2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in September 2020 we reported that Baskin Robbins had closed above the former Mr. Chen’s space and coming Gourmand space. At the moment not clear how many flavors there will be at the smoke shop. Some of the neighbors will not be pleased. Stay tuned.
Thanks to Brewer Bump for passing on from Shababi:
“Hey DC! Shababi is coming by this Saturday! Let us take care of dinner and come stop by our friends @oddprovisions (11th and Lamont St, NW)!!!
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This Saturday May 15th from 5pm-6pm we will be collaborating with @oddprovisions in DC for a neighborhood drop!!!!
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So all our DC Shababi who have been wanting to try the Shababi experience out it’s time!” (more…)
3409 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former Wake Up Littls Suzie space which closed in 2018.
Thanks to Ryan for sending. “FEMME FATALE DC IS OPEN WED – SUN | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM”
Big news from the Mayor’s situational update this morning: (more…)
“Beginning May 1st, the indoor capacity limit for non-essential retail businesses is raised from 25% to 50% or 250 people, whichever is lower.”
From the Mayor’s Situational Update yesterday.
“The number of people who can sit together at a restaurant table is increased from 6 people to 10 people. Live music will be allowed outdoors for summer gardens, courtyard dining and sidewalk cafes controlled by the restaurants.” (more…)
inside 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Dave for the update: “You reported earlier about Nordstrom Rack closing in Friendship Heights, and having a 40% off sale. I was just there today and their sale went up to 70% as of today (off of everything in the store, including already marked-down items). Staff confirmed they are closing that location next week on Fri 4/30.”
1262 4th Street, NE courtesy Framebridge
From an email:
“The DC-based, cult-phenomenon custom-framing company has partnered with the historic Globe at MICA printing press to give away two limited edition screen-printed posters celebrating Go-go and the unique culture and history of DC. While supplies last, get a FREE poster with any in-store purchase at Framebridge’s Union Market store–you can even get it framed it for just $50. Poster image below. (more…)
inside 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to AJ (and others) for sending: “A Nordstrom Rack employee told me yesterday the Friendship Heights location is closing permanently. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Rec’d this letter in the mail, announcing Bank of America AdMo branch will permanently closed, confirming speculation that banks will shutter for good many Covid-temp. closed branches.
Note that letter mentions only Columbia Heights and Dupont branches as alternatives; (more…)
13th and H Street, NW photo by Natalie Weiss
This is the former Staples space that closed back in January 2020. Thanks to Natalie for an update on one I totally forgot about: “Glad to see the Wawa at 13 and H coming right along!”
Wawa’s website says: (more…)