Columbia Heights

Yesterday’s Huge Fire on 16th and Oak St, NW Claims 1 Victim

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

This house has been mentioned before in the blog I think. A 92-year-old woman died. This is how it looked this morning from the sidewalk.”

Indeed I have always admired this home (and the big tree in front of it). But obviously I’m far more saddened by the loss of life. Sending thoughts and prayers to the woman’s family.

Ed. Note: Yesterday I was away from the computer at the time of the fire. In those cases I usually tweet the news sent to me from readers. You can follow me on twitter @PoPville here.

Columbia Heights: DC USA’s Other New Tenant – Welcome SportsZone!

By Prince Of Petworth

They’re obviously been a lot of buzz surrounding IHOP’s grand opening and pancake sculpting but I didn’t want Columbia Heights’ other new opening to fall under the radar. And I gotta say, for those that were worried that the space wouldn’t look good, your worry was in vain. It turned out great! They are located between the Lane Bryant and Staples on the 14th St, NW side (between Irving and Park Rd).

Good Deal or Not? “new beautiful renovation” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1367 Perry Place, NW:


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The flier says:

“A new beautiful renovation in Columbia Heights – steps from Tivoli Square shopping and restaurants. 3 bdrm (2 master suties) and 3 full bath with finished basement. Bamboo flooring, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, marble bathrooms and many more amenities.”

You can find more info here and a mouse on house tour here.

What do you think of the renovation? Does $569,900 sound right for this 3 bed/3 bath home?

Free Pancake Reminder – Line Up Starts at 6am Tues. Morning at IHOP

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ll admit, I’m far more interested to see “Notable Pastry Chefs Sculpt Monument Out Of Pancakes”. Anyone already check out the IHOP at DC USA? If so how was the experience?

From a press release:

Free Flapjacks For First 1,500 Guests; Notable Pastry Chefs Sculpt Monument Out Of Pancakes; Live Entertainment Over 100 New Jobs, Continued Rebirth of Community

· The first 1,500 guests will be treated to (or receive a certificate for) a free short stack of IHOP’s famous buttermilk pancakes.

· Notable D.C. pastry chefs (Leslie Goldman-Poyourow of Fancy Cakes by Leslie and Randi Goldman of Creative Cakes, Inc.) will create an iconic replica of one of Washington’s most famous monuments using thousands of pancakes with the help of students from the culinary program at Bell Multicultural High School.

· Live entertainment (magician, clown, stilt walker, etc.) will entertain the crowds
· A contribution will be made to the Multicultural Career Intern Program (MCIP), the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports Bell Multicultural High School

WHY: IHOP is celebrating its leadership in sales and restaurant openings in the family dining category, has plans for additional growth, and wants to thank the community of Columbia Heights for its support.

WHO: Mayor Adrian Fenty
Councilmember Jim Graham (Ward 1)
Council Chairman Elect Kwame Brown
Julia Stewart, Chairman and CEO, DineEquity, Inc. (parent company of IHOP and Applebee’s)
Jean Birch, President, IHOP
Clarence Jackson, Sr., Clarence Jackson III and Tyoka Jackson (The Jackson Investment Co. LLC, Local IHOP Franchisee)

WHEN: TUESDAY, November 23, 2010

6 00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Guests allowed to line up for free flapjack certificates
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pancake monument sculpting by notable pastry artists
9:00 a.m. Ribbon cutting with dignitaries
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Live entertainment for guests (Stilt walker, Clown, Magician)

WHERE: IHOP at DC USA, 3100 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. (Columbia Heights)

Man Found Shot in 2800 block of 11th St, NW in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“At approximately 0310, Third District officers were called to the area of 11th and Lamont Street for the sounds of gunshots… Once on the scene, units found an adult male suffering from one gunshot wound to the leg area in front of 2811 11th Street. He was transported to a local hospital. Anyone with information relating to this event can call 202-727-9099”

Might Want to Reconsider Their Tagline – Ellwood Thompson’s No longer Coming to Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Well, most of us suspected this for months now but it’s finally official. Makes me laugh when I see their tagline “Real. Honest. Food.” Ah, that still crack me up. Ok, sorry. Lydia DePillis from the City Paper has the word from CM Jim Graham:

“Little did I know how conservative, really timid, they would be come…they’re going to pay for this very bad decision.”

Graham expressed confidence that another organic grocer could be found to occupy the space; discussions are already underway with “a whole group of them.”

Wow, I wonder what “they’re going to pay for this very bad decision” means.

But of far greater interest – who are the other organic grocers that could come?

Columbia Heights’ “A Harvest Evening” coming up this Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user kc.corcoran

From an email:

“ Columbia Heights Community Marketplace presents:

A Harvest Evening:
Celebrating the Marketplace’s First Season

Thursday, November 18th
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p.m.

Josephine Butler Parks Center
(across from Malcolm X Park, south of Euclid)
2437 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Please make a suggested tax-deductible contribution of only $25 today!
Suggested contributions of $35 will also be accepted by cash and check at the event.

Bonaparte Breads * Chapel’s Creamery * Meridian Pint * Room 11 * Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza * Los Hermanos * La Taqueria Distrito Federal * Pleasant Pops * The Heights * Sticky Fingers * Healthy Bites * Qualia Coffee * Capital City Brewing Company * Great Lakes Brewing Company

Come join us as we celebrate the closing of a fantastic first season! Enjoy free food and drinks from your favorite Columbia Heights restaurants and local breweries and indulge in great deals from over 40 local businesses through a silent auction. All proceeds will help to ensure that the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace can continue its programs for years to come!”

IHOP Opens Today, Nov. 16th in Columbia Heights. Free Short Stack Pancakes for First 1500 Customers Nov. 23

By Prince Of Petworth

It’s been about a year and a half since I first posted the Scuttlebutt that IHOP would be coming to DC USA in Columbia Heights. At long last the day has arrived. I stopped in on Mon. to snap some photos and confirm the word on their opening. They are opening at 9am Nov. 16 and closing at 11pm. Starting. Nov. 17 they’ll be opening at 7am and closing at 11pm. And after Thanksgiving they will be open 24 hours!

But more good news – their grand opening will be Nov. 23rd and to celebrate the first 1500 customers will get a free short stack of pancakes. And there you have it. It’s not going to bring world peace but it is going to make many many people very happy. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but for I’m not gonna lie, I shed a tear of joy whilst taking these photos.

Capacity is 220 seats including a banquet room.

IHOP is located on Irving St, NW just west of 14th Street.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

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