Comments on: Are You Sitting Down? I Hope You’re Sitting Down, Cause This is Some Seriously Sweet Scuttlebutt http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/ Welcome to the beautiful life Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:05:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7028 Anonymous Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:01:09 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7028 see now for me I always thought radius, while aweful, was very authentic NY pizza. more or less BECAUSE it was aweful. furthermore. when they opened Radius they went to NYC to be schooled on how to make a NY pie like they do in NY. This is a true story. ask anyoone that works there. unfortunately they succeeded. And thats why they are always empty. If they had ANY sense. they would change things up there. They prob cant build a brick oven in that space but perhaps they could just focus on individual pizzas with good local ingrediants. Otherwise why dont they just expand tonic into that space. (yes tonic also sucks but this is mount p were talking about and its the best thing going) see now for me I always thought radius, while aweful, was very authentic NY pizza. more or less BECAUSE it was aweful. furthermore. when they opened Radius they went to NYC to be schooled on how to make a NY pie like they do in NY. This is a true story. ask anyoone that works there. unfortunately they succeeded. And thats why they are always empty. If they had ANY sense. they would change things up there. They prob cant build a brick oven in that space but perhaps they could just focus on individual pizzas with good local ingrediants. Otherwise why dont they just expand tonic into that space. (yes tonic also sucks but this is mount p were talking about and its the best thing going)

]]> By: New2CH http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7027 New2CH Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:21:20 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7027 It is unspectacular, but as just basic pizza, not brick oven, not chicago style, I have yet to have anything even unspectacular in D.C. proper (lot better than Radius, for example). If you have a suggestion, by all means, share it. Not suggesting it (or anything else in D.C.) can hold a candle to the GOOD NYC places -- and not talking about Michael Scott's definition here. It is unspectacular, but as just basic pizza, not brick oven, not chicago style, I have yet to have anything even unspectacular in D.C. proper (lot better than Radius, for example). If you have a suggestion, by all means, share it. Not suggesting it (or anything else in D.C.) can hold a candle to the GOOD NYC places — and not talking about Michael Scott’s definition here.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7026 Anonymous Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:15:30 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7026 new2ch- you have OFFICIALLY lost all cred. MAMA LUCIAS. that is pure barforoni. bleh. my god. NO. new2ch- you have OFFICIALLY lost all cred. MAMA LUCIAS. that is pure barforoni. bleh. my god. NO.

]]> By: New2CH http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7025 New2CH Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:05:24 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7025 Reggae / beef turnover sounds awesome, and actually something that could do well right now in the neighborhood -- if priced right, might actually attract a pretty wide demographic which would be nice. As for the folks bashing NY Pizza, if you've tried Joe's in the Village (first choice by far) or Lombardi's (second) and still hate it, then I am not sure what to say. But just because you had a few bad ones, don't be dissing the entire genre. I mean, there is no doubt bad Chinese to be had in NYC, but unlike DC, there is also top, top notch Chinese. Therein lies the difference. There actually is some pretty solid, basic, NY Style pizza in the nearby Maryland burbs (like Brothers and Mama Lucia, just basic, tasty solid pizza, nothing spectacular but thoroughly enjoyable), I just don't get why it is impossible to find in DC. Reggae / beef turnover sounds awesome, and actually something that could do well right now in the neighborhood — if priced right, might actually attract a pretty wide demographic which would be nice.

As for the folks bashing NY Pizza, if you’ve tried Joe’s in the Village (first choice by far) or Lombardi’s (second) and still hate it, then I am not sure what to say. But just because you had a few bad ones, don’t be dissing the entire genre. I mean, there is no doubt bad Chinese to be had in NYC, but unlike DC, there is also top, top notch Chinese. Therein lies the difference.

There actually is some pretty solid, basic, NY Style pizza in the nearby Maryland burbs (like Brothers and Mama Lucia, just basic, tasty solid pizza, nothing spectacular but thoroughly enjoyable), I just don’t get why it is impossible to find in DC.

]]> By: K North of U http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7024 K North of U Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:50:17 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7024 Around the time Marvin opened, I recall an interview with the partners where they indicated they wanted to open a reggae/beef turnover place. They were talking about that for U St., but perhaps this is what is going to Petworth? There is already stiff competition for that basic style of food, so maybe they changed their plan. I have no idea where I read that, so file that in the for what its worth folder. Around the time Marvin opened, I recall an interview with the partners where they indicated they wanted to open a reggae/beef turnover place. They were talking about that for U St., but perhaps this is what is going to Petworth? There is already stiff competition for that basic style of food, so maybe they changed their plan.

