5300 South Dakota Ave, NE

Thanks to Brian for the Aldi update: “Aldi in fort totten has an open date btw! Dec 5”

Official word from Aldi:

“Get a Sneak Peek Starting on December 4th

Get a Sneak Peek of the new ALDI store starting on December 4th. Fully shop the store and find all your favorite ALDI products.
We are so excited to see you!

Be There For Your New ALDI Grand Opening (more…)



2616 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to an Ace Hardware and CVS

A liquor license placard for Capitol Grocer has now been posted for the for the grocery store coming to Woodley Park:

“A new class B Full-Service Grocery store selling beer and wine for off-premises consumption.

HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOURS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
Sunday Through Saturday 8am – 10pm”

Capitol Grocer comes from the folks behind Capitol Supermarket.

Stay tuned for an opening date.


From Wegmans:

“Wegmans is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its cheese caves, located in Rochester, N.Y., with a companywide in-store event November 16 and 17.

Customers can visit stations throughout the cheese department for pairing ideas, holiday entertainment tips, and to learn more about the company’s cave-ripened cheeses.

Wegmans built its own cheese caves as a way to bring perfectly ripened soft cheeses to its customers at the peak of perfection.

WHAT: On November 16 and 17, (more…)



3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

A reader reports:

“I went to BestWorld for cilantro (and gossip), the cashier confirmed that yes, they’re closing bc the landlord upped the rent. closing December 11th.”

I called BestWorld this morning and was told that negotiations are still ongoing and they should know more next month. (more…)


From a press release:

“The Takoma Park Silver Spring (TPSS) Food Co-op will reopen on Wednesday November 6th following an 18-week remodel of the store at 201 Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park. TPSS will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Friday November 8th from 2-5pm featuring live music from Crush Funk Brass Band and a ribbon cutting at 3pm. (more…)


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