Thanks to a reader for sending in this update from 2629 Connecticut Ave, NW. This is the old Bombe Chest space that closed back in July ’10.
Woodley Park
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“Dear PoP,
Would you be willing to do a post on an impending change at the National Zoo that local parents are trying to stop? We desperately need help getting the word out. Here’s the issue:
The Zoo currently has a petting farm with cows, donkeys, pigs, etc. that kids can visit and touch (my 2.5 yr old son loves it so much that he knows most of the animals by name). The Zoo also as a “pizza” playground that is one of the best outdoor spaces in the city for little kids/toddlers to play. The Smithsonian (which runs the Zoo) is saying that it’s going to close both the farm and the playground and shift the funds to other “priorities” even though the press is saying that the overall budget for the Smithsonian is going to actually INCREASE this year by $100mm.
Local parents have started to organize to resist these changes, but we’re just getting started and are a little bit at sea. But we do have a facebook group started.
More importantly, we’re trying to organize a “protest” at the farm for Saturday. The idea is to just show our support by having as many families come as possible between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on the 26th.”
Good luck!
This rental is located at 2901 Connecticut Ave, NW (at cathedral):
The Craigslist ad says:
“Check out this beautiful one bedroom APT wall to wall carpeting high ceiling fans plenty of sun light, lots of closet space. walking distance to the National Zoo & Adams Morgan. If you are looking for convenience, this is it! Unit is available for immediate move in . $1,550-$1600/month plus ELECTRIC.”
$1600 sound reasonable for a 1 bedroom here?
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Whenever we talk about Chinese food, Mr. Chen’s, located at 2604 Connecticut Av, NW in Woodley Park, seems to pop up in the comments. So I figured it was time for a proper judging. Their Web site says:
“At Mr. Chen’s Restaurant, we use organic fresh vegetables along with a health-conscious cooking style to prepare delicious Chinese cuisine.”
You can see their menu options here.
Do the organic fresh vegetables make a difference? Any must order dishes?
I’m not quite sure what this “AOL” is but this seems promising:
Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up from Rasmus Auctions:
Location:
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20008
Online Bidding Only
Starts Closing At: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:07 AM EST
Inspection
Began: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 5:00 AM EST
Ends: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 4:00 PM EST
Brief Description:
The historic Marriott Wardman Park Cotillion Ballroom will undergo a complete renovation and over 30 years of fine serving, catering, food service, hospitality and decorative assets will be sold by internet only auction.
When I first saw that a Fro Zen Yo was gonna open up across the street from the zoo I thought it was a license to print money. But then I wondered if it might be difficult to sell frozen yogurt in winter. I think they’ve found a solution to that dilemma:
This rental is located at Connecticut at Cathedral Ave, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Connecticut Plaza is one of the largest complexes in the neighbor offering studios one bedrooms and two bedrooms, within walking distance to the metro, shops and restaurants, We have a fitness center open 24 hours and you will enjoy the view from our roof decks, Office is open 7 days a week, 24 hour maintenances.
Come to check out this beautiful ONE BEDROOMS wall to wall carpet, separated kitchen, bright units, wall ac and heater, rent is $1600 includes water not electric.”
$1600 sound reasonable?
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Received this first review from a reader last week:
“Ate at Hot N Juicy Crawfish last night. Was good, but it’s hard to fill up on crawfish. Wish they served more main dishes like burgers or fish as crawfish make for a good appetizer. Staff was very nice and even tied a bib on for me since my hands were already ensconced in crawfish entrails.. Here is a picture of our aftermath. Dinner for three = $80.00”
They are located in Woodley Park at 2651 Connecticut Ave, NW. Anyone else check them out during their grand opening?
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Hot N Juicy Crawish will be opening in Woodley Park at 2651 Connecticut Ave, NW Friday Jan. 7th.
You can see their menu here. “Grand opening specials, FREE shrimp, will be next Friday, Jan. 7th!!”
Can’t wait to hear what you guys think!
This rental is located at 2202 Cathedral Ave NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Remodeled English Basement Studio Apt in corner house in Woodley Park. One block from Metro. Separate new kitchen with washer/dryer and dining area. Utilities with premium cable/internet included. On quiet street just blocks from Adams Morgan & Dupont and National Zoo. Woodley Park metro stop just up the block. Easy street parking. Quiet pets may be considered with additional security deposit.
Available January 15th.
*OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH FROM 2 TO 4 PM*
Looking for quiet, dog friendly tenant (basset hound upstairs). No smoking allowed on premises.”
Does $1300 sound right for this 1 bedroom?