I’m not sure if they are good cleaners but they did get a nice new proper sign and for that I am grateful.
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Retail
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On Mt. Pleasant St. Heller’s Bakery always seems to be crowded. So what’s the word? Is it the breakfast, the pies, rolls, cakes or homemade ice cream? Check out the storefront after the jump…I’m intrigued by the ham, egg and cheese biscuit… (more…)
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I know you have probably walked by this storefront dozens of times just north of the Reeves Center on 14th Street, but have you ever stopped to look at the posters/pictures? They are phenomenal. Check out my favorite one after the jump. (more…)
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Palace Five located at 2216 14th Street just south of Florida is an unbelievably cool shop. And I don’t even skateboard. In 1986 I did have a sweet Kamikaze board but the greatest trick I ever learned was being able to turn. But fear not if you have no skateboarding skills you can still get some pretty fresh gear. And I don’t think it would be posing if you got a nice pair kicks that they offer at the shop. In addition to boards and sneakers, Palace Five also has a nice selection of clothing including t shirts. Palace Five’s designers come from all over including Los Angeles, New York, and London. And of course there are local designers as well. I saw some cool t shirts by local designer, DURKL. Open since July, Palace Five also sponsors many skateboarding events. The most recent one was in South East and was cosponsored by DGK. I was having a bit of trouble accessing their Web site at www.palace5ive.com. But when it is up and running you can sign up for their email list and be notified of future events as well as check out near gear coming soon to the store. Check out some more photos after the jump. There is a pretty impressive mural behind the cashier. (more…)
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Two years to renovate a CVS? This better be one badass CVS when they are finished. For real, right? Two years? What the addition of a pool or some nice astroturf, maybe some underground parking…what on earth could take two years? I’d be happy with some fast and courteous cashiers…but that may take longer than two years.
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Now, I know many people have either heard of this joint or visited it on 14th St. just north of T St., NW. But I was speaking to a friend the other day who hadn’t heard of it so I thought it deserved a mention for those new to the neighborhood or even DC. It certainly doesn’t look like much on the outside, and I’m always amazed it is still standing every time I walk by, but on the inside it is jam packed with super cool household items. And these items are amazingly eclectic. You can find paintings, tables, mirrors, salt and pepper shakers, sculptures and the list goes on and on. It is like a gigantic flee market crammed into a row house. The coolest thing I saw was a bust of Abraham Lincoln but it’s price of $200 was a little more than I was willing to spend. Sadly, my Lincoln tschoke budget is firmly set at $150. But don’t let that price scare you off there are tons of great finds here. Check out some more photos after the jump. (more…)
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I’m looking forward to the arrival of ‘Shoes Plus Knife Sharpening’…
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Located at 1830 14th Street (located on the second floor) the Hunted House sells “vintage and modern furnishings”. The store is open Thurs and Fri: Noon – 7:00 PM and Sat and Sun: 11AM – 7:00 PM. Hunted House has been open for the past six months and has some pretty sweet furniture. This Swedish Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman was going for $695. So if you’re looking to get me a Christmas gift you need look no further. Despite the fact that I really dislike the name of this business the goods for sale will make the trip well worth your while.
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Cafe? Restaurant? Who’s got the scoop?
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Located at 1722 14th Street, Big Monkey Comics is located on the second floor and seems pretty cool if you are into that sort of thing. The store has been open for 9 months or so and before that they were located in Georgetown. Most Saturdays they have some events going on. This past Saturday there were some folks playing Hero Clix which they described as Chess with super heroes. I think this store would make the Simpson’s Comic Book Guy proud. More photos after the jump. (more…)