This apartment is located at 1829 Summit Place NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“reside in this wonderful community. Upscale Interior Features:
** Renovated kitchens and bathrooms
** Brand new stainless steel appliances
** Cherry wood cabinets with upgraded countertops
** Hardwood floors throughout
** On-site parking
** Street Parking as well
** On-site clothes care center
** All Utilities Included
** Cat-Friendly
**Huge Fitness Center
** Seconds from the National Zoo”
This 1 bed is going for $1650.
From the Adams Morgan BID:
“All business owners and property owners on 18th Street who are interested in having a sidewalk cafe after the 18th Street Streetscape construction has concluded or expanding your current sidewalk cafe should attend tonight’s ANC1C meeting.
The meeting will begin at 7 PM TONIGHT October 5th at Mary’s Center (the pink building) at 2355 Ontario Rd., NW.
At last night’s PZT Committee (Planning, Zoning and Transportation) meeting of ANC1C, the committee voted to support the following change to DCMR 24-311; 204 and 316:
“All rental of public space, whether for a café or other commercial use, must have an adjacent clear and unobstructed passageway not less than 12 feet in width at all points. Sidewalk cafes located at street intersections shall provide corner clearance of 12 feet to the corner. No sidewalk cafes shall be within 15 feet of a bus stop, a bus shelter or a Metrorail station entrance (24-311.6 and 24-311.7.7). The Public Space Committee has the authority to approve an adjacent passageway as narrow as 8 feet.”
How this is different from current law:
The existing city-wide law provides for 10 feet in width at all points
and an exception as narrow as 6 feet.To be clear, ANC1C is proposing that there be 12 feet rather than 10 feet from the edge of the railing of the café (or other perimeter) to the curb. Thus the ANC’s proposal would create a greater distance from the curb to the edge of a sidewalk cafe and reduce available cafe space.
The ANC has not justified why they think that 18th Street should have different sidewalk cafe measurements than the rest of the city. Please attend tonight’s meeting and voice your opinion if this issue is important to you and your business or tenants.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
“Dear PoPville,
Were you aware of this deal in Adams Morgan? I’ve lived there for 3.5 years and never heard of it until I stumbled upon it on the dc.gov website today. I am wondering does the deal mean you can order off of anything on the menu or are there only selected items? Does the “drink” part mean like vodka drink? Was wondering if you or anyone in PoPville has heard and/or tried it and how it works. Here is the link for it on the dc gov website.”
Huh, this is the first I’m hearing of it as well. Has anyone tried it?
I had know idea DC.gov advertised stuff like this:
“Adams Morgan Tuesday Shop and Eat Special offers discounted dining and shopping on the first Tuesday of each month. Patrons can dine at select restaurants and receive food and drink for two persons for $25. Customers can also shop at select retailers and receive shopping discounts from 10 to 35 percent.
Some First Tuesday Offerings include:
Food and drink for two for $25 (plus tax) (Offerings vary)
Bossa Bistro (2463 18th St. NW)
Bourbon (2321 18th St. NW)
Chloe (2473 18th St. NW)
Duplex Diner (2004 18th St. NW)
El Tamarindo (1785 Florida Ave. NW)
Felix (2406 18th St. NW)
L’Enfant Café (2000 18th St. NW)
La Fourchette (2429 18th St. NW)
Left Bank (2424 18th St. NW)
Perry’s (1811 Columbia Rd. NW)
Saki (2477 18th St. NW)
The Grill From Ipanema (1858 Columbia Rd. NW)
Tom Tom (2333 18th St. NW)”
Apparently the store closed July 30th at 1828 18th St, NW. But for fans – it looks like you can still order on line. Ansonia Wines opened up back in Nov. ’09. It’s a pretty tough location since the entrance is not very obvious downstairs in the basement.
I’m not sure how I missed the closing of the store but in other news – apparently the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
From a press release:
“On Saturday, Oct. 1, D.C.’s favorite indie craft fair extravaganza returns to the Marie Reed Learning Center in Adams Morgan for an eighth year of awesome fun, with expanded festival grounds and more vendors than ever before. Shoppers will be treated to one of the largest indie craft shopping experiences on the East Coast, which includes more than 170 craft vendors, a food court powered by local restaurants, the brand new Crafty Farm, and lots more to see and do at this all-day arts event.
