A reader reports:
“Tried to go get some food from Dos Gringos last night. Greeted with what you see in the pic on the door. I called this morning and she said they’ll be open tomorrow.”
Ed. Note: These food violation closures usually last only a few days.
3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
3107 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Suns Cinema hoping to come to Mt. Pleasant has launched their kickstarter:
“After years of searching for a suitable venue, we’ve signed a lease for a space ideally located on Mt. Pleasant street, just a few blocks away from the Columbia Heights Metro Station.
And, while the space is great, it’s going to require a lot of work. The location was previously set up for retail and will have to be totally repurposed for use as a theater. As with any theater, we will need to install projection equipment, seating, proper lighting and the sound dampening system necessary to be a responsible neighbor. Beyond this, we hope to make Suns Cinema a relaxing and comfortable venue and will need to update the facilities. We also have to navigate our way through the city’s regulations and licensing which takes time and money. This is where we need your help!
What you should expect from Suns
Although obtaining screening rights can be difficult and often expensive, we plan on programming great movies – some obscure, some familiar, all interesting. However, there are no plans to limit the screenings and events to movies only. We also plan to screen vintage television, animated shorts, and classic sportscasts while collaborating with local chefs and bartenders to bring creative food and beverage pairings to these features.
Our vision is to offer programming similar to this:
This is a mock-up calendar. NOT ACTUAL SHOWTIMES
You can read more and contribute here.
3146 16th Street, NW
@ohmykevin tweets us the photo above:
“@PoPville work coming along with the meridian hill baptist church on 16th, roof + back wall gone”
Washington Business Journal previously reported:
“Valor Development picked up a permit on Feb. 6 to convert the entire structure — with a large rear and side addition — into an 85-unit multifamily building.”
This rental is located at 1701 Park Road, NW. The listing says:
“A large 1 Bedroom Apartment at the Park Regent with a huge closet is available. Hardwood floors, High Ceilings & Large Windows. Historic building located in Mt Pleasant. Great access to #42, H2, H4 & S bus routes and 3 blocks to Columbia Heights Green line Metro station. Also close to Rock Creek Park and the Zoo. Quiet neighborhood, yet close to the action in Adams Morgan. Lots of shopping at mom & pop stores close by and Target, Giant, Staples and other large store within walking distance. Zip car and Bike share located across the street. Elevator building with exercise facilities, indoor bike storage and laundry located on lower level. Rent includes Heat, Hot Water & Gas for cooking. Tenant pays only for electric (Est $20-$25/mo)”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,699/Mo.
Excitement continues to build for Purple Patch the American–Filipino restaurant coming to the Tonic space in Mt. Pleasant. A reader sends the note above and their facebook page shares:
“You will be able to try our chicken wing with Guaillo pepper sauce, celery and carrot salad with blue cheese vinaigrette sooner than you think!!”
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Sweet signage! Purple Patch is the new “American–Filipino restaurant” coming to the former Tonic space.
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, between the hours of 12am-7am my group house on Kilbourne Place in Mt. Pleasant was robbed while 6 of us slept upstairs. It’s incredibly scary to think that strangers were in our home. Myself and the police believe multiple people were involved just based on the amount of stuff they took. They took 3 bicycles and a 60inch television. I know that they needed at least 2 people to carry the television out of the house. The television is a 60 inch Sharp Aquos flat screen HDTV.
Two bike descriptions below:
1. Black KHS frame fixed gear, pink back wheel, 1 front break, black components, black seat with gold bar.
2. It was a red trek bike. Drop down handlebars. Aluminum frame. Old school with shifters on the frame, not on the handle bars. It was about a 51″-52″. White seat. The handlebars were wrapped in white tape. On the right handlebar the wrapping was untangled a little bit leaving a small loop. A black and yellow attachment for a bike lock was attached to it under the frame to the seat near the back wheel. Wheels were skinny and black. Paint job was cut up a bit on the frame. Both brakes on top were covered in a black rubber that was torn.
3. Teal (blue green) Men’s Diamondback Cross Campus Hybrid Bike. It had straight handle bars.
The police took prints and DNA evidence from the appropriate surfaces. I was shocked that they did so at all but due to the nature of the crime, a B1 robbery while we were home, they are treating it as more severe.
I’m writing so that you can inform the community to stay vigilant of their own homes and in case folks run across any of the stolen merchandise.”
3107 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Well this could be huge. Thanks to all who sent links to the Washington Post story:
“But early last month they secured a lease for a former cell phone store, which they plan to convert into a makeshift cinema with enough seating for 40, plus a small bar where they hope to serve concessions, beer and cocktails (provided they get a liquor license).”
Stay tuned for updates as they get closer to opening.
Getting lots of reports sent to @PoPville on twitter. See the full pepco power outage map here.
3155 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
An exciting tidbit about Purple Patch coming to the former Tonic space in Mt. Pleasant:
“American – Filipino restaurant at Mount Pleasant. Old place, new space”
Perhaps they heard about the excitement for Bad Saint coming to Columbia Heights. Stay tuned for more info – but this is very promising!!