2118 14th St, NW – November 2011

Back in April we learned that Smucker Farms was coming to 2118 14th St, NW (between V and W.)

2118 14th St, NW – April 2011

Their Web site explains:

“Smucker Farms of Lancaster Co. makes a direct connection between the producers of food and products in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and consumers in Washington, DC. We focus on small farmers and producers, stocking our shelves with the best that Southeast Pennsylvania has to offer. Many of the small farmers in Lancaster, who are primarily Amish and Mennonite, have distanced themselves from the corporate food chain and are, instead, focusing on high quality artisan food and products.

The result is an explosion in the availability of grass fed beef, free range poultry and eggs, heirloom pork, European style cheeses, butters, and yogurts, and, of course, an abundance of organic leafy greens, root vegetables, and fruit. Smucker Farms also carries a wide variety of unique baked goods, canned products, dry goods, and handmade soaps. To best serve busy urbanites, we have prepared modern American take-away meals made in Lancaster for your home and office. For those who want a weekly variety of fresh produce and fruit, Smucker Farms is the pick-up point for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program organized by a cooperative of Amish and Mennonite farmers in Lancaster. Handmade Amish furniture is scattered throughout the store to help you choose an item for pick up or delivery. Handmade toys can be put to the test in our Kids’ Corner.”

While they were still finishing stocking their shelves – it sorta gave me the feel of a much bigger Seasonal Pantry located by the Convention Center. Which is absolutely phenomenal news for U Street.

They’ll be soft opening this weekend and starting Monday will be open from 8am-8pm (though if folks request it, they can tweak those hours.) A sample of some of the goods after the jump. (more…)

Holy freaking awesome. Ed. Note: Those who’ve not followed from the beginning might not get my enthusiasm. But trust me, this is huge for the neighborhood. It’s been such a long wait for Chez Billy’s (nee the old Billy Simpson’s place) coming to 3815 Georgia Ave, NW in Petworth. We’re getting so close. (See a rendering of the inside here.) So how do you think the exterior has turned out so far?

Hard to imagine it looked like this in September:

A reader submitted the sweet ride above from Mt. Vernon Square and I found the one below chilling on H St, NE:

Anyone know what year this Mustang is?

Found this in an alley off H St, NE:

A classic, awesome, Mt. Pleasant row house.

Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

From an email:

“Please join the Capital City Craft Company for their Holiday Handmade Market at the Duplex Diner! The Holiday Handmade Market is the only indoor holiday artisan market featuring 100% local Metro Area artists and crafters.

If you’re looking to find the perfect gift for your friend that already has everything; or a meaningful present for your mom; or you simply want to support your local community this holiday season… plan a visit to The Duplex Diner on Saturday, December 3rd from 12 PM – 5 PM.

Join DC-based artists and crafters to offer one-of-a-kind pieces to community art lovers. The Handmade Holiday Market features beautiful, modern knitted accessories from Smoking Haute; hand sculpted ceramic animals, monsters and mythical beasts from Red & Main; handcrafted fine silver jewelry by Everything Zen Jewelry; stunning handcrafted stationary from Modern Ink Stationery; unique photography-art from EHL Creations; handmade journals and sketchbooks from sahabo; and so much more.

Not only do we have an amazing array of talented artisans lined up, but the Market will also feature a Janky Sweater decorating station, a gift-wrapping station by DC’s own Wrap Gurl, as well as delectable food and beverages from The Duplex.

The Market also offers:

· FREE admission
· FREE supplies to design and decorate your own holiday ugly sweater
· Live DJ stylings

Conveniently located on 18th Street NW, in the heart of Adams Morgan, the Holiday Handmade Market’s mission is to offer quality, handmade, creative gifts that support small businesses in DC. So, take the entire family to The Duplex! And, grab some lunch while you’re there. For a map of the area, click 2004 18th Street NW.

Support small businesses. Buy local. The artists will personally thank you.”

Back in April ’11 we learned that Spring Mill Bread Co. was coming to 701 8th St, SE on Barracks Row. Well they’re hiring:

and look really close to opening:

Remember the Pop up at 9th and I St, NE that almost blew over back in Feb. ’11? How do you think it’s started to turn out at this point?

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.

“Mao of Columbia Heights”

“Pet Name: Astro
Neighborhood: Meridian Hill Park”

“This is Shanti from the Block. She lives in Capitol Hill and every day
is her birthday!”

“Morris loves lying in the sun, but hates when it disturbs his nap. Here he is, snuggled up in Mount Pleasant.”

This rental is located at Park Road NW at 18th:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“Live in one of the most recognized residences in Historic Mount Pleasant (1841 Park Road NW). One bedroom/one bath, daylight/walkout basement apartment with private entrance, central air/heat, microwave, dishwasher, hardwood floors, laundry facilities, storage, eastern sun exposure with windows out to beautiful garden area. On bus line or 5 blocks to Columbia Heights Metro and less than one mile to Cleveland Park Metro. Approximately 600 SF, available immediately. $1,850 per month.”

Thanks to a reader for sending in. I love this house. $1850 sound right for this basement apartment?

“Dear PoPville,

I had a question about renovations on a Petworth Row House. The area in question I don’t know the name of. It’s the are at the back of the house under the sun room build out. I find that trash, leaves and animals tend to accumulate under that space and I was wondering if you know or seen any interesting renovations that people in the area have done to make it more appealing?”

Anyone have a similar space? Did you do anything to close it off/beautify it?

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“Dear PoPville,

I need some help: I don’t have insurance; so haven’t gotten a DC doctor since I moved here about a year ago.

I have a pretty straight forward thyroid issue; my Dr back in Detroit has continued to write the prescription but is wanting me to have blood work updated – is there anything local I can use to get the thyroid levels checked – and even better that might write the prescription locally – and even more do it cheap?”

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The following was written by Lina Khan with photographs by Alison Klein. If you have a show you’d like to see reviewed send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail

With a sound so distinctly urban, Phantogram‘s small-town origins come as a surprise. The self-described “street beat/psyche pop” duo has earned a reputation for hipness since the 2010 release of their debut album Eyelid Movies, recorded in a barn by their very rural Greenwich, New York hometown.

Back on tour with Nightlife EP, the band played to a full house at Black Cat Wednesday night. A smooth mix of electronic loops, synth beats, and hip hop evocations, Phantogram professes an eclectic range of influence – old soul, French pop, shoegaze – that fuses subtly on their recordings. Live, though, that range flattened, producing a sound highly energetic but rarely powerful.

Keyboardist Sarah Barthel’s cool, breathy croon briefly came through on “16 Years,” a catchy electro-pop track, but remained mostly overpowered by percussion. “Mouthful of Diamonds” brought out the band at its strongest: Barthel’s confident vocals, guitarist Josh Carter’s tender riffs, and a pulsating backdrop of synth beats that roll unremittingly. The casual synthesis was lent depth by the single line “I wish I could believe,” repeated with a simplicity that verges on hypnotic.

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This home is located at 640 Q St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Stunningly renovated Victorian townhouse on a tree-lined Q street features high ceilings, an open floor plan, and lots of light. 3 bdrms 3.5 baths Entertain in the chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and GREEN recycled glass counters. Exposed brick. Amazing master bdrm. Hwd floors. Great deck and yard.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $699,990. What do you think of the reno?