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King and I Re-Opens in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what is up with the King and I Pizza? I’ve tried to order pizza a few times but the phone goes straight to a fax. I finally got someone to answer tonight and I tried to order pizza and they said they aren’t selling pizza this week? They changed the menu apparently, but when I asked what they were selling now the woman could only tell me they had fried tilapia. Other than that she didn’t know what was on the menu. Seriously? Any insight you might have would be greatly appreciated.”

The King and I located at 847 Upshur St, NW has reopened under new management. I know there were some ambitious plans for the space but apparently they fell through. I’m sorry I can’t share more details because I don’t want to jeopardize plans for a new space. In any event, I briefly chatted with the new management and I’m happy to say they were extremely nice. I also am pleased to see the glass partition remains down. Small victories.

A look at the new menu after the jump. (more…)

The 5pm Post – Make GA Avenue a Great Street – on Thur. Nov. 17

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user dullshick

From an email:

“Dear Georgia Avenue Business Owners, Nonprofits & Stakeholders,

Recently, the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force petitioned Mayor Gray to keep $1.44 million in funding for the Georgia Avenue Great Streets Project. The funds are available for business development. Several GA Avenue Business Owners and Stakeholders met and decided that we need/want to participate in “Making GA Avenue a Great Street”.

Please join us and invite other Stakeholders to discuss – What we want the GA Avenue business community to look like and what we need to do to Make GA Avenue a Great Street – on Thur. Nov. 17, 2011
@ 7pm at G II Lounge & Restaurant, 2632 Georgia Avenue, NW, WDC 20001
( GA Avenue & Fairmont St., NW). PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO OTHERS!!!

If you have questions please contact me at [email protected]
or (202) 549-0176,

Take Charge!”

A possible first step for a Georgia Ave Business Improvement District?

Good Deal or Not? “Live your dreams” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3914 New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Featured in Saturday’s WASH POST! Live your dreams in this stunning renovation of a classic row home! Fast, easy access to METRO only 2-blks away. PARKING! 4/3/1 incl. 1/1 in-law suite w/ front & year entrances! 2 outdoor decks, original wood flrs, FP Mantles & Banisters! SS & Granite KIT, Cathedral Ceilings in Mstr Suite & exposed brick throughout the home! Go with a winner!”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

It’s interesting to contrast this one to the un-renovated one up the block that we looked at last week.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $550,000.

Police Cruiser/MPD Collision Sunday 6:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was working on a project behind my house Sunday evening at about 6:30 when I heard a loud boom. Soon the sirens of police and other emergency response ensued, and I went to investigate to see a police cruiser had collided with a BMW at 14th and Arkansas. I don’t know which vehicle was coming from where, but four people went to the hospital, including the two officers in the cruiser. I later learned that everyone would be ok, but that they were obviously shaken up.”


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Good Deal or Not? “perfect for dining ambiance” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 4200 New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“This spacious brick end-unit is bathed in sunlight. Hdwd flrs. throughout this 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bth home enrich its natural beauty. MBR has private FB. KT’s pantry could be a 1st flr HB. The sep. DR features gas frplc perfect for diining ambiance. 2car driveway For additional parking, convert storage back to garageShows well. Conveys “as is”. Seller reserves right to accept/reject offers. Home Warranty.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $449,500.

Georgia Avenue, NW from Kansas Avenue to Otis Place getting Resurfaced

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

From a press release:

“Please be advised that the resurfacing of Georgia Avenue NW, from Kansas Avenue to Otis Place will begin Monday November 7, 2011 and last through Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 (weather permitting).

Travel lanes will be maintained as follows;

7:00am -9:30am: Two southbound travel lanes, and one northbound travel lane will be open
during resurfacing.

9:30am – 3:30pm: One southbound and one northbound travel lane will be open during
resurfacing.

3:30pm – 6:00pm: Two northbound travel lanes, and one southbound travel lane will be
open during resurfacing.

6:00pm – 7:00pm: One southbound and one northbound travel lane will be open during
resurfacing.”

Striped Cross Walks Coming to New Hampshire and Quincy St, NW – Do they work?

By Prince Of Petworth

Some new striped crossings are going in on both sides of New Hampshire Ave and Quincy St, NW. While I appreciate the effort, in my walkabout experiences – these striped crossings don’t work any better than regular crossings. The only thing that I’ve found to work is a traffic light or stop sign. What have your experiences been like? Do you find that cars are more likely to slow down for you if you are crossing the street in a stripped crossing (without a traffic light)? Maybe we should get some Crosswalk flags?

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