“Dear PoPville,
Another stone marker to decipher from Underpass at RFK”
We once looked at a similar one of these from the south end of Barracks Row. At the time Mr. T in DC told us that:
“The upper logo, with the Capitol dome, is a remnant from the B&O railroad. I think they denote B&ORR bridges or something.”
From the MPD 5D listserv:
“Did the police find the juvenile prisoner who was arrested in PG County and charged with armed carjacking and related robbery and weapons offenses who escaped from police custody [Oct. 6] in the area near 18th and Rhode Island Avenue, NE?”
The response:
“Not yet.”
Thanks again to DC realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below on “September 2011 Sales” for the full list of sales in PDF and excel formats.
September 2011 Sales (PDF)
September 2011 Sales (EXCEL)
Nice – a 39 Buick!
Maybe could use a touch of paint though but still so awesome:
From MPD:
“At approximately 7:30 pm today [Saturday], an officer on a mountain bike was patrolling in the south alley of the 900 block of Quincy Street, NW. when he encountered a juvenile male who was suffering from a severe stab wound to his abdomen. The officer rendered first aid until an ambulance arrived, and the victim was transported to the hospital. It is unknown at this time who stabbed this young man or why he was stabbed.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call 1-888-919 CRIME.
Update: The stabbing victim has been pronounced. Homicide Branch is handling the investigation.”
The following shootings also occurred this weekend, from AlertDC:
10/08/11 “SHOOTING_0013HRS_100 IRVING ST NW_NO LOOKOUT GIVEN DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
10/08/11 “SHOOTING_0037HOURS_SHERIDAN/HOWARD RD SE_B/M 5’9″, 150LBS, BLACK HOODY DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT”
10/09/11 “Shooting 0133 hours Unit block of M St NW LOF: B/M, 5’8″, gray/navy blue shirt, blue jeans, gray hat , L/S south North Capitol St. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″
The 5-Second Rule by Queenedix
A few months ago, I consulted with my good friend, the Prince of Petworth, about contributing something to the blog. Having resided in Columbia Heights for six years, I wanted to bring something new to the table. I considered all of the most popular topics being discussed in the comments section and on twitter—dog parks, beer, passive-aggressive attitudes towards noisy neighbors, debates over gentrification—and nothing really felt right. There is, however, one thing that I know as well, if not better, than anyone else—global street food. And DC’s recent influx of food trucks is a fantastic local interpretation. Welcome to the 5-Second Rule, PoPville’s official unofficial food truck critique.
What qualifies me to review food trucks? Probably nothing. But, I am a true street food fanatic, having lived and traveled all over the world and sampled local street fare in dozens of countries. With cash in hand and creative disguise in place (I’m thinking mohawk, aviator sunglasses, chuba) I will anonymously patronize DC’s finest rolling restaurants and bring you the good, the bad, and the ugly for your consideration, commentary, and (knowing you all) criticism.
Now, how to rate the trucks? I will evaluate them on a scale of 1 to 5 seconds, 5 being the best…meaning, if a truck receives a 5, the food is so good that I would eat it even after it had been on the ground for 5 seconds. The less-than-stellar options wouldn’t even be worth eating after 1 second. To clarify, this would be if it dropped on a clean kitchen or hardwood floor, not in an outdoor location with gravel and dirt. See where I’m going with this?
Enjoy!
DC BBQ Bus
4 seconds
My food truck adventure begins with a relative newcomer to the DC area – DC BBQ Bus. To be honest, the whim that drove me there wasn’t even barbeque. Reading about Oktoberfest left me craving truly authentic German potato salad, to the point that I actually had a dream about it. Seriously. I dreamt I was sitting at a picnic table eating potato salad. That was the extent of my dream. I needed a fix, badly.
Fortunately, DC BBQ Bus provided insanely good potato salad—and way, way more. Co-owner Tadd Ruddell-Tabisola overheard me mentioning potato salad and, before I knew it, was handing me a sample-sized portion. “It’s my grandmother’s recipe,” he said, “but no mayonnaise. I hate mayonnaise.”
