“Dear PoPville,
I remember you covered the crazy lines at Giant in Columbia Heights at one point and they promised to keep all lines open at the busy times. But I’m here now, and it’s packed, not all lines are open, and most don’t have baggers.”
Were you there between 4-8pm?
Update thanks to a commenter for sharing a photo of the line Sunday at 6pm:
Speaking of Giant grocery stores, thanks to a reader for sending:
“I was at the Giant on H street last night and saw this as I was exiting. Too bad they decided to cut back from the 24 hours but I guess there just weren’t that many people stopping in at 3am.”
We recently judged the Giant at 3rd and H St, NE which opened up 24 hours/day back in May.
3rd and H St, NE
3rd and H St, NE
H Street’s new Giant opened up at 3rd and H St, NE back in May. I’ve been hearing lots of mixed experiences so I thought I’d throw it out for a proper judging. What’s the word on H Street’s new Giant?
Rendering via ANC Rep David Garber
Yesterday we learned Whole Foods was coming to Navy Yard. Following is the official press release:
“Whole Foods Market, in partnership with the WC Smith real estate firm, has signed a lease for a new store location in Southeast Washington, D.C. The 36,000 square foot store will be located near Navy Yard and Nationals Park at 800 New Jersey Avenue SE. Whole Foods Market will anchor the retail portion of its $443 million development in the District’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.
The target opening date is early 2017. There are currently four Whole Foods Markets in Washington D.C.
“Washingtonians asked and we listened,” said Scott Allshouse, Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic regional president. “People who live and work in Southeast have been requesting a Whole Foods Market for some time. We are thrilled about finding the right fit given the combination of factors that go into deciding on a new location.” (more…)
Rendering via ANC Rep David Garber
Rumors of a Whole Foods to Navy Yard started back in June. It’s now a fact according to Navy Yard ANC Rep David Garber:
“WC Smith makes it official to ANC 6D: lease signed for new Whole Foods store at 800 New Jersey Ave SE in #NavyYard.”
1717 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The Mediterranean Way has opened in the former Ginza/Aaron Gallery Space in Dupont. Their website says:
“Store owners and husband and wife team, Niko & Oana have brought their Mediterranean experience and passion of living in Tuscany and Greece back to Washington, DC and into their store.
By partnering with respected independent, and organic producers that they personally met, visited and dealt with while living abroad, they can now offer unique artisan products to their customers in Dupont Circle and beyond.
Oana is also a certified nutritional consultant and can help customers by offering advice based on their personal needs and goals.
The store’s collection is unsurpassed in quality and value, some of which are:
High quality olive oil & olives
Pure honey
Balsamic Vinegars
Chocolates & sweets
Coffees & teas
Jams & fruit preserves
Skin care and cosmetic products
Pastas”
2400 14th Street, NW (between Belmont and Chapin)
Finally a name for the natural market coming to 14th Street just north of Florida Ave – Streets Market & Cafe. We previously learned:
“New grocery store with organic and locally grown produce, meats, nutritious foods, and eco household products. Their food court will serve as a bakery, deli and sushi bar. 25% or less Alcohol Sales.”
Hours will be Sunday through Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm. Updates when they get closer to opening.
From an email:
“With no end in sight to the government shutdown, wanted to pass along what Whole Foods Market is planning to do to help in the community. Because federal workers are not just customers – they‘re neighbors, partners, family and friends.
Local Whole Foods Markets are offering up their stores to the community. Furloughed or not – need a place to spend extra time? Gather with friends? Doors are open with even more free samples, Wi-Fi and seats.
And on Sunday, everyone is invited to a FREE family dinner. From 5:30-7pm stop by Whole Foods Markets in D.C., Virginia or Maryland for a spaghetti dinner on us.
In the meantime, we’ll have more events to help fill free time – including Furlough Friday samples at Georgetown and a rooftop yoga class at our P St. store on Saturday.
Whole Foods Market is also encouraging people to get out and enjoy other local businesses that could use some support.
What: A Shutdown Pick-Me-Up — Get together with neighbors at a FREE Spaghetti Dinner
Where: Whole Foods Market stores in D.C., Virginia and Maryland
When: Sunday, October 6, 5:30-7 pm
Who: Everyone.
Why: We love our neighbors.”
3830 Georgia Avenue, NW
Awesome to see the new Safeway start to rise on Georgia Ave. Soon it’ll be:
“Once completed, the new 62,000 square-foot facility will be the third largest Safeway in the city and replace the current store, which was built in 1963 and measures 21,250 square feet. The project will feature a full-service Safeway at street level with below grade parking on the first level solely for Safeway shoppers and the second level dedicated exclusively for the building’s residents.”
A reminder from 2010:
3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What are folks thinking about Each Peach Market in Mount Pleasant? I *want* to like it; I really do. We live nearby and were delighted when we heard it was coming. However, I’ve now been in three times and only once have been tempted to buy anything. (Blackberries, which at $4/half pint were not cheap, and turned out to be tasteless and lower quality than I get at the Columbia Heights Giant). The other times I’ve been in I’ve been struck by how sparse the place looks. Any new devotees out there? Recommendations for products they carry? How are their sandwiches? Made- in-house products? I want to support a new neighborhood business, but so far have been kind of underwhelmed.”