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The Bike Rack and Filter Coffee Coming to Brookland – “the first true bike shop/coffee shop concept in DC”

Published April 3, 2014 at 11:00AM

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Monroe Street NE between Michigan Avenue and 7th Street NE

Brookland blowing up Vol. oh I can’t keep track anymore… We first heard about the possibility back in January and now it’s confirmed – from an email:

“Rasheed Jabr (owner of Filter Coffee) and I [Chuck Harney owner of the Bike Rack] have leased space on the Arts Walk of the Monroe Street Market development in Brookland. We will be opening The Bike Rack and Filter Coffee, the first true bike shop/coffee shop concept in DC. We expect to open later this summer. The building we will be located in happens to be next to the Metropolitan Branch Trail and the Metro Red Line.”

From a press release:

“Local businesses The Bike Rack and Filter Coffeehouse have leased a combined 2,546-square-foot space in the Brookland Works building, located along Monroe Street NE between Michigan Avenue and 7th Street NE. Construction is scheduled to begin shortly and the new establishment is expected to open in fall 2014.

The Bike Rack is a full-service, independent bike shop run by people who care about cycling and who strive to improve the cycling experience of every customer – with outstanding service and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The Bike Rack, with a current location at 1412 Q Street NW, works to build a strong cycling community with weekend rides, clinics, local partnerships, clubs, teams, and active involvement in local cycling advocacy.

Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar currently has two Washington, DC locations – one in Dupont Circle and one in Foggy Bottom. The shop offers hand-poured cups of carefully chosen single origin coffees, french pressed offerings in the morning hours, and classic espresso-based drinks – all chosen and prepared with an uncompromising commitment to quality and service. Filter’s coffees are carefully roasted by Ceremony Coffee, a local roaster in Annapolis, MD.”

New Cafe Hoping to Come to the Corner of Marion and P St, NW in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2014 at 10:22PM

This could be awesome – in response to a zoning query on the Shaw listserve – a resident responds:

“The intention is to make a café. The proprietors are long-time neighbors in the area so we are quite looking forward to having it on Marion St.”

The corner of Marion and P Street, NW is right across the street from the newly renovated playground at the Kennedy Rec Center.

Vigilante Coffee Pop Up Concludes at Hogo in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2014 at 11:30AM

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1017 7th Street, NW

Vigilante Coffee had hosted a pop up at Hogo since March 1st, 2013 and after a year finished up service last Saturday. Vigilante Coffee will be part of the Maketto venture with the folks from Durkl and Toki Underground coming to 1351 H St, NE.

I’ve also heard a rumor he could be opening up a space in Hyattsville too.

Sadly no update on his van stolen with 7-10k dollars worth of raw green coffee inventory and equipment.

Free McDonald’s Coffee for two weeks Starting March 31st

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 28, 2014 at 11:53AM

From a press release:

“McCafé invites coffee drinkers in the Greater Washington DC area and across the U.S. to wake up and taste the free coffee. Beginning March 31, customers are encouraged to stop by their local participating McDonald’s restaurant for a freshly brewed small McCafé coffee during McDonald’s first-ever national Free Coffee Event. Free McCafé coffee is available during breakfast hours starting March 31 through April 13 in participating restaurants.

To kick off the two-week campaign, McDonald’s will host “Make Friends with McCafé” sampling events at high traffic locations and transportation hubs in multiple cities across the country. The events will provide busy commuters with free McCafé coffee and a few surprises along the way, such as live musical performances, spontaneous comedy experiences and more.”

#free

Wydown Coffee Bar Aiming for an early May Opening near new Trader Joe’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 19, 2014 at 11:30AM

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The owner of Wydown sends word that things are moving along nicely in their new space coming to the Louis building a few storefronts away from Trader Joe’s. If all goes well they’ll be open early May.

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In the meantime their pop up remains nearby in Patty Boom Boom at 1359 U Street, NW – 7-12 mon/fri & 8-6 sat/sun.

Future home of Wydown 1920 14th Street, NW

After Peacock Room – New Cafe Focusing on Tea, Coffee and Pastries Opening Soon in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 12, 2014 at 12:00PM | Updated March 12, 2014 at 9:40PM

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2622 P Street, NW

A reader asks:

“Do you know anything about the restaurant going in on P and 27th in georgetown??”

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Another reader sent a brief description from a craigslist ad:

“We are opening a restaurant in the neighborhood part of Georgetown. The restaurant’s main focus is high quality tea and coffee service with plated desserts and light fares.
We are hiring for servers and cooks.
All applicants need to have or be able to pass Servsafe.
Cooks will need to have a passion for pastry work along with savory applications.”

Their twitter page says:

“After Peacock Room
A new tea house and cafe in Georgetown featuring fine teas, espresso, and small plates of delectable cuisine.”

And here’s a peek in the window from a few weeks ago:

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And here’s how it used to look:

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Another Caribou Coffee Closes – Also Reopening as a Peet’s in 4-6 weeks by Metro Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 5, 2014 at 12:00PM

Thanks to a reader for sending word about this Caribou by Metro Center at 13th and G St, NW. Previously we noted Caribou closures at 17th and Penn and 14th and Rhode Island. The one near the White House should be reopening as Peet’s in 2-3 weeks from now.

Uprising Muffin Company Now Hiring for new spot opening this Spring by Shaw Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2014 at 10:30AM

Uprising Muffin Company will be located at 1817 7th Street, NW right by the Shaw metro and the recently opened Solidcore gym (and opening soon Fishnet restaurant). Their website says:

Four years in the making, Uprising Muffin Company was raised on the belief that food should be simple, fresh and above all, seriously delicious. That’s why every muffin we make for you starts from scratch with 10 ingredients or less, no preservatives, no artificial colors, nothing you can’t pronounce. Sure, preservatives mean food can sit on a shelf longer, but we don’t believe food was meant to last forever.

If our muffin isn’t in your hands today, it’s being donated to someone less fortunate and fresh muffins will be ready for you tomorrow.
Local Buzz & Fresh Eats

Our coffee is locally roasted in small batches, so it couldn’t be any fresher. Milk for our lattes comes from respectfully raised local cows and our sandwiches and salads are prepared fresh each day with local ingredients whenever they’re available.

The perfect place to meet up with some old friends, make some new ones, or take advantage of free wifi while nibblin’ a hearty muffin and sippin’ a drip, Uprising is Shaw’s newest place away from home and the hustle and bustle.

Check out their menu here.