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1500 block of 33rd St.

Yet another coffee shop is on its way to Georgetown. But this one comes with a twist. It is Spero Coffee and it will be located at 3255 Water St.

The coffee shop will be an extension of Veritas City Church, which was opened at this location two years ago. The evangelical church is opening Spero Coffee as a “weekend coffee house that will provide transitional employment to homeless men, women, and teenagers.” It is scheduled to open Easter.

Photo by Amaury Laporte.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Interesting summary of the challenges facing Georgetown’s dining scene.
• Reminder: Your input sought for Jelleff Recreation Center’s future.

1000 block of Wisconsin Ave.

It was just last week that GM was passing on the news of the closing of Le Petite Corner Store, the neighborhood market at 34th and Dent. But good news is already on the horizon: a new market will open in its place. It will be called Dent Place Market and it is targeting a late February opening.

Here is what it is promising:

The market is located in historical Georgetown on the corner of Dent Place and 34th Street. Dent Place Market wants to honor the spirit of Georgetown while redefining what a neighborhood market sells. Great wine, local craft beer, innovative snacks, fresh pastries, Bullfrog Bagels, and Compass coffee is just a start to what you’ll find at Dent Place.

Coming soon in February 2019!

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Photo by Warren LeMay.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Your opinion sought! Please take this survey on the future of Jelleff Recreation Center, and what you’d like to see there.
• Restaurant week is extended, so go out and help support our local restaurants!

Dumbarton Oaks Park

After going dark for many weeks, the neighborhood market known as Le Petite Corner Store has closed.

Known more for its Turkish offerings, the store was less of a full service neighborhood market like Scheele’s or Sara’s. But it was popular nonetheless.

GM has been unable to learn of the future of the property. Like Scheele’s and Sara’s, it operated under a zoning grandfathering. The property, like all those around it, it zoned for residential. But since it was operating as a market before the zoning rules kicked in, it was allowed to continue. Continue reading →

Photo by Sarah Stierch.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Good news: Suspect arrested in the attempted kidnapping case.
• Cat Cafe is doing a pop-up on M St. with just kittens.

Lovers Lane