“South Block, the Northern Virginia-born smoothie café, has signed a lease with EastBanc Inc. at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE in Eastern Market with plans to open in early 2027.
Founded in 2011, South Block has expanded throughout the region by pairing fresh food with its mission of making people feel awesome one block at a time. The Eastern Market location continues that mission, bringing the brand’s feel-good menu and community-focused experience to one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic food markets. (more…)
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Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sticky Fingers:
“For more than 25 years, Sticky Fingers has been so much more than a bakery.
It’s been birthday cakes, first dates, coffee with friends, celebrations big and small, and a gathering place for a community we love dearly. Sticky Fingers will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 2.(more…)
*I’m not actually that big of a fro-yo fan, however, I AM a huge nostalgia fan.
From Van Leeuwen Ice Cream:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream—the NYC-born brand known for its made-with-good-ingredients ice cream—is bringing something new to Washington, D.C. Beginning Thursday, July 23, guests can enjoy Van Leeuwen’s signature Frozen Yogurt (Fro-Yo) at the brand’s 14th Street location (1415 14th St NW), with the offering expanding to Union Market in the coming weeks.
To celebrate each opening, guests can enjoy $1 frozen yogurt (toppings not included) from 2–5 p.m. on launch day at each location.(more…)
