Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist

Nice find by Vileinist in Georgetown.

Classic double wide with an old school door knob and bell:

I can’t wait until this Capitol Hill house is restored. It’s got some great details:

From an email:

“Team DC MO will host a Movember fundraiser raffle and mustache contest at Meridian Pint, sponsored by Flying Dog, on November 29th. Movember is about raising awareness for men’s health issues, especially prostate cancer, and fundraising efforts benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Livestrong.

This fundraiser will feature a mustache contest for categories such a “Man of Movember”, which will receive a $25 Gift Card to Dawson’s Liquor and a special bottle from Dawson’s private cellar! Attendees can enter into other categories such as “Miss Movember”, “Best MO in Character”, “Team MO BRO”, “Ultimate Mo” and “Mo Bro and Mo Sista” which will also have prizes for the winners.. Another category “Lame MO” will have some stiff competition! Judges for the mustache contest include Brandon from DC Brau, Tommy from Flying Dog, Tim from Meridian Pint, and J from Dawson’s Liquors.”

For others who are having Movember fundraising events please let us know here. Good luck!

We talked a little bit about Filene’s stores closing when we spoke about TJ Maxx coming to 13th and F St, NW. I just noticed that the Filene’s at 1133 Connecticut Ave, NW (pictured above) is now listing going out of business sales. (There were guys with signs up and down Connecticut Ave on Sat.) Filene’s is also located at 529 14th Street NW in the National Press Building and 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW in Friendship Heights. If anyone stopped by – how are the sales?

It’ll be interesting to see how the long vacant property at the corner of 13th and Otis St, NW in Columbia Heights turns out. Looks like the whole block is getting fixed up. Note the house next door is also getting popped up but instead of wood framing is using cinder blocks:

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.

“Ernie’s First Thanksgiving Pics”

“There’s been a big ginger sweetheart hanging around my apartment at 3rd and Rhode Island NE. He’s been out for at least three days, and so this afternoon I took him in for some food, water and warmth. He’s got a pretty nasty cut behind one ear, but otherwise seems to be in good health. He’s also incredibly friendly, leading me to believe he has a home nearby.

I looked for, but couldn’t find, a microchip, though I’m planning on taking him to the vet later this week to make sure (and get that cut looked at). In the meantime, I thought I’d see if anybody out in the internet recognized him.”

Photo of ‘great blue satellite dish’ by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw

This rental is located at P Street NW at 17th Street NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“-Within 2 blocks walking distance to the Dupont Circle metro (red line) and several bus lines
-Unit is located in the highly sought after Webster House (1718 P St NW)

-Private balcony overlooking courtyard
-Utilities included (water, electric, heat/ac) with private thermostat in apartment
-Kitchen and bathroom separate from living area
-2 closets with plenty of storage space
-Secure entrance with 8am-9pm front desk and extended hours on the weekends

-Two large grocery stores within just a few blocks (Whole Foods & Safeway) with a CVS also located at the corner
-Laundry on each floor
-Roof top deck and pool

THE UNIT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FURNISHED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $100/MONTH (microsuede couch w/ full size sofabed, queen size bed w/ tufted headboard, dining table, 2 large dressers, barstools, side chair and storage ottoman)

*Pictures do not do this lovely apartment justice- please email for a showing*

Available December 15th (or sooner) w/ a minimum of 1 year lease. First month’s rent and one month security deposit due upon lease signing. Credit check and employment verification also required. Sorry no pets.”

$1750 sound right?

Photo by PoPville flickr user Lauren PM

“Dear PoPville,

A friend of mine is moving to DC and has asked me about vegetarian or vegan stores in DC. He lives in Boston and I guess there are a couple of small shops there that he frequents and wonders if there are such places in DC or surrounding areas. I am clueless and wanted to ask if you knew of a couple of vegan/vegetarian stores (Wholefoods excluded). Thank you in advance for your help.”

You should def. check out Sticky Fingers located at 1370 Park Rd NW in Columbia Heights. There is also Everlasting Life, located at 2928 Georgia Ave, NW. There is also Java Green ( for now) and Cafe Green. And Soul Vegetarian of course. Can you guys think of others spots?

Photo by PoPville flickr user theraspberryexpress

“ Gloucester navy bean chowder

With a garnish of leeks, bacon, mussels, shrimp, clams and salted cod.
Acorn squash cornbread.

Sea salt carousel: Persian blue, lavender, smoked Danish, espelette, grey Guèrande, fleur de sel de l’île de Ré.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user bajidc

Photo of Brussel Sprouts by PoPville flickr user HLPinDC

Photo of ‘Turkey-Cheeseball’ by PoPville flickr user djdc in petworth

Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

Photo by PoPville flickr user Three Points Kitchen

“Mocha pecan pie

A Three Points Kitchen Thanksgiving staple: cocoa, espresso and pecans make for a stunning and not teeth-crackingly sweet pie.”

Tops is located in the former liquor store on the 1st floor towards the rear (Union Wine and Liquor is now located in the basement with the food court.)

Still waiting on the Pret a Manger:

This home is located at 905 M St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Tradition updated w/ generous rooms, soaring ceilings, glorious windows, gleaming wood flrs. Incredible decorative elements adorn front ext. TS kit. 2 BRs with baths on 2nd fl. Large BR on 3 could be a suite w/ deck. House has legal 1 BR rental unit. Addl storage, work shop on lower level. Blagden Alley historic dist. is close to Metro, bus, shopping, entertainment.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

One of my favorite houses in the city. What do you think of the inside? This 4 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $1,250,000.

Photo via Chocolate City Beer

“Dear PoPville,

I just happened to pass by Chocolate City Beer at 2801 8th Street NE a little while ago, and they are now open selling growlers and glassware to the public. They plan to do this every Saturday. I bought their first growler!”

From Chocolate City Beer:

At The Chocolate City Beer Brewery
2801 8th Street NE, Washington DC, 20017

Growler: $6
Growler/Filled: $16
Fill your Own Growler: $10
One of a kind CCB 20oz Glassware: $5

On Tap: Cornerstone Copper Ale”

Sweet! Chocolate City Beer now joins DC Brau selling growlers on Saturdays.

Back in August ’11 we learned that Cafe Eagle (previously Vegetate) had become a Mexican restaurant at 1414 9th St, NW. I figure it’s time for a proper judging. Any fans? Any must order items? How are the prices?

Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

Lots of folks have been writing in to ask about where to buy a Christmas Tree. We looked at some options last year. And here are some more emails I got:

Bancroft Elementary – Dec. 3rd and 4th, 10am-4pm 18th and Newton St, NW

Old City Green – Mon – Thurs. 3-8pm, Fri. 12-8pm, Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. 10am-6pm 9th and N Street, NW

Columbia Heights Market Place – December 3, 10 and 17 9am – 2pm 14th and Park Rd, NW

Anyone else have recs?