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!”
1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former Custom Fuel pizza location and Potbelly before that.
From a press release:
“After much anticipation, and as a result of the popularity of its shops in Georgetown and Bethesda, Drybar will open its third and fourth DC area locations this summer. Drybar’s refreshingly simple concept: “No cuts. No color. Just blowouts” has captivated a legion of loyal clients across the country. Now Drybar is heading to one of the most historic neighborhoods in our nation’s capitol (Dupont Circle) and is also settling into the hub of downtown (Penn Quarter). With additional openings on the horizon in NYC, Chicago, LA, and Denver, Drybar is on track to have over 50 locations nationwide by the end of 2015.”
14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted us the news:
“These signs just popped up Sunday at Salon Blu. There is moving truck outside moving things out.”
Georgia and Park Road, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. Dojo Comedy’s website says:
“Dojo Comedy strives to provide instruction, practice, and demonstration of comedy in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area.
Dojo Comedy provides a jolt of comedic energy to the comedy scene in DC. Dojo’s classes push leading philosophy and theory on improv and sketch comedy, bringing new thoughts, methods, tools, and tricks to Washington students. Shows work to cultivate the best local talent, showcasing improvisers and sketch performers from the DC area in addition to guest performers from out of town.
Dojo Comedy works towards the goal of an independent and permanent physical space for classes and shows, providing DC with a stationary landmark for the best comedy the city has to offer.
Dojo Comedy is located at 3503 Georgia Avenue NW.”
Ed. Note: Carpe Librum also has a permanent location (originally a pop up) at 17th and K St, NW
Thanks to @markhlyon for tweeting us:
“The @CarpeLibrumDC pop-up bookstore is now open at 140 M St NE”
Nice prices:
2408 18th Street, NW
Yesterday we learned about the “education based adult boutique”, Lotus Blooms, coming to the former NY Diva NY space in Adams Morgan. Thanks to a reader for sending an update. You can see the coming soon signage above plus the former restaurant will actually be:
“dividing into three leased spaces. Lotus Blooms has the ground floor of 2408. One of those escape room type businesses will have the 2nd and 3rd floors of 2406. The ground level of 2406 will be a legitimate restaurant, not a nightclub.”
Updates when official leases are signed on the remaining spaces.
They couldn’ta picked a better day.
“Join us for free cone day
MAY 12
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Stop by any participating store and get one free kiddie size ice cream in either a cup, sugar cone, or cake cone.
DC Locations:
Chinatown location @ 703 7th Street, NW (next to Verizon Center)
Georgetown location @ 3120 M Street, NW
Union Station location @ 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE (Lower Level Food Court)
MD Location:
Bethesda location @ 7237 Woodmont Avenue (next to Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema)
VA Location:
Pentagon City Mall @ 1100 South Hayes Street (Lower Level Food Court)”
