Forest Hills

Gunshot Fired on the 6th Floor of a building at 4500 Connecticut Avenue, NW Last Night (near Bread Furst)

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Members of the Second District responded to a call for sounds of gunshots at 4500 Connecticut Avenue, NW on the Sixth Floor. Caller reported hearing 2 people arguing in the hallway and what sounded like one shot from a gun being fired. Officers arrived on the scene and found one shell casing on the floor. No reports of victim or suspect on the scene. This case is currently under investigation. Report numbers 19-057048. If anyone has any information please call the Second District detective Office at 202-715-7365 or CIC at 202-727-9099.”

Sugar Fox, from Little Red Fox Folks, Opens this weekend

By Prince Of Petworth


5027 Connecticut Ave, NW Photo by Mary Bells Wall.

From a press release:

“Husband-wife duo Jena and Matt Carr of Little Red Fox will open Sugar Fox, a neighborhood ice cream shop and bakery, this weekend, in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The shop will offer house-made and customizable treats including ice cream by the scoop, milkshakes, cakes, and cupcakes.

Ed. Note: I guess this finally settles the neighborhood name dispute.

Winter hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12pm-9pm

OFFERINGS: (more…)

Whoa, Check Out This “Authentic 1959 Mid-Century Modern home Re-Imagined in Forest Hills”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email, Listing agents are Robert Hryniewicki, Adam T. Rackliffe and Christopher R. Leary of HRL Partners with Washington Fine Properties:

“2908 Ellicott Street, NW

Offered at $2,695,000

A fabulous Forest Hills renovation by Coba has brought this late 1950s home a new life in the 21st century!

Two luxurious levels include 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, and approx. 4,100 SF of thoughtfully re-designed living space with only the highest quality finishes and detail. Open floor plan includes a grand living space with 12.5-ft vaulted ceiling and walls of windows including sliding glass doors opening to a private rear garden allowing for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Must see – like nothing else in the marketplace! (more…)

Jake’s American Grill Closing Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Susan and ANC Commissioner 3F06 Monika Nemeth for passing on the news:

“I went to visit Jake’s (5018 Connecticut Ave.) this evening as they are in my SMD and was shocked to learn that they are closing permanently on Sunday. Apparently lease negotiations fell apart. They will be sorely missed.”

Jake’s American Grille opened here in February 2011. Before Jake’s this space was home to Uptown Cathay. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.


5018 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Monika Nemeth

Morris American Bar will be doing a one night pop-up at I’m Eddie Cano, on Monday, November 26th

By Prince Of Petworth


5014 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Morris American Bar, the whimsical Shaw cocktail haven helmed by master craftsman David Strauss, is popping up for just one night at Chevy Chase newcomer I’m Eddie Cano (located at 5014 Connecticut Avenue NW). The special evening will feature an array of cocktails from Strauss (manning the bar, alongside “shared” employee Doug Fischer), including riffs on classic Italian cocktails and Morris favorites. A selection of highlights include: (more…)

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