NoMa (Near Northeast)

Movies in Columbia Heights + Help Pick Movies for NoMa Summer Screen

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mylar Bono

“Dear PoP,

I noticed that one thing you think the area is lacking is movie theaters. Although we’re not a full-blown theater with popcorn and milk-duds, BloomBars (3222 11th St NW) screens independent films and documentaries every Tuesday evening. Most of the time we are joined by the director (or others involved in the film) either in-person or on Skype, or else with a subject matter expert.

This Tuesday (1/25) we’re screening “Wednesday Afternoons” with a live Skype Q&A with the director after the film.

Next Tuesday (2/1) we’re screening “Capoeira: The Dance of Freedom” with a demonstration & lesson with our capoeira instructor and students before the film.”

Sounds like a great movie option.

And while we’re on the topic of movies – a poll has just been released where you can help pick the schedule for next summer’s NoMa Summer Screen schedule. So many good choices!

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – H St, NE/NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 4th Street NE at L Street NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“1 Bedroom / 1 Bath / Kitchen / Living Room / ≈ 900 sq. feet
One year lease, security deposit equal to one month rent

AMENITIES: Central A/C and heat, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher/Disposal, Two Separate Entrances, ADT Alarm System

2.5 blocks to Red Line Metro (NY Ave. Station)
Easy Commute to Congressional Office Buildings

Blocks away from newly opened Harris Teeter Grocery Store and CVS”

$1200 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom english basement?

NoMa BID: Chef Gillian Clark Brings Neighborhood Restaurant to 3rd and K St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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Some more scuttlebutt turns out to be true. From a NoMa Bid press release:

Chef Gillian Clark plans to open a new neighborhood restaurant in NoMa at Third and K Streets, NE, in the Loree Grand at Union Place. “Kitchen on K Street” will open in April or May, bringing back the popular Colorado Kitchen concept Clark is known for. Clark also runs the General Store restaurant in Silver Spring.

Kitchen on K Street will be a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as offering a bar with counter seating. Clark chose the NoMa spot for its neighborhood feel and history – the Loree Grand is named in honor of Loree Murray, a longtime Northeast resident and community leader. “We saw the building and where it was – what it represents for the neighborhood in the naming of the Loree Grand,” Clark said. “It’s a new building, but has the neighborhood feel and charm of an older building.”

“We’re very excited to have the space leased to a local chef with a strong reputation,” said Eric Siegel of the Cohen Companies, which owns the Loree Grand in as Union Place Phase I LLC. “Chef Gillian Clark chose this location because she wanted to be in a residential neighborhood and part of a community.”

Kitchen on K Street will seat nearly 100 people inside and about 25 in outdoor seating on the patio. Clark plans to expand the Colorado Kitchen menu, featuring roasted chicken, meatloaf, doughnuts, and weekend brunches. “Imagine Betty Crocker gone Cordon Bleu,” she said. Hours will most likely run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 11 p.m. on weekends.

I have been assured that this won’t negatively impact Chef Clark’s Petworth plans for the Georgia Avenue Meeting House (expecting to open up this spring) and we can expect news of more openings around town in the coming years.

NoMa’s Harris Teeter Opens Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From the NoMa Bid:

Harris Teeter opens in NoMa today, after more than two years of anticipation and excitement from the surrounding community. The new 50,000-square-foot store at 1201 First Street, NE, will anchor NoMa’s growing retail offerings and provide grocery options for an underserved corridor along North Capitol Street and in Northeast Washington, D.C.

Scheduled events:

Tuesday, December 7, 2010:
· 5:30 pm – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

* 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Taste of Teeter: Shoppers will be able to sample a wide variety of wine and products available in the new store. This event is free and open to the public.

· 8 p.m. to midnight: Harris Teeter is open for regular shopping

Wednesday, December 8:
· Harris Teeter opens at 8 a.m.

