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“Dear PoP,

I am a Montreal Canadiennes fan looking to gather a few of my fellow friends from the North together to watch the Habs-Caps game on Feb 1st (a Tuesday). We prefer the Capitol Hill/ H Street or even Chinatown neighbourhoods. Do you have any suggestions or knowledge of DC bars which carry Canadian (or better, Quebecois) beer?”

Hmm, as usual I’m going to defer to the hockey fans and Canadian beer fans in PoPville. I would guess that some options could be Argonaut, Pug (though they most def. support the Caps), Star & Shamrock for H St, NE and the new Redline for Chinatown or the Ugly Mug on Barracks Row. But like I said – I’m gonna defer to the Canadians and hockey fans – where’s the best place to watch hockey (and possibly get some Canadian brews)?

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Back in Oct. ’10 we learned that the Brass Knob Warehouse would be closing their doors in Truxton Circle (57 N St, NW). Sadly, a final date has been announced.

Though some hope remains, owner Andrew Gordon tells me,

“The radiator business will continue via a new location (likely in Mt. Rainier, MD) along with select specialty items (minimal clawfoot tubs, sinks, mantles, etc)…but the BK Warehouse is shutting down its name.”

Stay tuned for an update when the Mt. Rainier location is set up. And of course when a new tenant is found for 57 N St, NW.

This home is located at 1834 Park Rd, NW:

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The flier says:

“* * * THIS IS IT! * * * SIGNATURE, SENSATIONAL RENOVATION OF GRANDE DAME IN MOUNT PLEASANT! REMARKABLE ARTS AND CRAFTS INSPIRED TOTAL TRANSFORMATION INC ALL SYSTEMS OVER 4 LEVELS! STATE-OF-THE-ART KITCHEN W/ GRANTITE, DUAL SINKS, STAINLESS BUILT IN APPLIANCES, SOLID WOOD CABS. MASTER SUITE W SPA BATH W HEATED FLOOR AND STEAM SHWR! 2 CAR PKG! EASY INLAW!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Despite the annoying all caps, this is a pretty sweet house. I love this whole row on Park Rd, always fun to be able to take a peek inside. What do you think of the reno? Think this 5 bed/3.5 bath will go for $995,000?

“Dear PoP,

The fire happened in the late morning (January 24, 2011) on the 800 block of Kennedy Street, NW, two doors to the west of Taqueria II

I don’t have any details but there was a lot of smoke and very brave firefighters.”

Thanks to Rashid for sending the info and photos.

@DCfireems tells us on twitter:

“Update – Kennedy St NW – 2 sty house – being renovated – significant damage – unsafe to occupy – family will be displaced – no inj”

Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up from Rasmus Auctions:

Location:
2660 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20008
Online Bidding Only

Starts Closing At: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:07 AM EST

Inspection
Began: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 5:00 AM EST
Ends: Monday, January 24, 2011 at 4:00 PM EST

Brief Description:

The historic Marriott Wardman Park Cotillion Ballroom will undergo a complete renovation and over 30 years of fine serving, catering, food service, hospitality and decorative assets will be sold by internet only auction.

Photo of newly reopened Argonaut on H St, NE by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. I’ll open this thread every Monday and Friday. So anything good happen to you this weekend?

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On Friday we talked about Boston’s Upper Crust Pizzeria which will be opening a DC location downtown at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. At the time a reader asked if Mellow Mushroom Pizza was still coming to Adams Morgan in DC. I hadn’t heard of Mellow Mushroom but their Web site says:

“Mellow Mushroom opened in 1974 when three college students founded a business that reflected their eccentric philosophies. They saw pizza baking as an art form, and wanted to bring joy to others by exercising their art. The first store was created out of an old liquor store on Spring Street near Georgia Tech. To accommodate the long lines and gaining popularity, more Mellow Mushrooms sprung up around Atlanta.”

And indeed when you go to their future franchises page (screen shot above) you see Washington DC (with a photo of 18th St, NW in Adams Morgan) opening in May ’11.

