I like stumbling upon these mini houses. I think this one is actually a business. Though now that I look at the picture again, the house on the left is pretty sweet too. I like that one window that sticks up above the roof. This is from Georgetown.
I feel like someone should give out a grant so these signs can be refurbished, yeah?
photo by Leonard
City Paper shared the news (from The Current) that “You will not be able to visit an Apple Store in the District of Columbia anytime soon!” City Paper continued gave this explanation:
“Earlier this month, both bodies rejected Apple’s design—the third the company had submitted for the property at 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW, a Georgetown storefront the company has owned for more than a year—because, as the Current’s Carol Buckley puts it, it “would not fit into Georgetown.””
Greater Greater Washington followed up on the story today, suggesting that Apple “Just propose a Federal style store already”.
I have recently become a huge fan of Apple so I’m really saddened by this news. I actually think the modern style of Apple’s buildings look pretty fresh. But I also understand Georgetown wanting to maintain the integrity of its historic blocks. But damn I want an Apple store in DC. Hmm, quite a conundrum. Of course I’d love to see an Apple store in Columbia Heights or Penn Quarter but let’s just assume that the Georgetown space is the only one they are willing to consider. So my question to you is – who’s being ridiculous here? Should Apple conform to Georgetown’s architectural requirements or should Georgetown lighten up a bit and realize what a great addition an Apple store would be?
I know that the PoP community isn’t comprised of a bunch of Georgetown enthusiasts. [Ed note: I actually met a few readers from Georgetown at the 2 Year Anniversary Party and they were quite nice. While Gtown isn’t my normal stomping grounds they do have some sweet homes and doors there.] Myself, I have about as much use for Georgetown as I do for a nose on my butt and there are only a few very select circumstances that will find me miserably wandering the intersection of M and Wisconsin muttering to myself in anger over whatever reason brought me into this neighborhood that easily passes for my own personal 4th Circle of Hell. However, my friend is seeing some doctors over at Georgetown Medical Center, and I’ve been helping her out with rides to and from some of her appointments, so I’ve found myself on the Darkside on a few occasions recently. I’ve taken this opportunity to revisit some favorites that I’ve long since abandoned and check out some of the new kids on the block.
First up is Wisemiller’s Deli, located way up off of Prospect St. on 1236 36th St NW. (Next to 1789, F Scotts and the Tombs aka the Rich Old White Guy, Mid Life Crisis and Popped Collar Undergrad of the Clyde’s family of restaurants.)
Wisey’s looks like a typical convenience store, with pints of Ben & Jerry’s, six packs of remarkably decent beer, sodas and snacks. But it is also home to my One True Sandwich Love in DC: the Chicken Madness. I think most people who have gone to Georgetown are familiar with the Madness; I’m pretty sure you have to eat your weight in them to graduate. Having gone instead to the less illustrious state school up the road in Maryland, Wisey’s wasn’t brought to my attention until sometime in the mid-90s when a friend from my crappy temp job who was a G’town graduate decided to introduce me. I’ve been hooked ever since and make it my mission to get others on board. Continues after the jump with lots of cupcakes… (more…)
This of course is located in Georgetown. Anyone know when the street cars stopped running here? It’s interesting that they left the rails in, yeah? Kinda cool though…
They are actually living plants. Insane. Anyway if you want one head down to Georgetown on O Street. (Damn I think it’s O St. but I’m not 100%). Here’s the name of the store:
Yeah, they still kind of freak me out…