1301 9th Street, NW at N Street
Urban Grape opened here in January, 2024: (more…)
Retail
1781 Florida Ave, NW
“Dinnerware & more thoughtfully made in Asheville, NC.
On Saturday, August 23rd from 10am-4pm, we’ll be at @counterculturecoffee with plenty of Seconds pottery at 30% off retail prices.
Come see and feel East Fork’s dinnerware in a variety of core and seasonal colors, and pick out your perfect pots while sipping some Counter Culture Coffee.”
Thanks to Noa for sending:
“East fork (pottery) pop up is the long line swerving onto 18th in Kalorama” (more…)
1626 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sharing the KREWE Eyewear news from “the old Miss pixies” in Logan Circle.
I’m also digging the little cat art at the bottom: (more…)
1370 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending the Park Plaza update from the old Sticky Fingers space: (more…)
3909 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Bessie for sending:
“The new Mini Market is opened in 14th and Randolph, next to Little Coco’s”
400 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“There is a new woman-owned organic corner market on 4th and Kennedy Streets NW – IYMA Daily Essentials. (more…)
1613 Montello Ave, NE
Thanks to Michael for sending: “For those who live in the Trinidad neighborhood, there is sad news to report, Compack Market is closed. (more…)
1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Huckberry with the good news, finally:
“Hello, Georgetown! It’s been 14 years in the making—and our first-ever store is officially open.
The space is more than just a shop—it’s the culmination of years of adventure, craftsmanship, curation, and storytelling brought to life. And we couldn’t think of a better place to kick off Huckberry in-real-life. (more…)
2901 Sherman Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m curious if anyone knows what’s going on with Harvard Liquor at the corner of Harvard and Sherman Avenue in Columbia Heights. I’ve seen it change ownership several times over the past couple of decades but it’s always been fairly busy. For the past month or so it’s been either sporadically open or not open at all for days at a time.“
1220 31st Street, NW, Flor Agrazo and Marco Ferrario on the steps of Flor photo by Mateo Cocito
From a press release:
“Flor. Coffee + Books, a Buenos Aires-inspired café and bookshop, will officially open its doors on Monday, August 18th at 1220 31st St., NW, just above M Street in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. A Grand Opening celebration will take place on August 22nd.
Created by international author Florencia Agrazo and her partner Marco Ferrario, Flor. Coffee + Books will offer specialty coffee, including their own coffee blend from Georgetown’s Grace Street Coffee Roasters, Argentinian and French pastries and soft serve from Dolcezza. The menu will also highlight dishes made with fresh, locally sourced high quality ingredients, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Florencia “Flor” Agrazo is the author of The Gratitude Notebook, a series of 90-day visualization and journaling guides for consciously creating your ideal life. “I’ve always dreamed of creating a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and nourish both body and soul,” says Agrazo. “Flor. is the physical extension of my writing—a place for reflection, creativity, and community.” (more…)