Last week I mentioned that a new dry cleaners had opened up at 3903 Georgia Ave, NW by Qualia coffee. Speaking with the owner the other day revealed a couple of interesting potential plans for the second floor. He is considering leasing the space to a yoga studio or possibly opening up a Chipotle style restaurant. Which would you rather have? If you think a Yoga studio do you think two yoga studios could survive since one just opened up at 4804 Georgia Ave, NW.
From an email:
“Starting next Saturday, January 28th, we’re partnering with the fabulous Pleasant Plains Workshop in the heart of Columbia Heights to make our pop-up shop temporarily into a staying-still shop for most of the month of February, selling during regular store hours from Thursday through Sunday. We’re hosting an opening on January 28th, from 4 to 8 p.m., a Fashion Show on February 12th, a Nerd Night at the Looking Glass bar on February 19th, and a mega swap-o-rama for our closing on February 25th.”
More info available here. Pleasant Plains Workshop is located at 2608 Georgia Ave, NW.
I feel like the McCoy Sisters Beauty Salon from North Capitol Street (NW side) could be from a movie set. What do you think – 50s in this photo:
And 70s in this photo:
459 I Street NW
Just got word from the folks at BicycleSPACE that they are moving from 459 I Street NW to 1019 7th St, NW (next to The Passenger) in Mt. Vernon Square. The move should be completed this Winter. Owner Erik Kugler tells me:
“We thought it would be a great location because it was formerly a hardware store and has that homey feel, it’s close enough to our old location, next to a high-quality establishment (Passenger) and it’s going to be out of the heavy construction zone in the MVT in the near future as that all gets redeveloped. We’re just scratching the surface of what we’ve set out to do with bicycle retail.”
For fans of BicycleSPACE – do you like this new location?
1019 7th St, NW
This is in the former barber shop right outside the Petworth metro. And I was just saying to myself how I wish Georgia Avenue had more bodega/market options… Maybe we should offer some tax incentives to attract retail other than Markets like this? There’s gotta be at least two per block in every direction. Or am I overreacting?
It’s a good week for cycling studio news. The Art of SpYn is coming to 950 F St, NW. From an email:
The Art of SpYn features two studios, a patron’s lounge, high-end men’s and women’s locker facilities and a lifestyle retail boutique in over 4,000 square feet of space. The state of the art cycling studio and tranquil yoga studio create the perfect combination for the latest in fitness in a beautiful, modern setting.
The team at The Art of SpYn is committed to innovation and creation of forward-thinking classes that combine the best practices from different disciplines to give you the most effective workout.
Very cool news about the renovation going on at 905-907 U St, NW. The second and third floors are going to house Off Road Indoor Cycling – “a dedicated indoor cycling studio”. I’m told that if all goes well they will open their doors around the May/June time frame. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
Photos courtesy of Petworth Cleaners
Petworth Cleaners is having their Grand Opening today at 3903 Georgia Ave, NW. From the owner:
We offer next day organic dry cleaning as well as a on site tailor. For our grand opening, we’re offering 20% off all dry cleaning. We also provide shirts laundry, alterations, and shoe repair. I’m coming from my parents store in Bloomingdale where i’ve worked for the last 4 years.
Dear PoPville,
I know that Rita’s Water Ice at Florida and California NW closes down during the winter, but this is the first time I’ve seen a “Rent availability” sign in the window during the winter months. Any clue if this is a permanent change or just a chance to use the space while Rita’s is closed?
Given the continuation of big bookstores closing in DC, I always stop and pause when I pass Books A Million on Dupont Circle. I always wonder how much longer they’ll be able to survive in that prime (and likely expensive) location if at all. Do you guys think Books a Million can survive here? If so why? If not, how much longer do you think they have?