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Looks Like Claws & Paws closed on 11th Street Too

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

Dagger: “Adios El Latino Bakery”

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.

“Marine Layer is a San Francisco-based premium casual apparel brand” coming to Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

Chrome “gear for living and riding the city” coming to Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

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Soapy Joe’s Closure and “Many of us bought credits and now have nothing”

By Prince Of Petworth

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3106 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Not sure if this news has made it to you, but the Soapy Joe’s location at 3106 Georgia Ave NW abruptly (and permanently) closed this week, leaving a multitude of customers (including myself) without access to our dry cleaning. Apparently, the proprietors just skipped town, essentially abandoning the location.

There is literally just a 9×11 sign at the location saying permanently closed, with a contact number.

However, after reaching out to the contact, I found out that all dry cleaning has been moved to an unaffiliated dry cleaner located at 4408 Arkansas AVE NW, which can be reached at (202) 723-0074. Hopefully this info can help others, like myself, who are currently running dangerously low on clean shirts, etc.”

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Another reader writes:

“It’s a scam. The new company announced, did a buy xxx number of credits/get free ones and took the money and split – closed down.
Classic scam.

Here’s the emails I got from 24 August.”

WE WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE THAT THIS PROMOTION WAS ONLY SENT TO OUR PARTIAL CUSTOMER LIST. WE ARE EXTENDING IT FOR TODAY SO THAT EVERYONE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE.

First we would like to thank everyone who voted for our name. The votes are in and we are now Fetch Cleaner’s. You can visit our new site www.fetchcleaners.com. Your account information is not live yet (you will not be able to login until Monday of next week).

We are celebrating by offering two of our most popular promotions. Double and Triple credits. You can receive double credits by purchasing up to $250 in credits. If you purchase more than $250 receive triple credits. (i.e. If you buy $250 receive $250 in double credits for a total of $500 or if you buy $100 you receive $100 in double credits for a total of $200. If you buy $300 or more you receive triple credits.)

Credit purchase are available in denominations of $100, $200, $250, $300, $400, $500, and $1000.

This offer will only be available until Tonight at Midnight so please get your orders in today. To redeem this offer please click on the link below and fill out the form.

https://fetchcleaners.wufoo.com/forms/s803m870wa33nr/

We will charge your card on file and automatically update your account with the credits you purchase to start using immediately. Don’t wait as this offer will expire.

Thanks for being a valued customer and we hope you take advantage of our summer promotions.

Sincerely,

The Fetch Cleaner’s Team

And then from this week:

Good Afternoon Residents,
To all the residents that associate with Soapy Joes, I’m sorry to say that they went out of business on Monday. Another company has picked up where they left off, Imperial Valet Sterling Cleaners. If you have any questions or comments here’s the contact information (202)785-1444 and speak with Mary-Ann, the assistant manager.

Soapy Joes was ALL OVER the city servicing residential buildings. Many of us bought credits and now have nothing. Not even the clothes we had sitting at the cleaners.

I called Imperial and was told that zero money transferred over to them.

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