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“For the first time in the Hirshhorn’s 42-year history, internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto will reimagine the Hirshhorn’s lobby” (including a Dolcezza Coffee & Gelato opening in February)

By Prince Of Petworth


Lobby rendering via Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Photo: Sugimoto Studio

From the Hirshhorn:

“My idea was to transform the Hirshhorn’s lobby into an artwork that symbolizes what is unique about both the building and the collection. Ideally, this piece is sculpture, furniture and conceptual art, all at the same time.” – Hiroshi Sugimoto

New year, new look! For the first time in the Hirshhorn’s 42-year history, internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto (b. 1948, Tokyo) will reimagine the Hirshhorn’s lobby as an immersive, functional artwork, giving visitors an entirely new community space for creative inspiration.

The redesign will also include the debut of ‘Dolcezza Coffee & Gelato at Hirshhorn,’ the Museum’s first permanent coffee shop and the only locally owned café at the Smithsonian, offering specialty espresso drinks, gourmet pastries, and handcrafted seasonal gelato.”


Lobby rendering via Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Photo: Sugimoto Studio


Lobby rendering via Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Photo: Sugimoto Studio

Compass Coffee Calling With Free Coffee All Day at Franklin Square and Farragut Square Locations

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and I Street, NW

Landon reports:

“Our very own Xmas miracle Compass Coffee opened it’s new and crazy convenient location at 14th and Eye!”

Steven adds:

“Free drinks all day long: anything on menu, any size!”

Compass Coffee also tells me that the new Farragut Square location (800 17th Street, NW) also opens today confirming free drinks there too:

“Offering any coffee drink, any size, FREE all day!”

New West End Library Opens December 9th, Bluestone Lane Coffee Hiring Next Door

By Prince Of Petworth


2301 L Street, NW

From DCPL:

“The new West End Library will open to the public on Saturday, December 9. The West End Library is the first DC Public Library to open as part of a public-private partnership.

The library’s interior was designed by CORE architecture + design, a Georgetown-based firm. The exterior and the remainder of the project was designed by TEN Arquitectos with WDG serving as the Architect of Record. The 21,000 square-foot space will feature:

· Spaces for adults, teens and children;

· Seating for 200 customers;

· 40 public access computers and free Wi-Fi Internet access;

· A large programming room for up to 100 people; and

· Two conference rooms to for up to 14 people Five private study rooms”

From Bluestone Lane’s Website:

“At Bluestone Lane, we are very excited to be opening new stores across the nation, with DC being the flavor of the month in December! Our first Washington DC location will be opening on the corner of 24th and L St, sharing a home with the New West End Library. [Ed. Note: It’s 23rd and L]

Located within the thriving West End community, our new store will be a one-stop shop for a catch up with friends, meetings or the perfect place to sit down with a book and enjoy a relaxing break.

We will be serving a wide range of Bluestone Lane favorite items including our premium coffee, wellness drinks, BL signature cold-pressed juices and organic teas. The food menu at this location will include our grab and go items, open-faced sandwiches and gluten-free pastries. We can’t wait to meet our new locals!”

Updates when they announce an exact opening date for the coffee shop.

More photos after the jump including a shot of how the old library looked at this corner in 2014. (more…)

D.C.’s First Gregorys Coffee opening Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Vermont and K Street, NW

I told you this season of Coffee Wars was the best!! Thanks to Ken for sending the Gregorys Coffee update:

“They are very close to opening and have announced they will open on Monday, Nov. 20th at 6 am!”

With multiple locations in New York City, Gregorys  website says:

“At Gregorys, we believe that respect for our coffee and respect for our customers go hand in hand. So we take freshly roasted beans grown by skilled, dedicated farmers all over the world and prepare them for you in a way that will fit your needs without sacrificing the quality of the coffee. Grab one of delicious blends and run. Watch us pull you a shot of our one-of-a-kind espresso, with or without some expertly steamed and poured milk. Sit down with one of our single origin coffees and appreciate how its complex flavor changes as it cools. Whatever pace you’re going at, our friendly and skilled baristas will make sure that both your coffee and your experience are absolutely wonderful.”

Coffy Cafe posts Liquor License Placard in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


3310 14th Street, NW

Coffy Cafe opened up back in 2012. I believe ownership changed a few months ago or so. The liquor license placard says:

“A Retailer’s Class “D” Restaurant serving crepes, sandwiches and small plates with Total
Occupancy Load of 37 with seating for 37. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment, with Cover Charge.”

You can see their menu here.

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