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J Crew also Closing Friendship Heights Location 1/23

Published January 10, 2022 at 8:45AM

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Yoss (and others) for sending word after we posted about the J Crew closing on F Street (also on 1/23.) (more…)

“STARR Restaurant Group (STARR) will occupy the entire south bay, ground floor retail space”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 7, 2022 at 8:45AM

1255 Union Street, NE photo by Jenn Verrier Photography

From a press release:

“Carr Properties, a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquiror of high-quality commercial properties in the Washington, D.C., Boston and Austin markets, announced today four new leases at its Signal House development in the Union Market District of Washington, D.C. The leases, which total approximately 135,000 square feet and include three office customers, TikTok, NeighborWorks and Industrious, and one retail customer, STARR Restaurant Group, bring the project to nearly 60% leased.

TikTok will occupy the second and third floors, as well as a portion of the ground floor of the building. NeighborWorks will occupy the fifth and sixth floors. Industrious will operate their flexible office concept on the seventh floor.

STARR Restaurant Group (STARR) will occupy the entire south bay, ground floor retail space, which opens to a spacious patio alongside Morse Street. STARR anticipates opening in the first quarter of 2023. STARR is revered and highly rewarded for its visionary and creative multi-concept restaurants, located in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Florida, and Paris. Stephen Starr, the owner, has solidified a name for himself in the District with restaurants Le Diplomat on 14th Street and St. Anselm, also located in the Union Market District. (more…)

#union market

J Crew Closing Penn Quarter (Home to the original 9:30 Club)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 4, 2022 at 10:35AM

950 F Street, NW

Thanks to Pete for sending the news that J Crew is closing in Penn Quarter on January 23rd. They opened here in August 2012. Ed. Note: In October 2021 the Anthropologie closed next door. Updates when we learn what becomes of the spaces.

This is of course the original home to the 9:30 Club: (more…)

#9:30 Club

“Another seafood market barge heading down the Washington Channel”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2021 at 11:35AM

photo by Jason Kopp

Ed. Note: On November 4th the main Captain White’s Seafood City barge departed.

Jason writes Saturday: “Only remaining 3 barges are Jessie Taylor Seafood and Jessie’s Cooked Seafood.” (more…)

What the fresh hell is this?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2021 at 10:15AM

1807 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Oswald for sharing: “Today’s first photo finds a new sign being put up this morning on the 14th St. space once occupied by Home Rule. Not sure what Amazon may be popping up here; presumably not the “Fresh” stuff it sells one-half block south.”

#signs of the times

“Kramers Debuts Brand New Bar and Design”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2021 at 2:35PM

photos courtesy Kramers

From a press release:

“Kramers (1517 Connecticut Ave, NW), the first bookstore-cafe hybrid in Washington DC known for its convivial atmosphere, robust book collection and approachable food & beverage menu, just got bigger and better with a delightfully unexpected bookstore pairing– a new bar refresh and expansion. The 970 square foot space, which previously served as the travel and kids books section as well as a storage space for old books, brings opportunity for even more community-driven Kramers experiences– from cocktail tastings to social events to date nights. (more…)