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Adams Morgan News – February 2024
From John T. Murray
Champlain St. Resident &
Coldwell Banker Realty's Top-Selling Agent in Adams Morgan (2019-2023)
Greetings! Below are some recent neighborhood highlights for February 2024. Feel free to share and follow me on Twitter @AdamsMorganNews. As a Realtor®, 18-year Adams Morgan resident and neighborhood enthusiast, please keep me in mind should you know of anyone looking to sell, buy or rent a home in D.C.
Enter to win one of five “Date Night” Packages in Adams Morgan:
Brought to you by the Adams Morgan Business Partnership, enter for a chance to win love-themed gift packages (gift cards, meals, services and goods) from numerous local businesses including The Diner, Duplex Diner, The Line Hotel, Little Shop of Flowers, Shanklin Hall, Tight Five Pub, Tryst, Urban Dwell and more. Visit here for the full list of prizes and your chance to win: www.AdMoDateNights.com
5th Annual Valentine’s Day Storefront Decorating Contest:
Vote for your favorite window decorations as more than 15 Adams Morgan businesses compete for $500 prizes. Online judging runs now through 13th, with winners being announced on Feb 14th. For a map of participants and more details, visit:
https://admodc.org/valentines/
Washingtonian’s “100 Very Best Restaurants 2024”:
Congrats to Lapis (#20), Lucky Buns, Meli, Perry’s, Reveler’s Hour and Tail Up Goat for making this year’s list. See the full list here:
https://bit.ly/Wash100DC
2024 James Beard Awards:
Congrats to Adams Morgan semi-finalists. Finalists will be announced April 3rd:
Outstanding Restauranteur - Hollis Wells Silverman/Eastern Point Collective - owners of Meli Wine & Mezze (as well as The Duck & The Peach; La Collina; The Wells, etc)
Emerging Chef - Masako Morishita of Perry’s
Outstanding Wine/Beverage Program - Tail Up Goat
(Photos) - Snow Dogs of Adams Morgan:
Several Adams Morgan pets were featured in Popville’s recent round-up of “Snow Dogs” including Duke, Rocky, Rogue and Penny (https://bit.ly/AdMoSnowDogs1) and Louie, Ozzy and Peaches (https://bit.ly/AdMoSnowDogs2).
Milestones:
5 Year Anniversary - The Game Sports Pub (Feb 7th)
Restaurant/Bar News:
Now Open! - Izumi Izakaya - 1832 Columbia Rd. - This new Japanese restaurant opened on February 5th in the space formerly occupied by Juicy King Crab Express. Serving sushi, sashimi, ramen, skewers, appetizers, soups, salads and lunch specials. Check out the menu at www.izumi1832.com
Now Open! - La Grotta - 2309 18th St. - La Grotta’s Italian menu features appetizers, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and paninis/wraps. The restaurant is located in the space formerly occupied by SpacyCloud Lounge. Menu:
https://bit.ly/GrottaPixMenu
Now Open (Again)! - Roofers Union and Level 1 Cocktail Lab - 2446 18th St. - After ten years in business, the three-level drinking/dining establishment closed on November 19, 2023, only to be rescued by the owners of neighboring bar Code Red. Officially reopened nearly 2 months later, the new Roofers Union features “a new robust food and beverage program, tasteful decor enhancements and lively weekend entertainment”, while ground floor bar Level 1 Cocktail Lab is “an intimate space with a dark, herbaceous ambience that transcends the ordinary.” New menus at www.roofersuniondc.com
Coming Soon! - Bar Cana - 2412 18th St. - A liquor license placard has been posted for a “Class C” restaurant w/seating capacity of 50 and a sidewalk cafe for 20. Bubbie’s Plant Burgers had intended to develop the space but recently abandoned expansion plans. More to come.
Coming Soon! - Easy Tiger Tavern - 1817 Columbia Rd. - The new bar from the owners of Exiles Bar (16th and U) plans to open in March in the space formerly occupied by Pop’s Sea Bar. See the recently unveiled logo and follow on Instagram and Twitter: @easytigerdc
Coming Soon! - Namak - 1813 Columbia Rd. - A new upscale, casual restaurant featuring Mediterranean, Greek, Lebanese and Turkish cuisine is coming to the space formerly occupied by Mintwood Place. From “Restaurants by Saied Azalea”, the owners of neighboring Perry’s. New signage is up: https://bit.ly/NamakSignage
New Menu! - Morgana - 1826 Columbia Rd. - Ten months after opening, the Italian restaurant recently launched an updated menu.
