This home is located at 651 8th Street, NE:


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The flier says:

“FIREWORKS! Refreshing, purse-pleasing Palace with full-sized 2BR/2.5BA (includes en suite MASTER and 1st flr powder), brand new and stylish kitchen, fresh walk-out basement, fireplace and classic mantel, HWF, Original stairs and posts, delightful deck, front-load Bosch laundry-Skip Up to Union Station, Hop Over to H Street Hot Spots, Escape to Eastern Market, Lunge to Lincoln Park!”

More info and photos found here.

This looks like a nice reno that has kept some original details. What do you think of the house itself? Does $599,000 sound reasonable?


This house is located at 1241 Linden Place, NE:


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The flier says:

“Reduced & renovated 2 BR 2 BA Home features refinished original hardwood floors & exposed brick walls. The kitchen includes granite counters, stainless appliances, maple cabinets, recessed lighting, and open dining space. Master BR offers 2 walk-in closets & private balcony; New stackable Washer & Dryer; New Windows, Doors, AC, Heat and rear patio with storage shed complete this excellent offering.”

More info and a virtual tour found here.

I thought this was an interesting property because it is one of those half houses we’ve looked at before, plus it is located on a really quiet street near H Street, NE. So what do you think of the house itself? Does $449,000 sound reasonable?


I was at Big Bear this weekend and someone mentioned that Naby’s Island Restaurant, located at 1128 H Street, NE, has some of the best Jamaican food in town. I, of course, am a huge Sweet Mango Cafe fan. Then as I was walking back up Georgia Ave. I spotted Negril’s Eatery located at 2301 Georgia Ave., NW.

So first are there any fans of these two spots? Secondly, where’s your favorite Jamaican spot in town?


Coming: The Star and The Shamrock Irish Tavern is applying for a liquor license at 1341 H Street, NE. It sounds super cool. I seriously love live Irish/Folk music.

Going: Pathfinder books has moved out of its space on Georgia Ave. near the Petworth metro. I believe this was the Socialist bookstore. Come to think of it, I don’t believe I’ve seen them handing out their literature at the metro in a while…


I mentioned this spot in the H Street, NE PoPtrekker last week. Well, I was just able to attend their media preview and it is pretty damn sweet. The H Street Country Club is located at 1335 H Street, NE. It has two very distinct feels. On the first floor, pictured above, you have a more bar/restaurant type setting with a bar near the entrance and further to the back you have two pool tables, two shuffle board tables, some tvs, a jukebox, and some skee ball.

Upstairs is where it gets really interesting. Why? Because that is where you can find the indoor putt putt. Which is as insane in reality as it sounds. But it is awesome. It is a 9 hole course with names like U Street, K Street Lego Lawyers, The Awakening of Marion Barry etc. It will cost $7 dollars.

Upstairs, in addition to the putt putt course, you’ll also find another bar, another jukebox, and tables.

I didn’t have the chance to sample any food but you can see the menu here. I did however sample the guava margarita that very nearly kicked my ass. I imagine the drinks will make putt putt slightly more interesting. You can see the drink menu here.

I have to say this place really seems like it is set up to be a huge success. And that I think will probably be it’s only flaw. Given the fact that this place is so unique, I really believe it’s going to be smashed crowded. I suspect that may get a bit frustrating if you’re waiting on line for the putt putt.

Nevertheless, the uniqueness of this spot is surely something to be applauded. Now if only they had a ping pong table…

The grand opening will be Wed., May 27th. Enjoy! Lots more photos of the 6,800 square foot space after the jump. (more…)


This episode of PoPtrekker features the H Street, NE Corridor. You can see previous PoPtrekker episodes here. This remains a joint Prince of Petworth/ Intangible Arts production. If you have a suggestion for a future PoPtrekker please email me directly.Just a couple of quick comments. First, there is a strip mall where I mention that it reminds me of one on 13th Street that got torn down. That was an error, of course I was thinking of the Nehemiah Shopping center that got torn down on 14th Street near Chapin. Second, I have to tell my mom – yes, I’m gonna get a haircut soon!


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