I’ve always been a fan of El Torogoz located at the 4000 block of 9th Street (around the corner from Domku). Thanks to a reader for sending an announcement stating that El Torogoz is looking to add karaoke. Anyone think this is good idea? I think it could be awesome. I used to be a regular at a Korean karaoke place downtown, back in the day. I’m not sure if I’ve asked before, but where are your favorite spots for karaoke in the city? Full notice after the jump. (more…)
A cab driver was taking me home the other night and said, “oh you live near the new stadium”. I was like what? He was talking about the top of the building that we’d discussed in the past. I never thought of it as stadium like before. But I guess I could see it a bit. What do you think – stadium like?
Dan Searing is one of the best bartenders (general managers) in the city. We were lucky to have him for so long at Temperance Hall and then Looking Glass Lounge. The only solace in his departure is that he won’t be going far. For those who are looking for classic posts/comments, surely, you remember this epic battle?
From the man himself:
“Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Some of you know me as the former General Manager of Temperance Hall and its successor the Looking Glass Lounge. Since stepping down as manager this summer to work on the soon-to-be-open wine bar, Room 11, (in Columbia Heights at 11th and Lamont) I have continued to work as a bartender. Tuesday, March 31st is my last shift. Please come by to say farewell and enjoy a free taste of some homemade limoncello and other drink specials. To receive updates about Room 11 please email me at [email protected]. To all I had the pleasure of serving, thank you.
Cheers,
Dan Searing”
I love this one. Anyone recognize where it’s from?
This home is located at 610 Upshur Street, NW:
The flier says:
“REALLY NICE HOME NEAR PETWORTH METRORAIL AND ON BUS LINES. IN THE BEAT OF THE CITY WITH FOUR BEDROOMS ON UPPER LEVEL COUNTRY KITCHEN AND ROUGHED-IN THAT’S EASY TO FINISH.”
More info but no photos here.
I was curious about this house because it is a standalone. But I’m starting to get frustrated with listings that don’t have photos. So let me ask you, should I not post GDoN homes if photos aren’t available?
Well, for the curious, this home is going for $375,000. Do you think there is a premium because it is detached? It says there are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms – does this sound like a reasonable price?
This home is located at 4847 Illinois Ave, NW:
The flier says:
“large home five brs 3 full baths basement side porch off street park”
More info but sadly no photos found here.
The reader aks:
“The house at 4847 Illinois Ave., at corner with Emerson, that has been on the market for a long time (listed in August 2007 – pre-downturn!). Corner house, nice lot, appears to have basement apartment (which may have been one of those former house-dentistry offices). 5 bed/3 bath. A couple of very nice dogwoods blooming come spring time. No major crime issues in immediate area. What gives? Listed to high? Too big for most? And by the way, what are the “Property is on Farm” and “Soil Study Available” references on Redfin all about?”
The asking price for this home is $660,000. To answer the reader’s question I’d have to say the asking price is way too high. This location is a bit too far from the Petworth metro (in my opinion) to justify that price. Maybe if it was completely renovated (with historical touches intact) but the fact that there are no photos leads me to believe the home probably needs some updating. It’s also curious that the description is so brief. I think it’s a nice home with lots of potential but it is probably $150 – 200k overpriced. This price seems like serious bubble price. I think it’s no accident it has been on the market for 582 days. What do you guys think is a more realistic price?
I have no idea what the farm reference is about. Maybe they have an ant farm…
But don’t get too excited yet. This restaurant is located inside the Island Cafe club on Upshur Street east of 9th St. near Domku. In the past Island Cafe has been temporarily closed due to violence. But, I think I’m going to have to give this a try. The menu looks pretty tasty:
I seem to recall folks are not huge fans of this Safeway. From an email:
Petworth Action Committee
with
Councilmember Muriel Bowser
Community Meeting
Thursday, March 19th
6:00PM
Spring Road Mental Health Center
(in the Chapel)
1125 Spring Road NW
Agenda:
· Petworth Safeway Concerns
· Community Services:
MPD – to address community concerns and to help establish an action plan to address short and long term goals
DPW – to address parking issues
DPR – to address Raymond Recreation renovations and the plans for a new recreation center
DCRA- to address an influx of rooming houses and the negative impact it is having in Ward 4
Update on Development projects in our community: Jair Lynch Development Partners – 3910 Georgia Avenue Adrian Washington- Neighborhood Development Company, LLC- 4100 Georgia Avenue
These homes are located on 9th Street near Webster. There not finished yet (obviously no front stairs yet) but I think they’re really interesting because they don’t look anything like the surrounding homes.
And here’s what it looks like to the north:
Thumbs up or down?
