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“Dear PoP,

I have a very important question for your readers. What restaurants/bars in DC have happy hour specials that extend beyond the usual 4-7pm M-F timeframes? I tend to work until 6:30 or 7pm on most weeknights and end up missing happy hour entirely at most places. It’s such a bummer. I know that H St. Country Club runs their happy hour until 8pm, 1905 until 7:30 and The Heights offers their specials from 4-7 on the weekends as well. Are there other options as well?”

If you have recommendations please say what neighborhood the bar is in as well. Are there any post 8pm happy hours? Who has the latest happy hour in town?

Also are there any really good happy hours that go beyond $1 off drafts and wine? Who has the really good deals in general? I’m thinking like back when Lucky Bar has $1 Bud specials on Thursdays. Also does anyone know of any good food happy hour specials as well.

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Congrats to 99vmi with:

“Hold on real quick and let me get this number for University of Phoenix off the back.”

Runner up to Q-Street with:

“I don’t care if it doesn’t have seatbelts, that’s a $50 fine for everyone.”

From Som Records, of course.

Umm, alright…(read in the voice of Quagmire.) Unless, of course, that is supposed to be a baby. Damn my lack of art comprehension!

I’m sure some Mt. Pleasant aficionados knew that my week of Mt. Pleasant houses of the day would culminate with this one. For real this time – my all time favorite.

From an email:

“The Corcoran College of Art + Design undergrad students are hosting an art sale on April 3rd from 10 AM – 4 PM in the Corcoran’s Georgetown campus parking lot at 1801 35th Street, NW. There will be hand-crafted items for sale including jewelry, ceramics, fine art, and of course photography.”

Just got the word via twitter that Mr. Larry’s Pet Supply Store opens Saturday at 3301 11th St, NW (near Room 11).

If anyone checks them out be sure to shoot me an email and let me know what you think.

And they’ll have a groomer:

The plywood has finally come down from the future Jack Rose at 2007 18th St, NW. I can’t wait to see the inside.

But from the outside, how do you think the building turned out? You like the copper?

What do you think about the big advertisement on the side?

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 with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

“Zoey, Henry and Delilah see each other for the first time since they were adopted.”

“hey kenny”

“Brothers”

This rental is located at 929 Florida Ave NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Big, beautiful, sunny condo with lovely high-end finishes in the unique Floridian Condominium in the heart of the U Street neighborhood.
Available starting April 23rd, later move-in date considered.

Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Kitchen has gas stove and
granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Wood floors, 10 feet ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Black out shades in both bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms. Plenty of
storage. Washer / Dryer in unit. A shared rooftop is furnished so you can
enjoy some of DC’s best weather and views of the city!

The building is literally located a block and a half from the U
Street / Cardozo / African American Civil War Memorial metro stop (Green Line) and
is surrounded by plenty of places to eat, drink and be merry (to name a
few, the 9:30 Club, American Ice Company, Duffy’s Irish Pub, Dickson, Nelly’s
and so much more along the DC’s famous U Street corridor). Westminster playground and Banneker public pool are a five minute walk.

Dogs and cats are welcome!

Parking available in the building’s own garage (extra fee).”

$2900 sound realistic for this 2 bed/2bath?

“Dear PoP,

Last summer the flowers and other plants in my treebox didn’t fare so well (mostly from sidewalk traffic and the like). I’d like to get a nice low fence for the treebox like others that I’ve seen in the city, but I have no idea where to start. Can anyone provide recommendations of companies that do this type of work? What should I expect as far as
cost? (It’d be about 12ft by 3ft.) Do I need to get permission from the city?”

Anyone know how this works? Do you have to get permission from the city or can you just put one in?

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fountain in Silver Spring

“Dear PoP,

Though I had issues with the Columbia Heights fountain in the beginning (because A. it’s a barren lot all winter long and B. I feel like a DC artist should have designed it), it’s nice to see people enjoying a frozen yogurt on the wall while children play in the water on a nice sunny day (just hope the water is sufficiently chlorinated). Now I don’t want to sound like a grumpy old man but my concern is with the team of teenagers that are forever skateboarding on it. Those are, in fact, porcelain tiles, and underneath those grates are the fountain heads. Once the tiles or fountain heads break and once the stone walls are chipped I can’t imagine the city replacing them any time soon. Here is a photo of the very similar fountain in Silver Spring- only difference it has this small chain fence going around it. Granted a skateboarder could easily move something like that, but combined with those metal bumpers on the steps maybe it could deter them? At least while the fountain is off.”

Do you guys think when the fountain is turned off that it needs to be protected like the one above?

This condo is located at 1723 P St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Beautiful 2BR+Den/2BA condo in the heart of Dupont Circle. Sep. entrance adds privacy. Hardwood flrs, soaring decorative ceilings & crown molding provide great character. Living/dining area has wood FP w/ original mantle. Updated gourmet kitch incl. professional SS appliances. Master BR has wood FP & shelving. Private outdoor patio and pkg.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

What do you think of that tour? I’ve been curious what these look like on the inside. This 2 bed/2 bath is yours for $739,000 (monthly condo fee of $506.88) – sound realistic?

I know we have a lot of cricket fans in PoPville… Perhaps not, but I still think it’s awesome that we have the option of watching the World Cup Finals somewhere. Touchdown is located at 1334 U St, NW. Out of curiousity – any cricket fans? I’m pulling for India!

From an email:

Championship Saturday
featuring the International Cricket Council

Come celebrate the 2011 ICC World Cup at Touchdown!

Sri Lanka vs. India (Mumbai, India)

Doors Open at 6 a.m./Drink service after 8 a.m.

Select Breakfast Menu from 6 a.m.-12 p.m.