Holy smokes. When it rains it pours and today it is pouring pure joy. I don’t have timing on this one but I’m also hearing that that prayers of Brookland have finally been answered and a Trader Joe’s is coming. I don’t know where. Maybe here? I don’t know when but I do know that my Trader Joe’s scuttlebutt accuracy is pretty damned good…
STAY TUNED.
If you missed Part One earlier, you can see it here.
5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Alright y’all, if you were excited about the Booeymonger reopening, you’re gonna want to buckle up and secure your helmets because I hear from a very good source that a Trader Joe’s is coming to part of the old Mazza Gallerie space early next year assuming construction is completed on time.
STAY TUNED and remember this is only part one of our Trader Joe’s scuttlebutt…
14th and Irving St, NW
Thanks to guacamolly for sharing: “not sure if anyone’s mentioned this yet – I got verbal confirmation from a pharmacist that the Columbia Heights CVS is closing in a month… not an exact date yet”
Aman also writes: “This morning I was at the CVS in Columbia Heights – The pharmacist told me that the store will be closing at the end of February.”
Stay tuned.
301 Water Street, SE
From an email:
“We wanted to inform you all that Bammy’s at the Navy Yard will be reopening under new ownership. We are shooting for February“
STAY TUNED.
No!!!!! https://t.co/OrVtwALbX5
— PoPville (@PoPville) December 12, 2023
This was supposed to be a hypothetical!!
UPDATE From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled legislation to support a complete renovation and modernization of the Capital One Arena. The legislation, which has unanimous support from the DC Council, outlines the District’s contribution of a half billion dollars to the modernization project to create a state-of-the-art urban arena and solidifies Monumental Sports and Entertainment as an economic anchor of the Gallery Place-Chinatown entertainment district and a destination for District residents and visitors.
“Downtown DC is the District’s economic engine that provides revenue resources to support important programs in the city. Mr. Leonsis and Monumental Sports have been critical partners in keeping our downtown thriving, especially after the pandemic. The modernization of the Capital One Arena will be an invaluable investment for continued success and our future prosperity,” said Mayor Bowser. “This proposal represents our best and final offer and is the next step in partnering with Monumental Sports to breathe new life and vibrancy into the neighborhood and to keep the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals where they belong – in Washington, DC.”
The legislation that Mayor Bowser submitted to the Council outlines the parameters of the agreement, including receiving the authority to enter into a lease extension and provide financing of $500 million toward the $800 million renovation project over a period of three years beginning in 2024. City leaders have also committed to a swift and expedited review and approval process to meet current construction plans for the arena. Read More
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing some very tasty scuttlebutt that Bagels and Baguette could be coming to the former Bethesda Bagels space in Dupont Circle. I give this a 78% likelihood. Read More
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW previously home to Philz
I’m hearing the Foxtrot coming to Adams Morgan is aiming to open the week of December 14th!
Stay tuned.
1511 17th Street, NW
Little Serow went on hiatus back in September 2022. A reader reports what seemed likely by now:
“Spoke to someone at happy ice cream who said Little Serow was not reopening. “Temporary hiatus” is permanent looks like.”
Stay tuned.
3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW previously Burritos Fast/Taqueria Los Compadres space.
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what is going on with Taqueria Nacional in Mount P? It’s been closed for almost 2 weeks with no sign or anything.”
another reader writes: “Taqueria Nacional in mt pleasant has brown paper in the windows. they closed down and a new burger spot Read More
Thanks to Maggie for sharing the sad note above. She also mentions that Emissary (located below dupont circle yoga 2032 P Street, NW) has new ownership. Anyone else hear that?
Regarding Emissary another reader asks:
“Do you know if Emissary in Dupont Circle is scaling down operations? Not counting the kitchen, it’s gone from Read More
