Takoma (Takoma Park)

Everlasting Life Restaurant to Open Two Locations in Takoma, First Location Opens Later Today

By Prince Of Petworth

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Everlasting Life Vegan Restaurant (formerly Cedar Crossing Tavern) 341 Cedar Street, NW courtesy of Old Takoma Business Association

From a press release:

“Healthy eaters will have two new vegan options available in the Old Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. Starting Thursday, February 13th, Everlasting Life Vegan Restaurant will be bringing its plant-based menu, with soulful influences, to 341 Cedar St NW, Washington, DC, steps from the Takoma Metro station stop on the Red Line. The restaurant will feature the same successful full-service lunch and dinner concept with bar and take away options as established at its original Capital Height’s MD location. A second Takoma location, called Sweet Life Bakery, will also open soon .5 block away from the full service location at 6904 4thSt, NW to include 100% vegan baked goods made by Everlasting Life and other local bakers.”

Ed. Note: A resident on the Takoma listerv says that Everlasting Life Vegan Restaurant will open at 2pm today.

Back in Sept. 2013 we first heard Everlasting Life Restaurant & Lounge would be opening up another restaurant in Takoma:

About the Everlasting Life coming to Takoma:

“At Everlasting Life Restaurant & Lounge we fuse flavorful ethnic cuisine with a 100% vegan menu. We aim to consistently exceed your expectations and are committed to setting the standard on what delicious and fresh vegan meals should be. Affordable and convenient, Everlasting Life Restaurant & Lounge seeks to provide value to our customers and employees through our efforts and expertise. Drop by and experience the taste of health with a soulful twist!”

You can see their daily menu here.

Cedar Crossing first opened up in Takoma back in Nov. 2009, I’m not sure the exact date they closed.

Glen’s Garden Market No Longer Coming to Takoma, Now Coming to Shaw?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Takoma Central located at 235 Carroll Street, NW

Last week a reader wrote in:

“Glen’s Garden Market which has a location in Dupont Circle will be joining Busboys and Poets in the new Takoma Central project.”

Now word comes from the Takoma Listserv:

“Apparently the developer didn’t think they would succeed and they [Glen’s Garden Market] finally had to pull out, now they have a new partnership with a developer in Shaw who is basically going to build them a new store.”

Republic Launches Brunch in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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6937-6939 Laurel Ave

From a press release:

“Jeff Black, Chef/Owner of Black Restaurant Group and Chef/Partner Danny Wells have begun offering weekend brunch service at their Takoma Park restaurant, Republic.

The menu, available here, starts with ‘cures for your ailments’ including a charred tomato Bloody Mary, a collaboration between bar manager Brett Robison and Chef Danny Wells. After lamenting the dearth of flavorful tomatoes in the winter, the two decided to experiment with grilling the tomatoes on the wood-burning grill in the kitchen, and ended up with a smoky, charred, flavorful tomato to puree and serve as their bloody mary base. House-made arbol and guajillo pepper chili paste, fresh lime and lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and house-made celery salt round out the bloody mary ($10), which is traditionally served with vodka. The addition of Old Bay spiced Chesapeake shrimp takes it up a notch to make a Rena Maria ($12). A Bloody Maria ($10) with tequila can also be enjoyed, along with Mimosas and bellinis, which are available for $7 with fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, and peach or mango puree. For those looking for a cocktail, The Localist, made with Green Hat gin, BeeGeorge local honey, lemon juice, and a citrus flame ($11) makes for a restorative start to the day. (more…)

Takoma Park Police Arrest Two for allegedly committing the old “Flim Flam” or “Pigeon Drop” Scam

By Prince Of Petworth

Flim Flam-Note in bag

From the Takoma Park Police:

“Chief Alan M. Goldberg from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrests of Consuelo Ann Green, 39, and Sharon Denise Erickson, 51, both of Baltimore, Maryland, for Conspiracy to Commit Theft and Theft Scheme.

On December 30, 2013, at approximately 12:11 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for a theft scheme in progress. A victim from a previous incident recognized one of the suspects that had taken her money in a previous scam. That victim immediately called the police and gave a description of the vehicle the suspects were driving. Officers arrived and identified the suspects in the vehicle; one of whom was the potential victim. Police quickly identified Green and Erickson. Located in the back seat with one of the suspects was a bag with money bags inside and filled with what appeared to be large amounts of cash. A search of the bag incident to arrest revealed the money inside was fake stacked paper like money and various other items of evidentiary value were seized and impounded.

At approximately 1:55 pm, detectives were able to speak with one of the suspects and gathered further information regarding the theft scheme.

The victim indicated that Green approached her and advised that she had just found a brown bag filled with money and she showed the victim the bag. Green told her she would get half the money if she would pay her money and give her her bank information. Erickson showed up and pretended to not know Green. Green handed Erickson a large amount of “money” and they talked like they knew each other. Green then instructed the victim to go to the bank. The victim did go to her bank to withdraw money to give to the suspects. Green and Erickson got into the victim’s vehicle with her and before the victim was able to give Green and Erickson her money, Takoma Park Police arrived on the scene. (more…)

Rabid Raccoon Shot in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw

From Takoma Park PD:

“Gun Shots to Put Down Rabid Raccoon – Community Advisory
On December 29, 2013, Takoma Park Police responded to Sligo Creek Parkway and Heather Avenue for reports of a rabid raccoon. Based on the raccoon’s behavior and demeanor, it was deemed to be rabid and had to be put down. Animal control is en route to pick up the raccoon.”

Update on Takoma Central Construction

By Prince Of Petworth

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235 Carroll Street, NW

Construction started almost exactly a year ago on Takoma Central:

“These brand new apartments are conveniently located amongst the independent shops and restaurants of Takoma Park and minutes away from the bustling shopping and dining destination of downtown Silver Spring, MD. The building is tailored to complement the unique architecture of the neighborhood, with a five-story Victorian-style warehouse design connected by a glass “hyphen” to a contemporary, four-story brick and stone building in the Art Deco style.”

This is the same building where a Busboys and Poets is coming.

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Takoma Park Just Got an Awesome New Spot – Check Out Jeff Black’s Republic Opening Up Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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6937-6939 Laurel Ave

Holy cow this spot turned out nice. Jeff Black’s [owner of Pearl Dive and Black Jack among many others] new spot, Republic, at 6937-6939 Laurel Ave not far from the Takoma metro is opening Sunday. Last night they had a preview opening and you can see Republic was well worth the wait. A huge score for Takoma and Takoma Park. Have a look:

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Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

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