14th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Abram for passing on the scuttlebutt:
“Just got word from one of the employees that the Dunkin’ Donuts at 14th and U street NW will also close on December 29th! First Columbia Heights, now U street! It’s a 14th street Donut massacre! Oh well, I guess another one bites the dust.”
Dunkin Donuts opened at 14th and U Street back in October 2011. STAY TUNED.
300 Tingey Street, SE
Thanks to Elizabeth for sending:
“signs are up for a new Lululemon at Navy Yard near Bluejacket. A peek inside shows shelves in place and lots of activity.”
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Van Ness Street
From American University:
“I am pleased to share with you some new developments regarding the AU-owned property at 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. The university has signed leases with both Surfside restaurant and the Broadcasters Child Development Center, local businesses that will help strengthen AU’s ties to the D.C. community.
As was announced previously, Surfside restaurant will open their third D.C. location this spring in the space formerly occupied by Firelake Grill. The Broadcasters Child Development Center (BCDC) will also move in during the coming months. (more…)
2002 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Beth for sending:
“Saw this around the corner from Hana Japanese Market, on 17th Street. Looks like a Japanese pottery store will move in soon. Wonder if they’ll collaborate with Hana for any events!”
Tokiya’s website says:
“Born and raised in Toki, Gifu, the founder “tomo” grew up being surrounded by the authentic Minoyaki pottery, which has a rich history and tradition dating back to the 7th century. It flourished during the Momoyama-Period (16th century) supported by the most influential tea master Sen-no Rikyu and under the patronage of Shogun Nobunaga. (more…)
Thanks to Mark for sending:
“Just wanted to report that Soapstone Market in Van Ness has a sign out today that they will be closing at the end of the year. Terrible news for the neighborhood, the store filled a big void we had. Another empty storefront in Van Ness coming soon.”
4465 Connecticut Ave, NW
2335 18th Street, NW
Along the lines of the esteemed, and legendary, Seafood & Crab I give you SMOKE & GIFTS. You can add a fancy bar or two but old school Adams Morgan still hanging in there!! Plenty of room for everyone.
4th and Butternut Street, NW
From a press release:
“Lost Sock Roasters (Serving Call your Mother Bagels) and Turning Natural Coming to Takoma Theater with Children’s Hospital in 2019
Rock Creek Property Group, in partnership with Children’s National Health System, is pleased to announce that Turning Natural and Lost Sock Roasters have signed leases to anchor the retail space at the historic Takoma Theatre project. These exciting beverage and food operators join anchor tenant Children’s National’s Healthy Mind Brain Center at the 23,000 square foot former theater, located at Butternut and Fourth Streets, NW a few blocks from the Takoma Metro station.
Lost Sock Roasters is a small-batch artisanal coffee roaster located in the Brightwood Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. Lost Sock Roasters will feature fresh brewed coffee drinks and food from the popular Call Your Mother café in Petworth. Founded and run by former college roommates, Jeff Yerxa and Nicolas Cabrera, this will be the first stand-alone retail outpost for this successful roastery that currently sells wholesale and at local cafes such as Call Your Mother and Anxo Cidery.
Turning Natural is a juice bar and café that features cold-pressed juices, nutritious food options, and natural ingredients. (more…)
417 East Capitol Street, SE
Well no way around it, this sucks. Last night The Hill is Home reported: “According to their social media manager, the closure is the owners’ personal decision and the Fredericksburg, Virginia, store will still be open.”
Riverby’s website says:
“Riverby Books DC will be closing. Please come and buy some handfuls (or armfuls) of books and use your store credit!
We are NO LONGER BUYING BOOKS.”
Some may recall that back in 2015 Riverby Books had closed after their owner, Mr. Cymrot, was hit by truck and killed. Fortunately they were able to reopen later that year. This is a serious bummer.
31st and M Street, NW
Thanks to Rachel for sending. Patagonia is currently located at 1048 Wisconsin Ave, NW:
“Housed in an old factory that once produced industrial-size scales, our store carries a nice assortment of quality Patagonia clothing and gear for outdoor sports, travel and everyday living. A center for environmental activism, we hold regular events, provide meeting space for nonprofits and have an energized staff that advocates for conservation on Capitol Hill and volunteers with groups like the Anacostia Watershed Society. Drop in to meet them and learn more about our remarkable company.”
Anyone know what’s going to happen to that cool location?
847 Upshur Street, NW prior to opening courtesy Lulabelle’s
From the owners of Each Peach Market and Pear Plum Cafe:
“We are announcing that as of December 24th, 2018, Each Peach will no longer be the operators of Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop, choosing instead to focus on our other businesses in Mt. Pleasant. For the last year, Lulabelle’s has functioned as a collaboration between Emily Friedberg and Jeanlouise Conaway of Each Peach Market and Pear Plum Cafe in Mt. Pleasant and Julie Wineinger, owner of Willow Fashion. Each Peach was running the coffee and ice cream service, as well as all kitchen operations. “We are sad to leave Upshur Street and have loved getting to know a new neighborhood but ultimately, the logistics of having a kitchen offsite from our primary business location has proved to be difficult to manage.”
Lulabelle’s will close on Dec 24th for the Christmas Holiday and to make some adjustments to the space, and will reopen tentatively on January 8th, 2019. (more…)