Thursday, December 9 and following:
· Regular hours are 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

PoP Preview – Tynan Coffee and Tea Opening in NoMa Tomorrow Nov. 17

By Prince Of Petworth

Tynan Coffee and Tea will be opening up at 1275 First Street, NE in NoMa tomorrow and having a grand opening Dec. 1st. Many will recall that Tynan also has a Columbia Heights location at 1400 Irving St, NW. There new NoMa location is also it’s biggest. The space is 1800 sq ft and has room for 46 seats. In the warmer months there will also be outdoor seating. While having a similar feel and look to the Columbia Heights location, this location also has a small tv area and will host old photos instead of a mural.

I spoke to Pat Coyle who’s promoting the new cafe and he shares:

“We will offer a happy hour M-F 4:00pm to Close (8pm).

The Grand Opening will remain on Wednesday, December 1st. We will have our Tynan Giveaway contest, the opportunity to win Tynan gift certificates, from 6:00am-5:00pm and a complimentary shoe shine from 1pm- 4pm. We will have our Grand Opening Happy Hour from 4-8.”

More photos after the jump. (more…)

NoMa Bid Creates Some Nice Greenspace at New York Ave Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy NoMa BID

From a press release:

“Since the New York Avenue Metro Station opened in 2004, a remnant of compacted gravel remained immediately in front of the Metro entrance at N Street. The NoMa BID decided to soften the gray, cold concrete by adding vegetation. Three crepe myrtle trees were donated from NPR’s new headquarters site, which is currently under construction, and planted in the new “Oak Leaf Park,” along with lariope, shrubs, and native grasses. In addition, DDOT widened a cramped and narrow sidewalk leading to the Metro entrance improving the crosswalk at Second and N Streets, NE. The entire transformation took place in one day, astounding passers-by and encouraging more than a few cell phone snapshots.”


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I also happened to stop by the other day and noticed that the New York Ave Metro has an awesome transition from inside to outside with the stonework. It is really brilliant:

Roti Signs Lease in NoMa, Harris Teeter to open Dec. 7

By Prince Of Petworth


Roti’s 1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW location

From a press release:

“The retail momentum continues in NoMa, with the recent signing of Roti Mediterranean Grill at Constitution Square. The 2,386-square-foot space fronts First Street, NE, and sits between Potbelly Sandwich Works, which opened in September, and Tynan Coffee and Tea, an independent coffee shop that opens in November. Roti will open by early 2011.”

For those not familiar with Roti, you can see their menu here.

In other big news they say that the Harris Teeter will open Dec. 7th.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 130 M Street NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“GRAND OPENING!!! Now touring, Flats 130 is located in NoMa, a rapidly developing new neighborhood in Washington, D.C., just north of Capitol Hill and Union Station. Named for its location, North of Massachusetts Avenue, the area is quickly becoming the heart of all things exciting and new within the District. As part of Constitution Square, a LEED-ND Gold certified development, Flats 130 boasts an ultra luxurious, walkable lifestyle, giving residents instant access to the Red Line metro at New York Avenue station, a 50,000 square-foot Harris Teeter grocery store, a Hilton Garden Inn hotel, and a menu of fine dining, shopping and nightlife. Whether it’s a coffee shop, a dry cleaner or a bank, you’ll find it all at your fingertips. Once you arrive, you’ll see that life begins at 130.”

Well, since I’ve been featuring the new retail going in at NoMa recently I’ve wondered how much some of these new buildings cost. Dang, it ain’t cheap. Is this the premium for living above the Harris Teeter or the potential of the neighborhood or simply the cost of living in a new building?

The 1 bedroom advertised here is going for $2315.

For those who are looking at new buildings, I’m curious – what are the pros and cons of Mt. Vernon Square vs. NoMa?

Tynan Coffee & Tea Progressing in NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

Tynan will be located at 1275 First Street, NE. And they say they’ll be opening in 2-3 weeks. Nice. I of course noticed the big sign announcing a happy hour, proclaiming it the best happy hour in NoMa. Just wait till the Harris Teeter opens…

Just out of curiosity – does the Columbia Heights location also serve beer?

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