Photo by Austin Graff
Thanks to Austin for sending:
“Spotted at 14th & I St NW. A much needed addition to downtown DC.”
Ed. Note: The one at 800 17th Street, NW near Farragut Square should be opening soon (today?) too.
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So much coffee news!!
Thanks to Ed for sending:
“Swing’s is returning to their previous 1724 G St, NW (1st floor of renovated CFPB) building in “early 2018″. Was starting to get nervous they weren’t coming back.”
Ed. Note: Swing’s also opened a coffee bar last January at 640 14th Street, NW. Also, Swing’s is delicious.
1030 19th Street, NW just south of L Street next to Bold Bite
Thanks to Sarah for sending.
Gregorys’ first location opened a few weeks ago at Vermont and K Street, NW.
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…)
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.”
My sources deep in the sacks tell me both 800 17th Street, NW and 1401 I Street, NW will open for business on December 15th.
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.
Thanks to a reader for sending this little tidbit from a KLNB marketing flyer: “Philz Coffee coming to former Cosi on Connecticut in Dupont.”
The Cosi closed back in 2014. This will be a third location for Philz in D.C. after Adams Morgan and Navy Yard.
1841 Columbia Road, NW
From an email:
“Pitango, a family-owned artisanal gelatería, will open Pitango Gelato + Café in Adams Morgan on October 28th, bringing an expanded concept to the neighborhood with savory and bar menus. Like a classic Italian café, the spot aims to be a welcoming hangout from breakfast cappuccino and croissants to evening sandwiches and charcuterie. The café will serve beer, wine–and Prosecco on tap. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser announced that Starbucks has signed a letter of intent to become the anchor tenant at a new affordable housing development in Ward 8, bringing jobs and business to a long-vacant parcel in the heart of historic Anacostia. (more…)