grocery stores

“I was grocery shopping and saw one run right in front​ of​ me across the ​cereal ​aisle​.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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3830 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to share that rodents have made their way into the “new” Safeway in Petworth. Really unfortunate. I’ve reported it to the city but wanted to share with PoPville.

I was grocery shopping and saw one run right in front​ of​ me across the ​cereal ​aisle​. It ran​ from one bottom shelf to the other​. I was so ​shocked and ​disgusted that I just left my​ half-full grocery cart right there and walked out. I tried to tell customer service on my way out, but there was no one there.​ Also, I figured it was better to report to the city​, as I’m sure Safeway must​ already be aware.

​I moved to Petworth about a week or two before the Safeway opened. I had never been to the “Smelly Safeway” but from what I hear, it was pretty bad! I hope that our new Safeway doesn’t go down the same path.”

Ed. Note: The old store was known as the Stinky Safeway.

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Back in 2010

Update: It’s 945 where work has begun. “Finally Broke Ground at 965 Florida Ave NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from a resident of the Floridian building next door:

“Residents –

I’ve received an email from JBG notifying that they have issued a “Notice to Proceed” to their Contractor(s). 945 Florida Avenue, which abuts the Floridian is now officially under construction.

As for 965 Florida Avenue (Whole Foods, etc.) – MRP Realty is looking to tentatively break ground sometime in the fourth quarter of 2017.”

“Dear PoPville,

Walked by the other day and noticed they finally broke ground at 965 Florida Ave. Thought readers would be interested in this. Still hoping for a Wegmans over Whole Foods but I think that’s a done deal.”

Ed. Note: Whole Foods is a done deal.

Updates as construction progresses. This is across the street from the recently closed Darnell’s and very close to Duffy’s as well as 9:30 Club.

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Trader Joe’s Posts Liquor License Placard at 4th and Florida Ave, NE near Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth

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350 Florida Ave, NE

Gargantuan Grocery Store Week concludes with another crowd favorite – Trader Joe’s!! (We’ve hit the grocery store trifecta this week – Whole Foods, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s, whoever had that ticket can pick up their winnings at Solly’s at 3pm today.) This is the Trader Joe’s we first learned about back in November. The liquor license placard lists hours as 8 am – 10 pm – STAY TUNED!

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Now That H Street Has Opened – Microscope is on the Navy Yard Whole Foods!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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800 New Jersey Avenue, SE

As H Street was getting closer to opening, every time I posted I’d get emails asking about Navy Yard’s status. Unfortunately PR was unable to give an opening date so I stopped by last weekend to take a peek. Still a few months to go for sure:

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“Early 2017” may have been a bit ambitious when they announced in 2013 but a ton of progress has been made in the last year:

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Stay tuned.

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A Wegmans Grocery Store Could be Coming to the Fannie Mae Development in Tenleytown

By Prince Of Petworth

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3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Washington Business Journal with the massive potential news:

“Roadside Development is in talks with the popular grocer [Wegmans] to anchor its planned redevelopment of Fannie Mae’s longtime home once it relocates for a new headquarters at Carr Properties’ Midtown Center, according to sources familiar with the situation.”

WBJ also quotes Roadside Development Principal Richard Lake as saying: “We would be very pleased if they became one of our tenants, but I cannot confirm that we have a deal because we just don’t. We’re in conversations with a number of folks.”

Ed. Note: So you’re saying I’ve got a chance?!?!? Good enough for me. Dear God please make this happen.

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Whole Foods is Dead (For Now), Long Live Trader Joe’s (in a Year or So)

By Prince Of Petworth

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Former Holiday Inn at 35th and Wisconsin Ave, NW

Never a dull moment on the grocery store beat in Glover Park!! The potential Trader Joe’s at the former Holiday Inn as been confirmed(ish) – from the Glover Park listserv:

“I just heard that the deal is confirmed for Trader Joe’s to locate in the new development at the site of the old Holiday Inn. I’m not sure exactly about the timing but it’s likely sometime in late 2018 or early 2019, given that the ground isn’t even broken yet.”

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2323 Wisconsin Ave, NW

As for the Whole Foods closure, Whole Foods announced on the listserv:

“We announced today that we will be remodeling the Georgetown store to offer our customers a fresh, new shopping experience. Our goal is to exceed our customers’ expectations on every shopping trip, and making these investments in the store will help us to do that. We apologize for the inconvenience and welcome our customers to continue to shop with us at our nearby stores, including our brand new H Street location.”

Glover Park/Georgetown Whole Foods “Temporarily Closed” Since Monday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Jamie Fuller

Jamie writes:

“what is happening at Glover park whole foods!? Are we getting a beer mecca like H st??”

About a month ago the Glover Park Whole Foods briefly closed after being cited for food safety violations by the Department of Health. Other readers have reported the store has been closed since Monday. And as of this morning, Jamie updates us “still closed”

I’ve emailed Whole Foods for an update. Stay tuned.

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2323 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Streets Market and Cafe coming to 13th and Mass. Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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1221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Streets Market and Cafe’s website says:

“Streets Market & Cafe is your local grocery store that carries a wide selection of organic, natural and your everyday practical goods all under one roof. Our store is filled with fresh produce, groceries, meat, seafood, baked goods, coffee, tea, nutritional supplements, vitamins, pet products, flowers, household products, and more. Complementing our market is a chef driven, gourmet menu of grab & go prepared dishes, made fresh in our kitchen daily. Our store caters to residents in urban areas who are looking for convenience, a variety of products, grab & go prepared meals, and of course competitive prices coupled with top-notch customer service.
What Streets Market & Cafe provides: (more…)

H Street Whole Foods Opening Wednesday with “16 beers on tap and wine by the glass, along with an eclectic menu featuring gourmet hot dogs, Raclette and charcuterie trays”

By Prince Of Petworth

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600 H Street, NE

From Whole Foods:

“Whole Foods Market will open its sixth location in the District of Columbia – and first store in Northeast – at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. The community is invited to join store team members and company leaders at 8:45 a.m. for Whole Foods Market’s traditional bread-breaking ceremony. Opening day shoppers will be greeted with door-buster deals and an array of in-store product demonstrations and samples.

“I’m excited to introduce the Whole Foods Market difference to our neighbors who live east of the Capitol,” said store team leader Donovan Morris, referring to the Quality Standards which are applied to every product sold or prepared by Whole Foods Market. “When people understand that every single item on our shelves and sold in our restaurants is free of artificial preservatives, flavors, sweeteners, colors and hydrogenated fats, they can trust that every product is made with only the best ingredients.”

The H Street location will offer: (more…)

UPDATE: Reopened! “Trader Joe’s at 25th & L NW is closed because their business license expired today”

By Prince Of Petworth

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last month at 25th and L St, NW

Update: “it was open and operating as usual around 3pm”

C’mon Trader Joe’s get your shit together. All joking aside, please still come to Glover Park.

Emily reports around 2:15pm:

“Trader Joe’s at 25th & L NW is closed because their business license expired today and they’re waiting for the new one to come in. A very apologetic employee was standing out front telling people. Seems avoidable. Sounded like they were hoping it would come in today; the employee I spoke with said it was temporary.”

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