Thanks to Mona for sharing: “Rose Ave Bakery soft opening weekend. Pastries are still 100!!” (more…)
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1300 4th Street, NE
Thanks to John for sending: “Maman at Union Market soft opened at 7:30am” (more…)
1506 U Street, NW previously longtime home to CakeLove
Thanks to Zach for sending: “Bread Bite is moving their location to 14th street next to Barcelona per the owner. I believe that’s where that cigar/bodega used to be.” (more…)
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1370 Park Road, NW
Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for your favorite carrot cakes in the DC area? Personally, I’m partial to the Parkway Deli’s carrot cake, but as this is for my grandmother’s 87th birthday party next weekend I want to explore the full array of available options to make sure I chose something especially delicious. Thanks for your help!”
1353 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From an email:
“NYC’s beloved French bakery and café, is expanding in D.C. with two new locations in February! Starting with Georgetown (1353-1355 Wisconsin Ave NW), the newest maman will open on Valentine’s Day (2/14) and feature their signature sweet treats, cozy drinks and dedicated room, “The Study,” catering to Georgetown students. (more…)
2633 Connecticut Avenue, NW
This space was previously home to a Dunkin’ and Cafe International before them. Rose Ave Bakery is:
“An Asian-American bakery offering pastries that are fun, inventive and delicious. (more…)
Maman’s about section from New York says:
“on any given day of the week, maman welcomes sleepy new yorkers, local celebrities, moms-on-the-go, business partners, and friends into one of our many locations. greeted by the scent of culinary splendor that wafts through the space, our guests step into an experience that engages all of the senses: rustic décor at every turn, the aroma and comfort of cuisines inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients. maman founders benjamin sormonte and elisa marshall have brought to life a melding of our earliest childhood experiences in the kitchen and a nod to their mothers from the south of france and north america. maman, after all, means “mother” in french. what started as an independent soho café and bakery in october 2014 is now a leading lifestyle brand that boasts cafés across north america, plus retail items so you can ‘take maman home’ with you. (more…)
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photo by Alanna Reeves
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a professional baker and I recently started a small neighborhood bakery in Petworth specializing in breads and Ashkenazi Jewish treats. Since we’re heading into the cold winter months, I thought your readers might be interested in stocking up some carbs. Plus, it’s an unconventional business model.
The business is called Velvel Breads and it functions like a CSA — customers buy a month of bread upfront, then get to pick up a loaf each week. Currently, I offer sourdough loaves on Wednesdays and challah loaves on Fridays, with the option for customers to add on different treats each week (more…)