1309 5th Street, NE
Union Market continues to get more options. I stopped by on Sunday and it was smashed crowded. Since I last stopped by in December – Red Apron and Cordial Wine have now opened and Takorean has applied for a liquor license.
And I’m still keeping my fingers crossed for a roof deck beer garden one day…
Dear PoPville,
Some potential news about the former fro-yo place in the upstairs of Union Station by the Pret (which was speculated to become a Burger King Express). I saw some workers working on the space yesterday, and I asked them what was going to go there. They said that it would be a “Tropicana,” and that it would be temporary. This is a bit confusing to me— does this mean it will be a juice stand? (Are there freestanding Tropicana dispensaries?) Also, there are now a bunch of Tropicana ads in the Union Station Metro, so maybe the old fro-yo spot will just be ad space until something new comes in. Just thought I’d pass this news on!
2029 P Street, NW
Washingtonian has the scoop on the former Tasti D Lite retail space where we saw the “meatsicles coming soon” sign on P Street in Dupont. It’s gonna be Cool Disco Donuts. Washingtonian shares the details:
The old-school aesthetic is an homage to the Washington that Gordon grew up in, when go-go bands like Rare Essence ruled the game and graffiti artist Cool “Disco” Dan tagged every other surface in the city. The name of the business is a nod to the underground operator, though he has no official affiliation. Another local street artist, Juan Pineda, is behind the vibrant designs.
The shop is slated for a soft opening on Friday, February 1, from 4 to 8 PM
Regular hours start Friday, February 8 from 8am-8pm.
The entire row of retail on the 3000 block of Connecticut Ave NW is getting a facelift. Looking forward to see how this turns out. In the meantime – the businesses remain open:
3320 Cady’s Alley
Full disclosure – I was given a press preview and a free pair of pants.
From a press release:
Bonobos, the largest Internet-launched men’s clothing brand in the United States, brings their fresh take on retail to Cady’s Alley with the opening of their Guideshop Georgetown on January 29, 2013. Bonobos Guideshop is an e-commerce showroom designed as Bonobos’ answer to the traditional retail experience. The Bonobos Guideshop Georgetown will be a physical space serving as a highly personal extension of Bonobos’ comprehensive customer service for those who want to see and try on the clothing in person before placing an order on the popular retail website. Currently, the company has e-commerce showrooms in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Palo Alto and San Francisco with plans to introduce the concept in additional domestic cities throughout the year.
Assisting visitors in the Guideshop are Bonobos Guides, experts trained in fit and style that walk customers through the unique range of Bonobos items, from suits and denim to button-down shirts and Bonobos’ best selling washed chinos. Bonobos Guides provide the hybrid service of a fit expert and style advisor in a relaxed, one-on-one environment without the stress of a traditional retail store.
Bonobos Georgetown is located at 3320 Cady’s Alley. Hours of operation are Sunday noon-6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 10am-7pm and Thursday and Friday 10am-8pm. Guideshop appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.bonobos.com/guideshop. Guideshop appointments are always complimentary.
Photo courtesy of Bonobos
Looks like the new J Crew is gonna be gigantic. Opening in April 2013.
3222 M Street, NW
It was back in Jan. 2012 when we first met the folks behind Gordy’s Pickles. They’ve since been tearing it up, most recently scoring a win for their Sweet Chips with a 2013 Good Food Award. They were the only winners representing DC.
Though there were two other local winners from Virgina:
EcoFriendly Foods, Iberico Americana Long Leg Ham 20 Month, Virginia
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Roundstone Rye, Virginia
Nicely done!
A little background on the awards:
For a long time, certifications for responsible food production and awards for superior taste have remained distinct—one honors social and environmental responsibility, while the other celebrates flavor. The Good Food Awards recognize that truly good food—the kind that brings people together and builds strong, healthy communities—contains all of these ingredients. We take a comprehensive view, honoring people who make food that is delicious, respectful of the environment, and connected to communities and cultural traditions.
The Good Food Awards were created through a collaboration of food producers, farmers, food journalists and independent grocers organized by Seedling Projects. This team has nominated judges from across the country to select the 99 winners honored in a special ceremony hosted by Alice Waters in San Francisco on the evening of January 18, 2013. To showcase the winners among the broader food-loving public, there will be a vibrant Good Food Marketplace on January 19, 2013. Visitors to the marketplace can taste, buy and meet the producers behind theses award-winning foods, surrounded by the spectacular Saturday Farmers’ Market at San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building.
1829 M Street, NW
In early Dec. a reader sent word that a new frozen yogurt and cupcake spot, YOCAKE, was coming to 1829 M St, NW. Grand opening is today at 2pm:
3103 14th Street, NW
D’Vines opened up back in April 2008 across from DC USA in Columbia Heights. They’ve recently applied for a liquor license for a Retailer’s Class “A” Liquor Store license so they’ll be able to sell liquor in addition to beer and wine.
15th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Speaking of liquor stores, a reader gives props to World Wine and Spirits:
My corner, at 15th and Penn S.E., is undergoing a fair amount of change, and the longtime liquor store on the corner there, World Liquor, is renovating and re-making itself … with hopes of becoming a destination for craft beers, etc. The bulletproof glass is down. The store is renovated inside and is now going by “World Wine and Spirits.” Richard Lee, the owner, has reached out to neighbors, asking for their recommendation on what he should stock, etc. I believe he also plans to do tastings.
I was personally pleased to walk in there today and see a beer from my hometown, Kansas City … Boulevard, which I didn’t think was available on the East Coast. Richard is also now carrying Lagunitas, Great Lakes, etc.
I stopped by as well and the place looks great. They even have a good Sake selection.
More photos after the jump. (more…)