3139 M Street, NW
Wild, this is the former home to Jose Andres’ America Eats Tavern and formerly longtime home to Old Glory BBQ. And coming soon: (more…)
Retail
3040 M Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the huge news from the Washington Business Journal:
“Barnes & Noble returning to former Georgetown retail space”
Nike closed here back in January 2023. Barnes and Noble closed here back in 2011.
STAY TUNED.
Ed. Note: NOW do Union Station!!!
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1924 8th Street, NW update: sign added 12/20
Reader report: “Do you know what happened to Union Kitchen on 8th NW Shaw? It’s all boarded up.”
“Union grocery in Shaw is closing permanently Sunday.”
Updates when we learn more.
626 S Street, NW photo by Shaw Rez
It’s been a good week for new record stores! Next up – Decibel Music:
“It’s all here
DC’s Newest Record Store, located in the Shaw-Howard neighborhood” (more…)
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1301 9th Street, NW at N Street
Update: “The Urban Grape DC’s Grand Opening has just been postponed due to unforeseen permitting delays.” Will post new date when available.
From an email:
“The Urban Grape, one of the country’s most successful independently-owned wine stores, will open in Washington, D.C. and host complimentary tastings with diverse beverage makers during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend (see schedule below). Located at 1301 9th Street, NW at N Street, in the historic Shaw neighborhood, the new store is TJ and Hadley Douglas’ first expansion outside of Boston since they founded The Urban Grape in 2010. The new, 4,352-square-foot store offers more than 800 bottles from 25 different countries presented in an iconic “wine wall,” an enormous, locally milled tasting table and a separate, dedicated space for corporate and community events. Delivery is available within the metro area. (more…)
8401 Colesville Road
Thanks to Tommy for sending: “Stopped into a super cool new record and book shop, Mojomala, in Silver Spring, right by the metro next to Silverbranch. The owner Michael was super friendly and helpful; their selection was excellent — lots of recent releases along with (more…)
From an email:
“Procrastinators rejoice! Get all your last minute holiday shopping done at the Tenleytown Winter Holiday Market on Wednesday, December 13 from 5-10 PM at the newly opened East West Cafe (4619 41st St NW). With 20 local artisans, you’ll find something unique for everyone on your list.
Come relax and enjoy East West Cafe’s delicious food and drinks, enjoy tunes from a live DJ starting at 6pm, and let your kids enjoy the Children’s Craft Corner and the movie Elf.
Vendors Include: (more…)
1331 14th Street, NW
Puck Buddys writes: “40 years living in the neighborhood and I finally stopped inside of Monarch Novelties. A cool old dude runs the place and he sure has some stories.”