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…)
Retail
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…)
Thanks to a reader for sending: “ran by the Brooks Brothers store on Connecticut in Dupont, and appears that a number of “Retail space available” signs went up over the weekend. Website confirms the location is now closed permanently. Between this and the Georgetown location closure, may be the death knell for Brooks Brothers in DC.” (more…)
1350 Connecticut Ave, NW. Photo by Flickr user Dan Zink
From an email (thanks to all who forwarded) from Proper Topper:
“After 25 years + 6 months, as these strange days take their toll on us all, the time has come for us to say goodbye to our Dupont Circle location, the sweet little shop we’ve thrived in and loved for so long. Too small to safely distance, too few shoppers downtown, too hard to hang on any longer … too familiar, right? My heart goes out to everyone suffering loss right now.
We look forward to welcoming you into our Cathedral Commons shop (3322 Wisconsin Ave, NW), just a couple of miles north and large enough to navigate more safely. And we always welcome you online, where our virtual shop is lush with new offerings to brighten your day and lighten your way. When have you ever needed our whimsical, comforting treats more?
But right now, I would like to take a moment to honor our long run in the spot and the neighborhood we loved so well. (more…)
1100 First Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I just walked past the old West Wing Cafe (RIP) space at 1100 First St. NE in NoMa and it looks like it’s becoming a Bank Of America since there several BofA ATMs installed. Just what NoMa needs…NOT.”
Photo by Kyle Schmitz
From a press release:
“Beginning today – Friday, September 25th – Daikaya Ramen Shop 1F (705 6th Street, NW) is launching their new online konbini (mini market) ’11-7 at Daikaya’ offering an eclectic assortment of Japanese goods, beverages, and bites perfect for stocking the pantry at home. The name ’11-7 at Daikaya’ is a reflection of the times customers can place their orders online at the market. All of the featured items at the convenience store will be available for order online with scheduled pickups available at Daikaya.
In addition to the mini market offering a wide variety of popular Japanese products ranging from Daikaya Group-branded goods, beverages, snacks, candy, specialty flour, rice, Japanese bread from resident Pastry Chef Mary Mendoza, instant soups/noodles, sauces, and spices, the market will also feature a rotating assortment of freshly prepared foods from Chef Katsuya Fukushima and team including bento, a selection of onigiri, spam musubi, a variety of sandwiches/sandos – tuna, egg, katsu, amongst other crave-worthy options. Plans are also in the works for the mini market to add some alcohol selections ranging from sake, beer, and cocktails. (more…)
2130 8th Street, NW via Neighborgoods
From The Neighborhoods:
“UPDATE: I am sad to announce that we’ll be closing down The Neighborgoods retail shop next week. We were given the opportunity to get out of our lease early and with the unknowns of covid, as well as other business channels being up in the air (wholesale, markets, etc…), we decided it was the best business decision to get out early and save the monthly expenses of running the shop to keep The Neighborgoods going and growing in new directions.
PLEASE NOTE: This does not mean The Neighborgoods as a business is closing down! You will still be able to find us online, at other stores who sell our products across the country, and at markets when they start opening up again including the @downtownholidaymarket that is officially happening this year (we’ll be there Dec. 8 – 23)!
This wasn’t an easy decision to make. (more…)