3401 Idaho Ave., NW just off Wisconsin
signage went up in late January for a Matchbox in the former Grilled Oyster space. Now a liquor license placard has been posted too:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 200 and Total Occupancy Load of 221. Summer Garden with 39 seats.”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Sandy for sending this beauty: “Check out this Buick Dynaflow parked in Edgewood” (more…)
Sounds like they opened around January 4th. You can find more info on their Instagram account. (more…)
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“Prominently positioned on a corner lot in the heart of DC’s Petworth community, this vacant two-unit rowhome with Certificate of Occupancy offers over 3100+ square feet of flexible living for the investor, house hacker, and everyone in between. Light-filled with three exposures, the main residence features 4 bedroom, 3,5 baths, an open kitchen and dining area with a connected yet private living room, solid oak floors, fireplace, main-level laundry, and a spacious composite deck for outdoor living. Upstairs includes two primary suites with en-suite bathrooms, plus two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The lower level (approx. 1,100+ sq ft) is a fully separate 2BR/2.5BA unit with a complete kitchen, in-unit laundry, and an open, light-filled layout—well-positioned for strong rental income or a high-performing Airbnb just steps to Metro. Both units are separately metered and come with Certificates of Occupancy, offering true flexibility for investors or owner-occupants alike. Delivered vacant, the opportunity is immediate: live in one unit and rent the other, or maximize income from day one. Ideally located near Columbia Heights and Petworth Metro, with easy access to Giant, Target, Rock Creek Park trails, and neighborhood green spaces.” (more…)
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“Here’s my 13-year-old golden retriever Saxon, a retired guide dog for the blind, dressed up for Halloween as his favorite thing in the whole world: a Dairy Queen ice cream cone. We live in the Palisades”
“This is Rosie from Brightwood, lounging in her hippo and roses jammies.”
Photo by Bekah Richards
“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I bought a new-build condo last year and we are experiencing some strange things. First off, our developer is still running the HOA. The building has been fully occupied by each owner since August of 2020. Is this common/at what point should a developer turn over HOA responsibility to the owners?
My second question relates to how our building is categorized by DCRA. All of us received a notice that we were randomly selected for a DCRA Proactive Inspection, which seems to only apply to rental properties. (more…)
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Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!
This rental is located at 249 14th Pl NW near C St. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,650 / 2br – 1088ft2 – 2-Bedroom Townhouse (Lincoln Park) (more…)
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2nd/3rd Mass. and H Street, NW
Thanks to Dr. Dion for asking about the famed “Mystery Silo” in the 200 block of H Street, NW. We last broached the subject back in August 2019.
We’ve previously learned that this is a ventilation shaft for the 395 highway tunnel below. The artist responsible for the awesome mural, Val E. Lewton, passed away in 2015.
Others have commented that: “It’s been known unofficially for years as the Nixon Memorial.”
1346 T Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Suffice it to say, we are all starting to lose our minds over quarantine. I’m a vaccinated health care worker. My husband works from home. We have skewed to the more conservative side of quarantining. I do the groceries and that’s about all we do outside of the house aside from walks around the neighborhood, arboretum, etc. We went to a restaurant once in October and both felt uncomfortable with the proximity to other people, physical interactions with staff. That being said, it sounds like restaurants are learning to step up and adapt in innovative ways. I know there is an inherent risk with all interactions these days, but I was hoping for recommendations for any restaurant/bars that readers thought were handling COVID service especially well. We appreciate any input!”
courtesy of All-Purpose
Full disclosure: I drank a lot of these masterpieces. A LOT.
Allow me to introduce you to All-Purpose Shaw’s new freezer cocktails:
“They’re individually-sized, pre-bottled versions of our favorite cocktails that can be stored in the freezer and are ready to drink whenever. The current selection includes (more…)
