Adams Morgan

Double Shooting Just North of Meridian Hill Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Original MPD alert:

“Alert: Shooting at 0220 hrs at I/O 16th & Euclid St, NW. Lookout for LOF…7-8 …JUV MALES….16-20 YRS OF AGE….SHOOTER WAS L/S WEARING A WHITE SHIRT WITH BROAD SHOULDERS…6 FT-6’2 INCHES TALL…..L/S N/B…ON EUCLID TOWARDS MOZART
WHITE SEDAN WITH FULL GLASS BLACK ROOF”

From MPD:

“Update – A second adult male victim has been located. The second victim has a gunshot wound to the lower leg and is enroute to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)

Grand Duchess Reopened in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2337 18th Street, NW. Photo by Svenja Herrmann

From a press release:

“Craft cocktail bar Grand Duchess is poised to make a second grand entrance in Adams Morgan when it re-opens on Wednesday, September 19 after a brief summer hiatus, bringing back its spot-on, handcrafted libations and elevated bites.


Photo by Dannia Hakki

Co-owners and former roommates Vinnie Rotondaro and Rory Adair are bringing a laidback, eclectically cozy vibe to the newly renovated space, which was originally built in 1890 and actually was a living room in a past life. The new iteration replicates that vintage hominess with a candle-filled fireplace, dim lighting, a record player, bookshelves near a bay window and more come-and-sit-awhile touches. (more…)

“The Adams Morgan McDonalds has reopened and it looks great.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to the Adams Morgan BID for sending an update on that fast casual burger joint at the corner of 18th and Columbia Road, NW. The fears were unwarranted?

Thanks to a reader for sending a shot of the exterior – bye bye ugly awning:

More photos, of the curious design choices ie the Western Wall/Kotel?!?!?!!, after the jump thanks to Josh: (more…)

Fitness with a Cop Saturday in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“We are having a community event in Unity Park (Euclid and Columbia Rd NW) on Saturday. Members of the community can work out with MPD Officers. VIDA is partnering with MPD on this and will be providing a Boot-Camp style class and James Fraser will be providing a Yoga session.

The event is September 22, 2018 from 12pm – 2pm.”

Owners of Duplex Diner Bought Red White and Basil in Adams Morgan “rolling out a fresh new dinner menu”

By Prince Of Petworth


1781 Florida Ave, NW courtesy Red White and Basil

Ed. Note: Red White and Basil opened up in the old Locolat space back in October 2105.

From a press release:

“DC’s Red White and Basil is saying “Molto Italiano,” according to new owners Mark Hunker and Jeff McCracken. The duo, owners of popular and acclaimed restaurants Duplex Diner in DC and Eden Restaurant and JAM Bistro in Rehoboth Beach DE, is rolling out a fresh new dinner menu for the Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle restaurant. Also new are an expanded Italian wine list and a new cocktail list that features Italian classics such as the Bellini, Lemoncello Spritz, and Negroni. (more…)

Good News and Bad News – Bourbon says “Rumors of our death have been greatly exaggerated” but Metro K Supermarket’s Days Numbered?

By Prince Of Petworth


2321 18th Street, NW

Let’s start off with the good news. While emails were not returned directly, it appears the reader report of Bourbon closing in September is FALSE. Yesterday Bourbon replied to some tweets from Barred in DC after rumors persisted of an upcoming closure: “Hi guys, we’re NOT closing, and haven’t storied anything this week. Rumors of our death (by POP) have been greatly exaggerated. But come by for $8 Bulleit juleps or Old-fashioneds.” A sigh of relief could be heard from Florida Ave to Columbia Road.


1864 Columbia Road, NW

Sadly, rumors of other closures persist in Adams Morgan. A reader hears that “Metro K Supermarket on Columbia and Belmont will close at the end of November.” I went into the store on Saturday and an employee said they also heard the store would be closing in November but couldn’t confirm 100%. STAY TUNED on that and all fronts.

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