Retail

Cheesemonster Studio soft opening on Kennedy Street this weekend, grand opening on Thursday, April 11

By Prince Of Petworth


713 Kennedy Street, NW courtesy Cheesemonster

From Cheesemonster Studio:

“Cheesemonster Studio is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Thursday, April 11, at 713 Kennedy St. NW. Cheesemonster was established two years ago as a mobile catering company by cheesemonger Alice Bergen Phillips. The brick and mortar location is a partnership between Bergen Phillips and beverage veterans Hilarey and Brian Leonard of Lost & Found and Free State bars.

The cozy space includes a full service catering prep kitchen for its signature artisan cheeseboards, cafe seating for 20 for cheese and charcuterie boards as well as wine and beer service Thursday-Saturday evenings 4-10pm, and space for private events and classes. (more…)

“The Neighborgoods to Open Its First Brick & Mortar Retail Store in Former Bazaar Spices Storefront”

By Prince Of Petworth


2130 8th Street, NW

From a press release:

“DC-Based, Woman-Owned Small Business to Occupy Former Bazaar Spices Storefront

The Neighborgoods will open the doors of its first retail store in the Atlantic Plumbing building in Washington DC’s Shaw neighborhood (2130 8th St NW) by the end of the month. The store will showcase the fun-loving, colorful brand’s locally made food-themed signature products such as dish towels, tote bags, greeting cards, magnets, baby onesies, and more.

In addition, they will carry a curated selection of home goods and gifts that are sure to bring smiles to your faces and brighten homes. The Neighborgoods will be a one-stop-shop to pick up witty and unique gifts for any and all occasions. (more…)

My God in Heaven, it is no dream, D.C. Meet Your Small-Format Target Store

By Prince Of Petworth


3505 Connecticut Ave, NW

The small format Targets have soft opened (with great fanfare and ribbon cuttings last night) in Cleveland Park and Shepherd Park. I stopped by Cleveland Park’s and like a moth to a flame I was guided to the glowing glory that is Target.

So basically you go down the escalators and to the right is a grocery:

And there is milk, oh yes, there is milk: (more…)

Union Kitchen Grocery, Compass Coffee, Cold Stone Creamery, Gatsby American bistro, Atlas Brew Works, Walters, Mission and more all coming to Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


Rendering of West Half and 1221 Van courtesy JBG

From a press release:

“JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, today announced that it has signed three new leases at West Half, its 388,174 square foot mixed-use development project in the Ballpark District slated for completion in early 2020. JBG SMITH also signed a new lease at 1221 Van, its mixed-use development adjacent to West Half. (more…)

Craft Beer Cellar Now Allowed to Sell Crowlers and will do so starting Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth


3rd and H Street, NE

From Craft Beer Cellar:

“In its ongoing efforts to bring amazing beer to people, Craft Beer Cellar DC will begin offering crowlers for sale beginning Wednesday, March 27. Friday.

Crowlers, or can-growlers, are 100% recyclable one-use containers that are filled and sealed, allowing consumers to transport draft beer home for later consumption.

Craft Beer Cellar DC worked with DC City Council Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) to amend the law to allow off- premise retailers to sell crowlers. Previously, retailers were only allowed to sell draft beer to go in growlers, a reusable container. (more…)

Euro Style Moving on H Street?

By Prince Of Petworth


1342 H Street, NE

Thanks to Grant for sending their “store moving sale”. Anyone happen to hear where they’re moving to?

Euro Style’s website says:

“Euro Style an urban retail store is located in the 1300 block of H Street, NE Washington, DC. The store offers fashion-forward European inspired contemporary clothing for men and women.

For years before the groundbreaking for the H Street Reconstruction Project, Moe Abdi staked the future of his retail business and his livelihood on faith in H Street’s rejuvenation. He uprooted his fashionable clothing store from trendy Georgetown and planted Euro Style firmly in the 1300 block of H Street NE.

The year was 2004, and his store was surrounded at the time by a glut of vacant, dilapidated, boarded-up buildings. (more…)

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