https://www.morganadc.com/menu
New Menu! - Shanklin Hall - 2325 18th St. - The menu was introduced in mid-January and includes harissa prawns, crispy skin salmon, half tempura fried chicken, twice cooked sweet potatoes, black eyed pea fritters and more. Menu: https://bit.ly/ShanklinHallMenu
Lunchtime Happy Hour! - Federalist Pig - 1654 Columbia Rd. - Served Monday through Friday, 1130 am - 5 pm, dine-in only. The menu includes $3 draft beer, half-priced “shares” and the $14 one-step lunch platter with any 1/3 lb smoked meat and any small side. Menu: https://bit.ly/FedPigLunchHH
New Happy Hour Menu! - Jack Rose Dining Saloon - 2007 18th St. The new “Cozy Hour” menu is available Thursday to Saturday, 5-730 pm on their heated + enclosed rooftop terrace. $11 hot cocktails (think: spiced pear toddies + hot buttered zombies) and 1/2 priced winter bites (like pimento grilled BLTs + s’mores dip). Menu: https://bit.ly/JRCozyHourMeny
New Winter Drink Menu - The Diner - 2453 18th St. - The all-night diner has introduced a new cocktail menu with prices ranging $9 to $12, including winter sangria, boozy blood orange lemonade, hot toddies, blackberry Kentucky mule and more. Menu: https://bit.ly/DinerWinterDrinkMenu
Construction/Development/Real Estate:
New Construction - SOLD OUT - Kingman Hill - 1844 Kalorama Rd. - All 4 units at this new development sold within two weeks of going on the market. Unit #3 received multiple offers and closed at $1,444,900 ($45k above list price). Unit #4 sold for $1.6 million. Unit #1 is now listed for rent for $5999.
https://bit.ly/1844Kalorama3
https://bit.ly/1844Kalorama1Rent
(Photos) AdMo Heights Phase II - 1777 Columbia Rd. - Construction on the expansion of the AdMo Heights apartment complex continues.
https://bit.ly/AdMoHeightsII
(Photos) 1727 Euclid St . - Construction progresses where two townhomes were sold for a combined $3.4 million in February 2022.
https://bit.ly/1727Euclid
(Photos) 2319 Ontario Rd. - Construction progresses where two townhomes were combined and three stories added as an 11-unit apartment building is under development.
https://bit.ly/2319OntRd
(Photos) 2440 Ontario Rd. - Construction progresses at this new condo development. The property sold in October 2021 for $1,535,000.
https://bit.ly/2440OntRd
Limited Inventory = Quick Sales for Some
The Spring real estate market is rapidly approaching. There is plenty of opportunity for sellers are inventory remains low and mortgage rates have fallen since late last year. With very limited inventory on the market today, many Adams Morgan properties have been selling quickly — with 2+ bed/2+ bath residents being the most popular over the past 2 months.
Sold in 1 Day - 1719 Euclid St. #3 - 2 bed/1.5 bath/715 sq ft w/balcony. Closed 12/13/23 for $600,000.
Sold in 5 Days - 2200 17th St. #206 - 2 bed/2 bath/1700+ sq ft w/parking and outdoor space. Closing 2/20/24. Original list price $1,099,900.
Sold in 6 Days - 1654 Euclid St. #301 - 2 bed/2 bath/968 sq ft. w/parking. Closed 1/5/24 for $800,000.
Sold in 6 Days - 2416 19th St. #2 - 3 bed/2.5 bath/1300+ sq ft. w/parking + terrace. Closing 2/29/24. Original list price $1,025,000.
Sold in 8 Days - 2435 Ontario Rd. #3 - 2 bed/2 bath/1200 sq ft w/parking + rear deck. Closed 12/18/23 at $849,000 ($10k above list price).
Sold in 10 Days - 2707 Adams Mill Rd. #409 - 1 bed/1 bath/600 sq ft. Closed 12/20/23 for $365,000.
Sold in 13 Days - 1904 Kalorama Pl. #51 - 2 bed/2 bath/965 sq ft w/parking and balcony. Closed for $770,000 on 12/22/23.
Sold in 14 Days - 1801 Wyoming Ave. #31. 2 bed/2bath/1350+ sq ft w/shared rooftop. Closing 2/21/25. Original list price $875,000.