Think they’ll be able to break the jumbo slice monopoly in Adams Morgan?

Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.

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On the heels of last night’s double shooting murder on the 6000 block of New Hampshire Ave, NE comes more bad news from nearby. @DCfireems reports Monday morning at 10:55am on twitter:

“shooting – 100 blk Ingraham St NW”

More info as it becomes available.

Update 11:32am: Looks like no victim was found, from @dcfireems:

“update – Ingraham St NW – no transport (presuambly nothing found)”

This will be part of the future District Condos that we spoke about back in Oct, you can see the rendering here.

These are gonna make for some wild before and after photos.

And a bit further north a reader sends a wild updated photo (now completed demolished) of the 14th and W St, NW YMCA project:

I’m happy to report that Bloomingdale/Ledroit Park/Truxton Circle residents will be getting a new coffee house very soon. The Florida Coffee House will be opening (hopefully) next Sat. at 220 Florida Ave, NW:

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I ran into one of the owners (who was super nice) and was able to get a sneak peek. It is a very small space that can probably fit about 15. There will be a few outdoor spaces available out back when the weather warms up. In addition to coffee, pastries and some other eats will also be available at the coffee house.

Local residents will recognize that this space is only 1 1/2 blocks away from the very well regarded Big Bear Cafe located at 1st and R St, NW.

The Florida Coffee House looks like it can become a very quaint neighborhood spot. I don’t think people will travel miles to visit, like some do for Big Bear, but I do think this new spot will serve the neighborhood(s) very well. I’m super eager to try out the coffee. And they’ll have free wifi too!

While final touches were ongoing at the time of my visit, you can see a couple of photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

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Terrible news. For all who inquired about traffic issues on New Hampshire last night – from MPD:

Around 7pm, units received a call for a shooting in the 6000 blk of NH Ave NE. Upon arrival, 2 male victims were located inside a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both males are deceased. A black Scion was seen fleeing the area towards PG County. This case is being investigated by the Homicide Branch. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-919-CRIM(E).

I had the opportunity to stop by Mandu’s 2nd location in Mt. Vernon Square Sat. afternoon to take a quick peek at the space. It is located at 453 K Street, NW in the City Vista complex next door to Kushi. The space looks great and I’m digging the duck theme. Though the classic bibim bap will still be available, Kitchen Manager, Je Kang told me that the Mt. Vernon square location will also have a few options not available at the 1805 18th St, NW location including a few more vegetarian options. (See mock service menu after the jump.)

We judged Mandu’s 18th St, NW location back in Feb. ’09.

1st floor bar

More photos including the mock service menu after the jump. (more…)

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From DDOT:

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has issued the following advisory for Monday, January 24, 2011:

The annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia with events at several locations. In conjunction with these events, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration:

Beginning at approximately 9:00 am, there will be a Youth Rally and Mass for Life at the Verizon Center. At approximately 11:00 am, the participants at the Verizon Center will march to the National Mall. The group will proceed south on 7th Street, NW from the Verizon Center to the Mall. 7th Street will be closed to traffic during this event, as will all roads that lead directly to it. The streets will re-open as the procession passes.

The March for Life rally on the National Mall will begin at approximately 11:00 am on the parcel between 4th Street and 7th Street. 4th Street will be closed at approximately 9:30 am between Independence Avenue, SW, and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. 4th Street will remain closed until the completion of the event. At approximately 1:30 pm, participants of the rally will march to the U.S. Supreme Court along the following route:

* North on 4th Street from the Mall
* East on Constitution Avenue, NW
* South on 1st Street, NE to the US Supreme Court

Motorists will find the above listed roads closed until the last of the participants has passed the intersection. In addition, roads that lead directly to the march route will be closed to thru traffic.

“This is from a rooftop at ISAF Headquarters here in the Green Zone of downtown Kabul.”

Awesome. And thank you for your service.