
3407 14th Street, NW
Pan Lourdes is currently located at 3407 14th St, NW but there rent has been raised so they are moving up the block to 3419 14th Street. They should open in the new location next week”


3407 14th Street, NW
Pan Lourdes is currently located at 3407 14th St, NW but there rent has been raised so they are moving up the block to 3419 14th Street. They should open in the new location next week”


1400 Irving Street, NW
From Acre 121:
“Attached are the new dinner and brunch menus for Acre 121 from the new Executive Chef Michael Sanfilippo. The new happy hour is Monday-Friday from 5-7pm and includes select $5 drafts and wine plus half off select appetizers. And as that implies, we are also now open on Mondays.”

This could be awesome. The garage with all the sweet murals, including MCA from the Beastie Boys, is for sale in the alley behind 1018 Irving St, NW.
The listing says:
“Create Your Own Urban Space. IMAGINATION REQUIRED. Rare chance to own a unique alley property. Massive 4000 sf Garage with 4 Parking Spaces. Site was previously used as an Automotive Garage.”
You can see more photos here.
It’s yours for $849,900.

3115 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“David Winer, Principal of EatWell DC LLC, announces the complete refresh of The Heights, the American eatery in Columbia Heights. The neighborhood staple will have an updated look to accompany a new menu created by the recently-appointed Head Chef, Kerry Tate. The Heights will close Sunday, October 27 and offer an all-day Everything Must Go half-off sale. The dining-room and bar will undergo a renovation before reopening five days later on Friday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. with Happy Hour offered all night at the bar and in the new lounge area. The weekend celebration will follow with a “Beer & Wine Garden Party,” featuring half price beer and wine on the patio, from 2:00 p.m. until close on Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3. The changes will offer a warmer and more intimate feel for guests, with a refreshed and more diverse menu. (more…)

Photo by PoPville flickr user Columbia Heights Climber
Because I am the worst planner in the world I was out of town this weekend and missed Columbia Heights Day. So how was it and the 11th Street Oktoberfest this year?

Photo by PoPville flickr user beesleysknees

Columbia Heights Day:
7th Annual Columbia Heights Day
October 5, 2013
10 am to 6 pm
Tubman Elementary Field
11th & Kenyon Streets NW, Washington, DC
** FREE **
More info after the jump. (more…)

“The Luxury of Dreams
Mixed media glass work by Sean Hennessey
Opening Reception: Friday October 4th 7-10 PM
The Dunes
1402 Meridian Place NW
2nd Floor
A portion of sales will go toward Thrive DC.
Sean Hennessey’s “The Luxury of Dreams” was born out of a personal experience with a neighborhood homeless man who, with help, was able to turn his life around.
From the crisis of homelessness in our city came a desire to create an exhibition based on blankets, beds, and shelter. From that point, Sean wrote: “I then wondered if the level of security of having a place to sleep affected how we dream. I was thinking about how we all enter the world of dreams, regardless of where we sleep. I thought that I would create a series of works based on the dreams of others. Through conversations … about art and social issues, my idea for The Luxury of Dreams series was born. I started soliciting dreams from friends, colleagues, collectors, other artists, and social media connections.” (more…)

Photo of Meridian Hill Park by muddyboots
On @PoPville – @TeamWetDog tweets us:
“funny seeing park police clear out Meridian early this morning and then seeing it full of strollers an hour later.”
@JohnFSettlesII replies:
“They ran off the dog walkers this morning. The moms have better lookouts :) “

This rental is located at 11th and Lamont St, NW:
The listing says:
“Amazing 2 level condo walking distance to everything, shops, bars, restaurants, bus and Metro. Brand new bathroom, freshly painted and polished ready for you to move right in.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,700/Mo.

Photo via DCPL Commons
Thanks to pablo.raw for the tip. From DCPL:
“Meridian Hill Park in northwest DC was constructed between 1914 thru 1936. The landscaping was done by George Burnap (ca 1930)”
Very cool!