H Street NE

Judging Restaurants – Horace & Dickie’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Horace & Dickie’s is located at 809 12th St. NE (just off H Street). Every time I walk by there are people coming in and out which I think is a very good sign. I think they may have come up when we discussed the best crab cakes in town.

I was psyched to see they have a Web site which says:

“Inspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with. We have been in business for more than 20 yrs and this is the one and only location. You’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal. Experience our Fish that has made us famous as featured on Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel. Our famous fried chicken and handmade crab cakes will also keep you coming back! . Our friendly atmosphere and great food is surely what makes us one of the most popular places to eat in Washington D.C.”

You can see their menu here.

What’s the must order item?

H St, NE Shuttle Adds Stop to Capital City Diner/Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email :

“I’m proud to announce the start of a new stop on the H Street NE shuttle service at Capital City Diner/ Jimmy Valentine’s Lonely Hearts Club. Thanks to great support from councilmembers Harry Thomas (Ward 5) and Tommy Wells (Ward 6), the new service begins this week. The shuttle runs every evening from Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro from 5pm til Metro closes. The actual stop is at Bladensburg Rd & L St NE (right across street from diner).”

You can see the shuttle schedule here.

Win 2 Tickets to “The First Annual Summer New Year’s Eve Party” at Rock and Roll Hotel

By Prince Of Petworth

This sounds like it could be fun and I always enjoy giving out free tickets. So to win free tickets let me know your favorite roof top bar/restaurant in the city and I’ll pick a winner Friday.

From an email:

We here at Rock and Roll Hotel are hosting a killer party on July, 23rd that we’re calling “The First Annual Summer New Year’s Eve Party.” Yes, it’s the middle of summer, but what greater party is there than a New Years one? So we’re bringing that sparkle and shine to the club on the 23rd from 6 pm to 3 am. Here’s some more info:

DJs: Yes Giantess (set)
Audio Ammo
DJ Chris Burns
DJ Autorock
DJ Metaphysical
DJ Phil Real

$15 General Admission tickets
$25 General Admission and Open Bar (rail/ domestic beer/ wine) from 6-11 pm
$50 General Admission and Open Bar (rail/ domestic beer/ wine) all night long

Free food/ Free leis/ Free STUFF and good times guaranteed
21 +”

Good Deal or Not? “Believably Antebellum” edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1121 G St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Believably Antebellum, a side porch w/ beautiful yard, known for Mardi Gras parties, a green house, pond and enclosed rear yard with exciting oppty for expansion. A social Kitchen & LR/DR w/ four skylights, Formal DR & Front BR. Up 2 BR (1 w/ sitting rm) Dual Entry Twin Bath. Property is the belle of the boulevarde (not a Blvd, but nice & tree-lined. Remarkable seclusion, OSP?(not in place) Offer!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This is definitely a wild one. What’s your favorite part? Looks like they got some good mosquito protection there…

Think this 3 bed/2 bath will go for $629,000?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill/H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 11st & Maryland Ave NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This boutique-like 2 story 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Capitol Hill Row home is located one block from Maryland Avenue NE and 1.5 blocks from the H Street Entertainment district and is perfect for the professional working on/near Capitol Hill (15 minute walk) who enjoys the conveniences of work and play nearby!

The row home is historic in architecture with wooden and carpeted floors, a combination of exposed brick walls and an operating wood fireplace. Wood floors recently refinished, look like new! Newly bricked back patio, great area to enjoy an afternoon in the sun or an outdoor BBQ. Patio furniture included.

The large upstairs bedroom has an open floor plan with a skylight which allows easy access and a large amount of sunlight to filter in.

The house is pet friendly (we had a dog there ourselves!). The rent includes an ADT security system which is monitored 24/7 by ADT. Other utilities are extra.

The H Street Entertainment District is less than two blocks away and features unique restaurants and other entertainment venues, perfect for young professionals!”

Personally I think saying “H Street Entertainment District” is a bit too formal… What do you guys think – does $2045 sound reasonable for this 1 bed row house?

