More of What’s Coming

The other day, GM listed all the proposed projects/condos/stores that he could think of that are coming to Georgetown. And of course he missed a few. So here are the few he missed, plus the original list:

Chaia – This “farm to taco” restaurant is opening soon on Grace St. just across from Dog Tag Bakery. GM’s sampled these tacos before and they’re fantastic despite (because?) they’re totally vegetarian.

Prospect St. Development – The Doggett’s parking lot across from Cafe Milano is getting developed into a retail/residential building. No word what retailers will occupy the space, nor when it will be built.

Alexander Hall condos – The Alexander Memorial Baptist church is being converted into condos and a single family home.

Dominos Condos – There was a proposal last spring to build 26 condo units on the site of the Dominos on Prospect. Not much has been heard about this project since then, so GM’s not so sure it’s still going forward. We’ll see.

Ok, did GM miss anything else?

Here’s the original list:

Sid Mashburn: This retail store/coffee shop is going into the old Neyla space on Prospect.

Peet’s Coffee: This coffee shop is going into the old Red Fire Kabob shop across from Georgetown Cupcake at 33rd and M.

New condo building at Key Bridge Exxon: This Eastbanc project appears to be in stasis these days, but GM still expects it to go forward eventually

Restoration of Latham Hotel: This hotel closed in 2012 due to extensive water damage and plans for it to be converted to micro-units appeared a done deal until this summer. In September the property was sold again with plans for a restoration of its use as a hotel the most likely outcome.

Baco Taco: This suburban Philadelphia juice/taco restaurant chose Georgetown as its second location. It will open in that nook off Wisconsin Ave. just north of Q St.

Kit and Ace: This purveyor of “technical cashmere” (which would be more accurately called: cheaper cashmere that you can wash) is supposedly coming to the space occupied by the Levi’s store.

Soul-Cycle: This cultgym is opening up in the old Prince Cafe space on Wisconsin Ave. south of the canal

Sweet Green: And GM has learned that Sweet Green is going to take over the Eagle Bank space next door.

West Heating Plant: The Levy Group has ambitious plans for constructing a condo building where the West Heating Plant currently stands. It’s tied up in approvals and litigation from the DC Preservation League right now.

M and Penn. Building: Speaking of buildings on the east side, Eastbanc is currently seeking approval to construct an apartment building (but not condos) on the site of the gas station at M St. and Pennsylvania Ave.

Wisconsin Ave. Exxon: And speaking of gas station conversions, supposedly the Exxon station at Wisconsin and Q is under contract with Trammel Crow, which is planning on building condos.

Club Monaco: This euro-clothing store is taking over the old Rhino Bar space

& Other Stories: This H & M spin-off is taking over the old Hook/Bandalero spaces

Lauderee: GM has been informed that this fancy French pastry shop is taking over the long vacant space at 3060 M St.

Boulangerie Christophe: This newly formed bakery is supposedly moving into the vacant space just north of the M & T Bank at Wisconsin and P.

Georgetown Olive Oil Co.: GM knows nothing about this other than the sign on the windows announcing it. It’s on Wisconsin just south of Volta

Via Umbria: Technically this has already opened, but it was really just an extended preview. The fully rehabbed shop should open sometime this winter.

Hyde gym: A new wing of Hyde-Addison will begin construction next spring (hopefully). It will contain a gym, cafeteria, and additional classroom space for the school.

Georgetown Theater: This rehabilitation project is on-going for this landmark property. It’s still unclear what tenants will fill the space, but it will likely look great and improve that block immeasurably.

New Georgetown dorm: GU is constructing a new dorm on the eastern edge of its campus. It’s scheduled for completion by next fall.

John Thompson Athletics Center: Speaking of GU, they’re also building a new athletics center. It’s also scheduled for completion sometime next year.

The Sovereign: This much anticipated Belgian restaurant from highly regarded Neighborhood Restaurant Group will be opened in the old Champion’s space down the alley next to the old Banana Republic. Supposedly they’re supposed to open this year, but GM is skeptical.

Phew…did GM miss anything?