I had to get this one up for posterity. I suspect it won’t be around for too much longer. Anyone recognize where this is from?
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U Street
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From the Columbia Heights Listserv:
“Neighbors,
I have to get on and rave about a local business which under new management I have grown to love and depend on.
After clogging our tub a couple too many times by trying to give our furry dog a bath, we gave in and decided to take our dog Lionel to a do it yourself dogwash in Adams Morgan. The lady that used to be there was not very nice, but a few months ago she sold it a an awesome couple who gave the space cheery paintjob, sells dog food, and runs some great adoption events.
They dont know about this list serve, and because I think it’s such a great addition to the area, I’m posting hoping to help them off to a successful venture.”
Grand Opening Sunday Sept 28. Half price dog washes!
1722 Florida Ave., (corner of florida and California–close to U Street), Washington, DC 20009 202-387-MUTT
http://www.petmaclaundromutt.
Just curious, so how often does one wash their dog anyway?
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Lots of folks have been wondering when this store, in the Hoffman building on 14th between V and W, will open up. Well they got there signs up and the inside from what I can tell looks pretty far along so hopefully they’ll be open pretty soon.
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Polly’s Cafe is located at 1342 U Street and was one of the earliest establishments to open on the now super popular block. So I’m long over due in asking this question. I have friends who love this place and who absolutely hate it. I like it as a bar and I had a killer grilled cheese sandwich but I do find the food a bit pricey for what you get. I also ordered a captain and coke that I’m fairly certain was a formaldehyde and coke (although they were kind enough to redo the order for me). I do dig the vibe of the place, very small and chill. I only wish the outdoor area were a bit larger. So what do you think, thumbs up or down?
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Thanks to a reader for giving me the heads up about tons of folks running around the U St. area with numbers on their backs. I couldn’t get any teams to stop for very long but I caught the two photographed above at a stop light. They told me it was a High Trek Adventure race. Man, I wish I knew about this earlier, it sounds awesome. From the High Trek Web site:
“You and your team partner will be on a lively, one-day, DC amazing race. This scavenger hunt will take you to unmarked checkpoints known as TREKpoints and explore Washington,DC like you’ve never experienced it before as the puzzle unfolds. Our high octane energy adventure game might take you through the many historical neighborhoods of our nation’s capitol like Foggy Bottom, Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, the Washington Mall and some nifty places you might not even know about!
On this sensational metro adventure, you’ll solve clues ranging from pop culture to math (nothing tougher than 8th grade) to American history, anagrams, sudoku, and so much more. It’s like a real life Trivial Pursuit game!”
Can’t believe I missed this. Did anyone participate?
For those that missed it, fear not. A reader and I are organizing a PoP scavenger hunt for the second Saturday in October. Stay tuned for details.
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This is the nearly completed project on 12th and U called the Moderno. I think it looks pretty good. I’m wondering if there will be any retail on the first floor? What do you think thumbs up or down?
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Looking good. And Love Cafe gets hooked up too. We’ve spoken about Cake Love before but are there any fans of Love Cafe out there?
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The flier for this home at 2230 13th Street says:
“GREEN RENOVATION. Step-down, eat-in kitchen with chef appts. Oak hardwoods. Kenmore Elite whole-house, energy star appl pkg with 3 yr wty. Whole house water filtration. Bay windows. French pocket entry doors. Hi-eff 3-zone radiant heat. Hi-eff 16 SEER 2-zone AC . Roof deck with elec, water & gas. Rear patio & balcony. STORAGE. Daylighting. Large parking. .Qualifies for green mort or EEM”
More info and some sweet photos can be found here.
The photos look great and the location is pretty killer too. So is $798,425 a good deal or not? Would you pay extra for a “green renovation”?
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I thought I had seen some workers in their a couple of months ago. This is the first time I’ve seen a for sale sign at this prime location at 1357 U Street. Seems like another bar has to go into this location right? It would be pretty sweet if it remained a live music spot. But I think anything would be an improvement as this building has been closed for way too long now…
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I had always been pissed that Solly’s had that cheap banner of a sign hanging. Man, did they redeem themselves. This sign is phenomenal and it’s super cool how it bends around the corner. Solly’s, located at 11th and U, also gets props for being one of the few taverns that carry Powers Irish whiskey.