Please look at the photo below to see why I am so against this picture. Well, this is the third picture from the renovation occuring at Upshur and NH. It was a beautiful shell that I fear is being ruined. They have extended the two level house to include a third level. The bottom two are brick and the third looks like it will be vinyl. Good idea or a damn shame? What are your thoughts?
This was a regular row house that was extended to include a new third level. I dare say it is vomit inducing.
I was greeted this morning at the metro by a giant Michael Brown banner. Personally, I prefer to have my coffee before I am greeted by gigantic Ward 4 Council candidates.
Petworth is blooming literally and figuratively.
I know the car is in the way, but it is New Hampshire Ave, there always cars there so cut me some slack. I think it adds nice depth.
Signs that lead me to believe I spotted a hipster at the Petworth metro:
Red shoes with white socks;
Vintage leather jacket;
Stylish eyeglasses.
Ed note: I do not use hipster as a pejorative simply a description. I actually think hipsters are great for the neighborhood and I hope to see many more.
Going with the Temperance Hall theme, this week’s Petworthian to be featured is Ms. Della Williams, chef of Temperance Hall.
Where do you live: Georgia Ave.
How long have you lived in Petworth: 10 years.
Where did you live before Petworth: North East, DC.
What do you like best about Petworth: Everything is convenient.
What do you like best about being chef at Temperance Hall: All the regulars are great and they always compliment the food!
Where do you like to hang out when you aren’t working at Temperance Hall: Temperance Hall!
It is very rare that Fox 5 news and I are on the same wavelength but today we were. After a long day of golf I wanted to put some pictures up of Temperance Hall. Well, I learned that Fox 5 had just preceded me. Unfortunately the light was streaming in the windows so I couldn’t really get good pictures. But what I can say, without reservation, is that Temperance Hall is the greatest bar in Washington, DC! Now, I say this for a few reasons. First of all, if you are a Petworth resident, it is like going to your living room. Most of the patrons are Petworth residents and there is just a really chill vibe in the air. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly to me, the bartender Sott had played a couple of Drive By Truckers songs. That in and of itself is worthy of a hight rating. Also I had a grilled cheese sandwhich with mustard, tomato and french fries for $5 which was fantastic! But honestly as you can see in the picture there is a pool table, chandeliers, stained glass, and really really good people and food. What more could you ask for?
You can check out the Fox news report here.
I thought it was about time for an update on that awesome shell on New Hampshire and Upshur. I have to admit I had been pretty pessimistic of late because it seemed every time I walked by there was no progress. I am happy to report today there was an army of folks at work over there. One sure sign of movement are the windows that are going in. Also I spotted a front door. Any guesses as to what they’ll put this on the market for when finished?
We got some new barrier on New Hampshire Ave as it crosses Georgia Ave. Is this so cars don’t make U-turns?