Category Archives: Retail

Public Realm Plan Community Meeting Wednesday, September 12

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

You are invited to the Public Realm Plan Community Meeting Wednesday, September 12, 2012 The NoMa Business Improvement District, with assistance from AECOM, will host a community meeting to present initial ideas and take questions and suggestions on Wednesday, September … Continue reading →

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G2K A BACA Business: Jam Doung Style

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Hi all and sorry for the lengthy delay since my last post! In conjunction with the North Cap Beach Bingo project, though, we held this profile, about Janet Stedmen and neighborhood stalwart Jam Doung Style, for the newest issue of … Continue reading →

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G2K a BACA Business: Kuumba Kollectibles

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Just in time for graduation season and Mother’s Day, learn about the tight-knit group behind Kuumba Kollectibles and their deep local roots. Kuumba Kollectibles is a card, gift and ballon store. Kuumba Kollectibles offers printing services. Kuumba Kollectibles sells baked … Continue reading →

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G2K a BACA Business: The Boundary Stone

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

“We want to make sure everyone feels welcome,” explains Gareth Croke, one of the owners behind Boundary Stone at 116 Rhode Island Ave. That’s how you wind up with a beer list that includes $3 Stroh’s side-by-side with a whiskey … Continue reading →

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G2K a BACA Business: Catania Bakery

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

The story of Catania Bakery at 1404 N Capitol St. NW and its owner, Nicole Tramonte, has so many interesting angles, so many turns and branches, that it’s hard to know where to begin. I could write about Nicole, who first … Continue reading →

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G2K a BACA Business: 3rd Street Market

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

This is the latest in a series of posts on Bates Area business owners. Click here and here for my last two posts, on artist Kendall Nordin and the owner of 52 O Street Studios, Marty Youmans. This week’s post … Continue reading →

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G2K a BACA Business: The Flea Market Store

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

This is another in a series of posts about local businesses and their owners. Check out the earlier posts on Uncle Chips, Studio 85 and Revive. Today we’re venturing across North Capitol Street to a store that caught my eye … Continue reading →

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G2K a BACA Business: Uncle Chips

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

This is the third in a series of posts about local businesses and their owners. Check out earlier posts about Revive Catering and Food-On-The-Go and Studio 85! When Shannon Boyle opened Uncle Chips Coffee and Dessert at North Capitol and … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart project just south of Bates – groundbreaking in Spring

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

rendering of the Wal-Mart nearest Bates Check out the DC Metro Urban Diary (DC MUD) blog which has just posted an update on the closest Wal-Mart to the Bates area — 801 New Jersey Avenue NW, at the corner of … Continue reading →

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New Shaw Bar coming at 7th and T St NW

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Thanks to neighbor Ilyssa for bring this new news to our attention:  A new bar at 7th and T St is coming. It’s called “All Souls” and it is owned by a former manager of Zaytina’s and Jaleo. Pretty cool! … Continue reading →

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