photo by Cait DeBaun
The official word from Whole Foods:
“We are excited to announce that the Whole Foods Market store in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood (2323 Wisconsin Ave, NW) is now open. As previously announced, the Glover Park store is the first of two Whole Foods Market stores expected to open this year that feature Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology as an option for customers to skip the register.” (more…)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW
A liquor license application has been filed for Amazon Retail, LLC at the old Panera space near Philz:
“A new B Full-Service Grocery Store, to include a Tasting Endorsement.” (more…)
1350 Potomac Ave SE
“Dear PoPville,
Letter from Board of Jenkins Row. See last paragraph. After the Potomac Ave Harris Teeter moved out, they’ve blocked any new prospective tenants from seeing the property. They hold the lease for 8 more years and early indications are they plan to keep the lease to keep the property vacant — maybe to stop another grocery store from moving in. (more…)
Back in September we posted some scuttlebutt about rumblings that a grocery store may be interested in the vacant space(s) in DCUSA (14th Street, NW between Park and Monroe.) Turns out it will be a Lidl!
Ed. Note: A Lidl is also coming to Skyland Town Center in Ward 7.
From a press release: (more…)
Thanks to Devin for sending from the Chevy Chase Safeway last night. I mean it’s only a little rain…
But seriously. Seriously? (more…)
via google maps
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a plan for a new grocery store to come to the long-vacant retail site at Capitol Gateway Marketplace, located in Ward 7 at the intersection of East Capitol Street NE and 58th Street NE.
“Earlier this month, we were proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Lidl Food Market at Skyland and today, we will restart this long-stalled project and take the steps necessary to deliver a full-service grocer and other retail amenities to the residents of Ward 7,” said Mayor Bowser. “Our residents and families East of the River deserve an array of fresh and healthy food options and we will not stop until that goal is fulfilled.”
Mayor Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia authorize the use of eminent domain in order to initiate action at the long-stalled Capitol Gateway Marketplace and make the long-promised grocery store a reality. Absent eminent domain authority, the site – located in an area underserved by fresh food retailers – will likely continue to sit vacant until at least 2037, since there is no legal or financial reason for the developer to advance the project. (more…)
It has been a minute!! Thanks to a reader for passing on this email: (more…)
Posting this one from DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management for posterity:
“If you’re hitting the grocery store to prepare for winter weather, please just buy what you need and leave some for others!
You may have noticed empty shelves in some stores due to national supply chain issues, but there is no need to buy more than you normally would.”
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW. RIP Sullivan’s
Ed. Note: Last week we learned that a Tatte Bakery and Cafe was planned for the City Ridge development too.
From a press release:
“With the kickoff of a new year, hiring for Wegmans Food Markets’ two metro D.C. stores is underway. Opening in the spring and summer, Wegmans is looking for more than 600 employees to join their Carlyle-Alexandria and Wisconsin Ave. teams.
Located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at City Ridge, hiring for more than 300 part-time positions at the 84,000 sq. ft. Wisconsin Ave. store is set to begin this week. Opening in the summer, part-time customer service roles are available throughout the store in culinary, merchandising, service, and perishable departments. (more…)
Irving and Warder Street, NW
Thanks to Cait for passing on the announcement from Aurora Market:
“Grand Opening: January 15, 2022
Aurora Market is a locally owned and operated small business that offers consumers access to daily essentials, fresh food, sweet and savory pastries, and specialty coffee. (more…)