Chevy Chase

New Restaurant by Bryan Voltaggio, Range, Applies for Liquor License in Friendship Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Back in Feb. 2012 we learned that Bryan Voltaggio would be opening a new restaurant, Range, in the Chevy Chase Pavilion by the Friendship Heights metro.

The project is moving forward and they’ve recently applied for a liquor license which says:

“This is a new restaurant serving American style cuisine. Total Occupancy Load is 566.”

Don’t forget in addition to the restaurant there will also be a bakery and retail shop.

There is still major construction going on inside the Chevy Chase Pavilion but you can see from a rendering it will be on the top floor. Updates as construction progresses.

Clover Market Closes at 5014 Connecticut Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

Did you know that apparently Clover Market at 5014 Connecticut Ave. NW has closed . . . One of the last of the old fashioned, neighborhood grocery stores . . . I don’t know how long it was around – but I have lived in DC since 1982 and I certainly know that it was here since long before that . . .

Sad — as another, small independent goes out of business.

Clover Market was located across the street from Politics and Prose bookstore. Looks like a demo permit has been issued but it’s not clear who the new tenant will be:

Politics and Prose Bookstore Applies for Liquor License

By Prince Of Petworth


5015 Connecticut Ave, NW

Back in June 2011 Politics and Prose was purchased by new owners:

“Carla Cohen died in October 2010, and in June 2011, Politics & Prose was purchased by Bradley Graham and Lissa Muscatine. Brad was a longtime journalist with The Washington Post. His wife, Lissa, also worked as a Post journalist for a number of years, and then served as a speechwriter to Hillary Clinton at both the White House and the State Department.”

I hadn’t heard about any changes until now. They’ve recently applied for a liquor license:

“The nature of the business is a bookstore. Entertainment consists of poetry readings and author presentations. Food will be light, consisting of pre-packaged, ready to eat items.

Sunday 10 am – 8 pm, Monday through Saturday 9 am – 10 pm”

According to their Web site the future will:

“look for new ways to make books a popular entertainment to compete with other leisure activities. We will continue to explore links between books and travel and the arts, as well as books that help us understand ourselves and our world. We will be planning trips, meals together, movies, music, and other activities that enrich our lives.”

You can see a calendar of events here.

As books and beer are among my favorite things in life, I’m pretty psyched about this!

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3616 Ingomar St NW:


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The listing says:

“Charming home in a fantastic location. Gleaming hardwood floors, ceiling fans, crown molding, and chair railings throughout. Deck off kitchen and a spacious yard. Great for entertaining. Large bedrooms upstairs with 2 full baths. Large walkout basement could be used for a fourth bedroom. 3rd full bath downstairs.”

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $3,800/Mo.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is lcoated at 3421 Northampton St, NW:


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The Listing says:

“Spacious light-filled bungalow w/ delightful fenced backyard and full-length front porch w/ swing. Eat-in kitchen. Wonderful den/family room. 3 large bedrooms w/ enormous walk-in closets/play spaces under eaves. Fabulous location on quiet tree-lined street. 1/2 block from Lafayette Elem.. Walk to schools, shopping, transportation. Pets on case-by-case basis. Avail. April 13.”

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $3,975/Mo.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Chevy Chase/Forest Hills

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3620 Fessenden St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Charming updated semi-detached steps from Politics and Prose & restaurants & METRO! Sun-filled home features hardwood floors on living & bedroom levels. LR w/ wood-burning fireplace & built-ins. Sep dining room leads to sunny sun room! 3 BR, 1 BA upstairs. Finished basement w/ sep entrance has rec rm & brand new full bath. Laundry rm w/ storage. Fenced yard w/ rear brick patio & off street park.”

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $3,600/Mo.

Jake’s Boiler Room Opens at 5018 Connecticut Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

Jake’s Boiler Room is located on the lower level of Jake’s American Grille. This addition is Chevy Chase neighborhood’s newest night life attraction and home to eight large flat screen TVs, billiards, darts, arcade games, X-Box Kinect, and a private cement bar with seating for 15. In addition to the 18 drafts on tap with features such as Abita Andy Gator and Delirium and a full service bar offering your favorite craft cocktails, you can also take advantage of Monday night trivia, a Tuesday night dart league, and Wednesday night karaoke.

District Restaurant Group is known for its unique and inviting dining establishments and is also behind The Ugly Mug on Barracks Row, and District 2 Bar & Grille in Glover Park.

Jake’s Boiler Room: The Basement; 5018 Conn Ave NW; Van Ness; 202-966-5253; jakesdc.com

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 5PM to 12AM; Fri.-Sat. 10-1AM; Sun. 10-12AM

Rosa Mexicano Opening Friendship Heights Location Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who wrote in about the progress at the Rosa Mexicano located at 5225 Wisconsin Ave, NW, opening up Sat. at 5pm.

A press release says:

“The 150-seat restaurant includes spacious indoor, outdoor, and private dining seating. Blending traditional and modern elements of Mexican craft and architecture, the warm and vibrant decor features Rosa Mexicano’s signature hues of pinks and purples. Multi-dimensional art work complements rich fabrics and textures, as well as a floor-to-ceiling display of tequila bottles. Directly over the bar and extending into the dining lounge area, the ceiling glows with pink haze lighting that is set against an electric blue tiled cascading water wall, inspired by those at sister Rosa Mexicano locations. The enclosed patio area features a wall of vertical colored glass bands, creating a focal point from the street and exhibiting arrival for the Rosa Mexicano experience that awaits.”

Here’s a peek in the window:

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Chevy Chase

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Nevada Ave at Military Rd NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Two blocks east of Conn Ave. All utilities, cable & WiFi included. Separate entrance leading to huge kitchen. Four windows, AC, laundry room, off-street parking. 740 sq.feet, ideal for ONE young professional or graduate student/intern. 6 month lease minimum, 12 month preferred.”

$1190 sound right for this english basement 1 bedroom?

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