Thanks to Jacob for sending: “Noticed today that the snowflakes that had been up for like 3 years straight at Columbia Heights DCUSA are gone and both escalators are working again!”
end of an era
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Thanks to William for sharing: “just got a notice the Au Bon Pain in my office at 1100 13th St NW is closed and a search on their “order ahead” option shows all DC locations no longer taking online orders. Looks like they may have closed all DC stores.” (more…)
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1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Flavio for sending “After 11 years, Mari Vanna restaurant, in downtown DC, is unfortunately closing its doors…” (more…)
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2008 18th Street, NW
Oh My God. And Peking Garden’s phone number has been disconnected. (more…)
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3512-14 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Indique:
“Dear Indique family,
With a mix of nostalgia and excitement, we’re announcing the closure of Indique in Washington DC. (more…)
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1400 Irving Street, NW
Thanks to L. for sending: “5 Below closing in Columbia Heights”
Five Below opened here in 2013. (more…)
1524 U Street, NW via google maps
Thanks to Donna for passing on the sad news from Zawadi: “An iconic presence in the community for over three decades is saying farewell.”
Zawadi writes:
“This will be our last newsletter of 2023. We take this opportunity to convey that we will be closing our brick and mortar store on Friday, Jan. 27, 2024. As you can imagine, it has been a difficult decision and one that has taken many years to reach. However, we are satisfied in knowing that I have lived my dream life for 32 years and have walked unimaginable roads with Zawadi. I have touched and been touched by many lives. Now it is time to move on to the next chapter. (more…)
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Thanks to Andy for passing on the sad news about City Bikes Adams Morgan (2501 Champlain St, NW):
“Noticed they updated their Instagram bio to “permanently closed.” Unfortunate to see, I always had great experiences there.”
On their Facebook page they also post a permanent closure as well as noting “On September 21, 2023, City Bikes filed for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy.” (more…)
1527 14th Street, NW
“we wanted to let you know that your patronage has meant the world to us”
See the farewell note below: (more…)
425 12th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Assets from the Washington, DC landmark eatery Ollie’s Trolley, a downtown lunchtime hotspot at the base of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, are now up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com.
Fans of Ollie’s Trolley can bid on more than 100 lots from the restaurant, which will close Dec. 12 as part of the Hotel Harrington sale. Available to the highest bidder are the iconic “Ollie Fries” and “Ollie Burgers” neon signs; additional Ollie’s Trolley indoor and outdoor signage; vintage and vintage-inspired décor items; trolley imagery and décor; the eatery’s signature red booth seating and padded chairs; high-end commercial kitchen equipment, and much more.
“There are many pieces of nostalgia that will strike a chord with fans looking for an item to remember Ollie’s Trolley by,” said Mitch Rotker, owner of Capital Online Auctions, which is hosting the online auction. “We also hope that the commercial kitchen equipment and classic dining fixtures can go back into the local business community to be used in area businesses and restaurants.”
Bidding on the Ollie’s Trolley auction begins closing on Dec. 14 at 11:00 am EST.
R. also reported: “Harry’s Bar’s last day is Sunday, December 3. I’m there on Friday night December 1 and it is packed.” (more…)