Friendship Heights is getting a Trader Joe’s. The Tenleytown/Friendship Heights ANC got confirmation last month when Trader Joe’s put in for a liquor license at Chevy Chase Pavilion (5335 Wisconsin […]
Business in Brief: A death in the Calvert Woodley family; Flavor Garden reopens; Valentine’s dinner with your love(s)
In memory: Calvert Woodley owner Michael Sands announced on January 29th “with great sadness” the passing of employee Kori Devoe. “Kori was a beloved and popular member of our team, […]
Business in Brief: Restaurant Week; Bread Furst, the book; Uptown Theater latest
For a limited time: Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s Winter Restaurant Week is under way through Sunday, January 21st. The Van Ness/Forest Hills restaurants taking part are Buck’s Fishing and Camping, […]
Business in Brief: Flavor Garden renovation, Comet IPA, and Comet’s predecessor
Cooking up improvements: Wednesday night is jazz night at Flavor Garden (4400 Connecticut), but last Wednesday there was no activity visible from the restaurant’s windows. As we got closer, we […]
Van Ness business updates: MOM’s progress and target opening date; Concept for incoming Park Van Ness restaurant revealed
Updates on two new businesses coming to Van Ness: Our last Business in Brief feature, on November 13th, included assurances that work to open a MOM’s Organic Market location at […]
Business in Brief: MOM’s “not a dead project;” Hurdles to Compass at BK; local Thanksgiving offers
Definitely not dead: A Popville reader noted the newest sign at the incoming Van Ness MOM’s Organic Market, and wrote, “Maybe it’s not a dead project after all?” To which […]
Business in Brief: Franklin Montessori building for sale; Chick-fil-A opens at UDC, Washington Photo Safari celebrates 25 years
Art All Night puts local artists, musicians and other creators in the spotlight, but it’s also a chance for small and local businesses to show their stuff. That is, arguably, […]
Business in Brief: Laliguras closes; More progress in filling vacant Connecticut Ave. retail; Sprucing up the place
Farewell to Laliguras: On August 12th, Laliguras Indian & Nepali Bistro posted this message on its Facebook page: “With a mix of emotions, we bid farewell to an incredible journey. […]
Business in Brief: “Black excellence” in Van Ness; Best bookstore in the “Best bookstore city”; Summer reading and summer offers
Get to know Flavor Garden and its founder: Her restaurant specializes in “fun food” such as funnel cakes. She created many of her seasoning blends to coax her mother to […]
Business in Brief: Dog Haus and The Whale Tea in Van Ness; UDC Chick-fil-A targets fall opening; Sriracha shortage hits home
Two small but growing chains have found homes on Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness. Dog Haus, a hot dog and burger restaurant and bar, is leasing the space at 4340 […]