Mount Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant Movie Series Starts July 24th

By Prince Of Petworth

Add one more to your outdoor movies series options this summer. Given there are so many options this summer does anyone have a favorite venue so far?

From a press release:

“Mount Pleasant Main Street (MPMS) and CricKet Wireless present the free 2010 Movies in the Park
Series (Cine en el Parque) at Lamont Park, located at Mt. Pleasant Street NW and Lamont Street NW.
The films, themed “Road Trip,” include Little Miss Sunshine, Ride the Divide, The Brave Little Toaster
and Salt of the Earth. The movie series is designed to encourage community engagement, support local
businesses and draw visitors to the neighborhood.

For the hour prior to each film screening, MPMS will organize activities in Lamont Park such as live
music, Mount Pleasant trivia, and raffling of prizes from Mount Pleasant businesses.

Movies will begin at dusk, unless otherwise noted. Viewers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and
blankets. Picnic meals can be purchased from local vendors.

July 24 :: Little Miss Sunshine (rain date July 25) subtítulos en Español
A family piles into their VW van and heads West to a beauty pageant– adventure ensues.

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Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at the 3400 block of 17th St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This unique apartment, with flowing spaces and views of Rock Creek Park from every room, is a hideaway in the woods and offers unlimited options for creative furnishing. The outdoor spaces are just as unusual, with a 400 square foot private deck with built in benches and planter boxes perfect for BBQ’s and parties, a quaint brick patio entrance with french doors, and an urban yard perfect for small-scale gardening. An extra storage unit is provided for bikes, ski equipment and camping gear, etc.

This apartment, in a private home, was just painted and is immaculately clean. Features include: central air conditioning, security system, dishwasher, washer/dryer in separate laundry room, DSL/cable, track lights on dimmers, and much more. The custom kitchen has recessed lighting and lots of storage. The unique bedroom features 6 feet by 12 feet of windows with custom sliding lattice panels overlooking the Park. Through two arches the large living room is just steps away.

The apartment is a short walk to The National Zoo, Columbia Heights and Cleveland Park Metro and minutes from the cities best bus lines. The apartment is available in late-July.”

These are some of my all time favorite buildings in Mt. Pleasant. Does $1625 sound reasonable for this 1 bed?

Have a Great Weekend!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Bonnie for sending in the amazing photo above. She writes:

“I was so stunned by how the clouds looked one day on Columbia Road that I had to stop and take a pic. There were several mouths stuck wide open staring at the sky that day.”

And above is a fun art video sent in by a former Columbia Heights resident. They write:

“Inspired by Paris artist, Jerome G. Dermuth, we’ve taken on 7 (more to follow) swing installation in San Francisco as part of an ongoing Happiness Project aimed at loss of youth. The short video below shows the installation, scouting, and lots of footage of randoms using the swings with complete and utter joy as they relent to a push and some wind in their hair. Watch it through. The joy as this autistic kid’s father’s face as he gets on a swing for the first time in 40 years is our parting shot. It’s pure and simple bliss that’s sadly been long ignored and forgotten.”

Dear PoP – 16th St, NW Construction?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Is there any info out there on the construction currently going on between Euclid and Harvard on 16th Street this week? They’re working during rush hour and blocking multiple lanes of traffic. Each day this week my bus has taken twice as long to get to work because of this. Who at DDoT decided it would be find to close multiple lanes on
both 14th and 16th Streets at the same time for major roadwork?

Anyone know if this is a major project that will take some time? It could have serious implications for the commute down 16th street if this continues beyond this week.”

There were lots of details given yesterday about 14th and Park Road, NW. Anyone have details on the 16th St, NW between Euclid and Harvard construction?

Dear PoP – “tree choppin’ in Mt Pleasant”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

You should check out Haydee’s Restaurant’s decision to go into the tree removal business.  Personally, I’ve thought that some of the recent controversies around their application for a nightclub license were overblown, but if the facts are accurate, this is a really arrogant and selfish action…”

From the Mt. Pleasant forum:

“Not sure if you are aware of this or not but Haydee’s cut down the tree in front of her business last Saturday. As of June 18th I had had two conversations with telling her that she could not do this w/o a permit that in most likelihood she would not get. She initially told me that she had planted the tree and because of that she was entitled to take it down. I of course did my own research and found that it was not the case.

Last night I met with MPMS and was told that the tree had mysteriously lost all of its leaves in the last week, I assured them I had photo of a healthy looking tree. We walked over there and were shocked to see the tree no longer there and the tree box covered.

I am told by other sources that another ANC supported these actions – I hope this is not true, this is a bad example to set for all the other businesses.

As you probably know Haydee’s withdrew her application for outdoor café. She would have gotten the permit but one of the conditions was that she remove two tables by her entrance to provide sufficient sidewalk space to pedestrians as they walked by the tree box, she refused and said that she wanted all the tables and did not understand why there needed to be 6’ of clearance.

I am enclosing some pics I took of the before and after.

Gabriela Vega
Transportation Planner, Ward 1”

Pleasant Pops grand opening – Saturday, July 3rd at Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

We started Pleasant Pops in March 2009 because we grew up in New York and North Carolina and absolutely adore “paletas,” a style of fresh fruit ice pops from Mexico.

I called Roger in March of last year after seeing an empty store front in Mount Pleasant and asked him to move to DC. Roger and I are former college roommates who met on the crew team freshman year.

Our flavors are all original creations we developed after dozens of informal taste tests and tasting parties over the past year.

The most memorable tasting party was a Saturday in February when 120 people came to taste our pops in the middle of the DC snowpocolypse. Strawberries and Cream, Blueberry Pancake, Banana Date, Avocado Lime (Guac Pop) and Green Tea were the biggest hits out of the dozen we offered at that party.

You can find Pleasant Pops at the Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market, starting July 3rd, and every summer Saturday thereafter, from 9a.m-1p.m. We’re also available for catering special events and parties

Grand Opening

Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market
Street: Mt. Pleasant Street
City/Town: Washington, DC”

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3200 16th Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Large renovated studio apartment renting for $1244.00 featuring newly renovated Kitchen and bath! . Please speak to our staff for details!

We are featuring renovated kitchens and baths in addition to a great location featuring resturants nearby,Columbia Heights Metro Station, Schools, Library and Shopping and much more!!!
Heat and Hot water are free. Residents are responsible for electric.”

Does $1244 sound reasonable for this studio?

Judging Restaurants – Pupuseria San Miguel

By Prince Of Petworth

Pupuseria San Miguel is located at 3110 Mt Pleasant St NW. I feel like folks who really know their pupusas recommend this spot. It might not jump out at you because you have to walk downstairs but I’m hearing it’s worth the walk. What do you guys think? Are these the best pupusas in town?

Dear PoP – How Does this Happen?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Can you ask your readers if anyone knows what happened to this clearly once gorgeous old house in Mt. Pleasant? I fantasize about the idea of buying a house like this and renovating it to bring it back to its former glory but with that kind of water damage I am sure it would be beyond me.”

Any ideas of what could have caused this damage? You can see more photos here. This home at 1819 Monroe St, NW is on the market for $599,000 think that sounds reasonable given the complete renovations needed?

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