I can’t believe I’ve never featured the grand church located off 16th and Park. The sun was hitting it just right last Saturday. Check out some great details after the jump.
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Columbia Heights
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A reader writes: “This was Saturday at 2:45 and is the fourth this week, though that’s through the grapevine. We waited 30 minutes to get back in. WSC users were livid.”
Are people noticing lots of fire alarms going off at DC USA? Anyone know if it is the alarm malfunctioning or ruffians pulling the alarm?
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This property at 1206 Euclid Street says:
“4500 sq Ft 6 bedroom 3 bath victorian home built in 1910 lovingly restored and renovated from top to bottom, Enormous high ceilinged rooms, restored woodwork and hardwood throughout, large closets, gourmet stainless granite kitchen, chandeliers throughout…”
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Now, I’ve visited a lot of homes since I started the ‘good deal or not’ feature. I can tell you I have absolutely no stake in whether this home sells or not. Now having said that, this is by far the most incredible home I’ve seen in the Columbia Heights area (besides the million dollar beauty). I mean it is seriously incredible. It looks just like a normal house from the outside but that is quite deceiving. It has two staircases, multiple fireplaces, a skylight, a carriage house and a huge yard and driveway. The only thing wrong with it in my opinion is that the main house has some goofy wallpaper. It has three bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath. check out all the details and some inside photos here. The original price was $839,000 but it has now dropped to $775,000. But seriously check out the photos before you make your judgment. This house blew me away.
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABloombars’ entire feel could be summed up by the two people, both in their mid-twenties, of different ethnicities, standing together playing the guitar on the sidewalk out front. It was an impressive scene to see, even before I entered the small room that comprises the venue, which had people milling about observing the art hanging on the walls.
I was there to see the Makepeace Brothers, and get my first taste of what Bloombars was all about. Inside, upbeat Afro-Caribbean music almost seemed to marry with the stage, which appeared to me as an African jungle scene with a touch of exposed brick, as though DC was trying to break through.
There were three acts on Saturday night – impromptu performances by dedicated and inspired individuals who all left their mark that night in the shape of good vibes and camaraderie amongst the patrons, who were spilling out onto the sidewalk before the second set was through. Individuals (including myself) in the first few rows were sitting, whereas most others were standing.
The owner of Bloombars, John Chambers, came up to me and introduced himself – it was something I then watched him do with a few of the other patrons he had not met. It really impressed me to see how many of the people at the venue he already knew, though – probably because he made it a point to meet everyone who had come through, making mental notes of faces and names. It’s a characteristic I hope to enjoy someday. Continues after the jump. (more…)
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I’m sure many have heard that CommonWealth, the new pub by the same owners as Hank’s Oyster Bar, will open its doors Wed. August 6th on Irving Street west of 14th. I was lucky enough to meet one of the designers of the logo (Soung, see tattoos below) who invited me in to take a look around and snap some photos. First of all let me say it looks like they are going to have a great outdoor dining area (photos after the jump). Inside was understandably a bit hectic as last minute details were getting ironed out and the waitstaff was getting trained. Even with all the craziness it had a very warm and open feel. I was excited to see checkers and chess tables, an open bar area and some very comfortable seats. I am super stoked to try the place. In the meantime get a taste of the place with lots of photos after the jump. (more…)
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Remember these houses/condos with the awesome copper roof? I noticed they were for sale. So let’s give it a go. The one I’ll feature is a two bedroom two bathroom located at 1322 Fairmont Street in Columbia Heights. The Web site says: (more…)
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I’ve never seen a row that looks like this anywhere else in the city. This row is located on 13th Street just north of Cardozo high school. Does this style have a particular name?
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Outside DC USA this past Saturday there was a very nice lady selling bags of fruits and vegetables. Normally I go with the mangoes but this time I went with the cucumbers. It was an excellent choice. The woman put fresh lime juice and a bunch of salt on it. It was, I dare say, the perfect summer snack. (For the curious it was $2.)
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The “house” with the awesome mural is for sale/rent. It is located at 1020 Girard. I have no idea how much but it seems like someone could make this into a pretty fresh abode.