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Supporting local businesses and makers doesn’t get much easier than this. Van Ness Main Street is bringing more than 15 Made-in-DC vendors to us – for its third annual Van Ness Holiday Pop-Up Shop. They’ll be setting up shop at 4340 Connecticut Avenue on the three weekends after Thanksgiving: November 24th and 25th, December 1st […]
The 2017 Van Ness Holiday Pop-Up Shop expanded the 2016 concept from one weekend to four. The market did so well, Van Ness Main Street will do it again. The four-weekend holiday pop-up event will kick off on Small Business Saturday: November 24th. Vendor applications are due on October 3rd. This year, Ibhana Boutique will […]
by Katherine Saltzman The owner of the Burger King franchise at Van Ness has told local officials that the restaurant will likely be closing within months. The Burger King, known for its rock ‘n roll and 1980s-90s movie décor, has been at 4422 Connecticut Avenue for 35 years. In a late July email to ANC […]
by Marlene Berlin The Stanley Cup – DC’s Stanley Cup – has put in quite a few miles this summer, as each member of the Washington Capitals gets a day or so of quality time with the coveted trophy. (Track the Cup’s summer travels here.) The Caps’ June 7th Stanley Cup victory was the team’s […]
by Katherine Saltzman Forest Hills Another taste of Italy: A family-run Italian restaurant called Da Noi will open in the storefront most recently occupied by Banana Leaf (5014 Connecticut Avenue). Like Banana Leaf, Da Noi Hospitality has New York roots, with three locations in New York and one in New Jersey. It did not respond […]
Update: On July 13th, Ibhana’s owner announced plans to stay in Van Ness. The days and hours are yet to be determined, but for now the pop-up will continue operating Fridays and Saturdays at 4340 Connecticut from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Van Ness The Gold’s Gym building is for sale. 4310 is the only […]
All the upcoming events and news that can’t wait for the monthly business news roundup: Fashion pop-up: Ibhana Boutique is opening a pop-up shop at Van Ness Main Street’s office (4340 Connecticut Avenue) on Fridays and Saturdays through August, and it begins this Friday, June 1st. Here you’ll find women’s casuals and separates, dresses, handbags, […]
by Katherine Saltzman Forest Hills La Tacita Jake’s American Grille (5018 Connecticut) celebrated the opening of its new Tex-Mex concept, La Tacita (The Little Cup), in the lower level of its restaurant on May 5th. In addition to dinner, La Tacita is serving up Wednesday trivia nights, Friday paint nights and Saturday game nights. “If […]
Calvert Woodley hosts many beer, wine and spirits tastings at its store (4339 Connecticut Avenue). It’s going to need a lot more room for this one. We’re invited to sample 30 rosés on Thursday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the UDC Student Center. Why rosé? According to CW: “Rosé has soared in […]
by Katherine Saltzman and Forest Hills Connection Van Ness/Forest Hills Van Ness Main Street The UDC and Van Ness farmers market returns to its spot in front of the UDC law school (4340 Connecticut) on Saturday, May 5th with an opening day celebration. “We’ll have lots of local fruits & veggies, kids activities, live music […]
