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Holy Smokes, The Old Ax Throwing Spot (and Murry’s Grocery) is becoming Hook Hall – “Café by day. Tavern by night. Really cool venue for special events.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3400 Georgia Ave, NW

Wowza. I’ve been getting lots of inquiries about what’s going on at the old Kraken Axes (RIP Murry’s) space on Georgia. Well, holy cow. They should be soft opening as early as tomorrow or possibly this weekend with a grand opening coming later this month. Stay tuned for confirmation on that but in the meantime, lots of info from a press release:

“HOOK HALL, named in salute of a legendary pirate, this new venue is inspired by the same pull of the sea and sense of adventure buccaneers are known to embrace. Enhanced with design elements and accents reminiscent of the oceans on which he sailed, Hook Hall has reimagined an industrial 13,500 square-foot venue to offer a unique, multi-flex space in the burgeoning Park View/Petworth community. By day it serves as a neighborhood gathering place serving coffee and pastries and affording comfortable meeting and working space. By evening its 40-foot long bar, with a 32-tap system, turns into a tavern ready to serve as a local watering hole and celebration spot. (more…)

“Coffee shop opening across from Little Coco’s on 14th Street”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Randolph Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Talked to the owner of the 14th st Mini Mart at 14th and Randolph. He also owns the vacant Chinese place next store. The Chinese place has been totally gutted and he said he plans on opening an Ethiopian cafe with coffee in the next three months. The space between the mini mart and the Randolph Tower parking lot will be a patio. Hopefully his timeline is right. Would be a really exciting addition to the neighborhood.”

Scuttlebutt: Liquor Store at 11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW moving to 7th Street – Coffee Shop Coming?

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW

Thanks to a tipster for sharing:

“Scuttlebutt: Liquor store on corner moving to 7th St. NW b/c rent is too high (14K). Last day is July 31st. Owner apparently looking to bring a coffee shop in.”

STAY TUNED.

Ed. Note: One of my favorite headlines from back in 2011 Liquor Store at 11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW Becoming a Liquor Store.

Licht Cafe coming to U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1520 U Street, NW

A liquor license placard has been posted for a Licht Cafe:

“New Class “C” Tavern with light fare such as appetizers, salads, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, and drinks. Total Occupancy Load of 80 with seating for 40 patrons.”

Updates as they get closer to opening and we learn more.

“On May 23, the new store will open to the public at 8:00 A.M – Any size Coffee will be free through May 26”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Irving Street, NW photo by Natalie Koltun

From Wawa:

“Wawa, Inc. today announced its continued expansion into Washington D.C. with the grand opening of its 3rd store in the district, located at 1400 Irving St., NW, Suite 101, Washington, DC. The new store will open its doors to the public on May 23, at 8:00 A.M. with the grand opening ceremony kicking off at 9:00 A.M. The celebration will include exciting fanfare, a ribbon cutting ceremony, announcements by The Wawa Foundation of support of local community organizations and a charitable hoagie-building competition to support local charities.

“We are thrilled to continue spreading our wings into the Washington, DC, market and to fulfill the lives of more customers and communities than ever before with our 3rd store in the District,” said Adam Schall, Wawa Sr. Director of Store Operations. “We look forward to serving the Columbia Heights community and are excited about continuing our expansion in DC well into the future!”

The new DC store offers customers the best of all of Wawa’s newest food service offers, including new custom salads and milk shakes. Any size Coffee will be free through May 26 in celebration of the grand opening. (more…)

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