Sweet Diablo, claiming to have the best chocolate cake in the world, is coming to 19th and M St, NW in the small retail space just west of the Jos A Bank on M Street in southern Dupont. We’ll def. be back for a proper judging to test their claim. Stay tuned!
660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
In late Feb. we learned that Sapore Oil and Vinegar was coming to the old Quiznos space at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE by Eastern Market. I took a sneak peek yesterday and lovers of olive oil are going to be in heaven.
They had 18 olive oils and 15 vinegars:
They even have one honoring the local fire house:
Here are all the details from a press release:
DC’s first fresh oil and vinegar specialty store opens March 18 at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE in Capitol Hill’s Eastern Market neighborhood. Sapore, Italian for “taste” or “flavor”, will feature 30 types of single varietal and flavor infused extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars plus gourmet pastas, olives, sea salts, spice blends, accessories and cookbooks. According to owner Renee Farr, Sapore is a boutique culinary retail store designed to capture the growing trend of customers wanting pure authentic foods that are healthy.
She says that true extra virgin olive oil, fresh from pressing, has a flavorful taste that grocery store oils do not. Sapore’s oils will be available in traditional varietals and flavor infused selections along with white and dark balsamic vinegars. “Sapore will round out the oils and vinegars with complementary gourmet products like sea salts and handcrafted spice blends.” she said.
Customers will be able to sample every oil and vinegar. Displayed in Italian-made stainless steel containers, called fustis, the oils and vinegars encircle the 950 square-foot store. Farr has developed recipe cards that detail creative uses for the international
SAPORE
660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE – Washington, DC 20003 – 202.544.4133Monday – Friday 11 am – 7 pm;
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday 10 am- 4 pm
SAPORE – products and origins after the jump. (more…)
Dear PoPville,
So I got a chance to check out 3 Little Pigs at their Petworth location (5111 Georgia Ave, NW) on opening day and it was adorably CUTE! They offered barbeque chiccarones (pork rinds) for those of us waiting to be served. The Executive Chef from Rosa Mexicana was standing next to me and we chatted away about what to get. Another guy was buying the proscuitto being cut by the owner in the picture. Based on their recommendation, I bought duck confit for dinner and when I got it home and cooked it the response from my fiance was “I want to marry the guy who sold you this duck!” If that’s not a huge endorsement I don’t know what else is. I’m so happy they’ve come to my neighborhood and I will be getting my fresh meat there every weekend.
A Charles Tyrwhitt clothing store is coming to one of the retail spaces at the corner of Connecticut and K St, NW. The entrance is on the Connecticut Ave side. Anyone ever hear of Charles Tyrwhitt?
Yes! I’m happy to share the great news:
“We just passed our health inspection and we are going to be opening next Tuesday, March 13th!”
Three Little Pigs, Charcuterie & Salumi is located at 5111 Georgia Ave, NW next to the Petworth Fire Station. Check out their mouthwatering menu here.
Well, they’re actually off to a rough start. Looks like the strong winds last week blew off some of the letters from their sign and their Website domain has expired. Nevertheless, looks like it’s going to be another clothing store and they hope to open sometime in March. Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up. Carbon closed at the end of Dec. 2011 at 2643 Connecticut Ave, NW.
1108 H St, NE
The Daily Rider Bicycle Shop is coming to 1108 St, NE this spring:
The Daily Rider’s collection of bicycles currently includes models from Biria and Bobbin. We will soon be carrying Gazelle, the original Dutch bike, and we will be introducing several brands that have yet to be seen in the Washington, DC area market.
Our collection includes models that feel at home in the city, with racks for your bags and fenders to keep you looking sharp when you arrive. There’s no need to put on special clothes, shoes, or equipment. If you have ridden Capital Bikeshare, you’ll be familiar with how seamlessly you can integrate the right type of bicycle into your daily life. Our brightly colored bicycles don’t require you to match your clothing to them, but the invitation is open!
Want your current ride to more closely fit your lifestyle? We have a full selection of bags and baskets to accommodate your laptop, your change of clothes, or even your dog! Installation of most accessories is included with purchase. We’ll even give your ride a once-over and make sure everything is working well.
Thanks to a reader for sending the details about the current temporary Mt. Pleasant Library located at 3162 Mt. Pleasant St, NW. Rent is $10,080/mo.
Back in late Jan. we learned that BicycleSPACE was moving to 1019 7th St, NW next to the Passenger. On Sat. I was happy to see that they had already soft opened. The space is much larger than it looks from the outside. It goes pretty far back and has a basement as well.
Back in Nov. 2009 Shakti yoga moved into the old Longview Gallery space at 1302 9th St, NW by the Convention Center. Unfortunately a for rent sign has gone up on the front window saying the space is available April 1st. Shakti also has a Brookland location at 3805 13th St, NE.
