Columbia Heights

Pinsa Place (pizza) nears opening in former Bun DC space on Sherman

By Prince Of Petworth


2905 Sherman Ave, NW

Thanks to Amanda for sending the update at the old Bun DC space: “I saw the word “Pinsa” painted on the wall so I looked it up and sure enough they have a website already! It looks great and will hopefully be a worthy addition to the neighborhood. It looks like Pinsa Place is being opened by the owner of the now closed Matt’s House of Kabob out of Rockville.”

Pinsa’s website says:

“There is no doubt that you can find pizza on every block and avenue in DC. That’s why we take a fresh approach, and offer you a NEW experience bringing Pinsa to Columbia Heights. (more…)

“How to get through Columbia Heights by bike without getting crushed?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Bekah Richards

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve recently started commuting downtown by bike, and I wanted to get advice from others on the safest route. I live right off of 14th Street, so the most direct route is for me to go along 14th until I can cut over to the protected bike lanes on 15th Street. But biking through the section around DC USA is so insanely dangerous, especially northbound where cars and delivery trucks are constantly blocking the bike lane (and even the main travel lane). (more…)

Continuing Coverage of the Chicken on a Leash Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Yesterday we had the great pleasure of sharing a sighting inside the Columbia Heights Target. A few folks messaged me and we’ve learned that the chicken’s name is ‘Pollo’, (not Leslie.) A bit literal but happy to know it. Another reader sends the photo above from Taco Bell and admits being a bit weirded out but I’m definitely gonna add bonus points for this sighting because the chicken, I mean Pollo seems to be wearing a custom made fleece! Also bonus points for the leash.

Update! Now hearing the chicken’s name might actually be “Nugget.” Stay tuned.

“Thirsty Crow Unveils New East Asian Bites Menu”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Guests can expect affordable menu items like Shrimp Chips ($3) and Spiced Peanuts ($5) made with anchovy, chili and lime leaf along with unique offerings like Sai Krok Isaan ($13), a Northern Thai dish which Chef James Wozniak first discovered on a trip to Bangkok 12 years ago; the Thirsty Crow iteration is made with house-made sour sausages stuffed with ground pork, sweet rice, garlic, and lemongrass. Other dishes include Char Siu Wings ($14), grilled and basted chicken wings prepared in a classic Cantonese marinade which is used traditionally used to make barbecue pork, and Beef Rendang Croquetas, a breaded and fried beef rendang and potato mixture served with a simple aioli of nutmeg and lemon. (more…)

Shootings in Columbia Heights and (Update: Homicide) Truxton Circle Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD around 10:07pm:

“Good Evening. 3D is currently investigating a Shooting at 14th & Irving St NW. An Adult Male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to an area hospital in stable non-life threatening condition.

At this time we believe this was a targeted event after a dispute. (more…)

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