Van Ness

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2901 Audubon Terrace NW:


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The flier says:

“Absolute privacy is found in this gated Contemporary estate overlooking Rock Creek Park, while only being moments to Downtown DC. Grand principal rooms feature details of the highest quality, Master Suite with unmatched luxury, spectacular pool with terrace areas. 2-car Garage with gated heated paver drive to port cochere and motorcourt. Client Registration Form is Required.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Well, I’ve done it again, if I do say so myself. This one’s pretty wild, inside and out. Holy cow, how ’bout that sauna? What’s your favorite part? It’s yours for $3,975,000.

Politics & Prose Bookstore for Sale

By Prince Of Petworth


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The Washington Post reports:

“Politics and Prose, the iconic independent bookstore on Connecticut Avenue NW that has held on against withering competition from Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com and now even Costco, will soon announce what customers and employees have long feared: The place is for sale.”

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“We’re not just looking for a buyer,” Meade said. “It’s about someone to continue our legacy.” Cohen added: “Our legacy of playing an important role in this community.”

So hopefully the new owners will keep Politics & Prose located at 5015 Connecticut Ave, NW the great bookstore it is today.

Back in Sept. ’08 I asked folks where they bought their books and 9% said Politics & Prose.

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth


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This home is located at 2814 Upton St, NW.

The flier says:

“Extraordinary Contemporary w/ stunning 180 degree tree-top views on quiet street, yet just 2 blocks to Metro and amenities! Flooded w/ light, Soaring ceilings, open floorplan for terrific entertaining. Multiple decks, step outside from wall of over-sized South facing glass doors. Complete recent top of the line renovation.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I’m gonna pat myself on the back for this selection. What’s your favorite part? It’s yours for $2,695,000.

Judging Restaurants/Bars – Comet Ping Pong

By Prince Of Petworth

Comet Ping Pong is located at 5037 Connecticut Ave. NW. Like many others I’ve heard lots of positive things about this place but last weekend was actually the first time I’ve ever walked by it. I’m eager to try the pizza. You can see their menu here. So in addition to the pizza how easy is it to get a game of ping pong?

Judging Restaurants – Shanghai Garden

By Prince Of Petworth

Shanghai Garden is located at 4469 Connecticut Ave, NW. I love the look of these old school Chinese restaurants. It kind of reminds me (on a smaller scale) of the classic spot in Cleveland Park that is now becoming a Walgreens:

Folks on Yelp seem to like it. Any fans out there? Worth the trip to Van Ness or only if you’re already in the area?

In the Spirit of the Season – Pier 1 Imports Sale in Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth

I don’t walk this far north on Connecticut Ave (in Van Ness) that often anymore but this past weekend it reminded me of one of the nicest things a stranger ever did for me. Back in the day I bought an oddly out of place rattan chair at Pier 1. It was gigantic and couldn’t fit in my car. So my girlfriend (at the time) drove the car home and I was walking down Connecticut Ave toward the Zoo with a huge chair balanced on my head. A random stranger pulls over in an SUV (a woman in her 40s and asked me if I needed some help). We put the chair in the back and she drove me all the way home. It remains the most random act of kindness I’ve personally experienced.

Going – Van Ness Loses a Taco Bell and a Mechanic

By Prince Of Petworth

Granted I don’t frequently visit the Taco Bell in Van Ness but I always liked knowing it was there…

I also really liked the mechanic next door but I guess since I sold my car this development doesn’t really hit me too hard…

I will miss that Taco Bell though, I had some good times/memories there.

Judging New Restaurants – Acacia Bistro (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Do you know anyone who has tried the brand new place called Acacia Bistro, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW, that just opened up in Van Ness? (on Connecticut and Yuma St. where the Schlotsky’s deli used to be). It says that it has healthy food during the day or something along those lines but when I ran by the other evening it looked more like a wine bar that serves food. I am SO excited that there is a hip place walking distance in the neighborhood and wanted to see if anyone had (hopefully good) reviews.”

Anyone check it out yet?

Judging Buildings

By Prince Of Petworth

Wow, this one located on Van Ness Street just west of Connecticut Ave, I think, blew me away. Does this style have a particular name? I’m not sure if it’s a museum or embassy or what. Anyone know? Thumbs up or down?