We’ll find out in only two years, stay tuned…but man that would be sweet.
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Retail
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Well I always, er, often admit when I’m wrong. Apparently Rug Stores do go out of business. Who knew?
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I used to love walking by this shop in China Town. It reminded me of NYC China Town where you could spot fully birds and other animals hanging in the window. Alas it appears it has gone out of business. Oh well, I guess it is exciting that there will be a Marvelous Market in China Town…
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DCist had an interesting debate about a Gap moving into the Barracks Row neighborhood of Capitol Hill. I imagine we’ll be having this debate in about three years so we might as well start it now. So, would we be equally outraged if a Gap set up shop in Columbia Heights?
Speaking of Barracks Row I don’t know how I missed this story from CBS News in July:
“Barracks Row is a neighborhood right around the corner from the U.S. Capitol.
With trendy art shops and sidewalk cafes, “business is booming.” But this successful commercial district is about to get an infusion of your tax dollars, CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports. Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif., has earmarked $500,000 tax dollars for unspecific upgrades
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Can someone please explain this to me. There is a fantastic drycleaner, Georgetown Valet, on Park Road across from the Giant. Now, I see there is another Georgetown Valet slated to open on 14th St. right around the corner from the Park Road location. Please explain to me the purpose of this. Maybe they are trying to corner the “I’m too lazy to walk around the corner” market?
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The fantastic blog Metrocurean reports that a wine bar will be opening up in the place of the coffee shop Sparky’s on 14th St. So, is this good news or bad news? What were your thoughts on Sparky’s? What the hell is a wine bar anyway? I’ve always been preferential to proper bars. Now, don’t get me wrong I’m siked for a wine store like D’vines to open but a wine bar…
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If you will it, it is no dream. A big welcome to Dunkin Donuts. We’ve been waiting a long time for you…
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Located at 4532 Georgia Ave NW Flip It Bakery is a great place to go to eat dessert after you have lunch at Moroni and Brothers Pizza (see above).
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After 5 years of living in Petworth I have finally found an excellent dry cleaner…in Columbia Heights. The Georgetown Valet Dry Cleaner right across the street from the Giant on Park Road was a delight. They even got a stain out that was set like three years ago. So if you are going grocery shopping at the Giant anyway, I’d recommend giving them a try. The staff was courteous and the cleaning was top notch and the price was right. There were no arguments, no staring contests, in fact there was no grumbling at all, it was a pure delight, exactly what going to a dry cleaner should be like…hassle free.
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Again, not exactly in Petworth but close enough. There is a fantastic independent bookstore on 14th and Q near the Bike Rack. Until we get one of our own this great bookstore is well worth visiting especially if you like international travel.