“People’s Book Opening in Takoma Park. Independent bookstore opening this Tuesday!”

From an email:

“People’s Book is excited to announce its launch this Tuesday, June 27th in the heart of Takoma Park at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. The store has a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on childrens’ literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory also includes book-themed gifts, locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats. A grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. Read More

7006 Carroll Ave

Thanks to Beth for passing on from the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Letter from Mark Choe, owner of Mark’s Kitchen, as he closes the doors after 32 years:

To My Friends in Takoma Park and Beyond,

Even at night, when I’m alone sweeping the dust from beneath the tables, I never feel that the restaurant is empty. I see children’s feet swing, with the knowledge that time will bring their toes closer to the floor, closer then, to boundless futures. I see laborers rushing bites in-between shifts, long-estranged relatives in leisurely conversation, and lovers young and old renewing their mutual mastery. I see a million faces or more, and yet it all strikes me as one, a great social organism which I have nurtured as my own these past thirty-two years. Read More

6939 Laurel Ave.

Back in March we learned that Motorkat would be opening in the former Republic restaurant space. They’ve now opened and you can check out their menu here.

Hours are listed as: Read More

314 Carroll Street, NW

From Old Takoma Business Association:

“Sticky Fingers, the beloved woman-owned, vegan, DC bakery is heading to Takoma this fall. Sticky Fingers will open a retail bakery and commercial kitchen in the space formerly occupied by Soupergirl at 314 Carroll St, NW. The opening date is tentatively set for September. Read More

300 Van Buren Street, NW

J. writes: “I saw this burnt car with a bullet hole when entering the parking lot of the Takoma pool” Read More

Thanks to Jackie for sharing:

“Omg this is awesome! If you have to get your vehicle emissions inspected I would recommend the kiosk at 300 Van Buren Street, NW. Definitely faster than the station near Nats Stadium. Just manually enter the VIN and the whole process is 10 minutes! More people should know about this!!”

264-268 Carroll Ave NW (I was in Takoma last month and snapped some photos while the spaces were being renovated.)

RIP Electric Maid?

Main Street Takoma shares a link to this shocking sale via Loopnet:

“264-268 Carroll Ave NW
4,000 SF 20% Leased Retail Building Washington, DC $2,500,000

Investment Highlights Read More

314 Carroll Street, NW

From Your Main Street Takoma:

“Please join us in wishing Sara Polon, Soupergirl, well as she closes the Takoma retail location today after 11 successful years. The business is moving to a larger kitchen facility in the area to focus on grocery store sales and delivery. The next tenant (announcement coming soon) Read More

This rental is located at 7019 Georgia Ave NW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More

6939 Laurel Ave

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Chris Brown (Zinnia, Soko & Takoma Bev Co) and Executive Chef Danny Wells (Republic, Zinnia and Takoma Bev Co.) team up to launch a new restaurant with a bold name, Motorkat. Motorkat will be located in the heart of Takoma Park in the space formerly home to Republic restaurant. The Motorkat concept is inspired by Takoma Park’s activist roots and the menu will revolve around a high quality sourced raw bar and a seasonally-led wood-fired culinary experience. Its bar program will feature extraordinarily balanced cocktails with irreverent names and a unique local rotating draft beer program. Read More