Columbia Heights News reports that Julia’s Empanadas is coming to Park Triangle in Columbia Heights. They say Julia’s will be located between Citibank and Rita’s Ice. This is fantastic news!
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I briefly mentioned Mayorga coffee located in the Tivoli on Park Rd and 14th St but I don’t think it has received enough attention. This place is ridiculously good. You can kind of see from this picture it has vaulted ceilings on the ground floor. And this place is huge. There is a lounge adjacent to the ordering area with wifi and big flat screen tv. Plus upstairs it has a super cool bar. This place is honestly insane. It looks so modest from the outside but they have truly taken advantage of the Tivoli’s architectural features. I talk a lot about good vibes and atmospheres of restaurants/bars. At Mayorga as soon as you enter the doors you take a big sigh of relief it is so pleasant. If you haven’t checked it out yet, it is an absolute must!
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Read the full article here.
A sample:”The focus is pizza, but you don’t have to eat crust to fuel up here. The kitchen also makes bruschetti, panini, salads and a handful of main courses, including a roast fish of the day and golf ball-size meatballs served on runny polenta. And the bar pours refreshing chasers in the form of Chimay Triple and Allagash White beers on tap — among RedRocks’ 30 or so available suds.”
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Ok, far be it from me to judge, but look at this corner “park” between The Heights and Tivoli in Columbia Heights. There are a few trees but it is mostly filled with gravel. I think Petworth has a number of awesome green triangular parks that look fantastic. One of those in this location would improve the look 100%. What do you think about the gravel replacing good old fashioned American grass?
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I’m very excited to see how this renovation turns out over on 11th Street. It has a super cool center window that seems to be made out of iron with a pretty cool pattern on it. And it looks like the renovation will preserve that awesome feature. If you know of any other cool or not so cool renovations going on be sure to email me the address so I can check them out. I wonder if this one will be broken up into condos or kept as a single unit. What are your guys’ thoughts on rowhouses that are split into condos?
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An excerpt of an email from the organizers:
“We want you!” Columbia Heights Day is not just a one-day event; it’s a living breathing extension of our community. Without the input and support from all of our neighbors, Columbia Heights Day cannot exist. Opportunities abound for everyone to participate.
* Next FUNdraiser: August 15, 2007 at the Wonderland Ballroom, 9pm
* Are you a musician or a performer? Do you have experience with audio/visual technology? Be a part of the Performance committee and possibly end up on the bandstand yourself.
* If you’re a natural organizer, we need your help to keep things running smoothly both before and on the big day.
* Do you serve the community or volunteer your time? We want the rest of the neighborhood to know about it. Every community organization is welcome to set up a booth.
* Are there artists out there? Display your work.
For more information email [email protected]
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I can’t believe I haven’t read more about this. The Heights is located at 3115 14th St., NW right in the heart of Columbia Heights. I remember this area so well before it was built up and all I can say upon encountering the Heights was that it was like a mirage. It also reminded me a bit of Europe with the cool Stella Artois umbrellas and relaxed atmosphere. And the food was fantastic.
I had a mustard crusted tuna with mashed potatoes that was pretty killer. One of the unique features of this place is that you can get a glass of wine or a glass and half of wine. I’d never seen that before. Also before they take your order they ask if you are allergic to anything that I also thought was pretty wild. I wanted to tell them that I was allergic to bee stings but I didn’t see how that concerned them. So one of these days I am bound to give a bad review but the Heights was absolutely fantastic. I’d say the service needs to speed up a tiny bit but our waitress was lovely and very attentive. (Although for some reason she did clear the bread plates very quickly.) But I am quibbling.
I was grinning ear to ear the whole time I was eating because I just couldn’t believe how fantastic this place was…and it was right in Columbia Heights. Just a few years ago I would have had to drive downtown or crosstown to experience anything like this. You know I had been hearing that we were going to get places like this for so long, it is almost surreal to me that they actually exist now. It is a bit pricier than Red Rocks but not super expensive. So next time you feel like living up it like our friends with a 35 hour work week and 12 weeks of holiday and you want some super good food (or are tired of pizza) head on over to The Heights, you will not be disappointed.
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Breaking news: a well placed tipster has just informed me that the recently closed Warehouse Theater is currently in negotiations to open up in a new spot in Columbia Heights. For those of you who are excited about the new Red Rocks Pizzeria, get ready to get a little more excited: The prime spot across the street in the old supermarket on 11th and Park Road is set to become the new home of Warehouse Theater. Additionally I hear the new headquarters of Rock the Vote are also in negotiations to open up in that location. Rumors, rumors but hopefully it is true. Great news for Petworth and Columbia Heights! Let’s hope the negotiations go well…
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I’m not sure if this picture does it any justice but the bacon and eggs at 11 St. Deli are terrific. I asked for eggs over medium and they did it perfectly despite the fact that I broke the yoke when I opened the container upside down. But I think the coolest find from this shop is that they have southern sweet tea and free refills on them. Plus it only cost five bucks.
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Looks like renting may be a better option than selling. Seriously, why don’t they get some proper doors?