
The Meatball Shop to Mexicue conversion is complete in the former Cork space (RIP Sparky’s.)
Thanks to George for sending:
“Surprise soft opening at Mexicue DC! Quick turn around for some fried avocado and street corn.” (more…)

The Meatball Shop to Mexicue conversion is complete in the former Cork space (RIP Sparky’s.)
Thanks to George for sending:
“Surprise soft opening at Mexicue DC! Quick turn around for some fried avocado and street corn.” (more…)

Thanks to Jessica for sending: “How many different businesses are going into The Liz building!?”
The Goethe-Institut will be joining an Amazon store, and Bluestone Lane coffee, Parachute Home bedding/towel company and the already open Sephora.

From The Crown & Crow (1317 14th Street, NW): “For the Democratic Presidential Debate tonight (10/15), guests are invited to watch on the big screen with all-night happy hour specials through midnight. (more…)

Thanks to Lauren for sending the shot above: “new signage where the Bird used to be! Any intel? (Logan Circle/Shaw)”

The Liz rendering between R and Riggs
Thanks to J. for passing on the news from the Washington Business Journal:
“Amazon inks deal for retail store in D.C.” at 14th and Riggs Road, NW.
Amazon will join Bluestone Lane coffee, Parachute Home bedding/towel company and a Sephora in The Liz.
Amazon Books opened their first brick and mortar in D.C. in Georgetown back in March 2018 though the Coffee Shop element closed last month. Updates as the 14th Street location gets closer to opening.

15th and P Street, NW
From StreetCarts:
“This Sunday, October 6 starting at 11:30 am, we will be celebrating National Noodle Day by offering complimentary Pad Thai bowls for the first 100 customers at our 1454 P Street NW location.” (more…)

still pretty impressive!
Thanks to Jordan for sending: “Found this wreath in my apartment building’s recycling dumpster this weekend. Why they thought it was recyclable, I’m not sure.”
Let’s stay alert for a discarded October Christmas Tree please. We can do it, I know we can!

1440 P Street, NW
NBC’s Jackie Benson reported last night:
“NEW: NW DC man (25) arrested for “upskirting” young girl at Whole Foods 1400 P St NW. Court documents obtained by @nbcwashington reveal search of his phone found there may be at least 34 additional unidentified victims” (more…)

Thanks to Steven for sending: “Looks like the demise of The Meatball Shop doesn’t translate into the demise of New York chains giving D.C. a tryout. Signs are up for New York’s Mexicue in the now-shuttered Meatball Shop space.” (more…)

14th and R Street, NW
Thanks to Jessica for sending: “Seen in one of the doors at the Liz… Wonder if it’s going to be a storefront for the bedding/towel company?? Seems like a good fit for the spot”
Parachute Home’s website says:
“We believe that when we take care of our home, it takes care of us. That’s why
we make premium quality sheets, towels, robes, rugs and all things soft and wonderful.”
Update from a reader: “The Parachute store at The Liz is expected to open early December.”