Columbia Heights - PoPville

Classic Corvette Found in a Horse’s Ass Award Nominee Post

Published May 13, 2011 at 10:30AM

“Dear PoP,

A friend who lives nearby told me about your blog and the old Corvette behind the house on Euclid St. NW in Columbia Heights.

Well this week I bought the 1963 Split Window Corvette from the owner. See attached picture (above).
The owner of the house is a very nice man, and he has done a great job inside of the house. He plans on moving in this summer. Tell the neighbors to chill out.

Without your blog, I never would have known about this very collectible Corvette.”

Cool news all around.

Good Deal or Not? “ample room for pets” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2011 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:08PM

This home is located at 735 Kenyon St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Newly updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath rowhouse with hardwood floors throughout, brand new open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, exposed brick, central heat and air, balcony off the master bedroom. Deep landscaped backyard. Great deck, lawn, ample room for pets, gardening, parking, and entertaining. Close to 11th St, Wonderland, RedRocks, Room 11, METRO. WalkScore 92.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

What do you think of the reno itself? Does $499,000 sound right for this 3 bed/1.5 bath?

Columbia Heights [Farmers] Market – Great Kickoff to the new Season this Past Sat.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 11, 2011 at 10:04PM

I didn’t think it would be possible but the kickoff to the new season for the Columbia Heights Farmers Market was even better than last year. It takes place Saturday, May 7 and runs through Saturday, December 17, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbia Heights civic plaza, located at the intersection of 14th Street, NW and Park Road, NW. You can see a list of vendors here.

Anyone check them out on Saturday?

#farmers market

Speedy Liquor Closes on 14th St in Columbia Heights Will Reopen on Park Rd, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 11, 2011 at 12:30PM

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been getting some emails and tweets mentioning that Speedy Liquor was gonna close at the corner of 14th and Monroe St, NW. Well they’ve now closed at that location but for fans (apparently they have very good prices) the good news is that they plan on opening up around the corner on Park Rd, NW (near Pho 14).

In the meantime – where’s the most reasonably priced liquor store in the city?

Last Season for Free Herbs and Mint for Mojitos in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 10, 2011 at 10:02PM

So sad. I’ve always loved these notes from 11th and Girard St, NW. Alas the owners are moving. I wish them lots of luck and thank them again for the kindness and good vibes they brought to the neighborhood.

Zippin Chicken Opens at 2851 Georgia Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 9, 2011 at 4:30PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 6:01PM

Thanks to all who sent word of their opening on Friday. They are located at the corner of Georgia and Harvard St, NW. We’ll be sure to revisit for a proper judging in a few weeks.

#Georgia Ave

PoP Pho Patrol – Pho 14 Expansion and Expanded Menu in Columbia Heights Coming in 3-6 Months

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 9, 2011 at 10:30AM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:07PM

“Dear PoP,

Do you have any updates on the Pho 14 expansion? The last updates from PoP were back in September 2010 with a predicted November 2010 opening.”

You can see from the photo above that a lot of work has been done to the former Simply Soles space at 1438 Park Road, NW but after stopping in for a chat with the folks at Pho 14 – we are still a few months off from completion. They are currently working on the decorations and design of the space and are still finalizing the new menu items. The best estimate for the unveiling will be in 3-6 months. Stay tuned!

#Pho Patrol

New Mexican Restaurant Coming to old Philadelphia Water Ice Factory at 2620 Georgia Ave NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 8, 2011 at 10:50PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 6:01PM

On top the new taqueria coming to 11th and Lamont St, NW in Columbia Heights as well as the recently opened El Centro in Logan Circle comes news of another new Mexican spot for Georgia Ave, NW.

Back in June ’10 we learned that Philadelphia Water Ice Factory had closed at 2620 Georgia Ave, NW. I’m psyched to see a replacement is finally in the works. According to a recent liquor license application a new restaurant called Mama Chuy DC will be:

“Full-service Mexican Restaurant with carry-out and delivery service. No Live Entertainment. Summer Garden with 16. Seating capacity is 16. Total occupancy is 32.”

It sounds like it’ll be a bit small but if the food is good – potentially great news for this long vacant space.

#Georgia Ave

Dear PoP – More Outdoor Seating For Upper 14th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 8, 2011 at 10:02PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:07PM

“Dear PoP,

More outdoor seating on upper 14th. 14th and Perry Pl, NW to be exact. Great Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine, margaritas, and rumor has it that there’s karaoke every night upstairs.”

Great news. Back in Oct. ’08 Robyn wrote about her great experience at La Molienda (3568 14th Street, NW.) Any other fans out there?

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Update on New Taqueria Coming to 11th and Lamont St, NW in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 6, 2011 at 10:30AM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:07PM

“Dear PoP,

I wonder if you’ve heard any updates or projected opening dates for 3313 11th in Columbia Heights? Last I heard it was going to be a mexican tapas like place with specialty tequila drinks owned by Jackie Greenbaum. I live around the corner and pass by it all the time and have never seen any activity. And now the permit/license thingy on the steel gate is almost torn/falling off.”

Sorry for those who may be nursing a tequila hangover but thanks to a reader for sending an update after this week’s North Columbia Heights Community Association meeting:

“Dear PoP,

Update on the vacant yellow building on 11th & Lamont (3313 11th St, NW). Jackie Greenbaum of Jackie’s and Sidebar in Silver Spring is bringing a funky Mexican cuisine to Columbia Heights. Even though the space is only 800 Sq Ft feet, it will have 24 seats downstairs, 30 seats rooftop and 20 seats outside. The menu will be simple as the kitchen will be small. Jackie also mention that there will always be a $5 margarita and plates will range from $2 to $15. She is also interested in utilizing the public gardens behind the building for restaurant use. All permits have been acquired and the building will start in the next couple of weeks with an opening some time in July or early August.”

11th St, NW keeps getting better and better.