3210 Grace Street, NW next to the Georgetown Butcher
The liquor license placard says:
“The Establishment will be a cycling clubhouse and cafe selling bike accessories and clothing. An on-site bike shop will provide clubhouse member services and custom builds. The cafe will serve an all-day food menu accompanied by coffee, tea, wine, and cocktails. (more…)
3118 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Cait for the update on Doubles (formerly Colony Club.)
Hours are listed on their website as
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 2:00pm
via Compass Coffee
Good news on the coronaville coffee front from Compass Coffee (thanks to Noa for sending yesterday):
“We’re super excited to announce the reopening of two downtown cafes! This morning, we reopened our McPherson Square and 18th and Eye locations!! We’re happy to be back open and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone :)
We’ve missed you.”
Wisconsin and N Street, NW
From an email:
“Today, doors are open to its Georgetown store (1267 Wisconsin Avenue NW), with a forthcoming store opening in Mount Vernon Triangle (650 Massachusetts Avenue NW) on March 22. DC is Foxtrot‘s first East Coast market, and will bring the total to 12 stores nationwide (and counting, quickly)! (more…)
849 Upshur Street, NW (previously home to Cuzzin’s and Beveragemania
Thanks to Erin for sending: “saw a new place getting set up on Upshur. Looks like it’ll be a great addition.”
Looking good! “Little shop. Big flavors.”: (more…)
3118 Georgia Ave, NW via Doubles
After speaking about Aurora Market coming to Park View this morning, Cait was wondering what was up with Sonny’s and Doubles nearby on Georgia Ave?
From the owners:
“We’ve been taking a little winter break to give everyone a chance to rest, and to stay safe at home. We’re also doing some work to our Pizza Garden that will allow us to use it year round. Hoping to have Doubles back open in a couple weeks, and Sonny’s not long after that. (more…)
Irving and Warder Street, NW by Kate
Thanks to Kate for sending the good news about Aurora Market: “This has appeared at the SW corner of Irving/Warder in Park View!”
There’ll definitely be coffee and tea: (more…)
Thanks to connor for sending: “22nd and K starbucks closes today at 3PM, another one bites the dust”
1704 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Christian for sending: “The Dolcezza on Connecticut Ave in Dupont reopened!”
Well this is welcome news, particular since the Starbucks at the corner has also closed. Dolcezza first opened here back in 2010. In September 2020 Dolcezza confirmed they’d be closing a number of cafes including Dupont. (more…)
6833 4th Street, NW courtesy Old Takoma Business Association
From a press release:
“Lost Sock Roasters, a small-batch specialty coffee roaster, is opening its first cafe at 6833 4th St NW, in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. The business is located in the recently renovated, historic Takoma Theater and shares the building with Children’s Hospital and soon, Turning Natural.
The Lost Sock Roasters team, headed by Nico Cabrera and Jeff Yerxa, have been roasting specialty coffee in Brightwood Park for the last 5 years with a focus on light to medium roasts and have been recognized nationally by Food and Wine as the Best Local Roaster and Best Drip Coffee in Washington, DC. The cafe will have a coffee for everyone – from those looking for an everyday cup to the aficionado looking to explore more exotic flavor profiles. The coffee program will include drip coffee, espresso drinks, an extensive pour over menu, cold brew, a rotating lineup of seasonal drinks, and retail bags to take home.
Lost Sock is also partnering with local bakeries to supply a mix of DC’s best pastries. Argentine-style fresh baked empanadas filled with chicken, beef, pulled pork, bec (bacon, egg and cheese) and pan de yuca (cheese bread made with yuca flour and gluten-free) will also be on the menu. Food options are expected to expand as the business settles in. (more…)