This seems like a nice special. CommonWealth is located at 1400 Irving St NW near the Columbia Heights Metro. They now have a “Stroller Special” which consists of:
“11:30am to 4pm
Monday-Friday
Kids under 6 enjoy a plate of cheese, pigs in a blanket, sliced fruit and chips.
Parents enjoy a free half-pint!”
So now that CommonWealth has been around for a while – what’s the word? Is it still super crowded? Have you discovered any meals that are solid? What’s the best beer?
I thought they were just remodeling? Wow, this is not good. Retail at that end of Tivoli seems to be having a tough time. Well, frozen yogurt seems to be popular… Anyone know what might go into these places?
On a happier note there is a new bakery coming a bit further north on 14th Street.
This one is located two doors down from Sweet Time Bakery at 3531 14th Street.
I especially like the building Guatemala Bakery is in because it has one of my favorite signs above it:
I am aware I’m not normal…
I know folks have been super curious to know about when this demolition on 14th near Chapin would occur. So enjoy the above photo.
Speaking of positive development it looks like the Columbia Heights Streetscape project will be starting soon.
That’s a pretty expensive project. But if it looks anything like the model below it is going to be super sweet. So let’s take bets now – when will the streetscape project be completed? 2009, 2010, 2011 or later?
This home is located at 3578 13th Street, NW.
The flier says:
“A must see! Columbia Heights Jewel. Victorian w/ English bsmt w/ sep. front and back entr. Eat-in kitch w/ island and bar, full height cabs, S/S applncs. 2 HVAC systems and 2 gas furnaces recently installed. MBR on 3rd flr Jacuzzi, walk-in shower w/ dbl heads, Orig. wood flrs, recessed lts, RENTAL UNIT in Bsmt w/ everything. 3 Blks to Metro. Closing help!”
More info and photos found here.
Pretty sick kitchen, yeah? I’m curious to know what you think about this house because of the price reduction. It was originally priced at $660,000 but is now available for $599,900. Do you think the new price is more realistic? What do you think about the kitchen?
Initial reports were that it was awesome but crowded. Kera asks:
“Hey, I live about a 15 minute walk from the Col. Heights WSC and I really want to join too, does anyone know if the hype has gone down from the initial opening and lessened the crowds? I plan to go after work (like everyone else I guess) around 6ish and possibly on weekend mornings (like everyone else!) lol I’ll probably have no such luck but does anyone else frequent during those times that could tell me if it’s crowded or not?”
Everyone had one of those ever-changing stores in their town. In my Maryland hometown, it was the video store that turned into a pet store, to a consignment shop, and eventually settling as an Old Country Buffet (ick). In Columbia Heights, it’s the building that was a Mayorga coffee, then a bar/lounge with hip-hop/DJ nights, a short-lived (yet tasty) stint as a Korean restaurant, and now Nori Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar. Nori is trying its hand at a location cursed with unsuccessful ventures; can they break the failed business model mode?
With DC’s sushi resume (sushime?) including Sushi-Ko, Sushi Taro, and Kaz Sushi Bistro, any restaurant featuring rice + seafood + seaweed has a lot to live up to. In terms of sushi quality, Nori Asian Bistro is about three steps up above from Whole Foods. That’s not necessarily a bad thing (WF sushi is actually quite good), but if you are going specifically for rolled up goodies, you may find their sushi a tad on the dry side. Their other specialties, noodles and stir fry dishes, are authentic, not too greasy, and served with a slightly over-eager smile. The best bet? The Bento box – a HUGE meal featuring a choice of meat (I had the perfectly-cooked spicy pork), sushi, sashimi, salad, and a collection of wonderful wonton-esque fried concoction. For $9, it’s a steal, considering Sushi-Ko’s bento boxes run up to $16. All in all, I hope that despite the cursed status of that commercial corner, Nori stays to add a unique flavor to the growing single-establishment Columbia Heights restaurant community. May God help us all if an Old Country Buffet moves in.
I particularly liked this one because the artist, VJ, explained to me that he used blue and red to signify blue states and red states and that “we’re all one under the sun”. I actually did a neat neighborhood find on VJ’s shop on Georgia Ave. Head artist, Edmund “VJ” Sanyeneh, runs ShowOff Apparel located at 2608 Georgia Ave.
Lots more art and press release after the jump. (more…)
I found this photo on flickr from Calgary and, well, if they’re in Calgary I guess they should be in Columbia Heights as well. Do you think the Guardian Angels can have an impact on reducing crime?
From an email:
Guardian Angels Neighborhood Patrol in Columbia Heights
When: Tuesday, November 11th, 7-9 PM
Where: Let’s meet at 14th & Otis, in front of the Black Lion Market
Areas to be patrolled include 14th Street , 16th Street , Center Street , Hertford Place , Meridian Place, Oak Street , Ogden Street, Otis Place , Parkwood Place , Perry Place , Spring Place, and Spring Road.
We will be accompanied by members of the Guardian Angels. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
Invited guests include Councilman Graham and Inspector Delgado.
If you have any questions, please contact Donna at [email protected].
Starting Monday, Pete’s Apizza (right outside of the Columbia Heights metro) will open at 7AM for folks to grab a cup of Illy Caffe (espresso drinks and regular coffee), as well as breakfast pastries. I’ll post more details on the menu as it becomes available. Always good to have more breakfast options!
Thanks to a reader for sending this photo. This was taken today at the Target in Columbia Heights. I support the option but I’m still going to get my wine at D’Vines across the street. They gave me a great recommendation last time I went. Although, I now have a new spot for my box of wine purchases…