Just noticed that a Starbucks and Capital One bank have opened at 77 H St, NW by the new Walmart:
And while we’re here – another reader gives props for the 77 H Street painted sign:
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435 11th Street, NW
While we’ve heard Peet’s Coffee and Tea will be taking over the Caribou Coffee spaces – a commenter says they hear they also will be taking over the vacant corner spot at 11th and E across from the E Street Cinema next to White Apron:
UPDATE – Scuttlebutt confirmed – thanks to a reader for sending:
“Peet’s Coffee & Tea at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, DC – Corner of 11th & E. I work in the building where Peet’s is opening and we received this last month. Will open Spring/Summer 2014.”
7th and O Street, NW
From a press release:
“Roadside Development today announced a new tenant lease with Starbucks Coffee Company at City Market at O, the one million square-foot mixed-use development located in the heart of the historic Shaw neighborhood.
Construction is starting now on the full-service Starbucks, which will occupy a 1,600 square-foot space on O Street between 8th and 9th, located underneath the future Cambria Suites Hotel. Starbucks and the hotel will open this spring.
Starbucks is the third retail location announced at City Market at O, joining the flagship Giant Grocery Store, the largest grocery store in Washington, DC, open since November, and gelato retailer Docli Gelati, opening this spring.”
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From a press release:
“Starting in the new year, DC Disloyalty cards will be available throughout the city for local coffee shop customers to pick up and use when they buy coffee. This is a free program to participate in, just pick up a card at a participating shop. [Peregrine Espresso, Filter, The Coffee Bar, Chinatown Coffee Company, La Mano, Blind Dog Cafe]
The premise is simple: instead of a loyalty card for one shop that offers a reward after several repeat visits, the disloyalty card rewards a local coffee lover who visits all six shops on the back of the card, collecting a stamp at each location. They can then return a completed card to a shop of their choice for a free coffee beverage.
Full instructions, explanation of the program and more on the Disloyalty philosophy can be found at the program’s website: dcdisloyal.tumblr.com which is also listed on the back of the card, along with the tag #dcdisloyal, participants can use when they share their Disloyalty adventures on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. 500 cards are available for pickup.
The program is a collaboration between two coffee professionals Dawn Shanks and Christy Pelton. Dawn organized the project and reached out to shops for participation, Christy also a local graphic designer designed the cards and set up the website. Baristas in DC already embrace the spirit of the program they often visit different shops than their own to stay curious and visit friends who work behind other counters. The card program strives not only to encourage people to drink coffee at locally owned shops, but also to get people to explore the city more through the neighborhoods each shop is in, making more of DC feel like home.”
14th and Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Thanks to all who sent word. Back in October we learned that most DC Caribou Coffee locations would reopen as Peet’s Coffee & Tea. Looks like this is the first one. I spoke with an employee inside this location who said he thought this location would become a training spot for all the Peet’s DC employees. He believes after training and renovations the new Peet’s should open here in about three months. I’ll be sure to update when renovations are complete and an exact date is known.
14th Street looking north
14th Street looking south
2633 Connecticut Ave, NW
I stopped in to check on the new Dunkin Donuts coming to the former Cafe International in Woodley Park and was told they are on track for a Friday opening.
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“La colombe gets a sign. Mid jan open date… Hopefully!”
We’ve been counting down since Halloween but we’re really getting close. I’ve done a bunch of end of the year interviews asking about what I’m most looking forward to in 2014 – and I keep forgetting about this spot – so I’ll just say it here – I can’t freaking wait!
La Colombe will be located in Blagden Alley next to Rogue 24.
1320 U Street, NW
It was a good run for the Wydown Coffee Bar at 1320 U St, NW. This was their last weekend on U Street but fortunately they’ll be reopening in their permanent digs early next year in the new Louis Building on 14th Street just south of U Street.
The big Brookland announcements keep on coming:
“The Bozzuto Group, a Greenbelt, MD-based real estate services company, today announced that renowned dining establishment Busboys and Poets will join Monroe Street Market’s exciting list of tenants. Monroe Street Market is a multi-phase, mixed-use development located on five city blocks in Washington, D.C., adjacent to the Brookland-CUA Metro station.
Scheduled to open Fall 2014, the 7,400 square foot restaurant will be located in Monroe Street Market’s Cornerstone building. The eatery will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner service, as well as a full bar, and will offer a fresh, handmade menu, complete with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. A children’s menu will also be available.
The Monroe Street Market address will be the sixth Washington, DC-area location for Busboys and Poets, with others located at 14th Street and V Street NW, 5th Street and K Street NW, Arlington, Hyattsville, and a Takoma venue coming Spring 2014. Each establishment showcases art work from local, national, and international artists, and hosts weekly events and performances.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC
From an email:
“The Bike Rack is offering free hot coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, November 20th from 7:30 am until approximately 9:00 am. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of Peregrine coffee as you make your way into work. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”