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…)
1055 5th Street, NW
Thanks to Eric P. for sending: “I walked past City Swing a couple of nights ago and it’s been completely emptied. They seemed to have tried opening up a few weeks ago with some COVID restrictions but it looks like it wasn’t enough to keep them afloat.”
inside 3131 M Street, NW. Photo by Briah Oh
From a press release:
“Levain Bakery has made its name for 25 years as the purveyor of the crispy-outside, ooey-gooey middle, giant cookies that have long been on every NYC must-eat list. The celebrated bakery will officially open its doors in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. this Wednesday, September 16 at 8:00am. (more…)
1506 14th Street, NW
Thanks to John and Noa for sending word that a Lovesac furniture store is coming to Logan Circle. (more…)
1618 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: J. Crew closed here August 20th.
Thanks to Noa for sending the news about the Jolie Kai pop up: “We are so excited to announce our pop-up shop in DC for September” (more…)
1318 14th Street, NW via Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange opened their first D.C. location in Logan Circle back in 2012. Thanks to Maddy for passing on the sad news that this location has permanently closed.
From Buffalo Exchange:
“Following the impact of COVID-19 on our business, we had to make the sad decision to close our Washington, DC location, effective September 8.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.