Andrew W, Author at Columbia Heights Insider

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Today is National Donut Day; go eat donuts

By Andrew WJune 6, 2014

For some reason, today is National Donut Day. While I usually think these national ____ days are bogus, this one involves donuts so I’m in favor of it (plus this one actually has some history.) So where can you get donuts in our area? Dunkin Donuts at 14th and Fairmont is giving away a free…

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Argentine and Uruguayan tango shows open this week at GALA Theatre

By Andrew WJune 5, 2014

If you like tango, or just are interested in seeing some experts do their thing, check out the GALA Theatre starting this week at 14th and Park. GALA Theatre’s latest production, Puro Tango 2, opens this Thursday! Join us for opening week festivities and save: Thurs, June 5 at 8 pm – Opening Night! $15…

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Tonic abruptly closes, to be replaced by Goodall’s Organic Bistro

By Andrew WJune 4, 2014

Well, this is a surprise. After 10 years, venerable Mt. Pleasant bar and restaurant Tonic (along with Last Exit, the cocktail spot inside) has closed. They posted on Facebook on Monday that they were closed, and it seemed to be a total surprise to folks who worked there, at least according to some former staff I…

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Georgia Avenue Task Force, DDOT streetcar meetings on Monday; also minutes, more happenings

By Andrew WJune 4, 2014

There’s a lot going on this week! Sylvia Robinson of the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force has updates on a meeting about streetcars, the most recent Ga. Ave meeting, and more: The next meeting of the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force will be Monday June 9th at 7:00pm – location TBA. The notes from last…

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Oh snap, Lyman's Tavern opens tonight next to the Red Derby

By Andrew WJune 2, 2014

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting hopefully for Lyman’s Tavern to open up — the rustic, relaxed neighborhood bar with no theme that’s coming next to the Red Derby at 14th and Quincy. And today is that day — they posted on their Facebook page that they’re opening today, Monday at 6:30. The pinball…

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Freecycle free yard sale on Saturday

By Andrew WJune 2, 2014

Here’s a yard sale with a twist: everything’s free. Freecycle is a website where people swap things with each other for free, and this Saturday there’s a Freecycle Fete at the Civic Plaza (14th/Park/Kenyon). Here’s more: What: Freecycle Fete When: Sunday, June 8th from 12pm-2pm Where: Columbia Heights Civic Plaza/ Tivoli Square on the corner…

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Beer growlers now at Lion's Liquor

By Andrew WMay 30, 2014

If you’re a beer fan, get yourself to Lion’s Liquors at Georgia and Otis. The store, renovated not long ago, has just installed a refillable growler machine — the idea is that you buy a big bottle and they fill it with the fresh beer of your choice.D’Vines on 14th has a similar setup, and…

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Watch out for basement floods: get insurance, clean the gutters, get plastic boxes, etc

By Andrew WMay 29, 2014

While you might not have experienced it yet, watch out for basement floods. There are a few things you can do to protect yourself, and also to replace your stuff if it gets ruined. I learned a hard lesson recently after the big rainstorm a few weeks ago: a bunch of water got into our…

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You’re funny, Peapod truck

By Andrew WMay 29, 2014

Spotted this the other morning — nicely done, Peapod. Have you used Peapod? Good deal? Good cashews?

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Columbia Heights residents debate splitting single family homes into condos

By Andrew WMay 28, 2014

There’s an interesting debate over at the Columbia Heights Yahoo listserve about subdividing rowhouses — one resident, Phil Robey, said he was tired of it, arguing that developers make lots of money while ruining the character of the neighborhood and taking away parking. He wants to have a meeting about restricting it somewhat, which is when…

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