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Photo by M.V. Jantzen. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: WBJ confirms that Griffin Market will reopen as a butcher shop. They also confirmed the rumor GM heard but couldn’t confirm himself, namely that Jamie Stachowski will helm the shop. … Continue reading

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Photo by Vpickering. Good morning Georgetown here’s the latest: Griffin Market by the Sea? GM is still bummed to lose the Boninos, but he’s thrilled to hear they’re doing well. New executive chef at 1789. So was Fashion Night out … Continue reading

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What Would Be Your Heartbreaker?

Stores close in Georgetown all the time. When you have a retail district of over 500 stores and restaurants, even a very low failure rate would still result in a dozen or so closings a year. But GM has noticed … Continue reading

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Photo by Byron Peebles. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: A she said, they said situation at Griffin Market. Condos, condos everywhere.

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Inside Filomena by Il Primo Uomo. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: GM knew this was probably coming, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept that Riccardo and Laura Bonino are closing up Griffin Market. The landlord is … Continue reading

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Photo by Dawgfanjeff. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: “It was a joke.” That’s what Riccardo Bonino told GM yesterday when asked about the sign on Griffin Market that said they’d open on the 22nd “maybe.” The “maybe” part gave … Continue reading

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Photo by M.V. Jantzen. Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: G.U. student group keeps up funding for GUTS buses. Some more on the liquor license moratorium (look for a longer discussion from the ANC meeting round up later today). Griffin … Continue reading

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Good Friday morning Georgetown, here’s the latest: The Georgetowner takes a stop by Griffin Market If Burleith is Georgetown’s “little sister“, then who are the parents? Speaking of Burleith, don’t forget the Glover Park-Burlieth Farmers Market tomorrow on the grounds … Continue reading

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Griffin Market Chef to Helm Comet Ping Pong

GM didn’t notice the Georgetown angle when he first read about the soap opera at the Chevy Chase pizza joint Comet Ping Pong. Apparently Griffin Market chef and co-owner Laura Bonino will take over as chef at the restaurant. The … Continue reading

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