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.

“Dexter”

“this is my pet bunny, Mrs. Crackers. we live in Bloomingdale! he has a bunny-sized harness so we go on walks.”

“Bo finally sheds his summer coat on Capitol Hill”

This rental is located at 1844 Park Road, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“There is an OPEN HOUSE tomorrow Monday 25 July at 6PM sharp…arrive on time if you are interested!
YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BACK TO ENTER…
the entrance is from the new alley behind Park Road…the numbers are visible 1844 PARK Road ( you can do it, keep your eyes alert)

Great separate space in shared house, you have your own entrance
new wahser and dryer, new microwave/convection oven, new fridge new cooktop, cabinets- tons of storage
hard wood floors, large closet in bedroom, and small bathroom with shower
NO COUPLES, NO DRUGS, NO PETS, NO SMOKING…(that’s non-negotiable)

So, you should check it out..great house, great deck for BBQs and nice garden in the best part of DC
near red and green lines, shopping restaurants, movies and more
there is an application and security deposit and rent due at signing
email with ???”

The reader who requested this one noted that a previous ad mentioned six foot ceilings. If that’s the case does $1300 sound realistic for this 1 bedroom?

Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

“Dear PoPville,

I have a rather gross question for your readers. Has anyone had an issue with rats in their car engine? I am not talking about chewing wires, which seems somewhat common, but getting caught in moving parts and causing lots of damage (drive belt, timimg belt, tensioners etc). This has happened twice now, within a couple months. The first time was bad enough but after the second time I am wondering if the dealer’s service center is being less than honest since the car is still under warranty. If it happened to me twice it has to have happened to someone else, right? I can deal with rats in the alley but I can’t shell out thousands of dollars on repairs every year! Just curious, either way I am parking on the street from now on.”

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From a press release:

The matchbox food Group is fired up to announce their latest expansion plans! Diners will soon be able to enjoy the group’s first and most successful concept to date, matchbox, at the corner of 14th Street and T Street NW. The group, whose history dictates its expertise in finding the next hottest neighborhoods in the district, has just signed a lease with real estate developer JBG. With the approval of all necessary licenses, this will mark the 3rd matchbox location in DC and the 5th nationwide.

“We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to expand into the growing 14th Street Corridor,” said Ty Neal, principal partner of the matchbox food Group. “Washington, DC has been our home since 2003 with our first location in Chinatown, then Capitol Hill, followed by Rockville. In 2012, our sights are set on the Logan Circle area and Merrifield, Virginia. We are so grateful for the people of greater Washington and how they have embraced us, our food, and our restaurants. ”

The group has plans to renovate the building that has had a rich history of former occupants. The turn of the century construct has housed a bowling alley, jazz club, and most recently has been home to Arena Stage’s rehearsal hall. Signature design features that diners will be sure to see in the restaurant will be multiple levels, rustic barn wood, architectural staircases and of course the “matchbox” a seating area that first appeared in the Capitol Hill location. This wooden box can seat 6-8 people and has become a highly requested table for those who want to see and be seen!

Photo by PoPville flickr user Gosia_K

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Gosia_K

“Dear PoP,

I’m writing to you in hopes of getting some support for a local small business that is being forced out. Mike Madden is the owner of Cathedral Pharmacy located at 3000 Connecticut Ave. across from the Zoo. It’s been an ongoing battle of CVS trying to force him out of business. Now it’s down to the wire and Mike needs petition signatures in order to try and save his business. It only takes a second, and with the help of all the awesome PoP readers I think Mike could get the signatures he needs.

Here is the link to the petition, Save DC’s Cathedral Care Pharmacy.

This home is located at 1412 Florida Ave, NW:

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The fliers says:

“* * * WIDE & DEEP HOUSE * * * Totally renovated + wonderful 3-level home w/ entertainment-sized rooms, great light + modern finishes. Granite/SS b-bar Kit, 2 sunrooms, rear deck, LR w/ FP, large front porch, exposed brick, travertine/marble Baths, LL w/ rec room, full BA + BR and walk-out to gated PKG. Steps to everything on U St/14th, and close to Columbia Hts!”

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

$849,900 sound right for this 3 bed/3.5 bath?

A reader writes simply: “we made a short film starring The McMillan Reservoir.”

Not sure how they got in but this is really a beautiful video. On Friday when we talked about neighborhood names, a reader asked what neighborhood McMillan Reservoir (Filtration Site) would be referred as when it gets developed? I still think it’ll be called Bloomingdale.

McMillan Filtration Site is located at Michigan Avenue, North Capitol Street, NW.

Over/under on when construction will start?

Rice Bar is located at 1020 19th St NW. Looks like they have a good happy hour. You can see their full menu here. Any fans?

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From an email:

Pinkberry, the California tart frozen yogurt brand that started the national craze, will open in Georgetown this fall at 3288 M Street NW. (Yes, that is across the street from a well-known cupcakery…) The 1,200 square-foot store should be ready to start swirling Pinkberry’s signature flavors in October.

FREE PINKBERRY

Monday July 25
5-6 p.m.
In front of Pinkberry’s Georgetown location
3288 M Street NW

Pinkberry recently opened a Dupont location at 1213 Connecticut Ave, NW back in May ’11.

“Dear PoP,

Here are some pics of the roof deck we just finished in the bloomingdale/truxton area. it provided a GREAT view of both the main fireworks show a few weeks back and the local show that was poppin on our street corner all night on the 4th.”

Looks awesome! Def. a best spot for a morning cup of coffee and/or mojito contender.

If anyone else has a renovation project they’d be willing to share send a few before and after photos to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com and if you’d be willing please share a rough cost estimate and what contractors/materials were used.

Back in Jan. ’11 a reader asked about what new retail was coming into the first floor of Union Station. Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up about some coming soon signs:

Photo by PoPville flickr user K Rooney

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 morning at 10am.

Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. This’ll be another nice addition for lunch options downtown. Back in July ’10 a Pret a Manger opened up a block away at 11th and F St, NW.

You can see Le Pain Quotidien’s menu here. I’ll update when doors open at the 10th and F St, NW location.

Ed. Note: Le Pain Quotidien has also recently opened up a new location at 800 17th Street NW near Farragut Square.

A reader sent in word late Friday night that Kushi had closed with the above note posted the door. Not sure how fast tax problems can be cleared up/resolved but The Triangle notes that Kushi’s twitter feed says:

“Hello friends! Kushi is taking the weekend off and will be closed until early next week.”

Kushi is located at 465 K St, NW and we judged them to mostly positive reviews back in March ’10. I’ll be sure to update when they reopen.