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Pitango, “gelateria and coffee shop”, Logan Circle/14th Street Opening Date Finally Announced – This Friday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique

From a press release:

“Pitango Gelato, the authentic Italian gelateria and coffee shop with locations throughout the Washington, DC, region and Baltimore, is thrilled to officially announce the opening of a highly anticipated new shop along DC’s 14th Street corridor. The store, opening on February 27th at 1802 14th Street, NW, is Pitango’s eighth location. The new gelateria and coffee shop will serve freshly brewed coffee, Italian baked goods, and artisanal, hand-spun gelato made with high-quality, carefully curated ingredients. The 1,027-square-foot space, designed by EastWing Architects, will also offer indoor seating for up to 10 guests.

To celebrate its official debut, the gelateria and coffee shop will host a festive grand opening on Friday, February 27th. Beginning at 5pm, (more…)

Check out these “Summer Pop-Ups with Pitango Gelato”

By Prince Of Petworth


1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique

From an email:

“Pop-Ups with Pitango Gelato

In advance of their new store, coming soon to 14th Street, Pitango Gelato, the artisanal Italian gelateria, is celebrating summer with festive pop-ups with partners around DC and Maryland. Pitango’s new signature green cart, imported from Italy, will make appearances at iconic local businesses and organizations, including home and lifestyle boutique Salt & Sundry, neighborhood brewery Aslin Beer Company, the contemporary Glenstone Museum, and popular cocktail bar, Jane Jane. At the pop-ups scheduled throughout August and September, Pitango’s cart will sell both special collaborative flavors and classic Pitango sorbet and gelato flavors.

On Saturday, August 2nd, Pitango will join Salt & Sundry at their Logan Circle location at 2pm (more…)

Scuttlebutt Confirmed!! “Pitango Gelato to Open New 14th Street Location this Summer”

By Prince Of Petworth


1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique

From a press release:

“Pitango Gelato, known for artisanal Italian gelato in the Washington, DC region is excited to announce a new gelato and coffee shop along DC’s 14th Street corridor. The new location is due to open at 1802 14th Street, NW in Summer 2025, and will be Pitango’s eighth location in the DC, Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore area. Patrons will be able to enjoy coffee, Italian baked goods and fresh, hand-spun, gelato made with high quality, organic ingredients. The 1,027 square foot space, designed by EastWing Architects will also feature indoor seating for up to 10 guests. (more…)

And in other upper 14th Street News: MetroLeaf (“legal neighborhood dispensary”) and Casa Mia (“coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pizza, lunch sandwiches, and gelato”!!) Now Open!

By Prince Of Petworth


3919 14th Street, NW

From an email: “MetroLeaf just opened at 3919 14th St NW, as a fully licensed and legal neighborhood dispensary.”


4600 14th Street, NW

Another reader sends a Casa Mia update: (more…)

All the Info on Dolcezza’s H Street, NE Opening this Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth


600 H Street, NE

From a press release:

“Dolcezza, the iconic gelato and coffee shop based in Washington DC, is kicking off its 2025 expansion plans with a highly anticipated new location opening April 4th on H Street NE. This marks the sixth outpost for the award-winning local company, known for its local sourcing, small batch gelato, and craft coffee program.

The Grand Opening Celebration is planned for April 4th, from 12 – 7 PM. Guests can get a free scoop of gelato or soft serve, while supplies last. (more…)

Coffee (and gelato) News Keeps Coming!! Official Word on Dolcezza Coming to H Street, NE “Next Month”!!

By Prince Of Petworth


600 H Street, NE previously home to Wydown

We broke the news last month about Dolcezza taking over the former Wydown space on H Street. Lots more info now available from a press release:

“Dolcezza, the iconic gelato and coffee shop based in Washington DC, is kicking off its 2025 expansion plans with a highly anticipated new location on H Street NE. Slated to open in mid- March, this marks the sixth outpost for the award-winning local shop, known for its small batch gelato and craft coffee program. (more…)

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