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Park Road, NW just west of 14th.

Kyle wrote:

“An SUV traveling westbound down Park Road in Columbia Heights flipped Saturday night. I walked past around 11:30, but it looked like the crash had happened earlier in the evening. There were a lot of police on the scene.”

and thank to Craig for sending the shot below. Ed. Note: DC plates.

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If you spot a person driving poorly around town and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. People Driving Poorly is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.


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courtesy The Good Silver

And by “very soon” they mean tomorrow!!

Check out the opening menu: The Good Silver Grand Opening Menu (PDF)

From a press release:

“The team behind Ivy and Coney (Josh Saltzman, Chris Powers, and Adam Fry) and new partner, Carrie Dzwil, are excited to announce The Good Silver, at 3410 11th St. NW in Columbia Heights, will open Tuesday, May 9th at 5pm.

Remember when you were a kid, and mom would break out the “good” plates? It pays homage to a time when the everyday was elevated, simply by caring a little bit more. Don’t expect the finest forks or vintage China, but instead, a focus on quality food and drink in a casual atmosphere.

On the drinks side, Dzwil has incorporated some of her favorite seasonal flavors into a variety of shrub-based cocktails which bring out the best of local produce for some refreshing, tart and not too sweet offerings. A spring highlight is her Lemongrass Ice Pick, which combines lemongrass-infused Civic Vodka from local distillery Republic Restoratives, honey-ginger syrup, iced tea and fresh sage. It has kept everyone sane and hydrated after (or during) long, hot days of construction. The drink menu also includes a sparkling shrub punch for four, and a concise but excellent liquor and craft beer list that includes local distilleries and breweries. (more…)


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3410 11th Street, NW between Park and Monroe

KBC’s replacement, from the owners of Ivy & Coney, The Good Silver is nearly here!! Have a sneak peek inside and get ready to go “very soon”:

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“While we still believe hotdogs are a primary food group, The Good Silver will focus on simple seasonal ingredients, pickled veggies, cured meats and a certain banquet beer combo. Think local heirloom tomatoes in August, or strawberries in June, but when Winter arrives a BLT featuring tomato jam or rum punch spiked with a best-of-the-season strawberry shrub will be on the menu. We will also be adding some cutting-edge technology such as credit card machines, bar spoons, and level floors. What a time to be alive!

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The Good Silver is all about getting the best out of life without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. Remember when you were a kid, and mom would break out the “good” plates, or grandma would take the plastic off the sofa and let you sit on the “good” part? It pays homage to a time when the everyday was elevated, simply by caring a little bit more. Don’t expect the finest forks or vintage China, but instead, a focus on customer service and quality ingredients for both drink and food. No need to dress up here; we welcome anyone who’d like to have a Manhattan in their footie-jammies.

The Good Silver was designed by The Knights Who Say Ni architecture firm and features a large reclaimed oak bar, wallpaper, and two shrubberies (one slightly higher than the other, with a little path between, and not too expensive). The space will feature 18 bar seats, a few tables, and a 16 person patio.”

Couple more shots after the jump. (more…)


3530 13th St. NW at Monroe

This rental is located at 3530 13th Street, NW at Monroe. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1850 / 1br – 1000ft2 – Ex. LG One Bedroom, English Basement

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Very Large One bedroom apartment in the heart of Columbia Heights. One block from all the restaurants and bars on 11th (The Coupe, Room 11, Red Rocks etc) and 14th St. 1- 3 Blocks from the Giant, Target, CVS, Bank of America, Citibank, dry cleaners and other amenities. 3 Blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro. Apt. has A/C, W/D, Dishwasher, exposed brick walls, separate living and and dining spaces.

Dogs allowed. Dog walking service available, picks up owners dogs.”


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation would like to inform the public of scheduled street closures in conjunction with the 2017 Sundress Festival scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2017.

The following streets will be closed from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.

§ Kenyon Street, NW from 11st Street, NW to 13th Street, NW (only local traffic will be allowed)”

From Wonderland:

Kick off the summer season with the Wonderland Ballroom’s 13th Annual Sundress Festival!

Long understood to be the best damned block party in DC, we’ll be raising money again this year to help our friends at DC Central Kitchen with all the amazing work they do!

In anticipation of this being the very best Sundress ever, we’ve ordered three swimming pools’ worth of beer compared to last year’s two. In addition to the normal madness, this year’s festivities include: (more…)


1445 Ogden Street NW

This rental is located at 1445 Ogden Street, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$1275 / 540ft2 – IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY**MOVE IN FEE WAIVED

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Tivoli Gardens Apartments abound with comfort and convenience, all in a welcoming courtyard setting, is located in the exciting Columbia Heights neighborhood. The charming art deco exterior gives way to an updated interior that has everything you need for easy living.

Enjoy the convenience of close proximity to the Metrobus and the Columbia Heights Metro (green line), as well as to theaters, restaurants, and retail stores.

Apartment Features: (more…)


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14th and Irving Street, NW

A couple days we learned that Acre 121 would be closing May 1st in Columbia Heights and a new spot from the Hilton Brothers would be coming to the space in a couple of months. That new space is going to be a biker bar! Not Harley Davidson but more like Public. I spoke with Arturo Zaloga who is the visionary behind the project and he explained that the bar is inspired by European bicycling culture. Think Amsterdam and “French nouveau meets Flash Art”. I don’t really know what “French nouveau meets Flash Art” means but I do know there will be Doner Kebab and that is very very good news indeed! And knowing the Hilton brothers other spots, I’m pretty confident the decor will be pretty sweet as well.

Oh yeah I almost forgot the Belgian beers. The bar will be “very beer oriented”. The vision is to have the menu split between Belgian beers and cheap local beers. That way there is “something for everyone.” There will be cocktails as well but this is a beer spot – so of course there will be beer cocktails too. Did I mention the Doner Kebab? Stay tuned for many more details as they get closer to opening in a couple months.


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14th and Irving Street, NW

End of a mini-era – Acre 121 took over the former Commonwealth (remember Commonwealth?!?) space back in 2011. And May 1st they will close for a couple months for renovations. When they reopen, there will be a completely new restaurant bar collaboration with the current owners and Ian and Eric Hilton. Ian and Eric have one or two other spots around town. Stay tuned for many more details but in the meantime get your last taste of Acre 121 this week!

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“Dear PoPville,

On the north side of the 1200 block of Girard Street NW. The PODS company made three separate trips to their “Pod” to try to collect it and to inflict the catastrophic damage to this tree. When confronted, the driver of the truck just got in his vehicle and drove off.

I have included photos of the damage all around the “pod” and the contact info for the person who obtained a public space permit for the “pod” in the first place.

I have reached out to DC’s Urban Forestry to come out right away to try to cut away the damaged limbs and save this tree.

But what about this company and their cavalier destruction of city property and an undeniable public good like a young and growing street tree? Is this PODS company criminally liable for their “smash and run” destruction? (more…)


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