A reader sent me an email a few weeks ago alerting me to the opening but I totally forgot about it until I walked by it this weekend. It’s located on 14th Street just north of Monroe in Columbia Heights. Anyone check it out yet?
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Columbia Heights
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Here’s a little history about the event from the Examiner:
“The Three Wisemen who brought gifts to the baby Jesus are known as Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings) in the Spanish-speaking world. They still bring gifts, but in Spanish-speaking countries they also have their own day. They arrive the night before January 6, a day which is also known as Epiphany.”
For me, the best part was watching the kids react to the animals on display:
There were llamas, goats, rabbits, and a rooster that kept crowing. More photos after the jump. (more…)
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Dang this is a great one. It’s located on the side of rowhouse on Meridian west of 14th Street. Nicely done! More photos after the jump. (more…)
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A reader sent me word that they thought Cooper Hardware on 14th and Oak may have closed its doors. I went by on Friday and over the weekend and it was closed every time. Anyone know what’s up? Have they closed temporarily or for good?
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“What is going on on Park Road between 14th and 17th? They’ve been tearing up the road and it’s created quite a mess. I’ve been told it’s because they are laying pipe for water for a fountain at the park at the intersection of Kenyon, Park and 14th Street (in front of Julia’s Empanada’s and those businesses). Any truth to that? Seems odd to me they’d have to make such a mess on a road running east to west to get water to that site for a fountain. Perhaps you or some of your readers know?”
Ah, I received a press release about this and they’ve also created a nice Web site:
www.ColumbiaHeights-
DDOT Begins Road Construction on Park Road, NW
Where: Park Road, NW from 17th St, NW to Hiatt Place, NW
When: 7:00 am—7:00 pm, Monday-Saturday
starting Monday, December 8, 2008 until February 2009
Purpose: Road construction work on Park Road, NW,
from 17th St, NW to Hiatt Place, NW.
One lane of traffic will be open at all times during construction.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) began road construction on Park Road NW on Monday, December 8, 2008. Construction of Park Road from Hiatt Place to 14th Street is estimated to begin in February 2009 with completion in June 2009, weather permitting. This road construction is part of the first phase of a major facelift for the Columbia Heights corridor. Continues after the jump. (more…)
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D’Vines located at 3103 14th Street across the street from DC USA has wine tastings every Thursday and Friday from 5:30 – 8 pm. Nice.
They also have a wicked fresh selection of quality beer that I never noticed before:
Anyone check out one of their wine tastings before?
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I’ve received a few emails about this but just walked by and spotted this sign. Looks pretty cool:
I’m psyched it’ll have a fountain.
This is what it currently looks like:
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I’ve been asked by a number of folks some options for new years. So I had Raz, Tina, Nichole as well as myself put a few together. If you have any recommendations please put them in the comments. Thanks.
From Solly’s:
Celebrate the New Year with the Washington Irish Rugby Team!
Tickets include 2 hour complimentary Surreal Vodka, Heineken Light, and PBR until 10:30PM.
Admission also includes:
* Buffet of great food
* Live band covering your favorites
* $3 Surreal Vodka after 10:30PM
* $3 Heineken Light and PBR
* Champagne Toast
New Year’s Eve Irish Fundraiser
When: New Year’s Eve – 8pm to Close
Where: Solly’s U st Tavern, 11th and U st NW
What: Open Bar and food from 8 to 10pm, bands, prizes, good times
Cost: $45 before the event
**Buy your tickets here http://www.washingtonirishrfc.org/nyePay.php
More after the jump. (more…)
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This home is located at 3516 10th Street, NW.
The flier says:
“$20K PRICE DROP! WOW! 6 Bed, 3 Bath Semi-Detached home with an unfinished basement. This home was rehabbed at some point and most of the original character remains. Hardwood Floors, Beautiful woodwork, Awesome fireplaces, etc. Great porch for relaxation. Off Street Parking. Currently Tenant Occupied at $3,050/month. Bank Owned. Sold in AS-IS condition. Seller will make no repairs.”
More info and photos found here.
From the photos it looks like this home may be a group house at the moment. But it does seem there are some good bones here. The original asking price was $699,900 but now they are asking $529,900. It has been on the market 149 days. So what do you think of the house itself? Does it have potential? Do you think $529,900 is possible?
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1302 Otis Place, NW
For the minimalists out there. This door is actually attached to a really cool little building that we’ve discussed before.
