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“Loyalty Bookstores & Willow Join Forces To Bring A Kid’s Room Pop-Up To Upshur Street”

Published January 24, 2020 at 11:15AM

843 Upshur Street NW

From a press release:

“Loyalty Bookstores (827 Upshur Street NW) and Willow (843 Upshur Street NW) are excited to announce their latest partnership: a Kid’s Room Pop-Up inside Willow!

The Loyalty + Willow Kid’s Room will open on Saturday, February 1 inside of the currently unused space in the back of Willow’s shop, and will be fully decked out for children and families. The Kid’s Room will feature children’s toys, books, and games for sale, space for youth to read and play while parents shop, and ongoing children’s programming–including Loyalty Bookstores’ ever-popular Storytime and Singalong with Bearsong. In addition to the Kid’s Room Pop-Up, Loyalty Bookstores will have books for adults in the front of Willow and will also be supplying books to Willow’s Navy Yard location (1331 4th Street SE). (more…)

School of Rock coming to old Palena space in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2020 at 1:15PM

Thanks to Aseel for sending word about the coming soon notice from School of Rock: “For over a decade, School of Rock has taught guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and keys through an innovative performance-based method. Students are put through a series of private lessons and group rehearsals and then get to show off what they learn on real rock stages to real rock audiences.”

Ed. Note: Palena closed back in 2014 and the pain is still real though glad to see the space finally get filled. (more…)

Readers Report Allegro Cleaners Abruptly Closed Last Month on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 10, 2020 at 9:45AM

3458 14th Street, NW

Nick writes: Allegro Cleaners dry cleaning (next to Thip Khao on 14th) abruptly went out of business in late December. I was wondering if anyone has any info on what happened/what they think will be replacing it. Seems like a good space”

Another reader writes that she was having trouble picking up her clothing from Jin’s at 1944 New Hampshire Ave, NW. Have others been able to get their clothes?

wow air & cafe coming to West End. Wait, What?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 8, 2020 at 10:40AM

1108 24th Street, NW at L Street

Thanks to Isabelle for sending:

“I just saw these signs up for the West End space formerly occupied by District Hardware and I’m wondering if anyone else knows any more. (more…)

Sherry’s Liquor Vandalized (Broken into?) Last Night in Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 7, 2020 at 11:10AM

2627 Connecticut Ave, NW

Ugh. Thanks to Morgan for sending:

“Somebody really went wild at Sherry’s in Woodley Park overnight. So disappointing- it’s a great store”

Jen also writes: “Looks like Sherry’s Wine & Spirits in Woodley was broken into last nite — front window and door glass smashed; saw guy sweeping up this morning. :(“

End of an Era as Staples announces closing January 10th Downtown/Penn Quarter (ish) – Wawa Coming

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 7, 2020 at 10:05AM

1250 H Street, NW

Thanks to Wendy (and Gordon) for sending:

“FYI, one of (if not) the last Staples closing in DC. Downtown, 12/H Streets closing Jan. 10. Going to replaced with a WaaaaaaWaaaaaa. No more last minute office supply runs.” (more…)

Mimosa Salon opens in the former Melody Record Store space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2020 at 10:22PM

1623 Connecticut Ave, NW

Back in July 2018 a Lou Lou clothing store closed here. Prior to them this was the longtime home to the Melody Record shop which closed back in January 2012. Not sure when Mimosa Salon opened but it was in the last few weeks.

Harper Macaw Chocolate Factory and Cafe coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 2, 2020 at 4:00PM

2920 M Street, NW

Harper Macaw are “Fine chocolate makers, restoring and protecting rainforests near our cacao sources in Brazil. Made from bean to bar in Washington, DC.”

And now hiring too: “We are still hiring confectioners and baristas for our new chocolate factory & cafe in Georgetown. Send your resume to [email protected]” (more…)

Lost City Books Closed for Renovations in Adams Morgan, Returning February 3rd

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 2, 2020 at 9:45AM

Ed. Note: See our discussion on D.C.’s best bookstores here.

Thanks to Josh for the heads up. Lost City Books (previously home to Idle Time Books) writes:

“We’re boxing up and saying bye to the books as we get ready for our remodel. Come and see us and our new shelves on February 3rd. Until then, happy reading!” (more…)

Here is a painful list of many bars, restaurants and other notable retail who have (or will have) closed this year. Who will you miss the most?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 19, 2019 at 10:22PM | Updated December 21, 2019 at 1:13PM

Folks open, folks close – it is the cycle of industry life but it can still sting nonetheless. With a tear in my beer here are the 2019 closures:

The Red Boat, Tom’s Chinese Laundry, District Hardware and Bike, Arqa Lebanese Fusion, Leziz, D.C. Cafe, Rosemarys Thyme Bistro, Corridor Coffee, The Outsider, The Pitch Tavern, Eat First, Wok and Roll (Adams Morgan), Maison Kayser(s), North Sea Restaurant, Via Gypset, Z Burger (Columbia Heights), The Bike Rack (Brookland and Logan), Fox Loves Taco, Hikari Sushi, Scotts DC, Southern Hospitality, Adams Morgan Cafe, Ray’s Hell Burger, Gallery 2000 Art & Framing, Arepa House, The Little Beet, Epic Philly Steaks, La Loma, Alba Osteria, Pennsylvania 6, Honeysuckle, Steam Cafe, Pizzeria Vetri, Caribbean Citations, Red Ginger, Sally’s Middle Name (more…)