Van Ness

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Van Ness/Forest Hills

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Connecticut Ave. NW at Brandywine St. NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“WELCOME HOME! You will be right at home at The Chesapeake…. We have studio homes of your choice from 350 sq. ft – 550 sq. ft., you will surely call this home, with the larger spacious studio, features include; beautiful hardwood floors, new fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms and more…. The Chesapeake is located within walking distance to shops and restaurants, just 3 short blocks to the Van-Ness metro(red line) and offers a number of amenities and services to include:

* Resident Lounge with Wireless Internet
* Billiards Table
* 1800 Sq.Ft Fitness Center – 24 Hr.
* Full Service Business Center
* Courtyard – Garden Landscape with Tables and grills
* 24 Hr. Front Desk
* 24 Hr. Emergency Maintenance
* Guest Suite
* Dry Clean/Laundry Service
* Package Service
* On-site ATM
* On-site Zipcar”

$1295 sound right for a studio here?

Judging Buildings – Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth

Have you ever seen a green brick building like this? What do you think – 50s? 60s?

And here’s a bonus sweet weather vane from a firehouse, Engine 41/Rescue Squad 4, a few blocks north (on Connecticut Ave, NW):

We Knew It Was Coming – Shanghai Garden Closed

By Prince Of Petworth

Sorry it took me so long to get around to posting this sad news. Shanghai Garden was located at 4469 Connecticut Ave, NW. We judged them back in Dec. ’09. I know there are big development plans for this space but it’s working its way through the ANC/permitting process. I’ll be sure to update when construction progresses.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3429 Yuma Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“The community is walking distance to restaurants and located near area attractions (ie. Woodley Park Zoo, University of District of Columbia). The community is also located near numerous conveniences including some of Washington’s finest restaurants, cafes, delicatessens and coffee shops. Galleries and museums are nearby as well for you and your guests to visit regularly. You can walk to work, take the metro or a short commute in your car to various locations throughout the District. Please call for an appointment today.”

Does $1,395 sound right for a 512 sq feet 1 bed/1 bath rental?

Ugly Mug Empire Expands – Jake’s American Grille Coming to 5016 Conn. Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

The folks behind the Ugly Mug are continuing to expand their empire. Most recently they took over the old Alliance space and opened up District 2 Bar and Grille at 3238 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.

Now they are taking over the old Uptown Cathay space at 5016 Connecticut Ave, NW (across from Politics and Prose). The liquor license application says the new spot will be called Jake’s American Grille and will be a:

“New Restaurant, Serving American Bistro and Cuisine, televisions, music.
Seating Capacity is 50. Total occupancy load 50, including Sidewalk Café seats – 10.”

A little competition for Comet Ping Pong?

The 5pm Post – UDC Holiday Concert Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“You are cordially invited to the University of the District of Columbia’s Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Auditorium. The concert is the University’s annual holiday gift to the Washington, D.C. community and is free and open to the public. The UDC Chorale directed by William Jones starts the evening with a program of choral music followed by the gospel sounds of The Voices, directed by Gerry Gillespie. The UDC Jazz Ensemble directed by Allyn Johnson closes the program with big band jazz sure to spread the holiday spirit.

We hope that you and your friends will join us to celebrate this season of joy and thanksgiving.

For more information call (202) 274-5803 or e-mail [email protected].”

“…the teacher punched the student in the mouth”. Wait, Say What!?!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user amarino17

This is one of the crazier crime reports I’ve ever read. From MPD:

“On Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 7:06 p.m. an Aggravated Assault offense occurred in the 4400 block of Connecticut Ave., N.W. (PSA 203) and was subsequently reported to the MPD.

The victim reported that while playing with his teacher, he attempted to snatch the teacher’s hat from his head. In response, the teacher punched the student in the mouth causing him to lose a tooth. The MPD responded to the scene and the teacher was arrested. This is a closed case.”

What school is up there? Do you think this was at UDC or is there a high school nearby?


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New French Restaurant coming to 5010 Connecticut Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

The new restaurant, Terasol, will be located in the former Dahn Yoga Studio (across the street from Politics and Prose bookstore) at 5010 Connecticut Ave, NW. According to the liquor license application this will be an:

“Authentic French Cuisine for all ages with a seating capacity of 55 for patrons and a total occupancy load of 70. Request a sidewalk café with a seating capacity for 15 patrons and entertainment endorsement with live band, jazz, and classical music.”

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