3222 M Street, NW
Awning’s up at the TJ Maxx & HomeGoods store and their website is now announcing a Sept 8th grand opening from 8am – 8pm.
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Retail
Permit master @WashBizNeibs tweeted the news on Friday:
“Attention low budget shoppers — Five Below is coming to DC USA.”
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.
I wonder if they are coming into the space that was once touted as the future home of Ellwood Thompson’s before they backed out? If so, it’ll be right next to the coming soon Petco on Irving Street.
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Einstein Bagels has started construction in the long vacant Vespa showroom at 2233 Wisconsin Ave, NW. And they’re started hiring too.
And coming right next door to the future Einstein Bagels is an Empower Yoga studio.
2309 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
On July 3rd we learned Sushi Ko had been closed in Glover Park. At that time we did not know if it was temporary or permanent. Signs posted on their door still indicate they hope to reopen:
I walked by on Saturday and the space was still closed. A phone call to their Chevy Chase location revealed they are still hoping to re-open the Glover Park spot. But a reader hears they will close permanently. Stay tuned.
4130 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I had a tour here today. Here is a sneak preview of the new pet store coming up in Petworth. Projected opening day August 24th, 2013. Here are some of the cool things they offer:
Pet food/ they do delivery.
Pet accessories
Self Dog wash
Private Dog park in the back for their Loyal customers.
Grooming.
Dog walk.
Great addition to Petworth.”
Ed. Note: This is located right next door to Epiphany Open Pit Beef & Subs near the YES! Organic Market.
Hiatt and Irving St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending. Petco will be opening up beneath DSW on Irving Street west of 14th.
425 I Street, NW looking east
“Dear PoPville,
There is an alcohol permit request (dated Aug 2) in the window in the same building as the under construction Alba Osteria. This new place is going to be called Eye Street Cellars. I did a google search, but nada. It’s located on Eye St. just past 4 1/2 St (alley) in NW. Permit says Class A retail with Tasting permit. Figure it won’t be some cheap liquor store based on the location, but who knows?”
425 I Street, NW looking west
Georgia/7th and Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Pharmacare Pharmacy on Florida and Georgia Ave. NW served a huge low-income contingency in DC. Social service agencies, particularly those serving HIV/AIDS and mental health clients have been left to scramble to find alternative pharmaceutical providers that deliver and work with clients even if they don’t have insurance. Big hit for an already struggling population.
There’s an article in the Baltimore Sun about the arrests and charges.”
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3622 Georgia Ave, NW
In April a reader shared some scuttlebutt that a cigar store could be coming to 3622 Georgia Ave, NW next to Lion’s. Haven’t heard anything else on that front but on Sunday I did notice a permit posted for retail sales. But what could be more interesting is the agent name – Tony Shallal. Tony has confirmed via email that he is the brother of Andy Shallal owner of Busboys and Poets. Regarding plans for the space, he writes:
“We are still in the talking stage with several people, retailers, restaurants and nonprofits. The space will have 3600 sq/ft with an upper level outdoor deck, and exposed brick walls. It should be a cool space for a cool tenant.”
Whatever happens, it is nice to see the rundown space finally get fixed up.
Thanks to a reader for sending word about Sneakertropolis (what an awesome name!) coming to Kennedy Street between 5th and 7th Street, NW.
3401 14th Street, NW
Earlier in the week a reader asked what’s happening with CCs liquor store on 14th and Monroe in Columbia Heights? Thanks to @Tuck1220 who writes:
“CC’s liquor is back. Mr. Kim was sick, but said he is doing OK now.”