Alright not arms but letter writing. I had discussed the Yes! Organic Market not being able to get a liquor license in a previous scuttlebutt post. Well, I’m now hearing that this may be a deal breaker for them. Remember there is supposed to be a Yes! Organic market coming to the corner of Georgia and Taylor. I truly believe that this will be a phenomenal addition to the community. So if they need a liquor license to be profitable, hell, let’s get them a liquor license. In the short term I suggest anyone who wants Yes! Organic market to come to the area to email our Council Member, Muriel Bowswer, your concerns: mbowser@dccouncil.us

On happier scuttlebutt news I have received another tip from a very well placed source that the Ellwood Thompson Grocery store slated to come to DC USA is a done deal. So that makes two tips from very well placed sources. Very cool.

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You know the rules - best caption wins free PoP t-shirt or beer. Winner announced Friday.

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Obviously a sweet door but I think the slate walkway and steps are ridiculously cool as well.

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This is from the bridge connecting Adams Morgan to Woodley Park. Am I losing my mind or this a bit odd?

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City maintained too. Pretty fresh.

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It’s going to be a very sad time when all of these old school signs are replaced with crap banners. In the meantime they may be a little worse for wear but let us not take them for granted. There should be a city grant program that restores these beauts.

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This one is pretty tight. I dig the fan as well.

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I like how this sidewalk stops right against this huge tree. Thank God someone’s priorities were right on.

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I had shown this mural back in May but apparently it wasn’t finished yet. Very cool final touches. Other side after the jump.

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A Columbia Heights Classic. Pretty unusual to stand alone like that.

This one made me laugh. Although, it made me think of a commercial that used to play all the time up in New York. Anyone remember the commercials for the “beautiful Mount Airy Lodge”?

But c’mon Airy View, that’s terrible, right? Have any other terrible names popped up?

It’s not clear that a wall actually fell down.  It almost seems like they removed the bricks.  But I did see a stop work sticker on the door.  A reader mentioned this collapse in a comment yesterday and sure enough it looks terrible. It’s too bad because the site looked promising and those buildings had been boarded up for quite a while.

Previously a reader had written me:

“FYI - there are two condo buildings being developed on 7th street between Shepherd and Randolph. I think you profiled these two boarded up buildings in a previous post. In any event, I bumped into the developer on my walk to the metro. He was a nice gentlemen and said that he grew up in the neighborhood. According to him the condos should be finished in about 8-10 months. He said each unit will have two bedrooms. Looking at the building, I would guess no more than 4 condos for each building, but I’m no expert. Swing by the buildings…they got contractors swarming all over them most days.”

I hope they get their permits in order soon so that they continue the progress that was being made. So what makes a wall like this collapse? Is it poor workmanship or related to the crazy weather that we’ve been having?  Or is it possible that this was planned?

Looks like the fantasy edition house sold in less than two months. I wonder if it went for the almost $1.3 million. Can any sleuths out there find out what the final sales price was?

So is this any indication that the market is beginning to stabilize in DC? Or was this house just that sweet?

The good folks at New Columbia Heights have let me know that our beer and wine options will soon be expanded. As a prolific drinker I am glad to hear this news. But personally I haven’t had a problem getting beer at the Giant. What I’d really like to know is what folks think about D’Vines. D’Vines, located next to the Starbucks on 14th St, seems like a better option to get wine. Despite having taken a wine class, and barely passing, I always appreciate knowledgeable folks advising me on my wine selections. So what’s the word on D’vines have people been enjoying it? Is it your go to spot for beer and wine or will Target become your go to spot?

I wrote about LZ Restaurant a little over a month ago but finally got to taste the goods last weekend. It was phenomenal. Has anyone else had the chance to check them out yet? This little restaurant plays a huge part in the “Beautiful Life”. I’m telling you, I would sacrifice a digit to have a place like this on Upshur Street. The owners have put their heart and soul into the place. A restaurant like this is part of what makes city living so good. It is certainly not fancy but it is authentic. The bread I had was home made and I literally savored every bite. The spot is a bit hard to find on Florida Ave. just to the west of 14th St. but you can’t miss the yellow awning. You can dine in but it is also nice that take out is an option. So if you have a hankering for some authentic Middle Eastern food don’t miss this hidden treasure.