Retail

Cork and Fork Still Coming to 14th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

There was a little confusion as to whether or not Cork and Fork was coming to 1522 14th Street next to the recently opened HomeMade Pizza. I just want to clarify that I’ve received word from the folks behind Cork and Fork and they are indeed still coming. They write:

“Cork & Fork is on track to open in the retail space located next to Homemade Pizza. In addition to a well rounded wine selection created by owners Anna and Dominique Landragin, winemaker from Champagne France, we will also carry a extensive micro- and craft brew selection. The “Fork” part will be focused on light foods that compliment wine and beer, as well as our catering branch. Our wine education series, as well as social vineyard day trips will be ready to launch on our opening day.”

You can read more about Cork and Fork here.

AM Wine Shoppe Opens at 2122 18th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

This was a pretty quick turn around since the coming soon signs went up in October. Sunday evening there was a soft opening and I was able to snap some photos.

In addition to wine they will also be offering cured meats and cheeses:

And very soon they will also be offering sandwiches. You’ll be able to find more information on their Web site here soon. They’ll be open Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 9pm; Fri. 11am – 10pm; Sat. 10am – 10pm; and Sun. 10am – 8pm. More photos after the jump. (more…)

Dear PoP – What’s Going into the Solea Building at 14th and Florida?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I’m curious about two projects at 14th and Florida and wondered if you have heard anything about them. The Solea condo suddenly has some build-out activity taking place on its main level. Any word on who/what will be going in that space?”

Here’s the official word from Solea:

“The tenant at Solea is the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. They bought the entire 14th Street side of Solea and will be occupying the space by late spring/early summer. They’ve got a great fit-out planned with dynamic street-level engagement vis-à-vis signage, lighting, etc.”

Go Mama Go! Going Out of Business at 1809 14th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


1809 14th Street, NW

We visited Go Mama Go! back in June of ’08. From a press release from the owner:

“Go mama go!, the vibrant housewares, accessories and gift shop on 14th Street NW , will be closing its doors in the next few months, according to its owner, Jonathan Chudnoff.

Chudnoff attributes the closing to the twin blows of the general economic decline and the death of the store’s founder, Noi Chudnoff, whose dynamic spirit, creativity and personality were key ingredients in the store’s early success.”

Dry Cleaners News – They’re Not Just Closing!

By Prince Of Petworth

While we’ve heard of the closings on 14th Street (Swann Cleaners and the one a bit further south) I’m happy to report a couple of new openings.  Bill’s cleaners had finally opened up at the corner of 13th and Florida Ave (1301 Florida Ave, NW).

And Cupid Cleaners has opened up in Adams Morgan at 1704 Euclid Street, NW. This is an organic cleaners that will have a 20% grand opening discount for a couple of months. Because Bill’s was closed when I walked by I only got pricing info for Cupid. Before the discount shirts are $1.35, pants are $4.95, and suits are $9.95.

What’s the Best Liquor/Wine Store in Town?

By Prince Of Petworth

I know there are lots of fans of D’Vines on 14th Street in Columbia Heights. My Capitol Hill friends swear by Schneider’s of Capitol Hill. And I remember back in the day when I lived in Cleveland Park that Calvert Woodley Liquor on Connecticut Ave. in Van Ness was highly recommended. So if you know nothing about wine where can you find the best selection/prices in town?

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