908 17th Street, NW
The new 7-Eleven has opened in the former Wasabi space just south of Connecticut and K Street, NW.
Retail
Site plan courtesy CBRE
The CBRE website says:
Washington, DC’s long anticipated retail development, The Shops at Dakota Crossing, will offer destination retail shopping to the historically underserved District neighborhoods and the adjacent Maryland suburbs. Its strategic location on New York Avenue/Route 50 at South Dakota Avenue in the northeast area of Washington, DC, provides excellent visibility and easy access to an impressive 100,000 vehicles per day. The Shops at Dakota Crossing is known as “The Gateway to Washington.” Retailers will benefit from the enormous regional draw of industry leader Costco, as well as one of the area’s top grocers, Shoppers Food. A strategic mix of national, regional and local retailers and restaurants will be located in the walkable “main street” area of the center with easy access to the adjacent Fort Lincoln neighborhood – one of the most vibrant and successful residential communities in the area. The Shops at Dakota Crossing’s beautifully landscaped open spaces, public plazas and outdoor seating areas, as well as convenient surface parking, create the perfect blend of a highly desirable neighborhood environment with the strong regional draw of the country’s top retailers.
Dakota Crossing Site Plan (PDF)
We talked about Costco opening back in November.
WBJ’s Michael Neibauer breaks the news about Lowe’s:
Multiple sources familiar with the deal say Charlotte, N.C.-based Lowe’s Cos. Inc. (NYSE: LOW) will occupy a 130,000-square-foot building at 33rd Street and South Dakota Avenue NE. Target was, until late 2011, slated to occupy 136,000 square feet on the same parcel. But Target backed out, and it has taken some time to find a replacement anchor.
Anyone prefer Lowe’s to Home Depot?
Arts@1830, Formerly Raven Arts Gallery opened at 1830 14th St, NW back in Oct. 2011. This is the space that was previously home to L and N thrift store. This is also the same building that used to be home to Hunted House upstairs which moved to H St, NE in May 2012. So now the whole building is vacant. It’ll be interesting to see who takes over this prime space.
Last week we learned that the LUX design store had closed across the street at 1821 14th Street, NW.
Dear PoPville – New liquor and wine shop, Simple and Good (S&G), Opens on Georiga and Kennedy St, NW
5214 Georgia Avenue, NW
Dear PoPville,
There is a new liquor and wine shop, Simple and Good (S&G), at 5214 Georgia Avenue, NW (Kennedy street). I wanted to pass on to let some more people around this area of petworth/brightwood know. I know it’s just another liquor store on Georgia ave but its so much cleaner than the others I have visited near here and the owners are very friendly! They also carry good wines and craft beers.
1821 14th Street, NW
Located between City Paws and Masa 14 at 1821 14th Street, NW, the Lux Design store has closed due to raise in rent according to a quick chat with the owner. Lux opened back in Dec. 2011 and filled the space previously held by ICON Interiors and Lighting.
3211 M Street, NW
Back in late September we learned that Pizzeria Uno had closed at 3211 M Street, NW. A very reliable source hears that a Billy Reid will be taking over the space. Any fans of Billy Reid?
Last week I shared some scuttlebutt that a Frye Boots would be taking over the former Papa Razzi Space in Georgetown. That has since been confirmed. Interesting to note that two former restaurant spaces will become retail spots.
5111 Georgia Ave, NW
Congrats to Three Little Pigs owners Jason and Carolina who are getting married! They will be taking some well deserved time off so be sure to stock up on your charcuterie and salumi needs before they temporarily close this Sunday until Superbowl weekend (Feb. 3rd.)
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3070 M Street, NW
From Alex and Ani’s website:
Alex and Ani, LLC offers eco-friendly, positive energy products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit, designed by Carolyn Rafaelian and made in America. Rafaelian believes that every individual has a positive message to share with the world and by incorporating powerful symbolism and design into each (+) energy piece, Alex and Ani provides a vehicle for the wearer to express their individuality in an organic, spiritual way. She believes it is her life’s work to support communities and organizations while inspiring her customers to relish what is unique and authentic about themselves, revealing the beauty that resides within.
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1701 K Street, NW
And I didn’t even know the Dress Barn had closed… A permit posted out front says a restaurant will be coming into the space:
More info as it becomes available. Pret a Manger it is. Pret a Manger is on a Taylor Gourmet paced expansion around town!
Ed. Note: We recently learned that a Noodles and Company was opening across the street on the east side of 17th and K.
1064-1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Back in June Papa Razzi restaurant closed at 1064-1066 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. I’m hearing that Frye Boots will be taking over the space. Any fans of Frye boots?
