Retail

“European-designed, space-saving furniture” showroom coming to Cady’s Alley

By Prince Of Petworth

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3340 Cady’s Alley, NW courtesy EastBanc

From a press release:

“EastBanc, Inc. and Jamestown LP announced today that Resource Furniture, the modern home furnishings showroom specializing in European-designed, space-saving furniture, has signed a long-term lease to occupy the retail space in its Georgetown Renaissance property at 3340 Cady’s Alley, NW. The 2,097-square-foot store will serve as the brand’s first DC showroom with plans for a grand opening slated for April. Eddie Goldmeier of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented Resource Furniture in the deal. (more…)

Violet Boutique moving from Adams Morgan to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

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2439 18th Street, NW

From an email:

“We’re sad to say that we’ll be closing our Adams Morgan location for good on April 30th and reopening at 3289 M Street NW on May 2nd. We love Adams Morgan and will miss it dearly but we’re also SO EXCITED to move Violet to a much larger space and bring our brand and exceptional customer service to Georgetown!

Since we’re moving moving to Georgetown at the end of April, we wanted to show our appreciation for all that our neighbors in Adams Morgan have given us over the last 5 years. To celebrate our 5th anniversary, on 3/11, we will be making three $1,100 donations to non-profits in the greater Adams Morgan neighborhood. We would love for our customers (and neighbors) to vote to assist us in picking the recipients. Voting will begin tomorrow at 5pm via an online form. Likes and comments on social media will not count towards voting. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopVioletDC/ and Instagram @shopvioletdc to cast your vote!” (more…)

Adams Morgan Becomes a Gardening Mecca

By Prince Of Petworth

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The DC Vape Joint is now Grow Club DC:

“Grow Club DC is a cannabis service provider, specializing in equipment set up and maintenance. We examine the needs of our members and provide the indoor or outdoor equipment necessary for them to have a successful grow. We also provide technical support for members that require more attention. If that isn’t enough GCDC offers our premium members the option of having us do their entire grow on their property. This typically applies to handicap/elderly members or people with very busy schedules.”

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2337 18th Street, NW

And Wash Hydro has opened across the street. Let the shawarma cannabis battles begin!!

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2318 18th Street, NW

Politics & Prose bookstore now open at Busboys & Poets 5th & K

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Our new bookstore at Busboys and Poets 5th & K streets NW is now open for business! We’re excited to bring P&P to a great area, closer to downtown, and we’re planning on making the most of the events space there as well.”

This joins the Politics & Prose collaboration with Busboys & Poets at the 14th & V St, NW and Takoma locations. Speaking of which:

“We also have the Very Hungry Caterpillar coming to our Takoma location next Monday – it’s going to be incredible. All are welcome, and it should be a lot of fun. Plus, this month all Eric Carle books sold benefit the children’s literacy nonprofit First Book.”

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5th and K St, NW

Check Out an interview with the owners of the Awesome Hana Japanese Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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17th and U Street, NW

For my fellow fanatics of the Hana Japanese Market. Thanks to a reader for passing on – The “What’s It Like to Run D.C.’s Only Japanese Supermarket?” Edition from Slate:

“For those of us who grew up in Asian supermarkets, consolation takes the form of one vibrant, tiny gem: Hana Japanese Market. Located on the cusp of the U Street Corridor, this bite-sized supermarket bursts at the seams with Asian essentials like sushi-rolling supplies, fresh mochi, and every type of ramen you could imagine.”

Listen to the interview here.

Ed. Note: If you are not a fantatic – don’t listen you will be bored to tears. Open only since 2008, but this store is in my top ten list of things I love about DC. So don’t you freaking dare think about criticizing this interview…

What’s Up with Union Station’s Walgreens – Will they actually open this week?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what the delay is with the opening of Walgreens at Union Station? It’s looked ready for a while. Any information would be most appreciated by those of us who work/live nearby or travel through.”

One of our Union Station operatives reported on Friday:

“I spoke to a customer service rep. She claimed that they would be opening [this] “next week” but could not give me more information. She also could not provide any information about why there has been such a delay in opening. We will see whether this actually pans out!”

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