I have no idea where I read that, so file that in the for what its worth folder.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7023 Anonymous Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:44:48 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7023 not sure Nate. While only a few blocks from 18th street the location on Columbia rd in question is still under served and while rent would be cheaper in petworth. the cost of building out the business would be the same. In addition. these places make a TON of money marking up beer and liquor. as noted in prior posts about 8 dollar Stella. do the math on what a Keg of Stella Costs. and how many Pints are in it. If they have to mark down their prices that could easily wipe out the difference in rents between the neighborhoods. And I'm not so sure that rents on that stretch of Columbia are that high. don't get me wrong i think its good news for petworth that a competent group is going to open a worthwhile place. but I think it would be wise for them to change their approach if opening in petworth. Opening another Marvin spot in the same vein would most definitely be jumping the gun for the neighborhood. sure park place is almost done but lets be honest. that building is going to be half empty for a few years. not sure Nate. While only a few blocks from 18th street the location on Columbia rd in question is still under served and while rent would be cheaper in petworth. the cost of building out the business would be the same. In addition. these places make a TON of money marking up beer and liquor. as noted in prior posts about 8 dollar Stella. do the math on what a Keg of Stella Costs. and how many Pints are in it. If they have to mark down their prices that could easily wipe out the difference in rents between the neighborhoods. And I’m not so sure that rents on that stretch of Columbia are that high. don’t get me wrong i think its good news for petworth that a competent group is going to open a worthwhile place. but I think it would be wise for them to change their approach if opening in petworth. Opening another Marvin spot in the same vein would most definitely be jumping the gun for the neighborhood. sure park place is almost done but lets be honest. that building is going to be half empty for a few years.

]]> By: Nate http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7022 Nate Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:27:42 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7022 While AM has more of their target demographics, the cost of doing business is likely so low in PW, that they will probably be in the black from Day 1. In PW, they will be the only game in town. Well it and LGL. While AM has more of their target demographics, the cost of doing business is likely so low in PW, that they will probably be in the black from Day 1. In PW, they will be the only game in town. Well it and LGL.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7021 Anonymous Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:22:10 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7021 a Marvin in petworth may be cost effective due to cheaper rent. But I refuse to believe they will do as much business as if they opened in the space that Adams Morgan mentioned above. With a ton of apartment buildings on columbia rd housing young professionals. which we all know is thier target demographic. and only cheif ikes on that stretch there is definatly a need for a nicer bar there. And the fact that it isnt on 18th street would be a huge bonus to people that live in this neck of the woods and want to go out on friday and saturday but want to avoid the typical 18th street scene. Would also do very well on MTP for the same reasons. a Marvin in petworth may be cost effective due to cheaper rent. But I refuse to believe they will do as much business as if they opened in the space that Adams Morgan mentioned above. With a ton of apartment buildings on columbia rd housing young professionals. which we all know is thier target demographic. and only cheif ikes on that stretch there is definatly a need for a nicer bar there. And the fact that it isnt on 18th street would be a huge bonus to people that live in this neck of the woods and want to go out on friday and saturday but want to avoid the typical 18th street scene. Would also do very well on MTP for the same reasons.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7020 Anonymous Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:15:17 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7020 I seem to recall someone in another thread had viewed the ontario theater space for lease and saying it was deceptively large. there is a second story included that is above the CVS. so its as much or more sq footage than the cvs. But I cant find the post that said that. I seem to recall someone in another thread had viewed the ontario theater space for lease and saying it was deceptively large. there is a second story included that is above the CVS. so its as much or more sq footage than the cvs. But I cant find the post that said that.

]]> By: Nate http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7019 Nate Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:07:38 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/02/are-you-sitting-down-i-hope-youre-sitting-down-cause-this-is-some-seriously-sweet-scuttlebutt/#comment-7019 I echo Just J. Petworth is probably one of the best values in DC. It is the cheapest neighborhood left in NW. The location is great. It is sandwiched between three metros (Takoma/Petworth/Ft.Totten). Those three stations are heavily used with the Yellow going ot the airport, the green going to downtown as well as the red. 10 years from now PW home prices will likely be on par with CH. If not sooner. I echo Just J. Petworth is probably one of the best values in DC. It is the cheapest neighborhood left in NW. The location is great. It is sandwiched between three metros (Takoma/Petworth/Ft.Totten). Those three stations are heavily used with the Yellow going ot the airport, the green going to downtown as well as the red. 10 years from now PW home prices will likely be on par with CH. If not sooner.

]]>