Columbia Heights - PoPville

“Tynan is by far my favorite coffee shop in DC (and honestly, ever!)”

Published July 14, 2021 at 12:45PM

14th and Irving St, NW

Thanks to Herbert for sending:

“When I move into a neighborhood, I really try to become a part of the community. My favorite thing to do is find coffee shops to try out and meet the staff. Before I moved to Columbia Heights, I visited a bunch of coffee shops.

Tynan is by far my favorite coffee shop in DC (and honestly, ever!), and holds an incredibly special place in my heart because it was the first place I dined indoors and sat into work after being fully vaccinated. The staff are incredibly friendly (shoutout to John, Leti, and Maria!), (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for the balcony, those glass doors separating the bedroom and most importantly the proximity to Florida Avenue Grill

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 13, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 2250 11th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,395 / 1br – 600ft2 – 1 BR, 1BA w/ balcony Dream Condo Available July 15 -U Street Corridor! (The Lacey – 2250 11th Street Unit 302) (more…)

About that construction inside the Columbia Heights’ Target

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 13, 2021 at 11:35AM

“Dear PoPville,

According to one of the workers, Columbia Heights Target (14th and Irving/Park Road, NW) is under construction because they are putting a mini Ulta inside. Customer service, the food vendor, and Starbucks are being redone so that a very large Starbucks can go in. The Pizza Hut is being removed.” (more…)

“Once on the scene officers located multiple shell casings.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 13, 2021 at 9:15AM

via google maps

From MPD:

“On July 13, 2021, at approximately 5:48 AM Officers responded to the 3500 11th Street NW for sounds of Gunshots. Once on the scene officers located multiple shell casings. There were reports of Property Damage. (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for proximity to The Coupe, Redrocks, Makan, Ossobucco et al

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 9, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 1033 Park Rd, NW #1 near 11th St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,300 / 2br – Renov Apt with Stainless Steel Appliances, 3 blks f/ Metro (more…)

Ossobuco “was absolutely delicious & service amazing”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 6, 2021 at 11:45AM

3418 11th Street, NW

Amanda writes: “just ate at Ossobuco in Columbia Heights & it was absolutely delicious & service amazing & great safe, open patio dining. Not sure if it’s because of the 4th, but not many other diners. Hope you can give it some love. Hope to see them well.” (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen because I’m wondering what you think about the communal kitchen setup

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 3301 16th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,250 A sunlit studio is available for rent (Columbia Heights) (more…)

Slice & Pie/Lucy coming to former Pizzeria Vetri space at 14th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2021 at 12:45PM

2221 14th Street, NW at Florida

Pizzeria Vetri closed here back in April 2019 (opened in June 2016.) But pizza is coming back!A new liquor license placard for Slice & Pie/Lucy says:

“A new class C Tavern serving pizza and light fare. (more…)

#pizza

Archeological Finds Vol. 56 – Yarnold’s Pharmacy Sign

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 2, 2021 at 11:05AM | Updated July 2, 2021 at 11:43AM

3401 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Jonnel for sending from CC Liquor Store in Columbia Heights “The place has been closed for about a month now. Guy out front said renovations. Cool to know in its former glory it was a pharmacy.”

If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.

#Archeological Finds

“Chef Skip specializes in fried seafood and is known for the unique touch of an edible flower and a side of Chef Skip’s house sauce.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 24, 2021 at 8:45AM

715 Euclid Street, NW

The evolution of 715 Euclid (near Banneker and Howard) continues with Chef Skip. Sounds very promising:

“Chef Skip started with the idea of a food truck that has now expanded into several locations in the 757 (Virginia Beach & Portsmouth). Chef Skip specializes in fried seafood and is known for the unique touch of an edible flower and a side of Chef Skip’s house sauce. (more…)