Correction: The original article incorrectly stated that Italian Bar is owned by Da Noi Hospitality. While it is a sister business of I’m Eddie Cano, Italian Bar is not part of Da Noi Hospitality LLC or the bankruptcy filing. We apologize for the error. Chapter 11 for Da Noi Hospitality: Which is better known as […]
Tune in for the Oct. 1 hearing on Canna Art’s medical marijuana retail license
On October 1, ABCA’s Alcohol and Cannabis Board will hold a hearing on Canna Art’s application for a medical cannabis retail license. The storefront is at 5008 Connecticut Avenue, across the street from Politics and Prose. The hearing will be streamed live on Youtube. According to the agenda, Canna Art and other cases will come […]
Business in Brief: Small businesses need us right now; Calvert Woodley block party Aug. 24; P&P’s ‘Opus’
Van Ness Main Street’s latest fundraising campaign has raised $5,000 for its mission: promoting and supporting small and local businesses in myriad ways. And that means it is halfway to its goal of $10,000 raised by September 30th. Donations can be directed to the VNMS 10th Anniversary Growth Fund or its programs (Forest Hills Park, […]
Business in Brief: Dog Haus progress; UPS Store moving; More about MOM’s
Coming soon: We reported in June 2023 that Dog Haus is leasing the former Acacia Food and Wine space at 4340 Connecticut Avenue. In late May of this year, we saw the first signs that the buildout is under way, and a few days ago, we saw the clearest sign yet: An actual sign. Dog […]
May in the Neighborhood: Celebrating Small Business Month, embassy tours, movies in pajamas, and more
It’s Small Business Month. Our suggestions for celebrating include: Trying out a new restaurant or dining out at a longtime fave. Shopping the microbusinesses selling wares at Van Ness Main Street’s Pop-Up Artisan Market on May 10th. Looking for plush bees at 15 businesses on the VNMS corridor and span their QR codes. The more […]
Umbrellas on the Avenue: A brief guide to outdoor dining in the neighborhood
With the exception of some rain on the way, we think it’s safe to say: Patio dining weather is here. The rainbow of umbrellas that have sprouted at local restaurants is practically beckoning us to dine out outdoors. And in our neighborhood, we have several places to choose from. The last time we compiled this […]
Main Street updates: Playground dance party, pop-up market, pollinator garden walks and annual meeting
NEW: The Forest Hills Park dance party will be held on its rain date: Sunday, April 27th. Babies, let’s boogie. If a toddler dance-off sounds like the best thing ever, head over to Forest Hill Park this Saturday, April 26th between 4 and 6 p.m. Van Ness Main Street is hosting a family dance party. […]
UDC Van Ness farmers market opens April 19 with a new urban farmer in the vendor lineup
This Saturday, the UDC Van Ness farmers market returns for an extended season with many familiar vendors and some new faces. The newcomers include Quinta Jackson Burns, a 2012 UDC law school grad who began her urban farming journey during the pandemic. UDC says Burns is the first participant of UDC’s Beginning Farmer Program to […]
Business in Brief: The openings edition (MOM’s, The Whale Tea, Bold Alley)
by Marlene Berlin and Forest Hills Connection Van Ness now has a second full-service grocery store. MOM’s Organic Market opened its Van Ness location on Friday, April 6th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening specials that lasted through the weekend. Like the Giant Food across the street, the store is easily accessible via Metro […]
Business in Brief: Burger King teardown, MOM’s opening date confirmed, and an offer for fired fed and NGO workers
As we first reported in our newsletter, the former Van Ness Burger King is heading for demolition. The raze application filed with the District does not appear to be tied to an imminent sale of the property, which has been on the market for several months. MOM’s Van Ness opening now even more official: A […]