Back in 2010 plans were for The Independent, a new coffee house bar and lounge. Then in 2012 I heard some scuttlebutt that Richard Sandoval was considering opening a space here. Turns out he’ll be opening Toro Toro downtown. Now the space is up for lease again. I hear the Hilton brothers (Marvin, Brixton, Chez Billy etc.) may open something on the 2nd floor and somebody new may take over the first floor. But at the moment no new tenant has been found yet. Stay tuned.
3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Back in early Jan. we learned that Nana would be closing brick and mortar operations at 3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW. Now comes exciting news of their replacement – Each Peach Market:
A community-oriented grocery store showcasing ingredients from local producers and beyond. Coming soon in 2013!
Jeanlouise Conaway and Emily Friedberg, proprietors of Each Peach Market, are working away to get our shop open soon to bring fresh and delicious food to you.
We will be carrying a diverse range of produce, dairy, farm fresh eggs, meat, beer and wine, prepared foods and house-made items, and other inspirational ingredients!
3710 14th St, NW
Utopia Nails and Spa only opened up back in July ’12 (near Red Derby) but for some reason have already closed. Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets.
1700 Block of L St, NW
A Sarar clothing store is coming to the former Verizon store space on the 1700 block of L Street, NW. And on the corner in the former Ritz Camera space, I’m told a bank will be taking over that space. This is across the street from the former Borders space which is becoming a Nordstrom Rack soon.
Anyone familiar with Sarar?
18th and L St, NW
Thanks to all who sent word and Ben for the photo above of 3714 14th Street, NW which last week sprouted a Quick Cash Pawn Shop sign.
5502 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Back in Sept. 2012 we learned that Core 72, Women’s Activewear Boutique, would be opening in the former Full of Beans space (which moved around the corner) in Chevy Chase. They had their grand opening last Saturday. You can see the brands they stock here. The store looks great:
2606 Georgia Avenue, NW
About a month ago we learned Pleasant Plains Workshop would be expanding into the former Soul Vegetarian space at 2606 Georgia Avenue, NW. They’re about half way towards their goal of raising $10,000:
Pleasant Plains Workshop is a shared studio space, classroom, gallery and retail outlet for local artists in Washington, DC. It was founded in 2010 by DC-based artist, Kristina Bilonick. In January of 2013, the Workshop took on the building adjacent to its existing location. Over the next few months, they will be building a state-of-the art screen printing studio so that they can provide space for more artists to work, and present more exhibitions and classes to the community. The workshop’s current location will become solely the retail and gallery component offering goods created by resident artists and other local artists and artisans.
Since its opening, the space has quickly become a hub of the neighborhood- offering 6 art exhibitions a year, a variety of programs and classes, and wide variety of handmade items by dc artists and artisans. Almost everyone who visits the space goes on to become a regular at PPW gatherings and events.
With the funds raised on this platform, we will be able to take our Workshop to the next level, offering more opportnities for local artists, and more exhibitions and programs that our community can come by and enjoy!
You can donate here.
2301 Georgia Ave, NW
The FroZenYo by Howard University is now open. Stand by for Fuel Pizza next!
It seems like Einstein Bagels has been “coming soon” to Union Station (next to Jamba Juice) for years. But now the plywood has come down and it actually looks like it really will be opening soon!
And in other Union Station retail news – The Body Shop Boutique will be reopening in March:
