Columbia Heights


3226 11th Street, NW previously home to Johnny’s All American and the legendary Bad Saint before them and the LEGENDARY  Jeans N Things before them.

Yesterday we shared some sad closing news posts so I’ve been looking forward to sharing this awesome news with everyone. Get ready for MAJOR YUM hoping to open late Fall!! And more specifically get ready for “Chung’s Chicken”!

Major Yum is coming from Chef Scott Chung of Bun’d Up, Sparrow Room, and Rice CrookHe has stepped away from those projects and will be working 100% on Major Yum.

Here’s a bit more about what to expect from Major Yum: (more…)


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3628 New Hampshire Ave NW
3628 New Hampshire Ave NW

This expanded Columbia Heights rowhome offers nearly 2,500 square feet, a luxurious primary suite, and rare two-car parking: 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW

  • Fully renovated open kitchen (2021)
  • Separate basement apartment with private entrance
  • Mudroom connecting the home to the backyard
  • Luxurious primary suite with custom dressing room
  • Updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems throughout 
  • Rear yard with private carport
  • Foxhall Village, steps to Georgetown University Hospital

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/4 full + 2 half-bath fully renovated Watergate East co-op in Foggy Bottom, spanning two combined residences with panoramic Potomac River views, a wraparound terrace, and chef’s kitchens with marble countertops—all for $5M.
  • This two-bedroom co-op in Navy Yard boasts “dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows” that flood the living area with “incredible natural light and sweeping city views,” plus an underlying mortgage carrying “an ultra-low 2.89% interest rate — a rare and valuable financing advantage in today’s market.”
  • Perched atop a rare Art Deco gem in Kalorama, this one-bedroom offers “top-floor living” with “no upstairs neighbors, added quiet, and the kind of light that makes you want to have brunch at home.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “bright and inviting top-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo” with an “open-concept living and dining area with hardwood floors” in the heart of Northeast DC, near Brookland, Fort Totten, and Takoma.

Rant/Revel


photo by Fritz Myer

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weather

From AlertDC: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 10PM.”

From NWS: “A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 10 PM EDT”

8pm Update: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled the Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia.”


Dupont Circle


1919 M Street, NW

From District Taco:

“District Taco is bringing a bold new experience to Dupont Circle with the launch of the Mezcaleria, an elevated mezcal and tequila bar located inside its flagship Dupont restaurant.

Inspired by the vibrant flavors, traditions, and hospitality of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Mezcaleria transforms District Taco into a destination for agave enthusiasts, adventurous drink lovers, and anyone looking for a unique night out in Washington, D.C. (more…)