Granville Moore’s hosts five course beer dinner Tues. Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by flickr user Daquella manera

If you’ve no plans for the evening, and no work to do Wed. morning… From an email:

“Brewery Ommegang is teaming up with Granville Moore’s Chef Teddy Folkman and new Chef de Cuisine Maria Evans on Tuesday night June 29th to feature a five course beer dinner upstairs and a selection of Ommegang brews downstairs (including the never released Zuur and the hard to find BPA). Call for reservations for the dinner or stop on in for the brews.”

1238 H St, NE
202-399-2546

You can see the menu here:

Brewery Ommegang Barfood Spectacular PDF

H St, NE’s Argonaut Bar and Restaurant Boarded Up Due to Fire

By Prince Of Petworth

Coming back from New York Sunday morning I was saddened to hear the news that the Argonaut, 1433 H Street, NE, had experienced a fairly severe fire. The owners write on The Argonaut’s blog:

* Nobody was in The Argonaut at the time, and nobody got hurt.

* We don’t know who called 911 this morning, but whoever you are, thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. Because of your call, the fire department was able to get there before the damage (which is very extensive, but pretty much only in the kitchen and bar area) was able to spread.

* Most of you may not know this, but our kitchen used to be an alley. Which means that the wall separating the kitchen and the bar is an “outside wall” and is several layers of brick. We are very thankful for that brick wall – it helped contain the fire.

* And thanks so much to the DC Fire Department. Seeing the kitchen, it really hit home about what they actually have to do. I cannot imagine having to walk inside what I can only imagine was an inferno…

* And thanks to Nancy & Graham, and Bill, Liz, Mika & Eila for watching Ara for the first part of the day. Thankfully, I had the good sense not to bring my toddler to a fire and they were ready, willing, and able to help! (And thanks to everybody else who offered to watch her…)

You can see photos of the damage inside and learn about their next steps here.

Art Walk on H Street, NE Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

CHAMPS Presents ARTventures on H on June 17. Thursday Night Art Walk Features Twelve Art Venues and Special Dining Discounts at Eight Hot Spots on H Street, NE.

On June 17, CHAMPS – Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce presents ARTventures on H. From 5-7:30pm, twelve different galleries and art spaces along the H Street Corridor will open their doors to the Capitol Hill community for a special neighborhood art walk. Participants will each be given an ARTventures “passport,” to be stamped at each stop on the art walk. For every stamp received, attendees receive an extra 2% discount at any of eight participating restaurants that evening from 7-9pm. Maximum discount is 10%. The Atlas Performing Arts Center is also offering ARTventures participants a 10% discount on admission to that evening’s screening of “The Women,” part of its Gay 101 film series.

Good Deal or Not? “charming exposed brick interiors” edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 226 Parker St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Great rowhouse just a few blocks from NoMa Metro, across from Union Station. Charming exposed brick interiors, private 2nd level deck, many recent updates including new kitchen & appliances, new roof, new wood floors, new windows. Well maintained, close to 2 new groceries, Senate Square, on quaint quiet street.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

The reader writes:

“This cute little house went up for sale, right next to Senate Square in the NoMa area. It is the most inexpensive property in the area, but does that make it a good deal?”

What do you guys think – does $395,000 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/1bath?

Much Anticipated Biergarten Haus Opens Today!

By Prince Of Petworth

One of the most anticipated new bars has opened its doors today at 1355 H Street, NE. We looked at some preview photos here back in May. It’s going to be a bit smashed this weekend – from an email:

“Just to let everyone know, we are booked solid for the USA game on Saturday & the Germany Game on Sunday from 1 to 4pm. If you come in for early games, we will kindly ask you to move to the bar at approx 1PM for the reservations coming in. After the games are over, we will be welcoming anyone who would like to come hang out with us. After this weekend we will come up with some set policies for reservations.”

If anyone goes this weekend – send some photos and let us know if it is as good as it looks!

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