Thanks to Frank for sending:
“The AMC Theaters website now says “AMC Mazza Gallerie 7 Has Permanently Closed. We hope to see you at our next nearest location: AMC Courthouse Plaza 8.” I went to Mazza Gallerie just before 6 PM yesterday, and I noted that the three remaining shops in the interior (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW at Irving St. Photo by Forrest Owens
Thanks to Forrest and JK for sending:
“waiting for the @krispykreme Columbia Heights grand opening at 6 AM. Except no one told Krispy Kreme. Light in the kitchen is off and no one is there. (more…)
Photo of Shop Made in DC by Stacey Windsor
“Dear PoPville,
Here’s a question I haven’t seen yet. A friend got a fantastic new job and I’d like to send her something: a gift box, booze, both possibly. Are there any local businesses in DC who can put a gift box/bag together for me and deliver it to my friend? She’s in upper N.W. Thank you!”
953 Palmer Alley, NW. Photo by Stephanie Arbetter
Thanks to Stephanie for sharing: “looks like Caudalie quietly closed its doors at CityCenterDC over the last week. Shelves are emptied and the windows are papered over.” (more…)
Photo inside 1262 5th Street, NE by Obi Okolo
From a press release:
“On the heels of the challenging year 2020, twelve DC friends, creators and entrepreneurs come together to launch theTwelve, an experimental commerce and community experience designed to foster true connection, inspire hope and infuse fresh meaning into our lives.
Housed in a 3,600 sq ft raw commercial space in the Union Market District at 1262 5th Street NE, the year-long brick and mortar activation opens on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. theTwelve will offer our beloved community an interactive and curated experience that brings together three distinct areas of engagement, informed by our values of interconnectedness, beauty, sustainability and wellness, to build community, unify and heal.
The front room will offer 870sf of holistic retail, with vintage and new design-focused housewares, live plants, fragrance, and sustainable apparel and accessories–with each item being a touch point to our values. Beyond the shop, is the 1400sf gallery space that will engage community participation and encourage discovery. Just off the gallery is our 1400sf living room where we will offer community programming alongside a kindred crew of collaborators across disciplines. (more…)
via Instagram
wdc passes on the sad shot above from Calabash Tea, she writes: “Would love to show them some support – you can still order their teas online and they were doing curbside pickup as well.”
From Calabash:
“Peace, Tribe! We appreciate the love streaming in from you all concerning the break-in at our Brookland Shop! Many of you have reached out about how you can best assist us with this unexpected expense. We highly recommend purchasing Gift Cards for yourself or others to use on CalabashTea.com. Each purchase gives us instant funds that can help with our insurance deductible and be used by the recipient anytime in the future on our products. Feel free to take this as an opportunity to put one of your people on to what we got! The support is everything, y’all! Stay beautiful & safe!“
right outside the Dupont South metro exit
Kim noticed the old signs were removed Saturday night and gave me a heart attack fearing they had closed. Fortunately – they just got new signage. They’re even hiring too, and check out that URL to apply: (more…)
3106 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Nora for sending.
Ed. Note: Hush was briefly located near 14th and U Street, NW. Anyone know when the Apple Dream Shop (Tobacco/Vape) opened?
One of the more unusual signs I’ve seen. Thanks to Cait for sharing:
“unclear if this was because of yesterday? Sign says “for your convenience, this store has been emptied out.” (more…)
1855 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Rachel for sending word about the Unleashed by Petco closing soon in Glover Park.