301 H Street, NE
A new craft beer store, Craft Beer Cellar, is coming to the new building at 3rd and H St, NE [“25 Luxury Boutique Condo Units”].
I imagine it’ll have a slightly different feel than the liquor store it’ll be replacing…:
Retail
1006 E Street, NW
On the tail of the Dupont location opening in October a reader reports:
“Drybar Penn Quarter opens Dec. 17”
“Drybar’s refreshingly simple concept: ‘No cuts. No color. Just blowouts’ has captivated a legion of loyal clients across the country.”
RIP City Sports.
Ed. Note: I only saw this spectacular deal at the 19th Street location not in Chinatown…
1111 19th Street, NW
1506 U Street, NW
Ed. Note: I know some people joke about CakeLove today – but for those who weren’t around – when CakeLove first opened on U Street back in the day they were the absolute shit – they were the bomb – they were the bees knees. If you got someone CakeLove for their birthday – you were a hero. They were also the ones who started the cupcake revolution in DC. Like I said, we joke about it now (hell I joke about it often) but CakeLove did an awful lot to turn around this section of U Street back when there weren’t tons of reasons to visit U Street unlike today. So props to the CakeLove team – we kid – but I have nothing but respect for what you’ve accomplished and what you’ve done for the resurgence of U Street and the District.
In January 2012 Love Cafe closed across the street and is now Mediterranean Spot.
From a press release:
“CakeLove, a DC-based cake bakery founded in 2002, is launching a new online store this month in response to significantly increased demand for its premium grab-and-go dessert, CakeLove in a Jar. To facilitate CakeLove’s growth and expansion, the company is shuttering its long-time U Street location.
To mark the start of this great new chapter, CakeLove is hosting a party on Saturday, Dec. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate its 13+ years at 1506 U Street NW with neighbors, friends, fans and supporters.
The launch party will include a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the official launch of a new CakeLove, free giveaways of CakeLove’s new product, CakeLove in a Jar, and a raffle of several autographed cookbooks by CakeLove’s founder, Warren Brown. (more…)
A reader reports:
“The 7/11 on 14th St. at Quincy is now open. One of the workers saw a homeless guy outside and offered him a sandwich. This is the beginning of something beautiful.”
625 Monroe Street, NE via Wardman Wines
Wardman Wines tweets us the good news yesterday:
“Grand Opening this Friday!”
Their website says:
“At Wardman Wines, we have carefully selected wines, beers, and spirits from around the world. Our goal is to make wine buying easy and approachable. Our knowledgeable staff is available to provide advice and make recommendations, and a selection of wines is always available to taste at the bar. Want to learn more about wine? We hold regular tasting classes to make you more comfortable with the world and language of wine.
Wardman Wines takes its name from the Wardman-style row house, a familiar feature of many DC neighborhoods. Generations of DC residents have grown up in these homes, which are named for real-estate developer Harry Wardman. These houses are integral to the fabric of Washington, and we hope that, in time, Wardman Wines can also become integral to our surrounding community.”
Hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
and they deliver too!
1534 U Street, NW
This is the former Dr. K’s Vintage Clothing store that closed back in October 2014. Now it’s going to be Salon Quency.
Last month we learned that Bespoke Hair Studio was opening in the former Zina Clothing Boutique space at 1526 U St, NW.
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via Washington Real Estate Investment Trust building flyer
A reader reports:
“Michael’s Arts and Crafts has just signed a lease for the former TJ Maxx space in the Chevy Chase Metro Center building owned by Washington Real Estate Investment Trust. I am sure some crafters around town will find this news exciting.”
5252 WISCONSIN AVENUE, NW
1528 U Street, NW
We knew Millennium Decorative Arts was closing at the end of the year – guess it happened a bit earlier:
1759 Columbia Road, NW
Word on the street is that an AT&T store will be replacing the old Game Stop space that opened back in 2011 (remember how pissed some folk were) on Columbia Road – I didn’t even know they closed…
