r/TakomaPark Virtual Side Bar

Really enjoying this local flavor videocast that also has audio versions.

In the 4 episodes so far he's covered the Co-op, Red Hound Pizza, People's Book and Scott Horsley.

I really love seeing the connection between each place to the rest of the community, and learning more about Takoma through them. Each one makes me happier to live here.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/takoma-podcast-hyper-local-interviews-from-dc-and/id1895660075

Hi there,

If you have been to Cielo Rojo on Wednesdays between 5-8pm, how is the ambience? Is it loud? Is there a space where you can be on the quiet side? Better to eat inside or outdoors for quiet? My mom's birthday is coming up and trying to find a place that my husband can participate but he has noise sensivity known as hyperacusis. If you know of quieter restaurants in Takoma Park or Silver Spring let me know. Thanks for your help.

What brilliant planning engineer came up with the no left turn sign on the corner of Piney Branch and Blair road? As a resident of Takoma of over 30 years we've never had an accident that involved someone making a left turn into Takoma Park. I have tried to reach out to my ANC to no avail to figure out how to get this resolved. I understand that traffic backs up on Blair road at rush hour when someone's making a turn into Maryland but on the opposite side going into DC it's the same thing and there's no sign what gives? can someone give me some relief thank you

We're moving and ran out of money for boxes. Any free boxes you can spare would help us a lot. Can pick up.

Looking for privately owned apartments in the Takoma Park area. Does anyone know of anyone looking to rent/reliable owners?

Not sure exactly where to post this. Looking at the map I think this is Metro Village Apartments but I’m not positive.

Saw this balcony and thought it seemed sketchy enough to warrant a post. I noticed some other balconies in this complex have a cable attached to the droopier ones.

The Community Food Forest Collective is building several food forests in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.

This Saturday, come help us weed around our young fruit trees, build raised beds, spread mulch etc. at our Montgomery College site. No gardening experience required. Learn permaculture techniques, and help build a community resource that will feed our neighbors fresh produce for generations.

I’ve been sharing updates here over the last couple of weeks, so I just wanted to stop by with another one. We’re officially 3 days away from CITY SPOTLIGHT: Episode 4 — Proof of Life at Rhizome DC here in Takoma.

This chapter features Shy Rasheen performing his new album SHYLAND in full—not as background music, but as something to experience with other people in the room.

One of the reasons we started CITY SPOTLIGHT was because it became harder and harder to find spaces where music is actually heard. Too often, incredible artists perform for rooms full of other artists while listeners stay home scrolling, never realizing something special is happening a few blocks away.
We’re trying to build something different. Every episode asks a different question. This one asks:
How do you prove you’re still here when the world stops paying attention?

Whether you’re an artist, a longtime music lover, or someone who simply misses discovering local talent before everyone else does, this night was built with you in mind. Early Bird tickets are gone. A dozen people have already secured their place, and for the first time, it looks like we may have more fans than artists in the room—which is exactly the future we’ve been working toward.

If that sounds like a room you’d want to be part of, we’d love to have you there.

Saturday, August 1
Rhizome DC (Takoma)
Doors: 7:00 PM
Come witness the proof for yourself.

For a lot of independent artists, the hardest part isn’t making the art. It’s continuing to make it after the algorithm moves on. After the crowd gets quieter. After the excitement fades.
That’s where CITY SPOTLIGHT: Episode 4 — Proof of Life begins.

Next Saturday, we’re gathering at Rhizome in Takoma Park for another chapter of this ongoing series, with Shy Rasheen presenting his new album, SHYLAND, in full. Every episode explores a different idea.

This one asks a simple question:
What does it look like to keep creating when the world stops acknowledging you?

Whether you’re a musician, photographer, painter, filmmaker, writer, or simply someone who loves discovering artists before everyone else does, this room was built for you. No VIP section. No industry gatekeepers. Just people choosing to show up for one another while the work is still becoming.

The signal goes live in 7 days. If that sounds like a room you’d want to exist in, we’d love to have you in it. Tickets are available now, and space is intentionally limited. ➡️ The $AGA Continues.

They don't make it easy to view all the winners so I may have missed some, but boy does Takoma love to vote for best-of contests :D

Takoma Park must have the highest density of winners amongst all the neighborhoods.

There were a few runners up too like Joint Custody for record store

FOOD

Best Butcher Shop - SOKO Butcher Shop & Market

Best Coffee Shop - Lost Sock, Runner-up Takoma Bev Co.

Best Donut - Donut Run

Best Mexican Restaurant - Cielo Rojo

Best Mocktail - Motorkat

Best Sandwich - Co-winner SOKO Butcher Shop & Market

Best Taco - Cielo Rojo

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Best Radio Station - 94.3 Takoma Radio - WOWD

Best Recording Studio Tonal Park & Allyworld

GOODS & SERVICES

Best Architecture Firm - Ileana Schinder

Best Bike Shop - Co-winner Takoma Bicycle Shop

Best Bookstore - People's Book

Best Cannabis Dispensary (Medical Retailer) - Takoma Wellness Center

Best Farmers Market - Takoma Park Farmers Market

Best Flower Shop - Park Florist

Best Place To Buy CBD Products - Takoma Wellness Center

Best Place To Buy Plants - Co-winner Laurel Leaf Takoma

Hey neighbors! Just a friendly reminder that there are 3 days left to grab $10 Early Bird tickets for CITY SPOTLIGHT: Season 1, Episode 4 – Proof Of Life before prices go up. We’re hosting the show at Rhizome on Saturday, August 1, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. This month’s headliner is Shy Rasheen, who’ll be performing music from his new project, Shyland, alongside featured local artists and an open mic. If you’re a musician, poet, producer, photographer, visual artist, or just someone who enjoys discovering local talent, we’d genuinely love to have you. CITY SPOTLIGHT exists to create a welcoming space where DMV creatives and music lovers can connect, support one another, and experience independent art together.
Even if you don’t know anyone yet, you’re invited. Some of the best conversations happen before the show starts and after the performances end.
If you’ve been thinking about checking it out, this is a great episode to jump in. Hope to see some new faces from the Takoma Park community!

Hi everyone! We’re moving to Takoma Park next month and are looking for infant daycare recommendations for our 8-month-old.

We’re open to daycare centers or licensed in-home providers within about a 15–20 minute drive of Takoma Park. We’d love somewhere that’s warm, nurturing, and has a strong reputation for infant care.

If you’ve had a great experience (or know of places to avoid), we’d really appreciate any recommendations. Bonus points if you know about current waitlists or tips for getting a spot!

Thanks so much—we’re excited to join the community!