3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
When FroZenYo first announced in 2010 they were coming across the street from the zoo I thought it would be a license to print money. Specifically I thought they’d make “approximately a zillion dollars when the weather warms up”. Maybe I should’ve been concerned when they started branching out into Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches but I honestly never thought they’d close. Updates when more info is known.
1631 14th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Shinola has opened in their new larger space at the corner of 14th and R St, NW. Standby for Filson coming to the old space down the block:
1534 14th Street, NW
11th and Fairmont St, NW
Thanks to a reader for the update:
“The owner, Nick is back after a two year hiatus. The past two days he has been cleaning the store out and getting ready for a possible re-opening. I spoke to him at length today and he has gone through some personal issues, so that’s why it closed so abruptly. But he did tell me that once it’s fully cleaned, he will make a decision on whether or not he will re-open or sell. He’s leaning towards re-opening. Lots of neighbors saying hello to him as they passed when I was talking to him as he has been a staple in the neighborhood for a long time.”
Damn it, this is not how we wanted to start out 5776. Washington City Paper reports the beloved Barrel House is moving into the former Salon Blu space which abruptly closed back in May:
“Due to rising rental costs at the store’s current location, owner Mesfun Ghebrelul says he’s signed a lease on a smaller space at 1339 14th St. NW (previously Salon Blu). The move will happen on Oct. 22, the store’s 20-year anniversary under Ghebrelul’s ownership.
Meanwhile, M.G. says he isn’t sure what will happen to the storefront barrel.”
Ed. Note: My sources in the deepest darkest crevices of the DC liquor industry had previously heard that they were possibly moving across the street to Sav On Liquors – also possibly moving for only a year while the space is renovated. Here’s to hoping the move is only temporary!
1341 14th Street, NW
Georgia and Shepherd St, NW
A reader inquires about The Fahrenheit:
“The construction at Georgia and Shepherd seems like it is finishing up. The condos have all been sold, according to the website. There are two or three storefronts that look like they will be opening up soon, but what is going in there? There are no signs up indicating what is opening.”
Ed. Note: These are rentals not condos. Anyone hear anything on the retail front? I love how the building turned out:
1432 Park Road, NW
A reader reports:
“It’s been empty for a long time now. For a while a bakery was going to move in and that never happened. Now it’s a terrible eyesore covered in graffiti.”
1517 U Street, NW
Ed. Note: The 1500 block of U Street was previously home to numerous vintage/clothing shops but continues to dwindle in recent years.
Thanks to a reader for passing on from Lettie Gooch:
“Our doors have been open on U Street for over 6 exciting and fashionable years! We will be “popping up” with our new and fabulous FALL collection in September. Stay tuned for the announcement as we are still finalizing the details!
THANK YOU for your loyal patronage and support of Lettie Gooch! We love and appreciate you!
Hugs and Kisses,
The Ladies of Lettie Gooch”
205 Upshur Street, NW
Sweet! And so it continues. The long vacant Louisiana Gumbo Express space across the street from Hitching Post and near Slash Run has finally been bought. Sadly, Louisiana Gumbo Express is not coming back but there are awesome short term plans and who knows what’s up for the long term. But the short term does sound like an awesome addition to the strip – a note from DC Treasure’s owner Noah: (more…)
1633 Connecticut Ave, NW
The Human Rights Campaign store closed back in April above Larry’s Ice Cream. Silky Smooth is coming soon. What the Helen of Troy is Sugaring?!?! Well how ’bout that:
“Sugaring, sugar waxing or Persian waxing is a method of hair removal that has been in use since 1900 BC.”
Grab a sexy steak at Claudia’s or STK and then head down to the Sugar Factory?
The placard says:
“Tavern, candy and retail store selling food, specialty drinks, alcoholic beverages, juices, coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy with 16 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 29.”
