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1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Sad news for Pleasure Place fans – in 2010 Pleasure Place closed in Dupont and now the Georgetown location has closed as well.

Also, some interesting developments across the canal from the closed Pleasure Place:

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1055 High’s website says:

“An all new exquisitely appointed boutique condominium building overlooking the C&O Canal in the heart of Georgetown. Seven exceptionally large residences above two unique stores.

Rooted in the architectural vernacular of the area, 1055 High’s historic-industrial aesthetic is balanced by a collection of modern finishes, features, and amenities. The property’s name is similarly contextual – High Street was the name of what is now Wisconsin Avenue until 1895, when Congress mandated that Georgetown’s street names be changed.

– 3,300-4,300 Square Feet in Size
– Expansive Private Terraces
– Separate service entrances in each residence
– Three to four bedroom residences
– Spa inspired bathrooms
– European chef-designed kitchens
– Walls of oversized windows with Lutron Mecho Shades
– Multiple exposures with canal, urban and garden views
– Priced from $3MM to $5MM”

You can see the floor plans here.

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3303 M St, NW via google street view

From a press release:

“EastBanc, Inc., the DC-based commercial and residential real estate investment and development firm, announced today that Alice + Olivia, the high-style women’s clothing boutique, has signed a ten-year lease to occupy the retail space at 3303 M Street, NW. Formerly occupied by Qdoba Mexican Grill, the 2,400-square-foot retail space is a prime commercial real estate property, which complements the western movement of home and fashion retailers along M Street and is situated directly across from Cady’s Alley. EastBanc served as the leasing agent and represented property owner Ron Grow, managing member of 33rd & M St, NW, LLC in the transaction. A grand opening date is slated for September 2014. (more…)


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A reader sends word last night:

“7:00 witnessed a young man fall from the stone arch at the beginning of the Capital Crescent Trail in Georgetown. There were a bunch of kids hanging out on top of the arch, and someone fell near the water, and hit a big metal pipe.”

Horrible. Hope the young man is ok.

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1065 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Ed. Note: This space is the former Ralph Lauren’s Rugby and Cafe which closed in Feb. 2013.

From an email:

“Nadeau – Furniture with a Soul, an importer of stylish handmade furnishings, is excited to announce that we are relocating to a new larger space situated much closer to the city in the heart of Georgetown, DC at 1065 Wisconsin Avenue NW. The new store will showcase more of our unique furniture in the huge 7,000-square-foot space. With a rotating stock of over 6,000 items, we offer a wide selection of hardwood furniture pieces that have been hand-painted, carved and stained by local craftsmen in India and Indonesia. Nadeau’s unique looks have kept loyal customers coming back to our Alexandria store for the past 2 years and our 21 other retail locations for over 20 years. Once to-the-trade only Nadeau opened to the public–offering its low wholesale prices to everyone. We are very excited to offer more hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind furniture items to the thriving and exciting city of Georgetown!

WHO: Nadeau – Furniture with a Soul
WHAT: Grand Opening Celebration
WHERE: 1065 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20007
WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 10am to 8pm

Stop by and browse our unique furniture and meet the store manager, Vecente Murray. Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you at the new space soon.”


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1624 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Could be a little hidden gem – it’s easy to miss the small space underneath Duo boutique in Georgetown. I was surprised to learn they opened up back in Nov. 2013 soft opened March 14th. Their website says:

“When you visit Simply Banh Mi, you’re in for a treat. Experience our authentic array of Vietnamese offerings, freshly baked baguettes, and mouthwatering smoothies. Our chefs base their recipes off of the famous author Diana My Tran of “The Vietnamese Cookbook” and “The Asian Diet” for their creative combinations of spices and sauces. Weekly menu specials offer unique flavors and pairings.

Our warm and charming atmosphere will instantly relax you while our attentive staff spoils you and focuses on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations.

Simply Banh Mi is the perfect destination for a quick authentic meal, whether a lunch for one or a catered event. We serve dinner 7 nights a week.”

You can see their menu here.

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2622 P Street, NW

A couple of weeks ago a reader asked about who was going into the former consignment store space at 27th and P St, NW. At that time we learned it would be a new cafe focusing on tea, coffee and pastries. Their website says:

“AFTER PEACOCK ROOM is a fine dining cafe located in Georgetown, Washington DC. We provide excellent coffees and teas with fine pastries and savory light meals.

The design is a modern interpretation of Peacock Room: Harmony of Blue and Gold, created by James McNeal Whistler in 1877.

We hope to be a shelter where you can come to escape the hectic outside world for a little while.

We are open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-7pm.”

Check out the menu: after-peacock-room-menu (PDF)

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3222 M Street, NW

The Georgetown location follows openings in Columbia Heights and Friendship Heights.

From a press release:

“DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will soon open a new store in Georgetown on M Street.

Shoppers will be amazed at the 22,000 square feet space full of women’s and men’s shoes, not to mention hundreds of accessories and handbags. More than 26,000 pairs of shoes will fill the space and associates are already thrilled to open the doors.

The new store on M Street marks the 5th DSW store in the Washington DC area, and will employ 25-40 full time and part time associates.

Doors open Thursday, April 10th at 10 a.m.

Store details: 3222 M Street NW
Monday-Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm”


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