609 H Street, NE
Thanks to Grant for sending. Massage Luxe Spa’s website says coming soon:
“Looking for relaxation? Rejuvenation? Our professional, experienced massage therapists and estheticians are waiting to serve you in our luxurious spa. You have come to the right place! (more…)
Connecticut and Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Nana for sending word:
“The big ol Rite Aid on the intersection of Connecticut and Florida Ave is turning into a Walgreens later this month according to signs in the store. The employees there told me that it is going to close for a week later this month while they change it over. So nobody be alarmed when it’s closed for a bit. Right now there are massive sales (30-70 percent off a ton of stuff) there while they (presumably) try to move a lot of inventory before the move.” (more…)
Thanks to Bridget for sending the photo: “MM Lafleur opening tomorrow at Union Station in the spot previously occupied by Swarovski”
From a press release:
“Traveling for work can be a drag–but M.M.LaFleur’s newest store in D.C., M.M. To Go, is here to help. Opening on Friday, February 7, the 930-square-foot concept shop is located in Union Station, on the ground floor next to the Amtrak ticket station, and directly across from Magnolia Bakery (we know!) (more…)
Thanks to Brigdet for sending: “Union Station Papyrus finally having good sale At least 50% off cards and an additional 30% if you buy 8. It was getting pillaged this morning. Giftware also on sale but slim pickings.”
Ed. Note: Another Papyrus location in Georgetown at 1300 Wisconsin Ave, NW.
6th and K Street, NW
Back in December we learned that:
“Situated on the corner of 6th and K Streets, Stellina Pizzeria’s second location will occupy 2,700-square-feet within The Waffle Shop, a reincarnated version of the iconic D.C. greasy spoon that once stood on 10th Street NW.”
Thanks to John for sending a photo of the restored signage above.
This is a few storefronts west of the 7-Eleven coming with the sidewalk cafe (now hiring): (more…)
555 11th Street, NW (entrance actually on 1090 F Street, NW) via Rappaport
Yesterday we learned that UNIQLO would be closing their Penn Quarter pop up on Feb. 21st. Thanks to a reader for sending the news that the space has already been leased to lululemon. I also hear that UNIQLO may be looking for a larger space in Penn Quarter. STAY TUNED.
1090 F Street, NW before opening back in 2017
UNIQLO opened their “pop up” on F Street in the former American Apparel space back in September 2017. Their spot inside Union Station will remain open.
Thanks to Mark for sending the news about F Street: (more…)
1240 Upshur St, NW
From an email:
“On Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 Annie’s Ace Hardware in Petworth will become Petworth Ace Hardware. Owner and operator Anne Stom has sold the store to the A Few Cool Hardware Stores group, owned by Gina Schafer and Marc Friedman.
Stom opened Annie’s Ace Hardware eight years ago, on Feb. 8, 2012. (more…)
3325 Georgia Ave, NW right before they opened back in 2016, next door to Midland’s
Thanks to Andrew for letting us know:
“We are closing our doors this weekend – 2.2.2020.
Karen and I would like to thank every child, parent, student, teacher and member of the community that walked through our doors – picked up a book, took part of our story time and enjoyed a conversation with their neighbor. (more…)
photo credit: Stacey Windsor
From an email:
“Shop Made will be the first – and only – retail concept coming to The Roost this spring. The newest Shop Made outpost will open within the 12,500-square-foot food hall located beneath Blackbird, the newly developed 167-unit residential building on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and 14th (SE) on Capitol Hill. (more…)