Petworth

Dear PoP – Question about Gym options in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


3910 Georgia Ave., NW Sept. ’08 One of Georgia Avenue’s many retail teases…

“Dear PoP,

I am closing on a house on 4th Street in Petworth on January 25th. I have been doing some research on the area and it doesn’t seem like there are many fitness/gym options in the area for me within walking distance. I used to live in Columbia Heights and there is a decent WSC there, but is that the only option I have? Is there anything planned in the future in the Petworth community?”

Back, back in the day we were told that a Results Gym was going to come to Georgia Ave in the new building at 3910 Georgia Ave, NW across from Qualia Coffee. That deal fell through and a clinic/school is coming in its place. I haven’t heard anything else about a new gym. I assume many use the WSC in Columbia Heights or places near their work. Any Petworth area gyms that I’m not aware of?

We looked at some city wide gym recommendations here and here.

Final Blue Banana Sports Bar Update: Opening Tuesday Night, Free Drinks to Celebrate!

By Prince Of Petworth

At long last (this is for you Matt G!) Blue Banana sports bar is opening up Tuesday night at 3632 Georgia Ave, NW next to Looking Glass Lounge. We had a brief update in Nov. but now it is official – doors open Tuesday, Dec. 21st at 6pm. And here’s even better news – Tues. and Wed. from 8-9pm there will be an open bar. Yes, an open bar! Select beers and rail drinks but still an open bar!

Their facebook page says:

The Blue Banana Sports & Rock Bar is opening this week! We have 10 Flat Screen TV’s, a Full Bar, 12 Microbrews on Tap plus plenty of Bottles of Beer in the coolers! Come enjoy all the Sports Games you can imagine (we are getting every package available and if we don’t have it ask!). At night come listen to Rock & Top 40 via our IPOD plus DJ’s & Bands coming soon!

Please join us for one of our special opening nights and check us out!

Tuesday Open Bar from 8pm – 9pm

Wednesday Open Bar from 8pm – 9pm

Thursday: 1/2 Price Beers all night!

Friday: Xmas Eve 1/2 Price Drinks 8pm – 10pm!

Saturday: Closed during the day but opening at 8pm. 1/2 Price Drinks 8pm – 10pm!

Sunday: Noon – Close

See many of you tomorrow night, yeah?

Bobby Flay To Challenge Gillian Clark in a Fried Chicken Throwdown

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user lorigoldberg

From the Food Network:

Renaissance woman Gillian Clark is a woman of many interests, but it’s her golden Fried Chicken recipe that she serves out of her Silver Spring, Maryland restaurant ‘The General Store and Post Office Tavern,” that has guests heading in from all over for a taste of this home fried delicacy. The heat is on! Will Bobby finally win a Fried Chicken Throwdown or will he be fried? Can this battle be put to bed once and for all? Only one way to find out – a Fried Chicken Throwdown!

Program airs Jan. 19th at 8:30pm.

And in other Chef Gillian Clark news – she has set up a Web site for her most recently announced restaurant – Kitchen on K Street – to be located at 250 K Street NE in NoMa.

Underground Farmers Market Launching in DC

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user rockcreek

“Dear PoP,

I am the organizer for the DC Grey Farmers Market which is sponsored by Grey DC . We are planning our first ever market and the event will be taking place in Petworth!

We are looking for small food vendors who would like to sell food that they have made or grown.”

Their Web site says:

“A grey market, also known as parallel market, is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels which, while legal, are unofficial, unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer.”

You can find more info here. Anyone ever heard of a grey market before? Think this is a good idea for DC?

Fusion 2 Year Anniversary Party Wed. Night in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Owner/chef Barry Dindyal (pictured above from the 1 year anniversary party) sends the good word. He is inviting all Fusion fans to enjoy free appetizers and cocktails and celebrate the anniversary this Wed. from 6pm-9pm at 4815 Georgia Avenue NW (near Moroni and Bros. Pizza).

Congrats to Barry and all the folks at Fusion!

Weekly Comedy show Coming to Ras Restaurant Every Tuesday

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Where can you find some of the best local comedians practicing their craft for free? Ras Restaurant in the Georgia/Petworth area! The event is hosted by local comic Wayne Manigo, host of ‘Bellylaughs in Bethesda’.

