I’ve been curious to learn what will become of the space, that most recently was a bodega and sold frozen yogurt, at 1813 Columbia Rd, NW. It closed almost exactly a year ago in Oct. ’09. A recent alcohol application permit recently went up saying:

“Restaurant with recorded music and entertainment limited to DJ with no dancing. Seating capacity is 113. Total Occupancy load is 124. Sidewalk Café with seating for 24.”

I’ll be sure to update when more info becomes available about the restaurant.

Photos by PoPville flickr user Rukasu1

Just noticed that the U Street area got a new gallery. According to their Web site:

This new gallery located near the intersection with U Street will present a broad range of Contemporary art, with a theme-oriented exhibition program focused on sociologically as well as aesthetically relevant topics, emphasizing a concept-based rather than a monographic approach. Within the framework of a Washington/Baltimore metropolitan scene that has morphed within the past five years or so to include a wide variety of art-related phenomena, this commercial undertaking seeks to find a middle ground, incorporating aspects of both ends of that artistic spectrum.

Since this citys all-inclusive cultural setting now ranges from alternative spaces, temporary venues, public artworks, and events to the more traditional commercial galleries, independent curators and consultants, and increasingly independent curators and consultants, and increasingly contemporarily-oriented museums as well as university-associated exhibition spaces, DC Loft Gallery would like to combine aspects of this variegated artworld fabric into a synthesis potentially appealing to a diverse audience.

Such an effort seems particularly appropriate within the context of a neighborhood itself in transition, incorporating diverse ethnic cultures as well as innovative commercial and residential areas into a neighborhood that is in the process of defining itself. Perhaps it can be suggested this constitutes a kind of suggestion for what urban areas might be projected to become in the near future, and we see ourselves as intimately involved in that ongoing self-conception.

You can see some photos of the gallery here.

I like the brickwork and the steps up top on this one from Columbia Heights.

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Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. It occurred around 11pm Sat. night. MPD writes:

“Shots rang out and couple cars were struck. It appeared they were shooting in the air no one was hurt.”

Lots more great photos from the rally coming tomorrow morning. Couldn’t resist posting these though. What was the funniest sign you saw?

Photo by PoPville flickr user julianne’s

Photo by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo

Photo by PoPville flickr user caroline.angelo

(Sign reads: I don’t really mind paying taxes) Photo by PoPville flickr user julianne’s

Photo by PoPville flickr user julia.m

Thanks to a reader for sending in the shot above. Could not have had better weather. How were your experiences?

If anyone got some good photos, be sure to upload to the PoPville flickr pool here or you can send in an attachment to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com.

The crowds were insane. I’m looking forward to hearing your stories!

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From MPD:

“Tonight around 0200 hours, members of the Third District were called to the area of the 1400 block of Clifton Street, NW for the sounds of multiple gunshots. Once on the scene, the units found an victim suffering from several gunshot wounds to his body. The male was then taken to a local hospital… If anyone has any information relating to this incident , please call 202-727-9099..”

Photo above from outside the Columbia Heights Metro on 14th St, NW, MPD response due to a suspicious package. It was all cleared by 11:30pm.

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MPD writes at 4:48pm:

“Units are on the scene of a shooting which occurred inside a residence in the 500 blk of Madison St NW. There are 3 victims and members of the Homicide Branch are on the scene investigating.”

As of 5pm:

“Currently the 500-700 blk of Missouri Ave is closed to vehicular traffic.”

Update as of 5:48pm from MPD:

“A suspect in this shooting has just been apprehended by MPD in PG County.”

Thanks to all who wrote emails. I was away from the computer but tweeted about it. You can follow me on twitter @PoPville here.

Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe at 1517 Connecticut Avenue NW is kicking it up a notch:

Halloween Weekend

Brunch:

Croque Colbert: Café Croque Madame – A Variation: Shaved ham, gruyere cheese, hollandaise; on grilled Café bread; fired under the broiler; w/two eggs — almost any style; Café potatoes & fresh fruit (add jumbo lump crab meat or lobster meat)

Sanity and/or Fear Omelet: Sanity – w/Crab; Fear – w/Lobster: Fresh asparagus, red onion; tomato & Monterey jack chees; all folded in a 3-egg omelet; finished w/a lemon hollandaise; Café potatoes & fresh fruit

The Barack Obamlet: 3-egg omelet filled w/our Obama Family Chili; topped w/cheddar cheese; served w/sour cream, diced red pepper & scallions; Café potatoes & fresh fruit. Source: abcnews.com

Desserts:

Sanity/Fear Drunken Nutty Pumpkin Mousse Cake: 2 layers of white sponge cake w/2 layers of brandy pumpkin mousse; w/whipped cream, caramelized pecans & white chocolate; drizzled w/caramel

Your Moment of Zen Chocolate Cake: Chocolate cake layered w/chocolate pudding; covered w/chocolate ganache: served w/fresh whipped cream; drizzled w/raspberry purée & chocolate syrup

Drinks:

Rally to Restore Sanity-ni: Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Whipped Cream Vodka, pumpkin liqueur; cinnamon-sugar rim

Stephen Colberri: Absolut Berri Acai Vodka, mixed fruit purée, lemon fizz

Jack O’ Lantern Snifter: Hennessey, Grand Marnier, OJ, ginger ale, orange

Dracula’s Fang Highball: Cherry Vodka, Grenadine, cola, cherry garnish

Photo by PoPville flickr user Rukasu1

And if that sounds too fancy Tune Inn at 331 Pennsylvania Ave SE is offering PBR specials for $1:

“730 AM opening, 8AM $1 PBRs and breakfast specials on Saturday pre-Rally.”

I’ve been getting a number of emails from readers about the sign that has gone up at the old Oya’s Mini Bazaar and African Art space located at 2420 18th St NW. This is the space that I learned will become:

‘a “Tryst” type spot (coffee house, sandwiches, etc…) with low sofas and lots of gathering space. The new owners have already purchased a liquor license. There wasn’t a kitchen previously so they will have to build out a whole new kitchen and remodel the inside so it is likely going to take a number of months before they open up.’

Thanks to all who sent emails.

I’ve been dying to know what’s going into this building on H St, NE (next to the Atlas Theater) but sadly haven’t seen anything yet. So in the meantime, lets judge the building. I’ve been watching this building for months and months and this is a complete rehab. It’s def. a unique building for the street. It has some interesting details:

But what do you think overall – thumbs up or down?

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos or news please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.  I’m aware not everyone loves pets.  But they bring me (and others) a lot of pleasure.  It’s cool, hold tight, a new post is coming in a half hour, you can make it!

Duke sure love the news…from Capitol Hill

‘baboon baby’ by KB

Photo by PoPville flickr user AWard Tour