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West Elm’s Pop-Up Store Opens in Georgetown By Jessica Bonness

By Prince Of Petworth

Jessica Bonness runs JGB Interiors and writes at Paint It What I Tell You.

West Elm’s Pop-Up Store opened Thursday in Georgetown at 3333 M Street NW.

A far cry from the hulking behemoth of organic bedding and chocolate-wood veneers that used to exist downtown, this is West Elm‘s littlest store and arguably their most charming one. As such, it carries a limited amount of furniture and focuses instead on their collection of textiles and accessories. You’ll find a lot of one-of-a-kind items here: hand-printed ethnic print pillows, vibrant throws made from recycled saris, and gleaming glass mosaic wall decor from India that’s traditionally used to panel elaborate buildings. There are also tons of soaps, candles, and little items that you’ll probably be happy you purchased on an impulse. I got a candle in my little gift bag that smells so good, even my husband approves: Paddywax’s “Library” scent.

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Big Fire on M Street at Hook Restaurant in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

There is a huge fire at building on the 3200 block of M street in Georgetown. Tons of black smoke poring out.”

I haven’t heard anything else from DCfireems. DCfireems tweets:

“3200 blk M St NW – comm bdg – fire from roof – 2 sty – heavy fire & smoke”

Update 1:04pm from DCfireems:

“Update – near Wisc & M St – 2nd alarm comm bldg fire – bulk of fire knocked”

Does anyone happen to know what building this is?

Update 1:06pm from DCfireems:

“Update – 3241 M St NW – Hook Resturant – M St closed – no inj – bul of fire knocked, checking extension”

From a press release:

The cause of today’s fire in Georgetown behind Hook and Tackle Box restaurants is yet to be determined. It is believed that the fire started outside of Hook in the loading dock, however there are no official details as of yet. Owner Jonathan Umbel is waiting on an official investigation from the fire department regarding specific details on today’s regrettable accident.

“The most important thing to me is that our patrons and staff are safe and no one was harmed. We want to thank the DC fire department, which was quick and responsive to prevent any injuries to our staff, neighbors and diners. Unfortunately, both Hook and Tackle Box Georgetown are going to be closed for repairs indefinitely. We will be working feverishly to repair the buildings to have them open for business for our loyal patrons. During this difficult time, Tackle Box’s Cleveland Park location will be open for business and we ask our fans to support our brand so that we may be back on our feet in Georgetown soon.” – Jonathan Umbel, owner of Tackle Box and Hook.

Evacuation at Loews Georgetown Movie Theater Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user hellomarkers!

This was a rather strange tweet from @dcfireems Sunday evening:

“Loews Georgetown – 3100 South St (K St) NW – theatre evacuated (poss disturbance) – EMS evalauted several w/ poss inj – MPD investigating”

There were no further updates. A reader happened to be at the theater and writes:

The whole thing was very odd-
At about 9:30 our movie stopped playing and the lights came on. We sat around for a few minutes and an employee came in and said (it was difficult to hear him), “There has been a gun threat in the building, everyone has to evacuate immediately. We got outside and there was a fire truck and 2 ambulances. Because of the large number of people it was difficult to see what was going on. I did see a fireman leave the building at one point and my friend said she saw a couple of stretchers but couldn’t tell if there were people on them.

After a while they let us back in to finish the movie. There weren’t any announcements or anything. After the movie I asked a woman at the ticket booth what happened and she knew less than I did, then I asked the man at the customer service counter and he said he couldn’t say but that we could use our ticket stubs at any Loews theater in the area to see a free movie.

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn – PARKING FOR 100 CARS edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1623 28th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“FABULOUS EVERMAY: PROVENANCE, HISTORY, & GRANDEUR: GATED ESTATE on 3.5+ acres in a PRIVATE COMPOUND SETTING, MAJESTIC GARDENS. Dining room seats 40,orangerie/ballroom, GUEST HOUSE+ STUDIO/ANNEX. PARKING FOR 100 CARS, overlooks Washington Monument Website * evermaydc. Advance registration required. Attorney’s zoning overview available”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Whoa. We’ve got a new record for most expensive house porn post – this 9 bed/8.5 bath is yours for $25,900,000.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2515 P St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Small Boutique Building with an amazing roof top terrace.

This 1 Bedroom 1 Bath apartment has a open kitchen/living area with access to a balcony, hall bath, berber style wall-to-wall carpeting and good closet space.”

“Monthly rent is $1545, electricity is separate, and water/sewer is included.” sound right?

Bookhill Bistro Opens up in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending a heads up (and photos) of Bookhill Bistro which just opened up at 1639 Wisconsin Ave NW. It’s Web site says:

“Bookhill Bistro is a full service restaurant featuring globally influenced cusine. We have two levels of dining as well as a private room for parties and a back patio.”

You can see their menus here.

Coffee and the Works to be Replaced by Capital Teas (I Swear I’m not Making that Up) Capital Teas Also Opens in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Jan. ’11 we we learned that Coffee and the Works would be closing after 31 years at 1627 Connecticut Ave, NW. I had heard some scuttlebutt that a high end tea shop would be moving into the space but to be honest I though someone was just messing with me. Turns out to be totally true. They plan on opening in Dupont in about a month give or take a few days. Annapolis based Capital Teas will be moving into the space. From their Web site:

“Welcome to Capital Teas, fifth generation fine tea merchants. Our family tradition in the tea trade began in the 1890’s when our great-great-grandfather, Francis Van Reyk, oversaw one of the first tea estates to be planted on Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Today, maintaining a century-plus family tradition of excellence in tea, we source only the highest quality teas and infusions from around the world for your drinking pleasure.”

You can see all their teas here.

And last weekend I happened to walk by their recently opened new space at 1614-A Wisconsin Avenue, NW. If you like tea – you’re gonna love this place.

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Coming to Georgetown – Fleurir Chocolates, Rag & Bone and Calvin Klein Underwear

By Prince Of Petworth

Fleurir Chocolates is coming to 3235 P St, NW. It’s Web site says:

Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates lovingly makes each piece of chocolate by hand and only uses fresh, high-quality, and natural ingredients (think Valhrona chocolate, Murray River Flake Salt, and fresh cream and butter) to ensure a clean, balanced and awesomely delicious flavor with every piece. By combining classic techniques with a strong design perspective, Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates offers a chocolate that is as exciting to eat as it is to look at.

Rag & Bone Clothing Store is coming to 3067 M St, NW.

Calvin Klein Underwear is coming to 3207 M Street NW.

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