New Listings in Adams Morgan - Please contact me if interested in a tour:
1669 Columbia Rd. #115 - $268,000. 1 bed/1 bath/570+ sq ft unit at the Plaza West Cooperative w/private patio space, updated bathroom, 10 ft ceilings, ample closet space, bike room.
https://bit.ly/1669Columbia115
2550 17th St. #309 - $299,000. 350+ sq ft luxury studio condo with gourmet kitchen, large closets, in-unit washer/dryer, front desk concierge, shared roof deck, bike room, low condo fee. Reserved parking and additional storage available for rent.
https://bit.ly/255017th309
1833 California St. #303 - $415,000. 1 bed/1 bath/600+ sq ft w/open kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplace w/new marble mantel, crown molding, new AC units, ample storage.
https://bit.ly/1833Cal303
2227 20th St. #302 - $425,000. 1 bed/1 bath/700+ sq ft condo at The Knowlton w/large bedroom, hardwood floors, bright West-facing windows, built-in bookshelves.
https://bit.ly/222720th302
1855 Calvert St. #501 - $435,000. Top-floor 1 bed/1 bath/740+ sq ft w/updated kitchen and bath, lots of light, fireplace, hardwood floors.
https://bit.ly/1855Calvert501
2337 Champlain St. #105 - $535,000. 1 bed + den/1 bath/700+ sq ft condo at The Morgan w/garage parking, modern kitchen and bath, large windows, hardwood floors.
https://bit.ly/49iOcQI
2416 19th St. #32 - $1,025,000. 3 bed/2.5 bath/1300+ sq ft townhouse condo w/garage parking, fireplace, custom built-ins, private terrace, extra storage.
https://bit.ly/241619th32
1837 Wyoming Ave. #C - $1,595,000. Penthouse, 3-level 2 bed/2.5 bath/2000+ sq ft townhouse condo w/garage parking, luxury finishes, spa-inspired bathroom, large closets, private rooftop terrace.
https://bit.ly/1837WyomingC
In the News:
Washington Post Review of Vegz: “Vegetarian dishes from North and South India fuel Vegz in Adams Morgan” - Review: https://bit.ly/VegzReview; Menu: https://vegz.us/
Fast Company’s “How America’s most influential corner store (Foxtrot) picked 2024’s next hot snacks” - In the mood for seaweed snacks, jackfruit chips and lots Himalayan pink sea salt?
https://bit.ly/FoxtrotHotSnacks
(Video) Living Local DC visits Tiki on 18th.
https://bit.ly/Tiki18Visit
17 Degrees DC’s Review of Ceibo:
https://17degreesdc.com/ceibo/
Awards/Recognition:
Washington Post’s “DC’s most significant Black landmarks, according to its Black leaders” - Shanklin Hall included.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/31/dc-black-landmarks/
Washingtonian - “Best Poutines in DC” - Le Mont Royal’s duck confit potion included.
https://bit.ly/BestPoutineDC
EaterDC’s “Hottest New Bars in DC” - Level 1 Cocktail Lounge at Roofers Union included.
https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-new-bars-dc
EaterDC’s “Must-Try Soups Around DC This Winter” - Lapis is serving three types of Afghan soup. “Try the Aush (rice noodles, kidney beans & ground beef), the Nask (yellow lentils, potatoes, celery & carrots), or chicken soup w/potatoes, carrots, turnips & dill.”
https://bit.ly/BestDCWinterSoups
EaterDC’s “15 of the most romantic restaurants in DC” - Tail Up Goat included.
https://bit.ly/DCMostRomantic
EaterDC’s “Best DC Sports Bars” - The Game Sports Pub, Grand Central and rugby-obsessed Tight Five Pub included.
https://bit.ly/DCBestSportsBar
EaterDC’s “19 Essential DC Bakeries” - Sharbat included.
https://dc.eater.com/maps/best-bakeries-dc
Garden & Gun’s “9 of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars” - Jack Rose Dining Saloon included.
https://bit.ly/JackRoseSoBestWhiskey
InsideHook’s “10 Best Hotel Bars in DC” - No Goodbyes at The Line Hotel included.
https://bit.ly/10BestDCHotelBars
Events:
Because Science - 1759 Columbia Rd. - The science-themed gift shop’s “Craft Lab” hosts multiple events throughout each month, some of them free. February events include Origami for Valentine’s; making broken electronics collages; “build a marble run”; making gemstone necklaces; making electronic component earrings; explosions and more.
Visit: https://becausesciencedc.com/pages/about-the-craft-lab
The Silva Gallery - “Seed Scattering - Solo Exhibition by Nicole Salimbene” - 1630 Columbia Rd. - Free. Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm and Sundays, 12-5 pm. Running through February 25th. More details on the exhibition:
https://www.latelacuratorial.com/the-silva-gallery-exhibitions/nicole-salimbene
Free Comedy Shows! - Hotbed - 2477 18th St. - The comedy club and bar hosts free stand-up shows throughout the week: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sun at 8 pm and Fri/Sat at 11:30 pm. Reserve tickets online: www.hotbedcomedydc.com
Only 30 Days Until Daylight Saving Time!
John T. Murray
Realtor - Licensed in DC and VA
Coldwell Banker Realty
1617 14th St., NW
Washington, DC 20009
c: 202-329-6363/o: 202-387-6180
Web site: www.jtmurray3homes.com
Twitter - @AdamsMorganNews
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