Comments on: Snap-Shots: A Continuing Series

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:39:59 +0000

Hey Anonymous – I didn’t get the chance to explain my comment in relation to the Mayorga Coffee place. I definitely go there for coffee when I make the trek up from my house, but try as I might, I just can’t go for the vibe of the place. The seating areas are way too narrow for me and it kinda creeps me out. I feel like I’m inside a window display sitting there (like that mannequin family in the Rite Aid display at Conn. and Florida)!

I didn’t know they had brunch; maybe I’ll try that sometime. Thanks for the tip!

: )

By: INMHIIYNTYAH

INMHIIYNTYAH — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:57:57 +0000

I LOVE Columbia Heights. I don’t currently live there but I did back in 2001. I lived on Otis Place between 11 and 10 streets for two and half years. The nieghborhood had nothing back then but cheap rent going for it. I think I paid $600 a month for a one bedroom and I split that with someone else so my share of the rent was only $300. I also shop at the Giant in CH every Sunday because I can’t stand the one in Brentwood. Plus I can grab a coffee at Mayorga go for a nice Sunday walk and stop in for brunch at the Heights. I want to move back but everything that was condo is going apartment (I had a deposit on a condo at the allegro). I’m just waiting for the prices to drop a little bit more before I make my move. With credit tightening up you know those prices are going to drop another 5-10%.

On another note, when are builders going to build affordable homes? Do we all need granite countertops and stainless steel applainces? All I need is a home that is safe, affordable, and one that I can upgrade when I have the money.

By: Angelo De La Vega

Angelo De La Vega — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:23:22 +0000

There isn’t much to appreciate about Columbia Heights when you are driving (except for the uncanny ability of pedestrians to always be in the wrong spot at the wrong time). Walking through it on a nice day, however, is positively charming… I haven’t experienced anywhere else in DC with such an amalgam of energy and people.

By: DCBlogs » DC Blogs Noted

DCBlogs » DC Blogs Noted — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:02:54 +0000

[...] Street interviews, personal portraits, with photos of people living in Columbia Heights. Prince of Petworth. Among the questions: What differences do you notice in the neighborhood when you walk as opposed to when you drive? [...]

By: brightwoodgirl

brightwoodgirl — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:24:12 +0000

cool feature….brightwood has some interesting folks too

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:20:19 +0000

Such a great article! It’s nice to get a snapshot of what really makes these neighborhoods great: our neighbors!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:38:32 +0000

There shirt is ok, the girl inside it even better.. To her, btw, Mayorga Coffee is fairly close to Tryst by now – was surprised how packed it was on Sunday afternoon recently.

By: Fonzy

Fonzy — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:23:52 +0000

Nice Dinosaur Jr. shirt!

By: cristobal

cristobal — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:33:00 +0000

i LOVE the idea of street interviews! i was a little worried after the first interns post (it was too political for what im used to on this site), but this has completely changed my mind i cant wait until you come to petworth!