Van Ness

Jake’s Boiler Room Opens at 5018 Connecticut Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

Jake’s Boiler Room is located on the lower level of Jake’s American Grille. This addition is Chevy Chase neighborhood’s newest night life attraction and home to eight large flat screen TVs, billiards, darts, arcade games, X-Box Kinect, and a private cement bar with seating for 15. In addition to the 18 drafts on tap with features such as Abita Andy Gator and Delirium and a full service bar offering your favorite craft cocktails, you can also take advantage of Monday night trivia, a Tuesday night dart league, and Wednesday night karaoke.

District Restaurant Group is known for its unique and inviting dining establishments and is also behind The Ugly Mug on Barracks Row, and District 2 Bar & Grille in Glover Park.

Jake’s Boiler Room: The Basement; 5018 Conn Ave NW; Van Ness; 202-966-5253; jakesdc.com

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 5PM to 12AM; Fri.-Sat. 10-1AM; Sun. 10-12AM

Judging Embassies – Nigeria

By Prince Of Petworth

The photos don’t do it great justice but you can sorta tell how unique it is. The Nigerian embassy is located at 3519 International Court, NW.

Sushi Para Opens in Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who wrote in that Sushi Para has opened up in the former Taco Bell/KFC space at 4221 Connecticut Ave, NW. They’ve also just applied for a liquor license. We’ll revisit for a proper judging after they’ve been open for a bit.

Dear PoPville – Van Ness Restaurant Scene?

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

I recently moved to the Van Ness are but its so different from the other parts of the city in terms of restaurant choices or nightlife which does not exist here period. My question to you or readers is where would you recommend in Van Ness not Cleveland Park to have a decent not overpriced sit down restaurant (Modern American).

This may be a bit too far north but I’d recommend Buck’s at 5031 Connecticut Ave NW. If you’re looking at Van Ness proper you may want to check out Acacia Bistro located at 4340 Connecticut Ave, NW.

Where would you guys recommend?

Dear PoP – Any news on when the new Walgreens in Van Ness is due to open?

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoP,

Any news on when the new Walgreens in Van Ness is due to open? The signs are up and it looks like it is very close to ready — and at least from the outside, it looks like it is going to be huge.

I stopped by 4225 Connecticut Ave, NW on Sat. and was told they’ll be opening up Dec. 23rd. And it is gigantic. I think the building turned out pretty well.


4225 Connecticut Ave, NW former Gas Station in Dec. ’09

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