Dupont Circle

Look What Happened To Visions Movie Theater

By Prince Of Petworth

I thought I had read somewhere that a bar or restaurants was going to move into the old Visions Movie Theater space located at 1927 Florida Ave, NW. Am I imaging that? Anyway, it turns out that the Non Profit AED has moved into the space. From their Web site:

“AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development–the foundation of thriving societies.

In collaboration with local and national partners, AED fosters sustainable results through practical, comprehensive approaches to social and economic challenges. AED implements more than 250 programs serving people in all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries.”

Sounds like a great organization.

Judging Restaurants/Bars – Bar Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Bar Dupont is located at 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW in the former location of Biddy Mulligan’s. It’s been almost a year since Biddy Mulligan’s closed so I thought it was about time to judge Bar Dupont. How’s the atmosphere? Better or worse than than Biddy’s? Do they serve food as well? It looks pretty swank – how are the prices? Overall – thumbs up or down?

Judging Restaurants – Iron Gate

By Prince Of Petworth

Iron Gate restaurant is located at 1734 N Street, NW. A friend of mine took his girlfriend here for an anniversary dinner and was a pretty big fan. I hear it’s a bit pricey but worth it. What do you guys think – one of DC’s best hidden gem restaurants? Any particularly good dishes? Worth the money?

Hopefully Coming – Flippin Pizza

By Prince Of Petworth

There is a sign for a new pizza spot to come to 1745 Connecticut Ave, NW. However, there was a stop work order on the front window? Anyone ever hear of this pizza spot before? Is it a chain? They are claiming New York style pizza which could fill a gap in the city’s pizza options.

Does the New Dog Park at 17th and S Streets, NW Stink? Literally.

By Prince Of Petworth

The new dog park at 17th and S Streets, NW has only been open for a few weeks but I’ve already received a number of emails about it. I’m told that, perhaps due to the rain, the park can be smelled from a block away. I walked by Sunday afternoon to ask some pedestrians and folks in the park what they thought. Every single person I spoke to said the park did not smell particularly bad, with or without the rain. One woman in the park told me she lived half a block away and has never had a problem with the odor. For me, I’d say it did smell a bit of wet dog. But as someone else told me at the park – “it probably smelled of wet dog because there are tons of wet dogs in the park”. However the funniest comment came from someone who said, it doesn’t smell like wet dog, rather “it smells of dog shit near the entrances where the trash cans are filled with dog shit”. Ah, very good point. Indeed the entrance did have an overpowering smell of dog shit. But the question remains – can you smell the park from a block away? For those that live nearby – is the smell overwhelming? Do you think it has anything to do with the rain and/or artificial surface?

Boombox Performance on Thursday in Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Sounds pretty cool. From an email:

Bluebrain presents ‘Cakeblood’ – A Boombox “Performance”

On Thursday, September 24th at 7:30 PM, Bluebrain 30-piece instrumental work ‘Cakeblood’, will occur on as many portable tape decks as are provided, via cassettes that will be freely distributed. The 35-minute piece will sound out of small speakers as the group assembled walks the streets of DC. Come with a boombox to Dupont Circle. And while it isn’t required, an RSVP is greatly appreciated: [email protected]”

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1508 Q Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Stylish renovation of Classic Brownstone. Historic residence has been totally transformed into a 4-story contemporary, elegant townhouse. MULTI-UNIT w/ first-rate appliances, luxury finishes and 2-car parking. Owner’s residence on 2 levels: 2 BR, 2.5 baths, LR, Media Space and gourmet kitchen. Rooftop terrace. TWO/1 BR rentals to defray mortgage payments. Each w/ Patios. Ideal Dupont/Logan location.”

More info and photos found here.

What do you think of the renovation? That one room with the huge window is pretty amazing. This 4 bed/5.5 bath is yours for $1,649,000.

Judging Restaurants – The Palm

By Prince Of Petworth

The Palm is located at 1225 19th Street, NW. I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy the Palm restaurant up in NYC but never had the chance (money) to hit the DC location. I think the DC one is the original, right? Are these among the best steaks in town? You can see the dinner menu here.

Dear PoP – Jogger Hit by Bus While You Were Gone

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoP,

Last friday, a bus driver hit a jogger in AM on florida and hmm?? somewhere in there. i’ve been waiting FOUR DAYS for you to come back and report on this. is the jogger still alive? did the bus driver survive her difficulty breathing? wot happened??”

The incident was reported on by DCist and the Washington Post. The Post writes:

“At 8:31 a.m., [Amanda] Mahnke was running north on Connecticut Avenue when a bus heading east on Florida Avenue struck her in the intersection near DuPont Circle, authorities said. She did not have any identification on her, so authorities transported her to George Washington University Hospital as a Jane Doe.

She was listed in stable condition late Thursday night with a fractured skull, said her father, Mark Mahnke. She has several other fractures that are not considered life threatening, he said.”

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