1821 14th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. Muleh closed at the end of May.
Retail
3232 Georgia Ave, NW
Salsa with Sylvia is coming right next door to the new Bikram yoga spot at Georgia and Lamont.
1603 U Street, NW
This is the former home to Caramel Clothing Boutique. Check out some of Whiskey Ginger’s wares here.
After closing back in August 2012, Capitol Hemp is coming back. Capitol Hemp first opened in Apr. 2008 at 1802 Adams Mill Road, NW. In Oct. 2011 their stores were raided by MPD. As we know the times are a changing.
Capitol Hemp announced on twitter:
“We sell unique cannabis items such as hemp clothing, bags, paper, pipes, vaporizers and more. Open soon at 1770 Columbia Road NW Washington DC”
“Began the build out today at 1770 Columbia Rd NW .”
“People over 21 can lawfully speak using terms like #Bong and #Hashpipe in the new #CapitolHemp store thanks to @DCMJ2014 #I71.”
“When we open we will feature local artists including @flugennock’s decades of political cartoons. The store is a free speech zone.”
1336 14th Street, NW the former Ghana Cafe space
Some interesting Logan Circle scuttlebutt from a reader:
“La-z-boy plans to open on 14th (south of Rhode Island Ave). Yes, La-z-boy. It is either the old, vacant space on the south side of 7-11 or the new building next to that. It is supposed to be a new smaller, urban concept store.”
New building, The Bentley, next door
14th and Park Road, NW
Chick Fil A aside (or perhaps another example of depending on your perspective), folks have been pretty frustrated and disappointed with all the vacant retail spaces in DC USA on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. I recently noticed all the new marketing signs – hopefully it helps. Let’s say there’s room for 10 new tenants – how many you think should be restaurants vs some other retail?
1320 H Street, NE
Sally’s Middle Name opens in the former Pizza, Parts & Service space on H Street tomorrow. Check out an early menu here.
And a peek inside:
Check out and early look at the Akae retail space after the jump. (more…)
A reader reports:
“It looks like muleh is packing up their stuff, but I don’t see any sign posted. Wonder if the rent is too damn high? The old Vastu space is still sitting vacant. Did you see the article on the new urban blight in the New Yorker recently? I think this is happening a log in DC now, and there’s no incentive at all for landlords to rent their spaces rather than wait for that big-fish rental prospect.”
3128 M Street, NW
Back in April we noted that half of Bistro Francais was going to become vacant. Next up – Francesca’s (women’s clothing store.)
1717 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. Hop, Cask and Barrel comes from the folks at Sherry’s Wine in Woodley Park. Sherry’s is one of the best liquor/beer stores in the District – this bodes well for upper Georgetown.
“Sherry’s presents 2k+ wines, 900+ craft beers & growlers, 800+ whiskies, rare spirits, stinky cheeses, baked daily baguettes, passionate, personalized customer care & DC’s best e-newsletter deals — for your palate’s elevation and enjoyment!
We have wines from all over the world, including boutique and hard to find selections from Napa to Bordeaux, liqueur/liquor selections to make the craftiest bartender salivate (e.g., we carry 48 different bitters) whiskies/bourbons limited in production, and a craft beer/growler selection that spans the length of 17 industrial capacity refrigerators. And if we don’t have it, we will special order for you with a 24/hr turn-around time. We deliver and ship!”