Back in September 2014 the Adams Morgan BID had heard that a Chipotle would be taking over the space. Now you can see a Hair Salon is coming soon. This follows the news of Crumbs & Coffee being replaced by a Boost Mobile across the street.
Mixtec closed after 40 years back in March 2014.
Solea building at 14th and Florida Ave, NW
About a month ago we learned about a petition hoping to block a 7-11 from coming to this corner. At that time Citylab’s Kriston Kapps penned A Petition Against a D.C. 7-11 and the Crypto-Classism of NIMBYism:
“It’s one thing when someone groans about a store he doesn’t like opening in his neighborhood. It’s another when nearly 200 others join him in his call to keep out commercial enterprises that cater to people of lower means. It’s classism.”
Kapps can now back away from the Bastille, a reader tweets us a sign permit for a 7-Eleven at 2300 14th Street, NW:
I’ll have a 5th of Powers, a 6 pack of 60 Minute and a baguette Please. Actually I guess this isn’t too random since Sherry’s was selling cheese a while back too… No, this is still pretty random for a liquor store. Random and awesome of course.
2627 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending word:
“Looks like old 5 Guys site in #dupontcircle will become 7-eleven based on window permits”
5 Guys permanently closed their Dupont location back in August of last year.
Ed. Note: Still no word on an opening date for the Bareburger opening next door in the former Cosi space.
1645 Connecticut Ave, NW
South Dakota Ave NE & 33rd St NE
@megleona tweets us the update this morning:
“@PoPville The Lowe’s in Ft. Lincoln is going up fast! View from the Costco gas station. #Ward5″
Ed. Note: The Home Depot rival is going up in The Shops at Dakota Crossing – also home to Costco. This will be Lowe’s first store located in the District proper.
before:
8th and Florida Ave, NW
From Kit and Ace’s website:
“Your time is precious and your comfort is paramount.
We create designs that look good and feel amazing, so you can
forget the small stuff and get on with the big stuff.
Shannon is married to JJ’s father, Chip Wilson, the founder of lululemon. During their time spent travelling abroad and living internationally, JJ and Shannon recognized a void in the luxury apparel industry. After spending years dressed head to toe in stretchy performance wear, they were looking for clothing that offered the same functionality but that met their desire for sophistication, style and luxury. Since they couldn’t find what they were looking for, they created it.
Shannon’s institutional knowledge and experience in product design teamed with JJ’s insights into fashion and retail have culminated into the vision that is Kit and Ace. Their plan is to deliver innovative products that provide comfort and ease of use to the wearer, while still offering the style and quality of the luxury brands they love.”
Ed. Note: I can’t tell if they’re kidding, being serious or just captured snippets of conversations they overheard in a middle school cafeteria for the signs they posted in the windows:
Florida Ave looking West towards 9th Street
3509 Connecticut Ave, NW
Secolari is coming to the little strip mall (Sam’s Park & Shop) at Connecticut and Ordway St, NW.
1534 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Shinola, known for its Detroit-built watches, bicycles, journals, pet accessories, small leather goods and leather care is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its third nationwide flagship in Washington, D.C. The store will open September 2015 in the 14th Street Corridor at 1631 14th Street NW.
The 5,000-square-foot corner building was originally home to the Studebaker showroom in the 1920s. The store design will stay as true to the original build as possible, keeping the original black and white travertine floor, moulded ceiling and additional details from the era alongside traditional Shinola fixtures. In partnership with Washington Project for the Arts, Shinola will also showcase local artists during quarterly exhibitions in an in-store gallery.
The opening of the D.C. store will mark the brand’s tenth brick-and-mortar location. In addition to stores in Detroit and New York, Shinola has locations in Minneapolis, London, Los Angeles, Chicago, Ann Arbor and Plano. The new D.C. location will replace the temporary shop that opened in November 2014. Filson, Shinola’s sister brand, will take over Shinola’s former space at 1534 14th Street NW.”
910 P Street, NW
