705 8th Street, SE
Back in July we we first learned that Souk from the owners of nearby Sweet Lobby, would be opening up a new concept in the former Hello Cupcake space on Barracks Row. I peeked my head in over the weekend and was told to stay tuned for the soft opening Wed. While it wasn’t quite photo ready, the space really looks great and will be a nice addition to the row. I’ll update later this week.
From an email:
“FREE CHAIA TACOS @ Patagonia Georgetown
Where: Patagonia, 1048 Wisconsin Ave NW
When: Saturday, January 31st from 12-2pm
What: Chaia, DC’s very own seasonal vegetable farm-to-taco business, will partner with their new Georgetown neighbor Patagonia to celebrate their annual sale event with FREE samples of Chaia’s winter tacos: The Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Tacos!“
910 Bladensburg Road, NE
A little over a couple months old – I finally checked out W.S. Jenks & Son’s new Trinidad location near H Street, NE. The folks were super nice and the place is stocked with all your hardware needs:
“Established in 1866, W.S. Jenks is Washington’s most complete source for Tools, Hardware, and Machinery”
And the space is huge – was on old car showroom. And W.S. Jenks is super old with some great history:
“2014 – W.S. JENKS & SON moves to a new 20,000 sf location with a new emphisis on the local hardware experience. In addition to our government and commerical sales, our new retail showroom is a unique shopping experience. Visit us and see why we are not just another hardware store.
After 146 Years WS JENKS & SON has earned the reputation as “Washington’s Oldest Hardware Store” and is the finest in Industrial, Woodworking, Contractor and Electronic Assembly Tool sales. Whether the order was placed by Mr. Morse’s telegraph or Mr. Bell’s telephone or today’s E-mail, we look forward to continued growth in the future, while giving our customers prompt, personal service and attention.”
Check out tons of photos after the jump including some sweet old history (botanic gardens ledger from early 1900s and tons more) – oh yeah there are plans for an eventual partnership with a restaurant (nobody in particular yet) to lease the space for a roof top restaurant and bar – but that’s way down the road – but when it comes… (more…)
1401 New York Avenue, NE
If you had any doubts about Ivy City blowing up – you can officially drop them. Big news from the Washington Business Journal:
“The next retailer to open at the Hecht Warehouse in Northeast D.C. will be a Nike Factory store, as the athletic apparel retailer will plant its flag there by late April.
Jemal also had some more Hecht restaurant news to share: Bar magnate Geoff Dawson — of Buffalo Billiards, Jackpot and others — has signed a lease to open there with Peter Bayne, his partner in Lost & Found, Iron Horse and Rocket Bar. The bar from Dawson and Bayne will be located at 2002 Fenwick St. NE.”
Rendering of 1146 3rd Street, NE courtesy Douglas Development Corporation
From a press release:
“Today, lovers of the outdoors learned that the country’s largest consumer co-op and specialty outdoor retailer, REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), will open its fifth flagship store in late 2016 at the site chosen by President Eisenhower for his inaugural ball and by the Beatles for their first concert in the U.S. The REI flagship will serve the fast growing outdoor community in the region, including more than 281,000 REI members who live in and around Washington, D.C. already.
The new REI will be a place to inspire, educate and outfit people who want to live more of their lives outside no matter their skill level or outdoor interest. It is being designed collaboratively. Representatives from the outdoor community are spending time together Wednesday evening to preview and discuss emerging plans including the store design, educational outdoor classes and partnerships with local non-profits, which are the foundation of all REI stores because they help REI members gain access to great places to play. (more…)
Thanks to @msager for tweeting us that Godiva Chocolatier had closed in Union Station. Fortunately Neuhaus Chocolatier is still open around the corner if you’re in need of a fix!
2006 Rhode Island Ave, NE – Photos courtesy of God Food Markets
Part of why Woodridge was declared a hot neighborhood…
From a press release:
“Good Food Markets will host a grand opening event at its flagship location at 2006 Rhode Island Avenue, NE on Saturday, January 24, 2014, owners Kris Garin and James Anderson announced today.
The event will begin at 10:30am with remarks from Councilmembers Kenyan McDuffie (D – Ward 5), David Grosso (D – At Large), and Elissa Silverman (I – At Large) and an official ribbon cutting. The store will feature samples, music, and in-store events will until 9pm.
“We are a community grocery store with a focus on providing our neighbors with fresh, high quality produce, essential groceries and healthy, delicious grab-and-go meals all at affordable prices,” Cristina Moody, vice president of marketing and community outreach.
“They will offer unique access to fresh produce and to good quality food you can’t find at that end of Rhode Island Avenue,” Kyle Todd, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Avenue Main Street said. “We were really impressed with the efforts they made to reach out to the community about what kinds of products they’d like to have,” he added.
Housed in a circa-1920s building, the 1000 square foot space has undergone major interior and exterior renovations. Good Food Markets will be open 9am – 9pm seven days a week.”
636 Florida Ave, NW
I’ve been wondering who’s coming in to the former Capoeira Spot space on Florida Ave just east of 7th/Georgia Ave – DC Postal copy and shipping center. Logos make it look like a hybrid, US Post Office, DHL, Fed Ex and UPS all in one.
“Dear PoPville,
I heard second-hand that the Walgreens in Union Station rumors have been confirmed. Some of the merchants who are being displaced in the food court area, said that a Walgreens and possibly a Harris Teeter (although this part sounds unlikely) would be located in the food court area where the Indian restaurant currently is.
I would be so excited if this were true! Union Station needs a drugstore like crazy.”
Ed. Note: Do you think there’s enough room for a Walgreens and a Harris Teeter? Would it even make sense to have both? Maybe it’ll be one of those big Walgreens that have a significant grocery section?
1901 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know the story behind Ledroit Market? I’ve lived in Bloomingdale for 3 years and it seems to follow the pattern of being open for a few months, closing down, going up for sale for 6-7 months, then re-opening and looking exactly the same.”
Another reader shares a bit more enthusiasm:
“LeDroit market is now open!!!
Awesome normal hours 7am-10pm.
Serving breakfast and lunch
Your good’ol neighborhood convenient store!
Hallelujah!”
