Trying to figure out how all of this works.
This article ran in the Fall issue of The Ward 5 Heartbeat. Apologies for only cross-posting it here now! A commitment to neighbors and to local enterprise animate the business approach of Atilla Suzer, owner of Bacio Pizzeria and Green Paws pet store with his wife Lisa Friedman. Both businesses are located at 81 Seaton … More G2K a BACA Business: Bacio and Green Paws
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 the Ward 5 Heartbeat. Check it out! [Janet] had just graduated from school to learn … More G2K A BACA Business: Jam Doung Style
This week, instead of getting to know a BACA business, I stopped by a BACA community organization, one that has a distinct niche at the intersection of art and technology. In fact, there’s only about 30 of these organizations in the country, and one is located right here at 1418 North Capitol St. NW. FabLab … More G2K a BACA Business (Sort of): FabLab DC
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 goods. Kummba Kollectibles is an art gallery. Kuumba Kollectibles houses a florist and interior designer/space … More G2K a BACA Business: Kuumba Kollectibles
“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 list that runs almost 75 options deep. Boundary Stone recently won a vote for “Best … More G2K a BACA Business: The Boundary Stone
If you haven’t stopped by Sunset Wine & Liquors at 1627 1st St NW recently, check it out. It looks like a whole different store. Where there used to be a plexiglass enclosed register on the first floor, there’s now tall shelves of wine. (I got a good chilled white for about $10.) The register, … More G2K a BACA Business: Sunset Wine and Liquors
In lieu of a post this week (blame the day job), I wanted to spotlight a slew of upcoming events. It’s a great time to be an art fan in the Bates/Truxton neighborhood. Also, by show of comments, would there be an audience for a more thorough run-down of specials/events at neighborhood businesses in this … More Local Events Not to Miss
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 came to the U.S. from France almost fifty years ago to attend to a sister … More G2K a BACA Business: Catania Bakery
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 profiles Nesro Hassen, owner of the new 3rd Street Market at 3rd and P Streets … More G2K a BACA Business: 3rd Street Market
Yesterday, I posted about Kendall Nordin, one of 34 working artists at 52 O Street. Today, I’m profiling Marty Youmans, the building’s owner. As I mentioned in the earlier post, Marty’s plans for 52 O Street have been the subject of some recent debate in the neighborhood (see here and here), and, while I’m certainly … More G2K a BACA Business: Marty Youmans and 52 O Street
Bates Area Civic Association 