Several comics from the DC/MD/VA will perform some of their best work and work out new material. There is no cost to attend, so please come out and support local comedy!”

The events will take place on Tuesdays from 8-10pm.

Ras Restaurant is located at 4809 Georgia Ave, NW.

Holy Awesome – Would You Like A Beer Garden on Georgia Ave?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user jsmjr

I’m not gonna lie – when a weekend ends and I post about 4 shootings, a stabbing and a fire that occurs across the city – I can get a bit blue. So I thought you guys might feel the same and would also enjoy a bit of good news. No scratch that, a bit of fan-freaking-tastic I can hardly contain my joy potential news.

Unfortunately I can’t get into details about an exact location but let’s just say somewhere on Georgia Ave (not in a newly constructed building). I got word from a business owner who is looking to open up a new neighborhood bar. And let me say that this is not a novice but a group with a great track record. Frankly I nearly fell off my chair when I read the news. Anyway, the group is familiar with PoPville and knows from time to time we can be a bit opinionated. They also know that many of us love and respect beer and a good neighborhood bar. And they want our opinion – what is the theme of a bar you’d most like to see open up on Georgia Ave?

Initially I was thinking something like a Busboys and Poets or a Tryst type spot. However, I heard that a Beer Garden was also a possibility and I nearly fell off my chair once again. I would still do backflips for a Busboys or a Tryst but I’m gonna make my vote for a Beer Garden. What type of neighborhood bar/restaurant would you most like to see on Georgia Ave?

Fire Late Fri. Night at Mt Carmel Miracle Temple of God Church

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending the updates and photo from the 600 block of Kennedy St, NW.

DCFireems writes:

“update – 609 Kennedy St NW – significant damage to 1st fl Church – 3 sty mixed use bldg, incl apts, poss 11 displaced (8 kids, 3 adults)”

and

“Update – Kennedy St NW – no injuries – cause of fire under investigation – damage to Mt Carmel Miracle Temple of God Church is significant”

and finally:

“Update – Kennedy St NW – cause, elec in nature; damage, $75K; smoke alarms alerted occupants; no inj;Red Cross not needed”


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GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 748 Princeton Place NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Voted one of the best real estate agents in DC by the Washington City Paper Readers’ Choice Poll in 2009, hipchickindc aka the not-so-hip Suzanne Des Marais is an Associate Broker with Urban Pace. She lives (and sells a lot of houses) in Bloomingdale, but works all over DC, with everyone from first time buyers to highly regarded developers. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 748 Princeton Place NW
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Original List Price: $598,000.
List Price at Contract: $569,000.
List Date: 09/18/2010
Days on Market: 48
Settled Sales Price: $575,000.
Settlement Date: 11/30/2010
Seller Subsidy: $20,000.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional

Original GDoN is: here.

The Listing can be seen: here. To see pics of each listing open the listing link, click on the main pic, and scroll through.

Purchased as a foreclosure in May for $324,000., this property was back on the market completely renovated by September. Although it hung around for over a month on the market, it sold at a net of $555,000.

The recent owners of 748 Princeton Place NW travel under the name of Superior Properties, LLC. In 2010 alone, they show up on record as having purchased a total of six properties (including the subject), all located in Petworth and Columbia Heights. Of those six properties, one is active, one has not yet hit the market, one is under contract, and three have sold. If you’re interested in other examples of their work, you can see those listings here.

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Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Petworth (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 4014 Kansas Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Come see this modern efficiency available for mid to late December move-in. Apartment is located on the 2nd floor of this 3 floor building. 2 coin-operated washers and dryers located in the basement of the building. Free parking available behind building. Rent includes water and gas. Tenant pays electric. Lease term is for one (1) year. Security deposit is $795 and application fee is $35 per applicant.”

The reader writes:

“Less than $800 seems insane so I’m curious if your readers would have any insight.”

Well, it won’t be luxury living so I actually think this is a fair price for an efficiency at this location. I wouldn’t consider this a super steal – I’m just saying this is normally priced. What do you guys think – $795 sound right for this efficiency?

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