2477 18th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word of this big change coming to Adams Morgan. The former Saki/District space (which for a second looked like it would become Saki again) is going to become Federal Restaurant & Lounge from the owners of Floriana (located at 1602 17th St, NW in Dupont.) Federal’s Open Table page simply says:
“From the owners of Floriana, opening soon.”
Stay tuned.
2226 18th Street, NW
Back in April ’12 Mig bar closed on the second floor of Rendezvous Lounge in Adams Morgan. An update on the space:
Strange Rumblings from Rendezvous Lounge (DC Tiki/ / /Dr. Clock’s Nowhere Bar)
DOWNSTAIRS: Out with Mr. Marley and in with Mr. Presley: it’s DC Tiki w/ Vlad, every Friday and Saturday night…18th Street’s only home for heavily-accessorized, lovingly-crafted sugar bombs served in bizarre vessels and accompanied by loud Rockabilly, Punk, Surf Rock, and whatever else infiltrates Vlad’s i-Tunes. There will be umbrellas. Little ones. And Saturday the 6th the joint goes Big Top with Jon “the Fireman” Schott at the helm. Jon breathes fire. Often. Also two bucks off the Tiki drinks till ten, as well as specials on Natty Boh and rail drinks. In short, good, cheap, if not flammable, fun…
UPSTAIRS: If you ever wanted to pretend you’re in an episode of Twin Peaks but you’re too lazy to learn how to talk backwards, this is your very own cozy corner of the universe: Dr. Clock’s Nowhere Bar, home of the “Snakeskin Jacket” (Fireball whiskey, Kubler Absinthe, ginger beer, OJ)….Loud New Wave, Britpop, Elsewhere Blues and Rock; regular screenings of Lynch flicks, B-Movies, Film Noir, MST3K; *tasty dance parties* on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with a host of regular DJs and a fierce little sound system. Pick and choose from an arsenal of craft bubblys or submerge yourself in quantity swill. Or try a “Needle Trax” (Bluecoat gin, Kubler absinthe, orange bitters, soda)….Dress code goes something like the Warriors meets the Fifth Element. Open 7 days a week at 6pm. Come play, friends…
Dear PoPville,
Last week on Lanier (in Lanier Heights) between Quarry and Ontario Roads the street was closed for a day only to reopen with the speed bump there doubled in height. It was not re-painted or labeled so cars have been going by all week at the ‘normal’ speed and you can hear each one smash across. Just a heads up!
18th Street, NW & California Avenue, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned about this awesome gift. The groundbreaking is tomorrow:
Children and Adams Morgan community members will celebrate the ground breaking of the new UAE- Manchester City Field in the heart of the Adams Morgan along with senior diplomats from the UAE and the US, and local senior DC government officials.
The field will be a gift to the community by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Washington, and English Premier League Champions Manchester City Football Club’s City Soccer in the Community program.
For those interested in attending the event starts at 18th Street, NW & Wyoming Avenue, NW; 3:30pm on April 2nd.
A reader sends in Sat. afternoon from 18th and Kalorama Rd, NW in Adams Morgan:
“A bystander says he thinks the car rolled out of a parking space nearby with no one behind the wheel. Strange sight, no driver anywhere. A few minutes later the driver just returned and moved the car. Very bizarre.”
2418 18th Street, NW
Back in mid-January we learned that Shawarma Spot had been closed “For Its Protection” at 2418 18th Street, NW. Shawarma Spot originally opened back in the Adams Morgan shawarma craze of ’09. Stay tuned for Kabob Doner coming soon.
Ed. Note: There is a Doner Bistro located nearby at 1654 Columbia Rd, NW. 1654 Columbia Rd, NW was formerly home to Sharama King. So it looks like the Shawarma rivalry between these two storefronts will soon switch to a Doner rivalry.
Tweeted by @DCPoliceDept last night:
“3D DOUBLE STABBING AT 2300 18th Street, NW (1) adult male stabbed in the lower abdomen. (2) adult male stabbed in the back. /2389”
Emailed by MPD this morning:
On March 23, at approximately 3:00 AM, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 2300 block of 18th St. NW, to a business establishment for a stabbing. When the officers arrived, they observed two individuals suffering from minor stab wounds. The victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to conatct the Third District Detective’s office at 673-6917, 673-6918 or 673-6919.
This rental is located at 1806 Kalorama Road, NW:
The listing says:
“South-facing 2Br/2.5ba Duplex unit in the heart of Adams Morgan, with a large (350sqft) outdoor terrace and SUV-Sized parking spot. High ceilings, plenty of light, Gourmet chef’s kitchen replete with Cherry Cabinets Wolf/Subzero/Miele appliances, gas fireplace, wood floors throughout. A truly luxurious open contemporary space.”
This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $3,400/Mo.
1700 Euclid St, NW
Whoa – it’s been a while since I walked by. The corner is completely transformed (sadly can’t find my before photos.)
It will become “19 Luxury Condos” from Capital City Real Estate:
Photo by PoPville flickr user mayhemnsuz
Well this is pretty awesome. Thanks to a reader for sending from the Friends of Marie Reed School & Park:
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, and the English Premier League soccer club Manchester City, have agreed to build a new soccer pitch in the park adjacent to Marie Reed Elementary School. The work will be done through Manchester City Football Club’s US-based non-for-profit City Soccer in the Community. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend a 10-15 minute presentation at 7PM on March 27th inside Marie Reed Elementary School. Work will begin on the field on April 2nd.
The Marie Reed field is located behind the tennis courts at 18th Street and Wyoming Avenue, NW.