4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thank to A. for the heads up about SakuSaku‘s soft opening over the weekend. Stay tuned for their grand opening and please not that their Cleveland Park location (3417 Connecticut Ave, NW) remains open too!
S. writes “SakuSaku sent out a notice that their Wisconsin Ave location is set to open on March 4th. I went to the soft opening this weekend and it was lovely (and busy!).”
904 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Paste & Rind Cheese Company, Washington DC’s premier locally-focused artisan cheese curator, is expanding from farmer’s markets and online orders to a brick and mortar location in the bustling H Street Northeast corridor in Washington, DC. The company, known by locals for beautiful cheese boards and Instagram-famous cheese cones, is now offering regular retail hours and launching the company’s first restaurant concept. Located at 904 H Street NE, Paste & Rind’s Cheese Counter and Tasting Bar will open doors at 3pm on Thursday, February 23rd and offer a selection of cheese, charcuterie, wine, and (more…)
1331 F Street, NW via Bensons Jewelers
“Dear PoPville,
Just FYI – another business closing downtown after 83 YEARS!!
Benson’s jewelers – spoke to the owner – last day is next Tuesday – closing because nobody comes downtown anymore – his words.”
From Bensons:
“Bensons will be closing as of February 24th.
Thank you for your past patronage.” (more…)
From an email:
“People’s Book, a woman-owned general purpose bookstore is excited to announce its launch in the heart of Takoma Park in early summer 2023 at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. The store will have a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on childrens’ literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory will also include book-themed gifts. Locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats will be available. (more…)
3251 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“Nisolo, the footwear and accessories brand that values people and planet as much as the consumer, has opened their second retail storefront in Georgetown store at 3251 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007. The retail space will carry the full line of Nisolo’s ethical shoes and accessories, each adorned with Nisolo’s Sustainability Facts Label, the most transparent sustainability reporting tool that empowers consumers to make better decisions. (more…)
5520 Connecticut Ave, NW
Good news from Art Sound Language Record and Book Store – they opened in the Chevy Chase arcade last Wednesday:
“A new owner-operated record and bookstore in WDC Open Weds-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5“
7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending above: “New signage up for the rebuilt 7-11 in Shaw that burned down a few years ago.”
7th and H Street, NE
Thanks to D. for sending: “New Nike store on H Street NE is opening this Thursday. They took down the fencing in front and I asked one of the people standing in the doorway the other night.” (more…)
“signage up on Prospect St NW in Georgetown” photo by Greg Billing
We’ve been scooping out the news to ya since September but here’s the official word and more info from a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, today announces its expansion to the Washington, D.C. market.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2023, Van Leeuwen will open stores in three of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods and culinary destinations – Union Market (418 Morse St. NE), Adams Morgan (2421 18th St. NW), and Georgetown (photo above 3245 Prospect St. NW). (more…)
1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sending this sign from Filomena: “Spotted in Georgetown at the former Ching Ching Cha tea room.” (more…)