The Georgetown Metropolitan

A new co-working space is coming to 1510 Wisconsin Ave. (the former location for Luigi Parasmo Salon). But this one comes with a twist. And maybe even a human pretzel, if you’re flexible enough. The new space, called Alkōva, also offers yoga.

It’s unclear how the two will interact. GM would love it if it was expected that the customers do both simultaneously, but that’s probably not the plan. This would be the first and only location for the company, so there are no other examples to look to, but the company offers this description:

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Expensive cashmere apparel shop coming to the former I-Thai space. It is another in a long line of recent “Direct to Consumer” brands opening up bricks-and-mortar shops in Georgetown.
• GM’s not sure how recent the change is, but he just saw that the Safeway is back to being open 24-hours.

As GM reported back in June, Shouk a Tel Aviv streetfood restaurant, is coming to 1426 Wisconsin Ave. That was until very recently the home of Tugooh Toys. Parents like GM (who are often having to get presents for birthday parties at the last minute) should be relieved: Tugooh Toys is staying in Georgetown.

As announced on the door of the now-old location, Tugooh is moving in to 1440 Wisconsin Ave. This was the location of the long shuttered Avocado Cafe (which made a decent slice of New York style pizza in GM’s opinion).

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Sometime this year, the WMATA board was supposed to pick among a few long term plans that could eventually bring Metro to Georgetown. They haven’t done so yet, but keep an eye out for it.
• Coverage of the last ANC meeting.

After a Covid-induced break, CAG’s popular Concerts in the Park return this month. Here are the details:

Our favorite community event – concerts in the park – is back! Join us Sunday, September 18, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Rose Park for a

fun-filled community picnic and concert! 

Bring your own picnic or purchase your meal from delicious food trucks by Rocklands Real Barbecue, Cipolla Rossa Pizzeria, and more! Come out and enjoy lawn games, raffles, and other family-friendly activities while listening to alt-country band, The Walkaways!

Everyone is welcome! See you there!

See you there!

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU starts a transit subsidization program for its students.
• The BID’s sunset cinema was cancelled last night due to weather, but a rain date showing will be held next week.

GM took his annual break in August, but news kept happening. Here (in no particular order) are some of the stories GM missed while out on RnR:

• There was a shooting at the Wawa on August 30th. Thankfully nobody was hurt and the shooter was taken into custody.
• Afghania, a restaurant from the family behind such fantastic spots as Bistro Aracosia, will open across from the Four Seasons.
• The huge house on R St. with the giant paper cup pool fountain has been sold.
• Some great new details on Stephen Starr’s italian concept coming to the old Dean and Deluca.
• The Banana Republic is going to close and be replaced by a yoga studio/retail store.
• The plans to restore the Washington Canoe Club boathouse.
• Reverie had a bad fire and will be rebuilt.
• Clubhouse replaced Church Hall and tried to institute an illegal age minimum.
• Georgetown Cupcake was temporarily shut down due to losing its business license.
• District Donut closed.
• L’avante Garde restaurant to finally fill long empty former Guards space.

Anything else that GM missed?