The Georgetown Metropolitan

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GM tries to limit his news to the strict confines of Georgetown proper. It makes his job slightly easier. But sometimes a story comes along that’s technically outside those boundaries but affects Georgetown residents. And the reopening of Glover Park Hardware is one of those stories.

You may recall that in 2014, the store was evicted so that a utterly redundant Rite Aid could move in across the street from a CVS. The hardware store identified a location nearby (apparently after vetting a few Georgetown locations) at 2233 Wisconsin Ave. (down the steps next to Breadsoda). But interminable construction delays pushed the initially optimistic opening date back significantly. They were originally hoping to open early last year, and only finally opened this week. Continue reading →

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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The last great Georgetown grand-dame passes away.
• The new Chez Billy wine bar’s opening is delayed one week.

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The ANC agenda for tonight was issued last week. And GM likes to peruse the agenda because it is often the first indication that a new store is coming to the neighborhood (since they need sign approvals). And this month’s agenda has that, but it may come at the expense of a longtime institution.

According to the agenda, the Philly-based high end sneaker store called UBIQ is seeking approval for a sign at 3124 M St. Sadly, that address is Bistro Francais’ address. Continue reading →

Photo by Elvert Barnes.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• It’s been a bad year for GU basketball, so mascot hijinks is all the fans have. Pray for them.
• This is interesting: three new restaurants will share 3210 Grace St.: SundaVich, Grace St. Coffee, and South Block Juice Company. This will only add to the millennial magnet.

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A new pottery classroom/studio will be opening soon on Blues Alley. Signs for Hinckley Pottery are up and the website confirms the move (they were in Adams Morgan).

The studio has been around more than 40 years and was at its Adams Morgan location for 25 years. Actually opening in Georgetown is a return for owner Jill Hinckley, who moved here and set up a studio in the late 1960s.

The studio will offer classes and event space, as well as studio space for six resident potters. Continue reading →

Photo by Josh Bense.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Nice write-up from the Black Georgetown Remembered event.
• Bangkok Joes back after Chez Mama Rouge concept fizzled.

3200 block of O St.