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.”
3320 Brown Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Brown Street Market has been closed since Friday and has a new sign- “Opening Soon Under New Management”. Any idea what’s going on? I love the current owner and she will be missed!” (more…)
1901 18th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on:
“RED ONION RECORDS IS MOVING!
if all goes as planned, we will be reopening next weekend.
the new address of the shop is 1628 U ST NW.
it is located just around the corner from the old shop, about a six minute walk across U or Willard.
we are very excited to enter this next phase of the shop.
the new store will be the same, but also very, very different.
it’s sad to see this place go after being down there for almost nine years, but we have a good feeling at about this… thanks again for all your love/support, we’ll see you soon!”
4530 Wisconsin Ave, NW
A reader reports:
“Called the store and they confirmed–“we are closing our stores, probably by the first week in December.”
From Hudson Trail Outfitters CEO:
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that after nearly fifty (50) years in business, HTO will be closing its remaining four stores and shutting down the business.
HTO has been an institution in the DC Metro Area since 1971. From day one the mission was simple: open a store that sells the greatest outdoor gear and apparel on the planet, hire only those who love the outdoors and who are passionate about health and happiness, and provide Positively Outrageous Customer Service to everyone. The retail landscape has changed so much within the last 36 months and the Company has decided that the time has come to begin to ‘wind down’ all company affairs, knowing that it never had to compromise any excellence standards on behalf of the community.
The community and the Company have always supported each other with such dignity and respect, and the Company will always be proud of the role that it played in helping to improve the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people, employees and customers, within the DC Metro Area. During this transition, all customers and all employees can count on continued excellence and pride from all associations with the Company. HTO firmly believes that an orderly wind-down of affairs provides the best opportunity for professional closure and maximum success and efficiency in what are otherwise sad and nostalgic circumstances.
The Company wishes to thank all of its customers and team members (past and present) for nearly five (5) decades of committed loyalty, high standards, professionalism, association, trust, support, partnership…and most importantly…. friendship. And what a ride it has been – who would have ever imagined that Ground Zero for what is now internationally known as Specialty Active Outdoor Retail was going to be Kensington, Maryland, or, that a passionate and creative outdoorsman from Washington, DC would one day grow up to both pioneer an entire industry, and, to become the example and trend setter for how that industry would grow and evolve for nearly half of a century?
In advance, thank you for your continued support during this transition.
Located in the Cornerstone building of Monroe Street Market on Monroe Street, NE between Michigan Ave and 7th
From an email:
“I just wanted to let you know that we’ll be opening up between Chipotle and the Barnes & Noble in a few months. We just finalized our lease this week and will be starting build-out as soon as we can. Build-out will probably take about 3 months. The shop will be called Wardman Wines, and in addition to wine, we will have a good selection of beer and spirits, as well as wine-appropriate snacks. In addition, we plan on having regular tasting events and a full schedule of wine classes. We’re very excited to be coming to the neighborhood.”
1143 Connecticut Ave, NW
A Francesca’s women’s clothing store is taking over the old Godiva spot on Connecticut just south of Rhode Island Ave.
next door to Mari Vanna
Across the street from Room 11 at 3301 11th Street, NW at Lamont
Thanks to a tipster for sending word, and other very reliable sources confirm, a new market with wine and beer (and lots more) is coming to the old Arthur’s space from some of the owners of Room 11. Lots more info when more details are known. But given that it’s coming from folks affiliated with Room 11 – I’m gonna mark this as very, very promising. Stay tuned.
8th and Upshur St, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing from NBC Washington:
“Riyad Market at 800 Upshur St. NW was caught in October 2014 with more than 500 packets of illegal synthetic drugs, the AG said.
The store must vacate the property before November 13, as part of a court settlement, Attorney General Karl Racine announced Thursday. If the store owner stays, the property owners can have them evicted.”
Ed. Note: A prime property that could further add to the revitalization of the 800 block of Upshur St, NW. Looking forward to hearing who the new lessee will be.