I noticed a bit of an Italian Restaurant Row on 31 Street in Georgetown. Ristorante Piccolo is located at 1068 31st St NW.
Paper Moon is located across the street at 1069 31st Street NW. You can see their menu here.
Il Canale (warning music plays on their Web site) is located down the block at 1063 31st Street, NW.
So out of the three – which is the best? Any must order dishes? Any idea why they all congregated on 31st Street?
This is a pretty wild one. I think it’s on 31st Street, NW just south of M. I think this one looks great. Do you think the modern style fits in with old school Georgetown?
Petworth’s Safeway on Georgia Ave (3830 Georgia Ave, NW)
Georgetown’s new Safeway on Wisconsin Ave (1855 Wisconsin Ave, NW)
While I’m very happy with the YES! Organic Market a bit further up the block at Georgia and Taylor, I find it pretty appalling to compare the Petworth Safeway to the Georgetown Safeway. I understand that Georgetown residents have a lot of money to spend so obviously they are going to get a nice store but Petworth residents were told time and time again that this relic on Georgia Ave was going to be upgraded. Whenever I ask Mayor Fenty or Council Member Bowser they say, plans are still in the works. But Lord – how long must we wait. Quite frankly I just don’t like all the bullshit. If they’re not going to upgrade the Georgia Ave Safeway then just say so. Be honest with us, we can take it. I’ve heard lots of rumors as to why the Safeway upgrade has stalled. Some blame residents, some blame Safeway, some blame funding/tax break issues. But are we not entitled to an honest answer?
So once and for all – should the Georgia Ave Safeway be upgraded? If so, what is the responsibility of Safeway, our elected leaders and/or the residents to make sure this happens. I believe that Mt. Vernon Square (City Vista), Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Navy Yard (SW Waterfront) all have new or upgraded stores. Besides Petworth what other neighborhoods do you think are due for an upgrade?
I can tell you when I walked into the Georgia Ave store this weekend I was hit with a foul odor. When I walked into the Wisconsin Ave store, I could swear that the aisles were paved with gold. Not to speak for all but I’d be happy with half as nice an upgrade in Petworth.
Luncheon meats at Georgia Ave above.
A portion of the cheese selection at Wisconsin Ave below.
Photo from PoPville flickr user icubaji
Well this is a rather random sight (from last week). icubaji writes that the shot was taken around 31st street just south of M in Georgetown.
This home is located at 3331 N Street, NW:
The flier says:
“One of the most Elegant Homes in Georgetown, this true 1817 Federal on Cox’s Row includes grand entertaining and Living Spaces. Featuring a double parlour Living Room with two fireplaces, soaring ceilings, magnificent wide plank hardwood floors, gourmet chefs eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room, exquisite details and finishes though-out, beautiful garden terrace and pavilion. 3-Car Parking.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
Woah, this one looks a bit like a museum to me. I think this might set the record for the most expensive featured house porn. Do you think it matches the price? It’s yours for $9,950,000.
The Georgetown library is progressing nicely on Wisconsin Ave, NW. There’s some nice copper details as well. But what is this thing at the top – I noticed it at the Petworth library (also under construction) as well? Will it be a clock?
Incidentally the Shaw library is also progressing nicely, should be a few more months I’m guessing.
This home is located at 3007th St, NW:
The flier says:
“Rarely available “Cooke’s Row” is an historic opportunity. This Second Empire residence has undergone an exquisite restoration and renovation. Soaring entertaining spaces, massive gourmet kitchen. Luxurious master suite plus four bedrooms and family room. Au pair suite plus substantial storage/cellar. Large, private garden and terrace. 3-car parking.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
Well, I think I’ve found some proper house porn again. All I can say is enjoy. It’s yours for $6,500,000.
Ed. Note: I was chatting with a neighbor who was telling me some interesting history about these homes. Apparently they were built for the daughters of the first Gov. of DC or something like that. I was looking for a heritage sign but didn’t find one…
The Social Safeway located at 1855 Wisconsin Ave NW opens May 6th. It’s looking good. The store is considered a ‘lifestyle store’ and you can learn what that means here.
And if you need a primer on Safeway nicknames you can find them here.
This is actually next door to the house of the day (see below). I’m surprised this doesn’t violate some historic Georgetown rules.
Photo courtesy of Baked & Wired
From an email:
On Tuesday, 4/20 Baked & Wired will celebrate an anniversary. For 42,000 hours we have been proudly serving coffee and baked goods to the Georgetown neighborhood. We are delighted to have become a part of the life of the neighborhood.
To give back to the people who have supported us all those hours, we will be celebrating all day! We will be officially unveiling some exciting new coffee offerings, so come on over from 7:00 until 10:30am for a cup of coffee on us.
There will also be giant cupcake raffles all day long, and a giant cupcake eating contest at noon (stop by the store by Monday to enter for a chance to participate). And, of course, we’ll have all your favorite munchies and the usual Baked & Wired shenanigans. We hope you’ll stop by.
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NW