Old Europe is located at 2434 Wisconsin Ave NW. Their Web site says:

“Since opening its doors in 1948, Old Europe Restaurant has become a true landmark in Washington D.C. It enjoys a reputation as one of the finest restaurants in the nation’s capitol. Old Europe is recommended by Zagat’s, AAA, Mobil Travel Guide, Washingtonian Magazine and many local newspapers. The Lichtenstein family opened the Old Europe with the idea of serving delicious European cuisine, offering the best international wines, and serving great German beer. In the early 1970′s Karl Herold took over the reigns of Old Europe after working with the Lichtensteins for 10 years.”

You can see their menus here.

Any fans?

Ed. Note: Robyn visited Old Europe in Feb. ’09.

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“Dear PoPville,

On my way home yesterday I saw that Fashion One, located at 700 H Street had Going out of business signs on it. Has this been in the works for a while? Does anyone know what might be going in that space?”

Anyone hear any scuttlebutt for the plans here?

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“Dear PoPville,

I know this is a strange question, but my fiance and I are in a predicament, and we were hoping you could help. We are planning on getting married October 15th and a friend of ours is hoping to officiate. He is registered with the Universal Life Church (the internet church) and performed a friend’s marriage in Rhode Island. We checked with the DC Marriage Bureau and he needs to register in DC in order for it to be legit. Unfortunately, the registration process is quite in depth and he would have to provide documentation on his church, his congregation, how he is paid to be a minister…etc.

Since he only became “ordained” in order to perform the marriage, he obviously doesn’t have this sort of back up documentation. The only other option we have is we get a minister who is registered in DC to endorse him (by signing off on his application form). Is anyone a Universal Life Church minister registered in DC that would be willing to endorse our friend (and kinda fast too). Can anyone help?”

If anyone can help please with an endorsement please email me and I’ll put you in touch with the reader.

“Dear PoPville,

A place called “Sweet Themez” cakes and cupcakes has signage on the old Crooked Beats space on 18th St. NW, just south of Belmont. Windows are completely covered and there’s no other information on the windows or anything. Know anything about it? “

Sweet Themez will be located at 2318 18th Street, NW (Crooked Beats is now located at 2116 18th St NW.) Their Web site says:

“Sweet Themez sets out to express personal style at weddings, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, and special events with tasty cakes and cupcakes. With your imagination and Sweet Themez’s talent, we’re sure to make your party unforgettable.”

You can see their menu here and photos here.

Hours will be:
Mon – Wed: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thu – Sat: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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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.

Rant: 3rd and 21. It was freaking 3rd and 21…
Revel: Nats improving.

A reader writes:

“Found an ipod this morning on Holmead, near Oak. Actually ON Holmead. It’s lucky it wasn’t smushed. If the ipod-dropper wants to provide some identifying info (such as the first three bands, alphabetically (or something)), I’d be happy to reunite them.”

If you think this is your ipod email me and I’ll put you in touch.

“Dear PoPville,

I heard from a friend of mine who’s a regular there that Playbill Cafe on 14th St, which has been around as long as I can remember, is closing at the end of this month! It’s never super busy, but it had a good vibe and that was one of the things that I liked about it. I know they also sometimes hosted live touring shows in the back. He said he thought they were looking to re-locate.

I wanted to let you know that I got confirmation from one of the bartenders Friday night that Playbill IS closing at the end of the month. He said that they are looking for a new location but haven’t found one yet.”

1409 Playbill Cafe is located at 1409 14th St NW (near 14th and P St, NW.) The Post had an article late last week:

While an opening date and location have yet to be determined, Manour assures that the re-opening of the restaurant will be before the end of the year. They are looking at locations around U Street or possibly Arena Stage. They have “three options” as to where they will move the new restaurant, but “haven’t decided yet” on a new location, and will make a decision “very shortly,” Mansour states. “I hope the place we will get will be the same handsome place like we have now.”

They say to check in on their Facebook page to hear where/when the new place will open.

For those who are fans – do you think they’ll be able to keep the same vibe in the new location?

Back in Jan. ’09 I suspected that the Georgetown waterfront park was going to be sweet. Well, it has been completed and it is indeed totally freaking sweet. Best new park to hit DC since Yards Park by Navy Yard.

I hit it on a cloudy day but you can imagine how insanely awesome it’ll be on a sunny day.

I love how it goes all the way down to the water in one section:

Awesome.

Still looking good in late September.

I always love passing this one in Woodland-Normanstone. I imagine it is one of the more peacefully located homes in the whole city.

From a press release:

Artwork by internationally acclaimed Neo-Pop Artist Romero Britto, described as the Andy Warhol of our time, will be featured for the first time ever in the nation’s capital at Skynear Designs Gallery—a design-studio store known for its surreal art, eclectic pieces and high fashion. This fall, Britto will make his Washington, DC debut in the new Skynear + Britto Gallery in Adams Morgan, where a cubist-inspired collection of Britto’s original art, fine art prints and functional art will be on permanent display. Britto’s work has graced galleries and museums across five continents in cities including Barcelona, Stockholm, New York, Miami, Berlin and London.

Skynear Designs Gallery is the official Washington, DC Gallery for Romero Britto. The new Skynear + Britto exhibition will also feature expressionist paintings from the renowned southwestern painter Skynear from the western branch of the Skynear
family; artwork by Mark Behme, best known for his surrealist, hand-carved sculptural pieces and guitars; and one of a kind monotypes by Claudia Mengel, an accomplished expressionist painter and printmaker.

Guests will be treated to an evening of fine art and wines from around the world, presented by the award-winning AM Wine Shoppe. This event is free and open to the public.

DATE:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

TIME:
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

PLACE:
Skynear Designs Gallery
2122 18th Street NW

Another milestone for Noodles and Company coming to 2635 Connecticut Ave, NW in the old Sake Club space.

The liquor license application says:

“Fast-casual themed restaurant serving global noodles dishes, salads, and desserts. No Live Entertainment. Sidewalk Cafe with 16. Seating capacity is 76. Total occupancy load is 121.”

Sept. 2011

Quite an improvement but what’s your overall vote – thumbs up, neutral or down?

Ed. Note: I believe readers have said in the past that it is going to become apartments.

April 2011

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.

Warning:  For those who don’t like pets – I’m sorry – but personally this one of my favorite times of the day so this is your official cue to flee PoP lest you crack a smile…

“Bunnykins aka GreenBeanEatingMachine”

“Clover – Chef’s Helper, Bloomingdale DC

She’s half Dachshund, half Italian Greyhound, and all cheese gobbler.”

“This is Roberta in Adams Morgan”

This rental is located at 623 M Street, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Brand new 9 unit building conveniently located steps from the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro. Only one loft unit left!.

•Secure entry
•Spacious loft style units
•Stained concrete floors
•Stainless steel appliances
•Kohler plumbing fixtures
•Modern ceiling fans
•Eames Coat Racks
•Washer/dryer in each units
•Solid surface countertops
•Mechoshades
•Available off street parking
•Cats and small dogs welcome!”

I know there aren’t a lot of photos but we’ve judged the outside of this building so I thought folks would be curious.

This 1br plus loft and private outdoor terrace is going for $2495.