2408 18th Street, NW
In happier news – Lotus Blooms has opened in the former NY NY Diva space on 18th Street. Still waiting to hear who will take over the rest of the space formerly held by NY NY Diva. Continue to stay tuned on that front.
Retail
1524 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Ed. Note: I am pro olive oil. Also, I like Froyo though I prefer regular ice cream.
The grandfather Sapore has been open near Eastern Market since early 2012. Last month we heard about Secolari Olive Oil coming to Cleveland Park – next up is the Georgetown Olive Oil Company:
Carpe Librum shares the good news on twitter:
“NEW POP-UP! Thanks to @MVTCID & Federal Management Systems Inc. we will pop-up at 462 K St, NW starting SATURDAY 10/3”
Carpe Librum also has a permanent location (originally a pop up) at 17th and K St, NW and their previous pop up was in NoMa.
3303 11th Street, NW
A reader reports:
“I just read that El Latino is leaving! I’m going to miss that wonderful smell. A few days ago I noticed that Claws & Paws, the pet food shop near 11th and Lamont (next door to what used to be Arthur’s), was closed and everything was removed from the store, except for plumbing and cleaning supplies. Yesterday it was completely empty. It’s unclear if they’re just renovating, moved, or went out of business. I always enjoyed passing by and seeing the cat who lived in the store and always hung out in the window. I would love to know what happened to the business and my cat friend.”
3314 11th St, NW
A reader reports:
“Every few years, readers would write you and ask “where is that great smell coming from on 11th and Lamont Street in Columbia Heights?” The answer of course was El Latino Bakery.
It saddens me to report that El Latino Bakery is no more. My source from the block said that rent was raised and so they decided it was a good time to move to a bigger space in Maryland. They even had to cut the bars and wall in the front to move the ovens out.”
This is incredibly sad, and inevitable news… It follows news of the closing of Arthur’s across the street. I look forward to learning who will take over the space and I believe there is a strong likelihood it will be something cool – but now is time to grieve. RIP that sweet, sweet smell.
Thanks to Craig Chester for sending this Craigslist ad for Logan Circle:
“Oh. Hey DC.
The Company:
Marine Layer is a San Francisco-based premium casual apparel brand. We sell through our website and our retail stores in San Francisco, LA, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, NY and Miami (and expanding). We are a fast-growing company whose success has been built on a small, passionate team that works hard and has a lot of fun.”
3225 M Street, NW
Next up for Warby Parker fans – near the 9:30 Club.
Looking east towards Wisconsin Ave
8th and Florida Ave, NW
And across the street from the coming Takoda, in the new Shay building, is the new Chrome Industries location. Chrome’s website says:
“For over a decade, the creative communities throughout every major city have used Chrome bags, footwear and outerwear to help them survive the demands of the city. Wrenched is a tribute to these people and the cities in which they live and create in. Through each of their own unique perspectives, we’re given an insight to the best of everything their neighborhoods have to offer. This isn’t a guide to the same old played out tourist traps that you’ve already heard about a million times over. This is a glimpse into each city that we feature as told by its locals. This is the real-real … For tourists and lifers, alike.”
14th and Florida Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“The soon to open 7-11 at 14th and Florida seems to still be piecing things together – but apparently that doesn’t mean the Slurpee machine need stay dormant until it opens.”
2213 14th Street, NW
A reader reports: “Mara home is moving… To where?” I had heard to somewhere in Alexandria but I’ll update when a lease is signed.