5600 Georgia Avenue, NW at Madison
Thanks to Fer for sending: “Brightwood Park’s Walgreens (former Rite Aid) is closing due to “low sales since corona”
Retail
8th and H Street, NE
A liquor license application has been posted for Amazon Retail, LLC (almost certainly an Amazon Go):
“A market that will serve hot and cold meals, which includes salads, sandwiches, pizza, sushi, baked goods,and non-alcoholic beverages. The market is requesting a Tasting Permit.”
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Saturday 7am – 12am”
Ed. Note: I’m also still keeping a close eye on the one coming to 14th Street/Logan Circle.
lower level 1608 14th Street, NW via Rice Market
Thanks to Ammie and AF for sending word about Rice Market. Rice’s website says:
“Since 2003, Rice Restaurant has been providing locals and visitors a unique Thai dining experience on 14th Street, NW Washington DC. Now it’s time for us to introduce Rice Market located in the basement level of our restaurant. Created and operated by the same business partners as Rice Restaurant, we hope that Rice Market becomes your one-stop shop for all Thai and Asian needs. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the notice from Cathedral Pharmacy: (more…)
1433 H Street, NE
In March we noted that after many moons of vacancy the old Argonaut space had been listed for sale. Apparently it sold. A new liquor license application for the space says H Street Beverage Warehouse is coming:
“A new Retailer’s Class “A” Liquor Store.Licensee is requesting a Tasting Permit Endorsement.”
The Argonaut abruptly closed back in July 2016. A terribly sad day. Stay tuned.
1412 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Dana for sending:
“…for a “Tobacco Bazaar.” Sign says “Vape, Glass, Hookah, Cigar.”
Just what everyone in this neighborhood has been craving…” (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW via Lettie Gooch
From Lettie Gooch:
“15 years ago this month we signed a lease to open our very first women’s clothing boutique on 9th ST in Shaw. We are honored to be able to celebrate this milestone and be part of local retail in DC’s vibrant U ST/SHAW corridor. It’s also been 5 years since we opened our current location, and like many businesses in our community, neighbors and friends, we are adapting.
These are extraordinary times, and we could have never imagined what this year would bring. Our lease is ending this month. Given the current climate, we have decided now is the time to SHIFT. Through the month of October, you can support us by: (more…)
3064 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Pear Plum Cafe opened in the former Flying Fish Coffee and Tea space back in 2017. Pear Plum’s website says:
“We are overjoyed to announce that Bold Fork Books, a culinary bookshop that carries a diverse range of cookbooks, beverage books, and food writing, will be setting up shop permanently this month in the front of the Pear Plum space. (more…)
1264 5th Street, NE. Photos by Capitol Phil
Thanks to Phil for sharing:
“Vinyl coming to Union Market soon. Few doors up from St. Anselm.”
Byrdland’s website says:
“from the team that Brought You Songbyrd Music House!
Washington D.C.’s finest record and music shop (more…)
641 S Street, NW
Yesterday we learned that the Manhattan Laundry WeWork location was closing at the end of the month. Thanks to all for letting us know about the Wonder Bread location closing too: (more…)