“Dear PoPville,
I know the Bruce Monroe park used to have a dog run but now it seems they don’t even want pets on the grounds. Any reason for the change?”
Ed. Note: Also interesting to note the “no motorized vehicles” section. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that on a DPR sign before. You can also read about redevelopment plans for the park here.
3120 Georgia Avenue, NW
Andrew reports:
“I just spotted construction by Zuckerman Gravely for a restaurant (category?) next door to Colony Club.”
This is Sonny’s Square Pie/Sister Bar:
“New class “C” restaurant with 199 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 250. Applicant requests two Summer Gardens: a front Summer Garden with 25 seats, and a rear Summer Garden with 95 seats. Applicant has also applied for an Entertainment Endorsement.”
Digging those new windows! STAY TUNED.
From an email:
“3308 GEORGIA AVENUE NW
OFFERING SUMMARY
$499,999
883 sf building, Zoned NC-7
Over 9 active and planned projects covering 1000+ units within 3 blocks of this site
.5 miles to Columbia Heights & Petworth Metros
Tenant renovated entire building 2 years ago and pays $2,350/ month
3 years remaining on the lease but tenant willing to sign new 10-year lease“
A reader passes on a message sent to the Ward 1 and Ward 4 council members:
“In these incidents, an illegal “bomb” firework was lobbed directly at the front porches of two Petworth/Park View residents, the first on July 18th in Ward 4, and the second on July 20th in Ward 1. Ed. Note: I heard the latter was in Park View.
In the first incident, the bomb squad was called out. A hole was blown straight through the porch.
In the the second incident, the porch was severely damaged–mangling an iron rail. In both cases, the residents were at home. (more…)
A reader reports from Georgia and Girard Street, NW around 8am though not clear when the shots fired actually occurred:
“5 cop cars. Street taped off, including a business across Georgia.”
Looks like at least 11 shell markings. Another reader reports:
“I heard about a dozen rounds fired overnight on the 700 block of Gresham Place. It’s currently closed as MPD is investigating.”
3541 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Hey can we revisit Top Spanish Cuisine in Park View? They appear to be open regular hours again w/ a happy hour as well. [“Top Spanish offers Spanish Food and Tapas, full bar. Daily Happy hour starting at 4:00 pm”] Went the other night because I’ve seen the lights on recently and it was great food, and the Mexican food is gone. It was tragically empty, though.”
We can and we shall. Check out their menu here.
3501 Georgia Ave, NW
Nice, the Sweet Sosumba Jamaican Vegan Cafe space looks nice:
“Sweet Sosumba serves up classic vegan dishes with a distinct Jamaican flavor.”
Anyone take a taste? What’s the early word?
809 Upshur Street, NW
From an email:
“Timber Pizza just launched a new summer menu inspired by farmer’s market finds, see below.
courtesy Call Your Mother
Call Your Mother is calling for favorite recipes from the public (deadline for submissions Aug 15).
“Do you have a favorite Deli or Deli inspired dish? Do you make the best Matzah Ball Soup? The best Tuna Salad Sandwich? The Best Pickle? If the answer is YES! We need you to submit your best recipe to the Call Your Mother (A “Jew-ish” Deli) recipe collection contest! (more…)
3013 Georgia Avenue, NW
Update Nov. 17th: Thanks to Nate for sending: “Kokeb is indeed still making terrific Ethiopian food.”
Whoa! Kokeb switched from Ethiopian to Pupusas and Camarones Entomatados (and more). Any fans?
“Dear PoPville,
This new building on the corner of Sherman around Lamont has been taking months to go up, but it somehow keeps getting uglier and uglier. Who approved this monstrosity?”