14th Street between Irving and Park Rd, NW
A reader snaps the photo above and writes:
“Snapped this shot of Perfumania moving into DC USA in the corner space between Payless and the escalators. Didn’t even know the spot existed…”
Retail
2616 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in April the CVS Shuffle occurred when CVS moved from 2616 Connecticut Ave, NW to corner of Connecticut and Calvert Street. Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up about an Ace Hardware moving into the former CVS space at 2616 Connecticut Ave, NW next to McDonald’s. According to their Website:
“We’re looking to open the doors mid-August”
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1030 17th St, NW
From Quilt 2012:
What is the AIDS Memorial Quilt?
In June 1987, a group of strangers gathered to remember the names and lives of their loved ones they feared history would forget. It was this group that first set the sewing machines at The NAMES Project Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in motion in a small storefront in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. Those first few memorials – sewn 25 years ago, were voices crying out the suffering of one community. Over the years those voices have swelled to tens of thousands calling for compassion, awareness and action in the age of AIDS on behalf of people from all walks of life, all around the globe.
Throughout its history, The AIDS Memorial Quilt has been used to fight prejudice, raise awareness and funding, as a means to link hands with the global community in the struggle against AIDS, and as an effective tool in HIV and AIDS education and prevention.
The store will be:
“the perfect way to support The Quilt as it makes its way to Washington, D.C. You can purchase Quilt 2012 merchandise, attend cool events, learn more about the Quilt, and HIV/AIDS.”
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801 E St, NW
A reader sends an intriguing email:
I got the information below from a United Social Sports email today that they are having a party in a new club (and indicates used to be Riot Act). I looked at RA’s site and doesn’t indicate they are closing but they don’t seem to have any acts scheduled for July or August on their calendar. If true, too bad for RA. I hosted a private party in their showroom shortly after they opened, it’s a wonderful space.
“Exclusive Preview Party!
Join USS as we invite you to an exclusive private preview of Penn Quarters Newest Bar!
Its so new we can’t even give you the name so you KNOW this is going to be a blast!
There will be Free Miller Lite & $2 Rails and an awesome DJ from 9-11pm then the party continues with ridiculous drink specials and games the rest of the night.
Where: Penn Quarters Newest Bar (Formerly Riot Act)
When: Saturday, July 9th @ 7pm”
Another reader writes:
“Thought you may like to know; Riot Act Comedy Theater is planning to close at the end of the month. Employees are trying to keep it hush but word gets out. A check of their calendar shows no planned events after the 29th.”
Indeed Riot Act’s Web site has no new shows listed after June. Other readers have also written in asking about a new “huge” bar in Penn Quarter.
Riot Act opened up back in Aug. 2011 at 801 E Street, NW. More info as it becomes available.
Update from commenter Downtown Dave:
“For what it’s worth, the place isn’t closing — it is being recreated/renamed. The stage will remain downstairs and they will continue to host live events — music, comedy, etc. Further, the upstairs space will be reinvigorated as a Tryst-like coffee house/bar open day and night– a huge upgrade from its current underutilized state.”
Looks like 301 Mass. Ave (actually located on 4th St, NW south of H Street) is getting a dry cleaners.
It’s in the same building as the coming Wiseguy Pizza and Carving Room sandwich spot.
Back in Feb. we saw Blue Moo was coming to the former Marvelous Market space at 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Glad to see they opened.
Their Web site says:
Welcome to Bloo Moo Premium Frozen Yogurt Shop! We serve only the best of the best of frozen yogurts and toppings. All of our yogurts are labeled with the LAC seal. LAC stands for Live and Active Cultures, which means that all of our frozen yogurts contain at least 10 million cultures per gram! There are many benefits of live and active cultures.
Scientific research shows that the live and active cultures found in yogurt may offer many more health attributes, on top of the great nutrition basics. Researchers are exploring how live and active culture yogurt may have a beneficial effect on the immune system, the potential to lower cholesterol, and how it may help combat certain types of cancer-causing compounds, particularly in the digestive track. Few foods help meet your nutritional needs at every stage of life better than live and active culture yogurt. And because it comes in so many flavors and varieties, yogurt appeals to every member of the family!
You can see a list of their flavors here.
This retail space is located at 843 Upshur Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Building completely renovated in 2004. Excellent Condition- Turnkey for office or some retail. Other uses considered. 4 Blocks from Petworth/Columbia Heights metro in UPCOMING AREA! Excellent Friendly Street already has new restaurants and retail. Taxes included- Tenant splits Low Utilities w/upstairs tenant.”
It’s going for $1,950/Mo.
1787 Columbia Road, NW
Back in May 2010 we learned that the Urban Sustainable gardening store was planning on coming to 1787 Columbia Road, NW in Adams Morgan. Their Web site explained:
Our passion at Urban Sustainable is to promote the transformation of the urban resident into the urban farmer by providing the highest quality, best service, and widest selection of innovative growing supplies. With new technologies, cutting-edge growing techniques, and years of experience, we educate local communities on the value of growing food for personal consumption, and we provide everything they need to make the garden of their dreams a reality. Our ultimate aim is to facilitate sustainable, environmentally conscious living through urban agriculture.
On Wed. June 13th they announced that they have closed:
“Urban Sustainable is now CLOSED! We are relocating soon to the mid-west, look for details to be posted shortly.”
Prior to Urban Sustainable, 1737 Columbia Road was home to a locksmith.
3903 Georgia Ave, NW
Starr’s 2nd Story Boutique
3903 Georgia Ave
Friday, June 15th, 2012
12:00pm – 8:00pmJoin us in celebrating the official GRAND OPENING of Starr’s 2nd Story Boutique” located in the heart of the Petworth area in our nations capital. Come out for a day filled with fashion, fun & hors d’oeuvres plus you will receive 10% savings off your entire purchase.
See all of tonight’s and the week’s events here. To add your event, click the events tab up top and then click “add an event”. You can add concerts, museum/gallery exhibits, fundraisers, sporting events, bike rides etc. You can add anything you think will be of interest to PoPville.
1318 14th St, NW
Back in Nov. 2011 we learned that the Buffalo Exchange clothing store would be coming to 1318 14th St, NW in Logan Circle. We’ve now learned an opening date – June 16th.
From a press release:
Unique resale clothing store plans to open on June 16 in 14th Street Corridor
Called “a favorite of hipsters” by the Washington Post and “the cream of the crop of vintage stores” by NBC Washington, Buffalo Exchange brings the original concept of buy-sell-trade clothing to 14th Street Northwest with the opening of its first store in Washington, located off Logan Circle at 1318 14th Street NW.
Store hours will be Monday-Saturday 11–7 and Sunday 12–6.
The newly restored historic building will feature an interior with high ceilings, rustic looking flooring, preserved original brick walls and vintage display items scattered throughout. The store will offer 10 roomy, well-lit dressing rooms for women and men — plus two buy counters, where customers can sell their clothes for cash or trade.
Buffalo Exchange is unique because clothing and accessories are bought, sold and traded locally with store customers. Used clothes can be traded for any item in the store, including jewelry and brand new clothing. The ever-changing inventory includes designer wear, basics, vintage, jeans and one-of-a-kind items.