Peking Garden is located at 2008 18th St NW. In the Judging Restaurants feature I haven’t heard any really good buzz about a Chinese restaurant since we discussed the Great Wall Szechuan House last November. So how’s Peking Garden?
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Adams Morgan
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The past couple months the Safeway on Columbia Road in Adams Morgan had been undergoing some renovations. The outside is looking pretty good. I don’t shop there but for those that do, has the inside changed as well?
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photo by odradek23
Back in June Nichole wrote about the Hines Redevelopment Proposals for the 7th and Pennsylvania SE, redevelopment of the Hine Jr. High site. The Mayor issued a press release announcing Stanton-EastBanc as the winner. The press release says:
“Stanton-EastBanc’s proposal calls for about 510,000 square feet of total development at the site. It will include more than 200,000 square feet of office space – about 62,000 square feet set aside to move the nonprofit International Relief and Development and its 200 employees from Virginia to a new headquarters in the District. The project is also set to include about 150 apartments, 60,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving retail and restaurants, consolidation of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s operations and 150 parking spaces.
Stanton-EastBanc did not request any subsidy from the District for the project. The project could break ground as soon as 2011.”
Now for the Bad News:
Back in August we looked at the proposed development of the Giant and surrounding area on Wisconsin Ave by Newark St. City Desk reports:
“Work at the Friendship Shopping Center site will now be delayed – again. Sharon Robinson, a consultant to the project, said the appeal, while not unexpected, “is subject to a judicial process that will likely take two years or more to complete.” But Giant doesn’t have plans to back down; it “remains committed to the project.””
And sorry to end on this but it is worse news:
“A man was stabbed in front of an apartment building in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood Monday night, authorities say. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of Adams Mill Road NW.”
They say the man stabbed in the stomach is expected to survive and the assailant has not yet been caught.
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Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features images from Adams Morgan Day of Gye Nyame African Cultural Dance Co. (Ghana traditional dance), Tobas Dinastia (Bolivian Folk), Englishman & the Shango Band, DC Casineros (Cuban-style salsa) and Chopteeth (Afrobeat/Funk/Jazz). Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…”
More photos after the jump. (more…)
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I know some folks don’t like this festival but I thought it was pretty great. The music was awesome. There was great food. There was the guy from the Arlington Rap video, I’m 99% sure that was him though I heard him singing “Rapper’s Delight”. And even dancing. For those that went did you have a good time? (I’ll post reader/PoPville Flickr pool photos tomorrow) More photos after the jump. (more…)
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Last year was a great time. I definitely think it is worth checking out.
The Adams Morgan Day Festival Web site says:
“The Adams Morgan Day 18th Street Festival is characterized by two large signature music stages and other innovative & dynamic cultural, music, arts and dance activities. The famous Columbia and Florida Stages (located strategically on 18th Street at Columbia Rd and at Florida Ave.) feature live music acts from all genres from Central and South America, Latin rock, salsa, jazz, to soul, funk and American rock.
Adams Morgan Day showcases the local business area
as an ethnic, eclectic retail, entertainment and restaurant locale.
•Arts on Belmont has long been a popular draw with its high quality of original artisans and range of media exhibited: glassware and metalwork, paintings, jewelry, sculpture & photography. Nestled on shade tree lined street of historic town homes, Arts on Belmont is a beautiful venue with articles in all price ranges.
•New in 2009 is the Green Pavilon with purveyors of all things green located together under one large tent! The Green Pavilon is near the Kids Area on the Marie Reed School field. Another new feature also originated by Adams Morgan Main Street in 2005, is the dynamic Dance Plaza (located on the grounds of the Marie Reed School) with interactive dance workshops that encourage audience participation, and cover the range and styles of many cultures.
•The Cultural Stage (located at Unity Park-Columbia Rd and Euclid St.NW) also boasts a variety of acts, including poetry, theater, dance and music, even the Sitar Arts Center of Adams Morgan. Jazz Oasis in the Park was new in 2007. For residents with children who may want a quieter, more contained area, Kalorama Park is the place to sit on a bench, spread a blanket, listen to quality jazz
•The new festival layout originated by AdamsMorgan Main Street in 2004 highlights the neighborhood scale architecture and leaves all the business storefront façades visible to festival.”
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Piccante Pizza is coming to 2120 18th Street in Adams Morgan. 18th Street is a pretty competitive pizza spot with over a half dozen spots already. It’ll be interesting to see if this spot can differentiate itself from the others. But look how happy it’ll make you:
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This home is located at 1840 Ontario Place, NW:
The flier says:
“House & Garden w/ legal rental unit. Your wait is over!Wonderful 1909 brick TH w/ fab garden & pond. Many original architectural elements. 3BR, 2.5BA+1Br, 1BA Eng bsmt unit w/ C of O. Chef’s kit. Sep DR. Lovely master w/ bay, bath. Det gar. EZ walk to Woodley, Adams Morgan, METRO, restaurants, shops. Quiet street. Great opportunity.”
More info and photos found here.
I think folks who love old school detail are gonna love this one. What do you think of the photos? The garden?
Does $865,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/3.5 bath?
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Thanks to a reader for alerting me to this spot across from Lauriol Plaza. The permits says that it will be a “New fine wine shop with tasting”. Here’s to hoping the tastings are complimentary…
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I saw a couple of these sculptures in the plazas on 18th Street and Columbia Road. It seems they are from the Colombian Embassy. Ed. Note: It’s been a long week and I couldn’t find this section on their Web site in English…
Do you like they way they look?