Last Friday we broke the news that El Centro’s inventory was spotted for auction online. We knew the closing was coming soon but not exactly when. El Centro now shares:
“Goodbye, for now, but not without a little fun first! Keep an eye out—some exciting things are coming for our final two weeks. Let’s say goodbye the El Centro way!” (more…)
El Centro opened their Georgtown location at 1218 Wisconsin Ave, NW in the old Third Edition space back in 2013! They closed their Logan Circle location back in 2020.
“Dear PoPville,
El Centro is closing – they already have an auction set up. looking through the pictures I found at least one with El Centro’s logo:
(plus there’s a lot of Day of the Dead skulls, etc.).” (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District of Columbia (District), Georgetown University, and the National Park Service announced an agreement regarding the development of property along the Georgetown Waterfront that will complete a decades long effort to realize expanded non-motorized boating activities along the Potomac River in Georgetown, as well as the construction of a Georgetown University Boathouse.
Under the terms of the agreement, Georgetown will donate a parcel of land on the Potomac River to the National Park Service to be added to the boundary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This parcel includes an easement along the Capital Crescent Trail, which would be extinguished when the land is donated. This will allow for uninterrupted use of the trail by the public. (more…)
From a press release:
“This summer, Georgetown will become home to the country’s first authentic Greek ice cream shop with the opening of Yala Greek Ice Cream at 3143 N Street NW.
A Washingtonian with Greek Roots: (more…)
Thanks to Kelsey for sending the late breaking news last night: “Victoria’s secret coming to wisconsin ave georgetown near old wawa.” (more…)
3207 M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The sign on the door says they are closing on the 11th. But the staff said they are only closing for 2 weeks to renovate the store.” (more…)
1267 Wisconsin Ave, NW
In April we shared the news that Berry Bros. & Rudd, “Britain’s original wine and spirits merchant“, was coming to the former Foxtrot near Farragut Square. At that time I shared some scuttlebutt (scroll to the bottom) about what could be coming to the Georgetown Foxtrot space: (more…)
1525 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Via Umbria
Liquor license placard had finally been posted in Georgetown:
“A full-service Japanese ramen restaurant. Seating for 101 and capacity of 135 inside. Summer Garden with seating for 50. Total Occupancy Load of 185. Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside of the premises only. Holiday Extension of Hours Endorsement. Streatery Endorsement with 30 seats. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Stay tuned for an opening date here too.
1023 31st Street, NW courtesy Canal House of Georgetown
From a press release:
“The recently opened Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is excited to welcome guests to its now open C&O Restaurant & Lounge. Situated just steps from the iconic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which dates back to 1828, the C&O Lounge is inspired by colorful design and authentic taste from the region. (more…)
3401 M Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending the Amorino Gelato news from M Street in Georgetown.
Stay tuned for an opening date!