3714 14th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that despite some community opposition, the pawn shop has opened up at 14th and Quincy St, NW by the Red Derby.
Retail
Yesterday we learned that B. Smith’s restaurant had closed after 20 years in Union Station. In other closing news – Fire and Ice closed their space at Union Station on Sunday. I hear an Aveda salon could be taking over the space but that’s not confirmed. In opening news – the H&M opens Thursday at noon.
Photo courtesy of District Flea
From District Flea:
“Hello DC! The District Flea is very excited to announce its opening this fall in the U Street Corridor. A collaboration between local vendors and the people that started the Brooklyn Flea, our market will feature antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by artisans from in and around DC, New York, Baltimore, and Philly. And of course, delicious fresh food! We’ll be open every Saturday from September 14th – October 19th, 10 AM to 5 PM. At 945 Florida Avenue, NW.”
Photo courtesy of District Flea
Thanks to all the readers who wrote in about it. Anyone else check it out?
Photo courtesy of District Flea
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4130 Georgia Avenue, NW
Fido & Kitty’s World opens on Tuesday. Thanks to a reader for sending the update:
“Finally our neighborhood pet store will officially Open Tuesday 17th. The place looks great. we need new businesses in Petworth. Lets show our appreciation by welcoming and supporting them. Great addition….”
11th and E St, NW
The Washington Post reported:
“Target is considering opening a store in downtown Washington, at 11th and E streets NW, in space once occupied mainly by ESPN Zone.
The building, 555 12th St. NW, is for sale. A new owner has not been named, and it is not clear whether whoever buys the building would want the rather ubiquitous red Target symbol stamped on the bottom of it.”
Do you think a Target would do well in this location?
I still think a B.B. King’s Blues Club would be a better fit…
3222 M Street, NW
The following was written by PoP contributor Jessica Bonness. Jessica runs JGB Interiors and writes at Paint It What I Tell You.
It’s a pretty average Home Goods, which means it has a ton of extremely reasonably priced furniture, lamps, bedding, accessories, and aisles upon aisles of kitchen gadgets and random food-finds. I think it’s a great resource for people who live in a city, because they stock a lot of small pieces of furniture that fit little apartments nicely.
A few of my favorite finds are a “soda crate” that inexplicably says “cream cheese,” a huge planter that looks bronzed and antiqued but is actually pretty lightweight, some cute canisters, great colorful barstools, and a truly neat wooden sofa that is not cheap at $599, but it is surprisingly pretty comfortable. In the toy section, I found a few Bruder brand toy trucks that my son loves; they usually retail for close to $80 but at Home Goods they were only $29.99.
I encourage clients to go here a lot if they are on a budget or running out of their budgeted funds; now they don’t have to go as far. I will definitely be back for myself.
The one thing that’s really different about this Home Goods location is that it shares a space and registers with TJ Maxx, which seems to have a lot of designer clothing. I didn’t peruse that part of the store, but it looks like it would be fun to explore another day.
Crossroads is moving into the former Mila Discount space on 14th just north of U Street:
“Crossroads is a new and recycled fashion retailer that has been serving its fashionable and environmentally conscious customers since 1991.”
The job fair is at 1600 Rhode Island Ave, NW 9/10 and 9/11 from 9:30am-6:30pm.
2015 14th Street, NW
1810 14th Street, NW
A couple of weeks ago we learned Redeem boutique would be moving up the street to 1810 14th St, NW next to Ted’s Bulletin. They’ve opened and the space is awesome. It’s deceiving from the outside as the storefront is rather small but when you walk inside it’s actually a huge space. And also props for the very cool new sign:
Photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)
1454 Park Road, NW
Laughing Hyena Tattoos is located at 1454 Park Rd, NW:
“Laughing Hyena Tattoos is a full-service tattoo shop dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent service, quality products, and furnishing an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable price. We maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects diversity, ideas, and hard work. We provide quality tattoo’s in a healthy, clean environment.”
On Friday WAMU reported
“A set of regulations for tattoo artists and body piercers unveiled today would mandate a 24-hour wait between when a customer requests a tattoo or piercing and when they can actually get it.”
Think a 24-hour wait period before getting a tattoo or piercing is a good idea or a ridiculous one?