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Bring On The Pasta…Carmine’s (425 7th St NW)
We’ve posted about Carmine’s before and put up a Twitpic over the last weekend. The day has finally arrived for Carmine’s 20,000 square foot Italian restaurant to open at 425 7th St NW and that day is today for the dinner service according to both Urban Daddy and Thrillist. We’re now quite sure that this [...]
What Rhymes With Gucci? Not Balducci’s
“What rhymes with a luxury goods retailer like Gucci?” was our hint last Friday. The answer is not…Balducci’s. And it’s the infamous “Balducci’s space” at 425 7th Street, NW, that Carmine’s of New York, an Italian restaurant, will occupy by February 2010 according to this WaBizJo post. Last week, we let you know that Carmine’s was advertising for [...]
Balducci’s Really, Really NOT Coming To PQ, Really!
Thanks to PQL reader, Rend, for sending us a link to this Washington City Paper article regarding discussions with Balducci’s coming to Penn Quarter.
The news is all but official. Despite efforts by the City and Douglas Development to make a lease attractive to Balducci’s, the grocer will not be moving into the space on 7th between [...]
Email Campaign For Balducci’s (Dare We Say It’s The Last?)
We all know the empty retail space: 7th St NW between D & E. Three years ago, Balducci’s was supposed to move into the space. After significant investment, Balducci’s pulled out of their lease due to internal business reasons. JPI, the buiding’s developer had a 5 year requirement with the city that a grocer move [...]
Balducci’s Deal Revived, Anthropologie In Talks For PQ!
Thanks to Maisha for tipping us off to today’s WaBizJo article that discusses Douglas Development’s plans for reviving the Balducci’s deal on 7th (between D and E St) and bringing Anthropologie to the 900 block of F St!
Things sound very preliminary as none of the retailers or Douglas Development are saying much. But, the [...]
Staples Confirmed To Occupy Old Balducci’s Space :-(
Are you sitting down?
The first floor retail space at 425 7th St NW (1st floor of the Clara Barton/Lafayette building) is confirmed to become a Staples office supply store. On 3/28/08, the Historic Preservation Office approved signage for the new store.
We realize that Staples is the sacrificial lamb here because any other store (other than [...]
Douglas Development Wants Whole Foods In Penn Quarter! Needs Residents’ Help
OCT 12 UPDATE: The Whole Foods online petition has broken 1200 signers.
OCT 11 UPDATE: The Whole Foods online petition has broken 1000 signers.
To sign the online petition, follow this link.
Jason and Kelby chimed in a few minutes ago with some info that was announced at tonight’s Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting:
The Downtown Neighborhood Association recently learned that [...]
JPI Sells Balducci’s Space and Others to Douglas Development
Word from the Clara Barton condo board president is that JPI, the owner of the would-be Balducci’s space and other retail components in that development, has sold its interest in those properties to Doug Jemal’s company. Let’s see what happens with those spaces now that Douglas Development will be at the helm!
Penn Quarter Grocery Store Update (Brookville Wants In)
Well, we have the scoop on the latest grocery store development. The long and short of it is that Brookville is very interested in the Balducci’s space (7th St NW between D & E St). They’re even willing to lease it for up to $20/sq foot. The rub? JPI wants at least $30/sq ft.
That may [...]
Is The Washington Business Journal Ripping Off The Gallery Place Living Blog? (You Decide!) *Prediction Update*
Recent information about the Juan Valdez shop closing triggered a usual thought in this blogger’s mind: “I wonder how long until the Washington Business Journal rips this post off.” So, we decided to post some evidence. Coincidence or not? One thing is for sure: the Washington Business Journal has never credited this blog as a [...]
