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…)
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…)
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…)
2130 8th Street, NW
From an email:
“Dear Friends,
As we enter into spring, we want to update you on the recent evolution of Bazaar Spices.
As many of you may know, we opened Bazaar Spices at Union Market in Northeast, Washington, DC over six years ago and expanded to a second location in the Atlantic Plumbing Building in Northwest, Washington, DC three years later. As customer habits changed, we adapted to that change. This past October, we closed our Union Market location and we recently made the challenging decision to close our second location in the Atlantic Plumbing Building [2130 8th Street NW, Washington, DC] in 10 days on March 31st, 2019 along with our online shop.
We have enjoyed serving you over the years and offering you some of the best spices in Washington, DC. (more…)
inside 9th and I Street, NW courtesy Conrad Washington, DC
From an email:
“I am thrilled to announce the official opening of Conrad Washington, DC, marking the first property for the Conrad brand to debut in the nation’s capital.
some key facts that are of note:
· The 360-room, 10-floor hotel features 30,000 square feet of luxury retail space on its ground floor and 32,000 square feet of purpose-built meeting space, all above ground level
· The property’s signature restaurant, Estuary, features a menu helmed by James Beard Award recipients and “Top Chef” finalists, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio
· Summit The Rooftop at Conrad and associated event terrace deliver panoramic views of Washington’s most notable landmarks
· A first for the Conrad brand, the exclusive, full-service Sakura Club on the 10th floor is designed for the most-discerning hotel guests with offerings including an exquisite Japanese whisky collection and a traditional afternoon tea”
Press release: (more…)
5345 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Reid for sending:
“They shut down the bottom floor (out of 3) about 2 weeks ago and pulled the plug on the rest of the store in the last 48 hours.”
This H&M opened here in the former Pottery Barn back in August 2013. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wawa is continuing their DMV expansion with a location at Metro Center.
From what I know they are opening in Columbia Heights, Tenleytown, Adams Morgan, Vienna and Ashburn in the near future too.”
101 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Windows Cafe has been listed for sale:
“A corner building in the hart of Bloomingdale, DC (more…)
17th and Columbia Road, NW by the Adams Morgan BID
Last year we learned that a pet hospital was coming to Adams Morgan. Their BID shared the coming soon signs for Banfield Hospital are now up.
While we’re on the history tip, another good opportunity to check out this awesome shot of the Ontario from 1984. (more…)
1919 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Doug Landry for sending a peek inside (below) the Framebridge, “Custom Frames | Custom Cut, Crafted, and Built, coming to 14th and T St, NW:
“We have reached peak 14th street.
Just in case you want to bang out a quick pod while picking out your artisanal mats…”
Framebridge with the good sense of humor replies:
“Good news–it’s probably even *more* 14th Street than that.”
Anyway, I popped by on Saturday and was told they’ll be opening on Tuesday and to stand by for a grand opening party too. (more…)