Now open: Shemali’s Market in Van Ness

On Wednesday, Shemali’s Market in Van Ness flung its doors open wide, and invited customers to come inside.

Shemali’s at 4483 Connecticut Avenue is now open. (photo by Alison Adler)

This is the Chemali family’s second DC market selling Lebanese, Turkish and Greek deli items and groceries. The first Shemali’s, at 3301 New Mexico Avenue, also has a cafe.

The Van Ness Shemali’s has freshly-made deli items to grab and go. (photo by Alison Adler)

When we checked in last August (at the urging of several eager wanna-be customers), delays in getting permit approvals were holding up the Van Ness location’s opening.

“Sorry we took so long” (photo by Cherie Lester/Van Ness Main Street)

Elias Chemali gave Van Ness Main Street a heads up that this would be the opening week, but kept the exact date quiet. This allowed some delighted neighbors to make the discovery.

Today’s the day! Shemali’s is now open on Connecticut Avenue in #VanNess (they’re at the corner of Connecticut and Albemarle).

Shemali’s is still open on New Mexico Avenue. This is an additional store. https://t.co/Try6qp3i70 pic.twitter.com/ezGuPKZLYo

— Tenleytown & Around (@Tenleytown411) November 3, 2021

Shemali’s Market Van Ness is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.