NYC’s Famed Cafe Fiorello Opens in D.C.
A New York City legend is making D.C. its second home. The venerable Cafe Fiorello, which first opened its doors in Manhattan over five decades ago, lands in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 21 (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). This marks the first time the flagship of restaurateur Shelly Fireman’s hospitality group grows beyond its… Read more »
Retail Hub Modeled After Union Market Planned For H Street
A trio of partners has acquired five lots on the Northeast D.C. retail corridor and plans to develop an indoor-outdoor concept with spaces for 12 tenants, with tentative plans to include vendors like a rum bar, yoga studio and tattoo parlor.
Goodwill of Greater Washington to uproot Northeast D.C. retail store
Goodwill of Greater Washington plans to uproot its D.C. retail store from 2200 S. Dakota Ave. NE later this year for new space in the Hecht Warehouse District nearly two miles away.
Fitness chain StretchLab bulking up in Greater Washington
Need help limbering up after too much time chained to the desk? A one-on-one assisted stretching chain that’s got big plans for Greater Washington wants to help. Irvine, California-based based StretchLab, with more than 300 studios, is ramping up its network of franchises across the U.S. and is looking to add multiple locations in the… Read more »
EastBanc replaces one retail lab with another in Georgetown
It bills itself as “the most interesting store in the world,” and now, Showfields is planning to open a new location in Georgetown.
Chase Bank’s regional branch expansion is ahead of schedule
Throughout the pandemic, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has been expanding its local footprint — a project that began in 2018 when it announced its first branch in Greater Washington. The bank now has 61 branches from Baltimore to Richmond and is a full year ahead of schedule to reach its target of 70… Read more »
Privai Spa + Salon Debuts With Six Locations in DC Region
Privai, a luxury skin and body care line, has signed six leases in the Washington, D.C., region to debut its new Privai Spa + Salon.
Yardbird Arrives in D.C. With a Lofty Reputation Built on Southern Decadence
Fried chicken fans, rejoice. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar — the popular Miami restaurant best known for comfort foods like buttermilk biscuits, lobster mac and cheese, and crispy, thick-battered fried chicken that’s been brined for 27 hours — officially arrives in D.C. today. Thursday, April 1, is opening day for Yardbird’s new spot downtown. The… Read more »