Fogo de Chao is located at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Here’s another place that I hear people raving about it. I know it’s a Brazilian steakhouse, with many locations, and that you can do an all you can eat deal. So is the steak that good or is it the all you can eat deal that people love so much?

This post was written by PoP contributor Hipchickindc and is the fifth installment in a slowly moving saga of a full house renovation aka “The Adventures of Mark and Charles”. Previous posts can be found by clicking: Episode 1 and Episode 2 and Episode 3 and Episode 4.

I have to admit that I’ve been totally lame in keeping up with Mark and Charles’ adventures in house renovation. As I mentioned in the last post, once the permits were in place, much progress was made in a short period of time.

One of the selling points of the house, despite its completely raw state when we first saw it, was the view from the attic. The attic of the original house was toward the front of the house, with standing room mostly under the turret. In addition to the turret being opened up (see pic), the back of the room will be glass to reveal the amazing city and monument views. There will even be (what I can’t help but call the Cialis) bathtub, that allows one to soak and take in the U.S. Capitol at the same time.

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The following was written by Bill Crandall.

Years ago, back in DC after living in London for a period of time, I was heading downtown late one morning by Metro. Already a little unnerved by the sterile quiet, compared to the slightly seamy vitality of the London Underground, I overheard two young suit-and-tie guys talking. About their commute. Something like, “Yeah, after morning rush hour I can take this or that road and shave X minutes off the drive, plus the parking garage is cheaper after 10am…”, with the other guy nodding intently and sharing his own strategies.

I thought – as any self-respecting early 20s aspiring rock musician would – could anything be more boring, more indicative of a decline into numbing soulessness than having nothing else to talk about than your commute?

But especially in Washington, where work life and home life are so neatly segregated, the morning and evening commute becomes a third ‘place’, a sizable chunk of the week for most people. Why sacrifice such time, simply passing from point A to B? Many turn inward, swathed in an iPod cocoon for the duration. But what about the life and landscape and backstories that surround us as we trundle along in our stoic self-containment? Continues after the jump. (more…)

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We will be partnering with NCHCA to clean parts of Columbia Heights this month (Mt. Pleasant in June). Meet at Columbia Heights Coffee (11th between Park and Monroe) at 10am. Let’s represent!

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“Dear PoP,

I noticed on my way home from work last night that Mar De Plata on 14th street (a restaurant you recently featured on your site.) appears to be gone. Any idea if it’s permanently closed, under renovation, moved to a new location?”

Yes, the location at 1410 14th Street, NW has closed but they are now open at 1827 Jefferson Place, NW. (Very close to Trattu)  The new spot looks pretty good – see photo below.

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From an email:

“A moveable feast, death by slingshot, Civil War spies, and Mount Pleasant punk music…

These unique Washington, DC stories and many more will be told on May 30 and 31 when WalkingTown, DC offers more than 100 free walking tours in neighborhoods across the city.

Cultural Tourism DC’s popular biannual event presents tours in up-and-coming areas such as Capitol Riverfront; H Street, NE; and Anacostia, in addition to better known spots like Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Embassy Row. Several new tours are in the lineup this year, offering veteran attendees a fresh way to explore Washington and newcomers an alternative look at the nation’s capital. Professional guides, community leaders, and neighborhood residents lead the tours, and all are donating their time and expertise.

The WalkingTown, DC schedule is available, complete with meeting places, times, and tour lengths at www.WalkingTownDC.org. Participants can browse the online schedule, pick their favorites, and join the group at the specified time and place. Bike tours, and some walking tours, require advance reservations, and every tour is free.”

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I found this one at the jazz in the sculpture garden event. It was from a tourist visiting DC who got it done in Thailand. I’m fairly certain he and his friends thought I was insane… Cool tattoo though.

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I posted this Russian Orthodox Church almost exactly a year ago. The old camera was starting to go on the fritz then so here’s a better picture. I also wanted to put this up because someone mentioned it in one of the Crestwood posts. It is located at 4001 17th Street, NW.  Aside from the Church itself looking really cool, it is wild how it just pops up after many streets of single family homes.

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I’ve long been a fan of fire box art projects but this is the first flower I’ve seen planted in one.

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Well, it’s Crestwood week here at PoP. I really like the entrance to this one.

Coming: The Star and The Shamrock Irish Tavern is applying for a liquor license at 1341 H Street, NE. It sounds super cool. I seriously love live Irish/Folk music.

Going: Pathfinder books has moved out of its space on Georgia Ave. near the Petworth metro. I believe this was the Socialist bookstore. Come to think of it, I don’t believe I’ve seen them handing out their literature at the metro in a while…

This “Carry-outs of DC” collage was taken by rjs1322. I’m proud to say nearly all of these signs have been featured previously on PoP. Do you think there are any notable ones missing?

I’ve never seen one that had an extension like this before. Do you like the contrast or do you think it is too strong? And overall, thumbs up or down?

It’s also got a great balcony:

This great shot is from scottahb. Not surprisingly I’m a huge fan of that faded sign off 14th Street, NW. I’ve never really looked at it from this angle before. Very cool.

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This former “House of the Day” is located at 1832 16th Street, NW:

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The flier says:

“Architectural Tour de Force on the Avenue of Presidents! Public spaces designed for entertaining on a grand scale. Period details intact! Stunning updates to kitchen and baths. Sybaritic Master Bedroom suite features spa-like bath and private roof deck. Separate 2BR in-law apartment and parking for 2-3 vehicles!”

More info and an unbelievable virtual tour found here.

Ok, for all those who have been disappointed with recent house porn, this is for you. Is that virtual tour insane? I should’ve known it was going to be amazing as I had to look up the “Sybaritic” from the flier. It means voluptuous, sensual, from the notorious luxury of the Sybarites. That is one sybaritic master bedroom and entire house for that matter. Is this some proper house porn? It’s yours for $1,875,000.