1916 14th Street, NW
A reader writes:
“People are still lining up for the new trader joe’s! Taken at 8:59 this morning.”
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1916 14th Street, NW
@Kspits tweets us:
“5 mins til #TraderJoes opens on U street! They’re handing out free grocery bags.”
And thanks to a reader for sending these photo updates:
“The woman in purple MAY have been the first shopper to check out; accounts are murky…”
“The store was bustling, crowded and fun. Employees and shoppers alike both seemed happy and excited about the moment.”
“The rarely seen trader Joe’s loading dock, where the real magic happens. Lots of wine on pallets moving in here.”
600 block of H Street, NE looking east
@HStreetDC_ tweets the updates last night:
“Murray’s grocery should close this summer so Insight can break ground for project, 600blk HSt. Fall start. #HStDC
Insight looks for late 2016 project completion. And Whole Foods! #HStDC”
Rendering via Insight Property Group
2400 14th Street, NW (between Belmont and Chapin)
A reader sends word that the Streets Market and Cafe website is now live (though mostly a holding page):
“Our Top Priorities
Build honest relationships of trust and loyalty with our customers
Offer a wide variety of wholesome quality products
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service
Be a supportive partner to our communities”
And @bustyredhead sends an updated photo showing the store nearly stocked. Will they open before Friday?
1916 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets.
Another new mural inside:
Just noticed a Wells Fargo bank is coming to the strip too:
2400 14th Street, NW (between Belmont and Chapin)
“Dear PoPville,
FYI – Big tractor trailer out in front of the new Streets market unloading foodstuffs into the store. Seems like they’ll beat Trader Joe’s to market?
Do you have any insight into who is behind this market? Seems like a mix between a grocer, a cafe, and prepared foods – similar to Glenn’s but by the look of it with a far more robust grocery option. I would love to know who these guys are.”
Nobody seems to know who the folks at Streets Market and Cafe are – it remains a mystery to me!
@bustyredhead tweets us a photo of the stocking up this morning:
14th and Belmont St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“In other grocery store signage news… Streets Market & Cafe is hanging their signage today.”
From the LA Times:
“Safeway Inc. said Wednesday it is in talks about potentially selling itself, finally addressing buyout rumors that began last year after the grocery giant deflected a takeover bid.
Buyout rumors surfaced in October with reports that private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management was involved in talks to buy some or all of Safeway. Cerberus owns a supermarket business that operates Albertsons and Shaw’s.”
Anyone familiar with Albertsons and/or Shaw’s supermarkets?
1914 14th Street, NW
@LouisAt14 tweets us this morning:
“Noticed a new sign at 14th & U? ;) Trader Joe’s is now hiring! Stop by and apply. Opening 3/21. Excited?”
F*ck yes I’m excited. June 2010 was a long time ago!!