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Holy Cow: EatMore Fried Chicken For Sale!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to an alert reader for sending this listing from Long and Foster.. Arguably the best name for a city restaurant/food may not be around for long. The listing says:

“Rare opportunity – Enormous potential. 4,200 Sq Ft building (C3A) with ongoing carryout. 4 bedrm, 1 bath, and full kitchen apartment upstairs. 100 feet from Metro Station. Across from upcoming high end condo/retail complex.”

And the asking price? A cool $1,000,000.

I suppose you have to sell a lot of fried chicken to come up with that scratch. Do you think it’s a good deal?

Abol Ethiopian Restaurant Gets a Serious Sign

By Prince Of Petworth

Props to Abol the newish Ethiopian restaurant located at 4422 Georgia Ave. I dig the sign itself as well as the neon underneath. As I’ve written earlier I’m not a huge Ethiopian fan but this place looks great now inside and out. Has anyone given them a try yet? Good stuff?

Taylor and Georgia Ave Development Watch

By Prince Of Petworth

For the expats. This picture was taken all the way up by Upshur. I really had no idea these condos were going to be, seemingly, nearly as big as the condos above the Petworth metro. This is also the building where the YES! Organic market will be located. Nice.

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Here’s a real Petworth beauty. You can’t really tell from the photo but there is a ridiculously cool wrap around porch as well.

It’s Time To Play Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

The flyer says – “Tastefully restored, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, new kitchen with granite and stainless steel, in-law suite, off street parking, metro safeway, and bus stop within two blocks…” The house is located at 928 Quincy Street and is going for $549,950. So good deal or not?

On a side note: Why do these flyers celebrate “off street parking”? That just means you can park on the street. I don’t get it.

Practical Joke or Practical Use?

By Prince Of Petworth

Anyone who has been to the lower level of Looking Glass Lounge may have noticed that there is a bag of water suspended over the entrance to the outdoor patio area. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out it’s purpose other than a weird spot for a goldfish or for popping over an unsuspecting patron’s head. But it turns out it is actually placed there to keep flies out. How this works I have no idea. Has anyone ever heard of this method for keeping flies out? If so, how does it work?

New Row of Rowhomes Being Built

By Prince Of Petworth

Wow, this was a crazy sight. As I was walking over to the Red Derby I noticed that there was an entire section of rowhomes being built behind the huge project above the metro. Anyone know the story here? Is this a separate developer? You think this will be a desirable place to buy a new rowhome? I wonder if they’ll divide the rowhomes into separate units or sell the rowhomes as individual homes. What do you think the prices’ll be?

Longest Name For A Church – Ever

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader up in North Country for sending this phenomenal church sign. Amazing.

“So what church do you attend? You know the one off Sherman Circle – The House of God Which is the Church of the Living God the Pillar and Ground of the Truth Without Controversy, Inc.”

I’m exhausted just typing it. Now that I think about it I’m pretty sure there is some controversy…

Some Workers Welding At Sweet Mango Cafe

By Prince Of Petworth

Hmm, I’m not really sure what was going on. They were welding some beams on the roof deck. So what does this mean are they going to double deck the roof deck? Add some walls? A roof?  What do you think the purpose is?

Hey, Did You Know There Were Tennis Courts in Petworth?

By Prince Of Petworth

I remember hearing that there some courts near the metro but I spotted them for the first time this weekend. They are located at the Raymond Recreation Center two blocks behind the metro between 9th and 10th street. We might need to have a PoP tournament if there is enough interest. I have to warn you all I am pretty mediocre…

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