Two things I never joke about: Avocados and Trader Joe’s so you know I’m serious…

Thanks to Seth for the exclusive:

“the forthcoming Trader Joe’s in Brookland has Avocados. It’s the first food we’ve seen and bodes well for the estimated mid may opening.”

Stay tuned for a confirmed opening date, well I guess it can take avocados a while to ripen, anyway – STAY TUNED.


From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a special police officer for assaulting a fellow employee with a gun at a grocery store in Northwest.

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the suspect and the victim were both working at a grocery store in the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. The suspect and the victim were involved in a dispute when the suspect brandished his issued firearm and pointed it at the victim. (more…)



4250 Connecticut Ave, NW

Well that was exhausting. HOWEVER, unlike the Ellwood Thompson’s saga, at least their actually opening.

The official word from MOM’s:

“MOM’s Organic Market Van Ness-UDC: Opening April 4th!

Founded in 1987 in Beltsville, Maryland, MOM’s is the premier independent organic grocery chain in the Mid-Atlantic region. MOM’s Purpose is to protect and restore the environment.

5% of MOM’s Van Ness Grand Opening sales on April 4th-6th will go to local environmental organizations, Plastic Pollution Coalition and Earth Conservation Corps.

The new store features: (more…)


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