(Note: This reviewer is not above being swayed by free samples).
The potato salad was just the beginning of an incredibly satisfying meal on both occasions I tried the truck. I tasted the pulled pork, smoked beef, ribs, and the spicy chicken sandwich, and tested the potato salad, BBQ Bus beans, buttermilk corn biscuit, slaw, and corn salad (from the special daily menu).
When it comes to barbeque, Ruddell-Tabisola knows what he’s doing. The pork and beef were both tender, juicy and loaded with flavor. Neither of the meats were greasy and they literally fell apart at fork-touch. The pork was rich and briny, reminiscent of Carolina pulled-pork without the abrasive kick of vinegar. The ribs were not as exciting—a little dry and lukewarm after a short walk from the truck to my dining location—but the addition of their No. 5 sauce made up for anything the ribs lacked. The sauce is smoky and sweet with a tiny kick, with way more depth than anything you’d get out of a jar. The chicken sandwich was good as well—along with No. 5 sauce, the house-pickled jalapenos were an explosion of spice. Any of the sandwiches, which come with two sides, would be a flavorful and filling lunch or dinner option.
Continues after the jump. (more…)
From MPD:
“This afternoon at approximately 3:50 pm an adult male was struck and severely injured by a vehicle on 14th Street at Webster Street. The striking vehicle fled the scene. The vehicle is a Jeep Liberty, maroon in color, and is believed to be a 2003 model year. The license plate number is unknown. The Jeep is missing most of its front grill.”
A subsequent MPD report says:
“The victim who was struck by the vehicle was pronounced. It has been determined the vehicle which struck the victim was done so deliberately therefore this case is being investigated by the Homicide Branch. The investigation into this matter continues and we ask that anyone with information call 1-888-919-CRIME.”
While some news reports state that an altercation took place between a couple of people a reader writes in and says that multiple people were involved including one using a dog as weapon. They also say it is possible the victim was hit twice with the same car. Horrifying situation for any time of day – particularly horrifying at 4pm on a weekday near a children’s park.
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 4400 block of 14th Street, NW.
On Thursday, October 6, 2011, at approximately 3:47 p.m., units from the Fourth District were dispatched to the 4400 block of 14th Street, NW, to investigate the report of a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male lying in the street that was unconscious and unresponsive. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. His remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner pending an autopsy.
The decedent has been identified as 22-year-old Miguel Angel Drullard Jr., of Northwest, DC.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the striking vehicle may have intentionally struck the pedestrian.The lookout for the involved vehicle in this case is a Jeep Liberty that is red or burgundy in color with extensive front end damage.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or
1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746).”
From Military Rd, NW.
King’s Deli & Grocery (photo above) located at 3651 Georgia Ave, NW (near the Petworth metro) has been a grocery store and deli for a while but they’ve just applied for a liquor license. The Park View blog notes:
“Within 1,500 feet of King’s there are already four locations with a Class B (beer and wine) license and two locations with a Class A (beer, wine, and liquor) license.”
And nearby Lion’s Liquors (photo below) located at 3614 Georgia Ave, NW is getting completely gutted. I took a peek inside yesterday and the space is huge. The owner says he is planning on making it more upscale with a significant wine section. The Park View blog got a bit more detail:
“while their initial focus is going to be getting a liquor store up and running, the also want to put in a wine bar where people can sit and relax. Lastly, they also hope to be able to serve some type of food down the road.”
Sound good?
This house is located at 2319 Bancroft Pl, NW:
The flier says:
“Stunning renovation of a 5,148sf home in the heart of Kalorama! This contemporary property boasts high-end finishes, an open floor plan perfect for entertaining and comfortable family living, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, a professionally landscaped rear exterior and swimming pool, as well as an attached garage. Home was designed by owner Suman Sorg, an internationally renowned architect.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
This 5 bed/4 bath is yours for $3,695,000.