1530 U Street, NW
Looks like something’s Joint Custody is coming to the former basement space of Ginger Root at 1530 U St, NW. Joint Custody originally opened at 2337 18th St, NW below Pharmacy Bar in Sept. 2011. Ginger Root closed their basement space in May.
545 8th Street, SE
Hard to believe this space was a former costume shop. DCanter’s website says:
Hi there! We are Michael and Michelle Warner, owners of DCanter.
DCanter isn’t your typical wine or beer shop. We offer products and services that encourage our customers to experience and discover what’s unique about different wine and beer styles in a welcoming and unintimidating environment. Our hand-selected offerings of artisan wines and craft beers from around the world caters to the palate of connoisseurs, as well as to those interested in learning more or simply trying new styles.
We host frequent tastings and educational opportunities for those who are curious and looking for fun ways to learn more about the wine or beer world. DCanter has a dedicated tasting room and educational space where guests can enjoy events around a 16-foot communal table made from reclaimed wood, centered by a breathtaking glass-blown purple chandelier. We are also excited to bring the passion of winemakers and brewers directly into the store through in-person or virtual visits. To further our customers’ wine and craft beer experience, we offer books covering various related topics and accessories like glassware, decanters (of course!), corkscrews and beer openers.
Store Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-9pm
Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Closed on Monday
They soft open today and will have a grand opening July 23rd.
The renovated space looks amazing:
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
Former Filene’s space on Connecticut Avenue
“Dear PoPville,
Was in Mazza Gallerie over the weekend and all of the window space at the old Filene’s space is now covered with heavy paper. It appears that interior demolition in the space is underway. Checked the DC PIV system and see that a demo permit has been issued for Mazza Galllerie and a building permit is pending. No signs on the space regarding a tenant.”
Filene’s Basement closed their DC stores back in Nov. 2011. They had three DC stores located at 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW in Friendship Heights; 529 14th Street NW in the National Press Building and 1133 Connecticut Ave, NW (pictured above) near Farragut North. Updates when the new tenant(s) is known.
13th and U St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word:
Boundless is Moving!
Starting July 20, continue the deep study and focused attention you deserve at:
Boundless Yoga @ Unity Woods Yoga Center/Woodley Park
2639 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite c-102
Washington, DC 20008(directly across from the Woodley Park metro stop and steps away from the Circulator bus!)
We will continue to teach the same high-quality workshops and semi-privates on Saturdays, with Elissa, James, Carol, and Kim. On Sundays, we will offer classes in the afternoon through the evening! Check out the July/August workshops and programming Saturday schedule here! While this schedule is reduced from the yoga we’ve offered in three locations on U Street over the past 12 years, our top teachers will continue on at Boundless @ Unity Woods teaching their deeply devoted and intelligent classes that will carry your weekend learnings into the week and beyond.
We recognize that the move from 13th/U will be very challenging — a bummer! — especially if you live or work close by. We hope sincerely that you will continue your regular yoga practice during the week and join us for the intensive, high-quality, hands-on yoga training you have come to love at Boundless.
Boundless Yoga opened up at 13th and U St, NW in April 2011. Previously they were located at 1522 block of U Street currently home to the Foundry.
Rendering for store already under construction at Georgia and Missouri Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I just read the following article about Walmart’s plans to come to DC.
The company says it will kill plans to open three stores in DC and may kill the current ongoing construction of three other stores in DC if the City Council passes a “living wage” bill, which will require “large retailers” to pay about 50% above minimum wage ($12.50/hr vs. $8.25/hr). Do people think this bill is a good idea?
Mendelson says “[L]arge retailers, that have economic power, earnings of a $1 billion or more, they have the ability to pay a wage that comes out to $26,000 a year. That is not very much.” Isn’t it? And who decides how much is not very much?
And if it’s important for workers to be paid a “living wage,” why not make the requirement applicable to every job in the District as opposed to just “large retailers”?”
From Walmart:
The new stores will offer customers a full grocery selection, as well as a full service pharmacy and a wide variety of general merchandise. The size of each store will be between 80,000 and 120,000 square feet, with the first six stores located on:
Ward 4: Georgia and Missouri Avenue NW
Ward 4: Riggs Road NE and South Dakota Avenue NE
Ward 5: New York Avenue and Bladensburg Road NE
Ward 6: 801 New Jersey Avenue NW
Ward 7: Capitol Heights (East Capitol Street and 58th)
Ward 7: Good Hope Road and Alabama Avenue SEIf the LRAA Passes Walmart Will Not Open Stores at Skyland, Capitol Gateway, and New York Avenue
What’s more, passage will also jeopardize the three stores already under construction as we will thoroughly review the financial and legal implications of the bill on those projects. This was a difficult decision and one we arrived at after considerable contemplation. There is no question that Wal-Mart has surpassed the community relations efforts of other retailers seeking to come to Washington, D.C. In response, some members of the Council are fast-tracking a game-changing piece of legislation that challenges our ability to deliver.
3213 Georgia Avenue, NW
That was fast. Tibet Shop only just opened last November. A liquor license application posted out front says:
“Licensee transferring from 3210 Georgia Avenue NW to the new location at 3213 Georgia Avenue, NW.”
3213 Georgia Ave, NW is home to Petworth liquors. One reader writes:
“Some folks in the neighborhood (myself included) are not thrilled about the move, given many of the issues associated with the business (littering, serving to intoxicated patrons who stand and drink outside and threaten passersby, etc)…”
Petworth Liquors is currently located across the street from the Tibet Shop:
1802 14th Street, NW looking south towards S Street
Last week we noted a Lou Lou boutique was coming to 1742 L Street, NW. A press release also notes a new Logan Circle/U Street location – 1802 14th St, NW – expected to open by the end of the summer:
The second new store will open on 1802 14th Street NW, in the heart of the U Street corridor. “With the resurgence of nightlife, the renovation of many of the historic buildings and the opening of many restaurants and retail, we are excited to become part of this vibrant new neighborhood” said Ben Wegdam, owner of Lou Lou.
Both stores are expected to be open for business by the end of the summer. “With the addition of these two new locations, we are able to serve a new customer base in the heart of the District” states Ben Wegdam.
1742 L St, NW
A Lou Lou boutique is coming to 1742 L St, NW. This was the home, for a hot second, to a downsized Ritz Camera. The former larger Ritz Camera location is becoming a PNC Bank:
18th and L St, NW
