
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Rachel Perrone
Thanks to Rachel for sharing the proof the Mom’s Organic Market in Van Ness really did open today: (more…)

4250 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by Rachel Perrone
Thanks to Rachel for sharing the proof the Mom’s Organic Market in Van Ness really did open today: (more…)

4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Well that was exhausting. HOWEVER, unlike the Ellwood Thompson’s saga, at least their actually opening.
The official word from MOM’s:
“MOM’s Organic Market Van Ness-UDC: Opening April 4th!
Founded in 1987 in Beltsville, Maryland, MOM’s is the premier independent organic grocery chain in the Mid-Atlantic region. MOM’s Purpose is to protect and restore the environment.
5% of MOM’s Van Ness Grand Opening sales on April 4th-6th will go to local environmental organizations, Plastic Pollution Coalition and Earth Conservation Corps.
The new store features: (more…)

4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending the latest at Mom’s:
“Some movement at Mom’s- the entrance doors are working.”
But that’s not all – thanks to Kathryn for sending – Mom’s Organic Market finally makes the official call: (more…)

4339 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sam for passing on from Calvert Woodley:
“After 26 years at Calvert Woodley, it is with heartfelt emotion and gratitude that I announce the sale of CW to Jay and Tanvi Patel from nearby Chevy Chase.
Calvert Woodley, and Woodley Wine & Liquor before that, has been in my family since 1966, (more…)

4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
Mom’s Organic Market in Van Ness is actually happening: (more…)

4221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Gregg for sending.
Laliguras closed here in Van Ness back in August 2023. Looks like Tikka will be opening: (more…)

4221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Laliguras closed here in Van Ness back in August 2023.
A liquor license application has now been filed for a new restaurant to be called Tikka (as in Tikka Masala): (more…)

4432 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jason for letting us know!
When I first saw that photo I feared, for lack of a better word, that it was a permanent closure!
Stay tuned for a reopening date.

4300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Ann for sending early Sunday morning:
“A little one-car, upside-down action at zero dark thirty this morning. Connecticut Ave / Van Ness. 🙃”
It had been 29 days since our last flipped car.
Insert your pro/con bike lane Connecticut Avenue comment/or reflexive irrelevant scooter comment, below, based on your political persuasion/age/years in DC etc.

4302 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Wells Fargo bank.
Hopefully Viet Chopsticks gets some action bumped too: (more…)