EVENT: 8th Annual Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair
WHEN: THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 1, 2011 ,10am – 5pm
WHERE: Marie Reed Learning Center (18th Street at Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.)
WHAT: 200+ booths, free admission, outdoors, rain or shine
CHECK OUT: washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards”
My favorite part is always the break dancing:
Photo by PoPville flickr user Crosb
A tipster sends word that the Adams Morgan Unity Market will be closing tomorrow (Unity Park is located at Columbia/Champlain/Euclid just east of 18th St, NW.) For those not familiar with the market you can read about it here.
Back in July ’11 DCist noted:
“Vendors have agreed to forgo operations on Saturday and instead open only on Thursday, Friday and Sunday as city officials look for a more permanent place to locate them.”
And back in Sept. ’10 City Paper wrote:
“Here’s the problem: Neighboring restaurants that sell similar food say the city-sanctioned market has stolen their lunch traffic on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—the busiest days of the week.”
I’m hearing that their last day is tomorrow because apparently the DC Dept of Latino Affairs has not reapproved the permit for the market to operate.
So for the Friday Question of the Day – do you think the market should be able to continue to operate in the park? If not, do you think they should be allowed to open up at the triangle park at 14th and Oak St, NW in Columbia Heights? Elsewhere? Any other potential compromises?
It what may not be the most shocking news, Capital Pizza and Kabob. located at 2441 18th St, NW, appears to have closed. While they had one of the more, uh, visual marketing campaigns, it apparently wasn’t good enough. You can still one sign left that makes for an amazing juxtaposition with the religious figure located above the restaurant.
“Dear PoPville,
Do you or your readers know anything about the city’s plans for the former community garden on the edge of Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan? Gardening has been banned for years now, but it’s hard to understand how a weed field is a better use of the historic cemetery.”
I can’t recall hearing any plans for this space recently. We spoke about Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan (including the community garden and cemetery) here.
What do you guys think should be done with the plot of land?
“Dear PoPville,
A place called “Sweet Themez” cakes and cupcakes has signage on the old Crooked Beats space on 18th St. NW, just south of Belmont. Windows are completely covered and there’s no other information on the windows or anything. Know anything about it? “
Sweet Themez will be located at 2318 18th Street, NW (Crooked Beats is now located at 2116 18th St NW.) Their Web site says:
“Sweet Themez sets out to express personal style at weddings, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, and special events with tasty cakes and cupcakes. With your imagination and Sweet Themez’s talent, we’re sure to make your party unforgettable.”
You can see their menu here and photos here.
Hours will be:
Mon – Wed: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thu – Sat: 12:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sun: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
From a press release:
Artwork by internationally acclaimed Neo-Pop Artist Romero Britto, described as the Andy Warhol of our time, will be featured for the first time ever in the nation’s capital at Skynear Designs Gallery—a design-studio store known for its surreal art, eclectic pieces and high fashion. This fall, Britto will make his Washington, DC debut in the new Skynear + Britto Gallery in Adams Morgan, where a cubist-inspired collection of Britto’s original art, fine art prints and functional art will be on permanent display. Britto’s work has graced galleries and museums across five continents in cities including Barcelona, Stockholm, New York, Miami, Berlin and London.
Skynear Designs Gallery is the official Washington, DC Gallery for Romero Britto. The new Skynear + Britto exhibition will also feature expressionist paintings from the renowned southwestern painter Skynear from the western branch of the Skynear
family; artwork by Mark Behme, best known for his surrealist, hand-carved sculptural pieces and guitars; and one of a kind monotypes by Claudia Mengel, an accomplished expressionist painter and printmaker.Guests will be treated to an evening of fine art and wines from around the world, presented by the award-winning AM Wine Shoppe. This event is free and open to the public.
DATE:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011TIME:
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.PLACE:
Skynear Designs Gallery
2122 18th Street NW
