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5035 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Back in June we learned the Marvelous Market at 5035 Connecticut Ave, NW was going to become Little Red Fox. Update from the owner:

“Last week the board for ANC 3F unanimously approved both of Little Red Fox’s beer and wine licenses. The Class B full-service grocery store exemption is for off-site sale of wine, beer, and growlers. The Class D license will allow Little Red Fox to serve draft beer and wine by the glass on-site at their 9-foot long community table inside and outside at the sidewalk cafe, which will seat up to 16 people.

For beer we’ll be working solely with local breweries from Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We’re also going to make a concerted effort to tap kegs that are only available via draft, so folks that don’t frequent bars can get a chance to taste the area’s best suds. We’re also working hard on building a tasty and affordable domestic-focused wine list.

We’re also very excited to announce we’ve hired former Tosca pastry chef Lauren Parlato as our baker. Lauren was at Tosca for nearly 7 years and made some of the best gelato in the city. She’s currently hard at work crafting recipes for our house hot chocolate, breakfast pastries, pies, and cookie & gelato sandwiches.

I have my fingers crossed for a Halloween opening date.”

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From Five Below’s website:

“Five Below, Inc. is the leading retailer of trend-right, extreme-value merchandise to the teen and pre-teen market – all for $1.00 to $5.00.

Five Below’s dynamic assortment of merchandise includes everything from sporting goods, games, fashion accessories and jewelry, to hobbies and collectibles, bath and body, candy and snacks, room décor and storage, stationery and school supplies, video game accessories, books, dvds, iPhone accessories, novelty and “gag,” and seasonal items. Five Below combines exceptional value with trend-right, quality merchandise in a vibrant shopping environment.”

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1400 Irving Street, NW


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2006 18th Street, NW

Construction has now started on ‘Sugar Daddy’s Bakery’ coming to the former Bobby Lew’s Saloon space at 2006 18th Street, NW. According to a permit posted out front they will have 13 seats. I spoke to a worker who said buildout should take a couple months. Updates when they get closer to opening.

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Sad news for those who like to kick it old school in their travels. The Amex store at 15th and K St, NW is closing Nov. 1st. It’s a big space so it’ll be interesting to see who ends up taking it over. Stay tuned.

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2015 14th Street, NW

Crossroads has opened today in the former Mila discount store on 14th just north of U Street. Store hours are 11-7 everyday.

From a press release:

“Buy-sell-trade-consign fashion retailer, Crossroads Trading Company, is set to open its 32nd store this Friday at 2015 14th St. NW, just north of U Street. This will be its first store in the Washington DC area.

The Berkeley-based retailer already has 31 stores along the West Coast, Chicago and New York. The stores offer shoppers the ability to sell their gently used clothing for on-the-spot cash or trade credit at any of its locations. Shoppers then have the option to purchase designer clothing at a fraction of its original retail price. The company also offers an eco-friendly twist: these shoppers receive the added benefit of knowing that they’ve just kept that clothing out of landfill.

The stores carry popular name brands like J Crew, Kate Spade and All Saints, giving shoppers the opportunity to keep their fashions on trend while keeping the environment’s best interest in mind.”

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1744 Columbia Road, NW

Back in March we noted the former Yoga Chai space was for lease in Adams Morgan. They’ve now got a new tenant – Le Bustiere. Their website says:

“Le Bustiere is a fresh European inspired lingerie boutique offering diverse brands, styles and sizes that are currently unavailable in Washington DC.

Our mission is to give the intimate apparel enthusiasts what they are looking for, whether it is fit, comfort or style, in an atmosphere that is luxurious and exciting. I want to create a connection with the Intimate Apparel Enthusiast that evokes the feeling that Le Bustiere is “my lingerie store.”

We offer a variety of services which include free bra fitting, bridal & lingerie parties.”

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1251 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

The Adidas/Reebok shuffle is now complete at 1251 Wisconsin Ave, NW. According to Washingtonian:

“In addition to selling apparel, ambassador Andrea Ferry says Reebok will host weekly and monthly workouts in the store and around the District with local personal trainers and instructors.”

I spoke with a worker at the store last night who confirmed today’s opening.

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3222 M Street, NW

I also stopped by Olivia Macaron and took peek inside. They open this Saturday “late next week” at at 3222 M St, NW across from the Dean and Deluca.

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@melissaeweiss tweets us:

“@PoPville Dupont Yogi Castle is closed forever? Say it ain’t so!”

Yogi Castle confirms:

“We’re moving to a new spot!”

Yogi Castle was located at Connecticut Ave, NW in Dupont between Hillyer and R Street, NW. I’ll update when the new location is known.


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1612 U St, NW courtesy of VIDA Fitness

From a press release:

“Serenity and relaxation have just arrived on U Street. Urban Adventures Companies, Inc. (UAC), the DC-based urban lifestyle and entertainment company, announced today the grand opening of the new Aura Spa at VIDA Fitness-U Street, located at the company’s fitness and lifestyle complex at 1612 U Street, NW. Positioned directly off VIDA’s first floor lobby, the new $1 million, 5,000-square-foot Aura Spa flagship is the company’s third location and most deluxe day spa with larger treatment rooms, an expanded menu of services and cutting-edge design finishes.

Situated on two floors, the latest Aura Spa features a submerged soundproof lower level with three 250-square-foot state-of-the-art treatment rooms that present a remote and tranquil spa experience. Upon entry, patrons are greeted with a larger reception area in a peaceful lounge setting adjacent to a 250-square-foot esthetician treatment room. The innovative esthetician space hosts a variety of nourishing skincare services from clinical and organic facials to cost effective waxing. (more…)


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