
Thanks to J. for sending: “The Foxtrot in Logan Circle is really happening!!” and (more…)

8th and H Street, NE
Thanks to T. for asking: Anyone hear if this Amazon Fresh is still happening?
B. writes: “Back in early February Amzn said it was pausing Fresh rollouts after terrible year, putting DC-area stores in limbo.”

2001 S Street, NW, once home to the Secret Safeway (and Glen’s Garden Market)
Lots of missed our post last week about Dawson’s Market closing in Dupont at the end of the month. Thanks to all who’ve sent word that Thursday is the final day.

“To our valued customers,
We are saddening to announce the closing of our DC location on Thursday June 29th. (more…)

3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve sent updates about the Lidl grand opening in Columbia Heights next week.
T. writes: (more…)

2001 S Street, NW, once home to the Secret Safeway (and Glen’s)
Thanks to E. for sending: “I just went to Dawsons and they have signs up saying 15% off groceries, frozen food, wine, beer, etc. I asked the guy at the checkout about it and he told me they are closing on June 29! (more…)

3100 14th Street, NW photos courtesy Lidl
At long last the big news from Lidl:
“Lidl US, one of the nation’s top-ranked grocers, will open its newest store in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 28 in Columbia Heights. The store, located at 3100 14th St. NW, will be Lidl’s second in the District after its successful opening in 2022 at Skyland Town Center. The store will hold a soft opening at 8:00 a.m. Local leaders, including Deputy Mayor Keith Anderson, will welcome Lidl to the community at an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The grand opening day celebration will feature get-them-while-you-can special offers for customers. The store will operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (more…)

1864 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to give a warning to the community— streets market in Adams morgan on Columbia road has a credit card skimmer issue. My card info was skimmed there last Thursday, my brother had a similar issues at the same store several months ago. I just spoke to the manager who was very receptive to the info and was going back to check their video cameras. (more…)

3100 14th Street, NW
Thanks to A. for sending on Friday “Lidl put up new signage. Maybe inching closer to an opening date?”
Anyone hear rumors of an opening date? Stay tuned!!

Thanks to David, Keith and all who passed on the good word: “Update on the Whole Foods at the Walter Reed campus: Grand Opening Wednesday June 28.”
Full release from Whole Foods:
“Whole Foods Market will open a new 47,000-square-foot store, located at 7130 12th Street NW, on June 28 at 8 a.m. EDT. Part of the historic Walter Reed development, the store’s design embraces calming colors and reflective finishes, offering a nostalgic feel that blends with the architecture of the old army hospital. The new location’s product assortment features more than 800 local items from across the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia area, sourced with the help of Daniela D’Ambrosio, Local Forager for Whole Foods Market’s Mid-Atlantic Region.
Features of the Washington D.C. store include: (more…)

Thanks to all who wrote in about the Dawson Market’s closure by DOH yesterday: “Just walked lasted Dawson’s Market in Dupont and it was closed today due to DC Health violations.” (more…)