1120 9th Street, NW
Tom’s Chinese Laundry was located here for, approximately, forever. Their yelp reviews were through the roof positive. Truly the end of an era.
They stayed open when they were surrounded by boarded up buildings for years. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. When I peaked in the door it was getting completely gutted. (more…)
5th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Phil for sending: “New signage up at what used to be Capital City Liquors on corner of 5th and K. Still looks a few weeks away from opening. Same owners as folks who own Eye Street Liquors on I.” (more…)
2206 18th Street, NW
Yesterday we reported that All American Sole was coming to Adams Morgan. At that time we didn’t really have much to go on beside the logo: (more…)
This is the old dry cleaners space at 2206 18th Street, NW: (more…)
1412 Q Street, NW via The Bike Rack
Scuttlebutt confirmed!! From Conte’s Bike Shop:
“We are proud to announce the opening of our 14th location off 14th Street NW in Washington, DC. The shop will likely look familiar to many in the #BikeDC world, and for good reason: for the past 13 years, this space housed our friends @bikerackdc. The Logan Circle community of cyclists is among the most vibrant, active, and passionate we’ve ever encountered, and we are excited to get to know you and your bikes as we get settled in our new home.
We hope you’ll come by and say hello in the coming days, we’d love to introduce ourselves – although we would imagine you will recognize many of the faces you’ll see.” (more…)
709 7th Street, NW
Ken reports from the front lines:
“I went in to get a few things and while I was checking out, I was chatting with the sales clerk. She told me that the store won’t actually close until June 1st and that they will continue to get shipments of items until that time, but it would mostly be clearance or other reduced items. She described it kind of like a BBB clearance center. She also said that she’s heard a lot of scuttlebutt regarding what would happen to the space, (more…)
Ed. Note: This sign is from Rollin Cycles, which is down the block on 14th and is excellent, and still very much open.
Well this might be the fastest scuttlebutt I’ve ever gotten but two separate sources are saying that a Conte’s Bike Shop will be taking over The Bike Rack.
STAY TUNED. (more…)
1412 Q Street, NW via The Bike Rack
What the hell is happening?!?! Ugh. Thanks to Jeff and Sarah for the heads up. The Bike Rack posts on their Facebook:
“After 13 amazing years Bike Rack is shutting it’s doors today.
Thank you everyone that has stepped foot in our store. Thank you everyone that has come on any of our rides. Thank you every single customer we have ever had. And thank you to all of our employees past end present for making the Bike Rack what it is. (more…)
709 7th Street, NW
Earlier this week we broke the news that the Bed Bath & Beyond/World Market would be closing in Chinatown. Ed. Note: One reader hears they could remain open until April. Anyway, I’m now hearing some scuttlebutt from a very good source who says a Target may be taking the space. This is unconfirmed at the moment but I give it an 85% chance of happening. STAY TUNED.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
“Dear PoPville,
Hi! My sad commuter bicycle really needs a tune up. I tried to replace the brakes myself over a year ago … got frustrated, gave up, and haven’t touched it since.
Do any fellow popville readers have any suggestions or favorite shops in DC?”
Ed. Note: With the recent closure of District Hardware and Bike as well as the The Bike Rack’s Brookland location and BicycleSpace in Adams Morgan and on K Street this will be a good thread for future reference/queries. Personally I have had great service at Conte’s Bike Shop at 3410 Wisconsin Ave, NW.