARTISTS… We are filling our boutique with merchandise Hurry local designers needed. GRAND OPENING IN FEB. 2012…
Something to think about.. “If you spend $100 with a local business, $68 stays in your community; if you spend that $100 with a non local business, $30 stays in your community; and if you spend $100 with an online merchant $0 stays in your community to be spent at your business or to pay to support your community! C’mon DMV!
With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy with us. All Local All Hand Made items. If your from the DMV then support the DMV.
Their Craigslist ad says:
“We are opening a store on 14th Street NW selling local designers clothes mainly T-shirts. but we can fill the store up with anything locally made. (art, purses, odd things, whatever!)”