Historic Grocery Protest Site on 11th Just South of U St, NW

17 March 2010 9:03 PM |History, Neighborhoods - U Street | 1 Comment

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I’d never noticed this sign before perhaps because it’s not facing the street but info is super interesting:

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It’s located next to Vinoteca Wine Bar on 11th:

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Very Early Pop Up

17 March 2010 9:02 PM |Pop Ups | 8 Comments

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I’m very nervous how this is gonna turn out…

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Home Decoration of the Day

17 March 2010 9:01 PM |Sculpture | 2 Comments

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It is so wild how this was placed directly on the side of a row house. Do you like it or think it’s a bit over the top?

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House of the Day

17 March 2010 9:00 PM |House of the Day | 2 Comments

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I’m always facisnated by the particular brick used on this home. There are a few other examples of this type of brick in Adams Morgan, I think. Do you think the fourth floor is original to this home or a pop up?

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Big Changes in Store for Palace of Wonders on H St, NE

17 March 2010 4:36 PM |Bars, Neighborhoods - H St. NE | 18 Comments

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I stopped by for a drink last night and learned some very interesting news – all of the crazy memorabilia is being removed. Apparently it belongs to a (possibly defunct) museum in Baltimore. I asked the bartender what the new theme would be and he said he wasn’t sure.

And here’s even crazier news from twitter – @HStreetDC writes:

“H St’s @RedandBlackBar and Palace of Wonder will have new partnership: Red and Black Palace. Great new burger joint, bigger bands

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Joe Englert presenting plans to ANC’s ABL committee to combine Palace of Wonders and @RedandBlackBar.”

I also asked the bartender about this but he said he hadn’t heard about it. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available.

Update: More from HStreetDC in the comments:

“Englert and Nicklas presented the merger to the ANC6a ABL committee on Tuesday night. They have to tear out a second floor wall between the two places and even out the floor levels to make one big performance space with a good stage. They can get national level bands with the additional space. The burlesque-type acts will still be featured several nights a week.
They’ll add a real kitchen with American food, featuring gourmet burgers. Food probably by Folkman and Cashion.

Why the ABL? Two liquor licenses, two voluntary agreements. They’ll have to merge them and that requires bureaucratic changes.”

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Construction Fail Outside Big Bear Cafe

17 March 2010 4:15 PM |Neighborhoods - Bloomingdale | 4 Comments

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Thanks to a reader for sending this unfortunate photo. Big Bear Cafe is located at 1st and R Streets, NW in Bloomingdale.

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Judging Buildings

17 March 2010 4:00 PM |Buildings | 4 Comments

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This building is located at 1630 19th Street, NW and actually houses a skin clinic. Nice diggs for a clinic! Anyway I like how it blends the old with the new. Does the more modern expansion work for you?

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Kathy Griffin headlines “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” rally in DC TOMORROW

17 March 2010 3:45 PM |Random | 6 Comments

From an email:

“This Thursday at noon, join the Human Rights Campaign, veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and nationally known entertainer Kathy Griffin at a rally on Freedom Plaza to call for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” this year… http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2010/03/dc-join-hrc-veterans-and-kathy-griffin-for-a-dadt-rally-thursday/

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=368755127225&index=1

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Don’t Forget Sober Ride Tonight

17 March 2010 3:30 PM |Festival | 5 Comments

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Don’t forget this great service:

“If you plan to celebrate, please do so responsibly. WRAP’s 2010 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be offered from 4 pm, Wednesday, March 17 to 4 am, Thursday, March 18, 2010. To receive a free cab ride home, please call 800-200-8294 (TAXI) or #8294 (TAXI) on your AT&T wireless phone.”

Have fun!

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Wed. Afternoon Rental Option

17 March 2010 3:00 PM |Rentals of the Week, Southeast | 14 Comments


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This apartment is located at M St SE & 3rd St SW.

The Craigslist ad says:

“This charming efficiency has been newly renovated with contemporary, modern designs in Washington’ premier Southwest Waterfront Community, Carrollsburg. This unit is located on the top level floor. Enjoy the relaxing views of the National Stadium, as well as, views of the southern skyline.

*Granite counter tops
*All new appliances
*Chrome and stainless steel fixtures
*Berber carpet
*In-building laundry facilities
*Secured building
*Walk to Metro and SW Waterfront or enjoy the POOLSIDE!
*Unit has personal parking space: $170.00 per month (negotiable)”

I’ve been curious about Waterfront apartments. Does $1200 sound reasonable for this one? What do you think of the neighborhood?

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Bonus St. Paddy’s Day Caption Contest

17 March 2010 2:30 PM |contest | 21 Comments

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I think this is gonna be super difficult but a reader has faith. He writes:

“I picked up this rather old postcard last weekend at a shop in Harpers Ferry. I think it’s the perfect caption contest pic to run for St. Patrick’s Day”.

So we’ll just have to have two caption contests today!

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Photos From PoPville

17 March 2010 2:00 PM |Photo Archives, PoPville photos | 9 Comments

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Here’s a couple that I just had to stare at for a few minutes. Above is from hohandy and below’s great find is from anartist on flickr.

Submit your photos via email or to the PoPville flickr pool here.

All that's left of a tasty Bible Bar!

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Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

17 March 2010 1:00 PM |Good Deal or Not?, Real Estate | 38 Comments

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This condo is located at 2029 Connecticut Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Sophist apt in prestigious bldg w. appx 5400sq ft of recently renovated elegant space. Paneled ent. hall leads to spectacular 43×13ft gallery w. 1/2 columns and classical mdlngs serving to link the grand entertaining spaces –an East facing dbl LR, Salon, DR to seat 20+ with the intimate lvg. quarters-4 well proportioned BRs each w. own lux BA, Den and ‘08 mod Kit. Incl 2 resvd pkg and add’l storage.”

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

So I’m not exactly sure what a sophist apartment is but this is one of the biggest condos I’ve ever seen. What do you think of the condo itself? It’s yours for $4,150,000.

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Dear PoP – Mugging in Shaw

17 March 2010 12:30 PM |Crime - Stories, Neighborhoods - Shaw | 17 Comments


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“Dear PoP,

My housemate was held up at gunpoint last night in the alley between 10th & 11th, between French & S. She asked me to spread the word to neighbors – the attackers were 2 African-American females, approximately 15-18 years old. (She did file a police report but I don’t have all the details that she gave the police.)”

There was also a mugging at 14th and T Streets, Monday night. Just a reminder to always be aware of your environment. While you can’t prevent every mugging, staying alert helps.

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Judging Restaurants – Bistro Bistro

17 March 2010 12:00 PM |Restaurants - Dupont Circle | 12 Comments

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Bistro Bistro is located at 1727 Connecticut Ave NW. We noted their grand opening back in June ‘09 (for some reason that post got messed up but the comments are still there).

I know folks are fond of the nearby Bistrot du Coin.

I think enough time has passed to properly judge Bistro Bistro. You can see their menus here. Any fans?

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