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Valet Parking Blingo
It may not be something you think about until you pull up to the restaurant but when the sandwich board comes into view and you see two digits instead of one, you realize you’ll need to reach for a Jackson instead of a Hamilton. Valet parking is the topic and an informal survey yielded the […]
F Street Retail Roundup
Here’s what could be opening on F Street according to the Washington Business Journal… * Co Co (also called C3Fix) at 975 F Street – restaurant – letter of intent * Zara – between 10th and 11th – clothing retailer with locations all over the world – lease signed * Madame Tassauds – corner of […]
Kate Spade Economics
True spring weather is upon the Washington area and the cherry blossoms bring out tourists and locals alike in droves. Walking around the PQ this morning, I was struck by what I call the Kate Spade Economic Test. What is a good litmus test for foot traffic and economic activity? None other than street vendors. […]
Howto: Buying In The PQ
As prime real estate season gets into gear, we thought we’d bring you a few tips when it comes to looking for real estate for sale in the Penn Quarter (PQ). Like the label Georgetown, PQ now has some cachet (or brand equity as they say). Tip 1: The PQ lies in two zip codes […]