On Friday for the FQotD I asked what retail you thought U Street was missing and in the comments a reader mentioned that they had heard that Teaism would be opening up a shop in the Moderno at 12th and U St, NW:

The Moderno located at 1939 12th Street NW (at U Street, NW)

I checked in with the folks at Teaism and they confirmed that they are indeed very interested in the U Street neighborhood. However at this moment no lease has been signed. I’m told, if things go well, we could hear some good news in about 3 months.

Specifically I was told by one of the co-owners:

“We love the neighborhood and we’re working diligently to secure a location.”

I did however, notice that the for lease sign had come down from the Moderno retail space…

Stay tuned for more info when it becomes available.

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Blinkofanaye writes, “yes its true. Pat Sajak was the grand marshall.”

Your captions in the comments and winner (free PoP t-shirt) picked Friday.

Oahu, Hawaii.

I’ve always loved this sculpture (previously featured) but I don’t remember it be surrounded but such a sweet garden in previous seasons. Nice. From Dupontish area.

The copper on this house is phenomenal. Hopefully it doesn’t become a victim of the recent copper thieves (leaving the neighborhood/street out intentionally.)

From an email:

Monument Fest’s One Year Birthday Celebration to Benefit 826DC
Date: Thursday, June 2

Location: DC9 (9th and U)

Time: Doors open at 8:00 pm

Tickets: $15 in advance (available at http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/14148.aspx) and $17 at the door.

The Cause: All proceeds will go to 826DC, the local affiliate of Dave Egger’s creative writing nonprofit organization. The organization is dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

The Headliner: Guards is the latest project of Richie James Follin, former frontman of The Willowz and current member of buzz band Cults. Guards makes a slightly warped version of 60s pop and classic rock with big hooks and spacey atmospherics. The band has garnered attention from Pitchfork, Altered Zones, and The Guardian UK, among others. Everything Guards has recorded so far can be streamed at its bandcamp page. For for more information check out its Windish Agency page.

The Other Headliner: Xylos makes sleek and infectious synth-pop, or as the New York Times puts it “iPad commercial” music. The band just released its full-length debut, recorded by Yeasayer and Chairlift producer Britt Myers. Stream some songs here.

The Opener: Monument co-founder Brandon Minow will kick the night off with a rare solo performance.
The Beer: Award-winning California brewery Lagunitas has donated a ton of delicious beer, which we will be selling for very cheap, with proceeds to 826DC.

About Monument: The Monument Music and Arts Festival engages bands and their fans in forward-thinking causes. In the past year, it has raised awareness – and $15,000 – for local nonprofits such as We Are Family, Dreams for Kids, DC Greenworks and Citizen Effect.

Ipoh Asian Cuisine located on the second floor at 2625 Connecticut Ave. NW in Woodley Park is going to become Uni Japanese Restaurant.

We judged Ipoh back in July ’09.

From Gessford Ct, SE.

And what a phenomenal coffee/mojito spot:

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos 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.

“Pup with No-name”

“Clementine looks for attention early in the morning.”

“Henry the Dirty Dog”

Another photo of Pup with No-name after the jump. (more…)

This rental is located at First Street NW at New York Avenue NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“1 bedroom located in a 4 unit building. This unit has bamboo floors, a washer/dryer, a new central air system. The place is 7 blocks to Georgetown Law school. 3 blocks to the New York Avenue (red line) metro, 4 blocks to the convention center (yellow & Green line ) metros. It is also 10 blocks from capital hill. Parking is not a problem and the place is pet friendly. It is the second floor of the building. A dog friendly park is located across the street. Available immediately.”

$1400 sound right for this 1 bedroom?

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“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday I went to the dentist for the regular-clean up. I didn’t have any cavities!, but the dentist recommended me to go to an orthodontist to get braces; not that I have to, but just a recommendation (I know I have bad teeth). The thing is I’m in my 40′s, and although I would like for my teeth to look better, I’m kind of not feeling like spending the next 2 -3 ( ! ) years with some metal on my teeth. He explained about another method of doing this that takes longer to fix the problems, he himself used this last procedure recently (he is older than me) and told me that if he had to do it again, he would go with the braces because is faster.

Should I do it or not?”

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“Dear PoPville,

I’ve always found solace in the goings-on of my fellow PoPvillians, so why should this time of need be any different? Over the weekend, my long-term girlfriend and I broke up. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a very amicable split and I’m pretty heartbroken. Among the many heartaches to confront is the fact that we’re both Columbia Heights residents, and practically neighbors. And over the course of our relationship, we’d come to frequent many neighborhood bars and restaurants together, even achieving coveted ‘regular’ status at a couple of them. So, aside from seeing her at the grocery store or gym, there’s the chance of running into each other when we’re both out-and-about. I don’t want the constant worry of an uncomfortable encounter to ‘ruin’ any of our favorite joints for either of us. Just wondered your and PoPville’s thoughts about how to handle this situation. Should we consider — for lack of a better term — a ‘joint custody agreement,’ or do I just have to suck it up and face the potential music whenever I want to grab a burger or a beer? Thanks.”

I’m very sorry to hear this. I’m afraid there’s no easy answer for this. I would take a break for a few weeks and maybe hit up some other spots across town until your wounds have begun to heal. Ultimately, I think you’ll just have to “suck it up” but hopefully by that point the possible potential encounter will be slightly less painful. Has anyone been in a similar situation? If so, what have you done?

This home is located at 1439 Madison St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Grand 1913 Foursquare on prettiest block in 16th St Hts! Thoughtfully renov’d & great for entertain’g. Expansive main Fl has it ALL: lovely wraparound porch, open foyer, Hi-end Kit, formal DR, LR, Fam Rm w/ half BA. 5 lg BRs Up, incl. MBR suite w den. walk-in CL & MBA. Addl feats: ebonized HWFs, hi clgs, arch details. Fin’d LL. EZ access to downtown via Rock Creek Pkway.”

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

Thanks to a reader for the heads up, “Don’t know if you’ve done this one or not, but Michelle Rhee’s house is for sale.”

This 5 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $875,000.

Photos by Tim Breem

“Dear PoP,

After a loooong wait by many young families in LeDroit/Shaw/Bloomingdale, the Park at LeDroit opened Friday, May 27, with little fanfare in time for kids and families to play Memorial Day weekend. The dog park and a few little things await completion, and signage and an opening ceremony are expected in the coming week, but the playground is now officially open.”

The park is located on the site of the former Gage-Eckington Elementary School at 2025 3rd Street, NW in LeDroit Park.

Thanks to Tim for sending the photos.