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.
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…)
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…)
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…)
5501 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Margaret for sending a Nextdoor posting from the local ANC rep:
“Longtime neighbor (since at least 1959) in Chevy Chase DC, Circle Wine & Liquors, will with great regret be closing their 5501 Connecticut Ave. location at the end of December. Their 11 year lease was not renewed and instead the new tenant will be yet another bank (our 7th bank or ATM branch kiosk) in a 4 block stretch in our neighborhood, this time it is Chase Bank. Reportedly, Willco the property owner, negotiated the new lease with Chase for double the rent that Circle was paying thus pricing them out of the market. Circle, which has been in existence as a small business enterprise under different owners, has been a welcome mainstay in the area, and under their current ownership they have also donated thousands of dollars every year to neighboring schools. Circle has been an anchor store for the 5501 Conn. Ave, strip which includes: Blue 44, Fishery Seafood Market, Relaxed Nails & Spa, and C&C Custom Cleaners. All of these are also on Willco property. One wonders if newly negotiated leases for these other establishments might also be in jeopardy when their time runs out resulting in more losses of small business owners.
jerry malitz
Commissioner, ANC3G-05″
I will also miss their awesome mural/ode to the old Griffith Stadium: (more…)
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…)