RSS FeedDowntown/Penn Quarter Potomac River Running Store Now Open (919 F St NW)
The Cowgirl Creamery is now a memory and in its place the Potomac River Running Store (919 F St NW) opened a few weeks ago in downtown DC/Penn Quarter (Penn Quarter Living has been tracking this space since February of 2006). The store offers all manner of running shoes, apparel, hydration products, and accessories. We visited the store which is nicely laid out with apparel in the front and a shoe display and fitting area in the back. Staff were smiley and friendly and they’ve already posted on Twitter about the new store.
Welcome to the neighborhood Potomac River Running Store!
919 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm | Sat: 10am-8pm | Sun: 11am-6pm
202-393-8500
Foodie Radar: Noelia
Another new restaurant is set to open in the neighborhood. Last night, we noticed new signage in the old Finemondo space. A quick internet search revealed that Noelia (1319 F St., NW) will be opening this Saturday. First time restaurateur, Kaiser Gill, has hired former Sette Osteria and Cafe Milano chef, Carmen Piazza, as the executive chef. A menu of “modern, Italian comfort food” and a late-night lounge and dancing space are planned.
AIA Penn Quarter Walking Lecture On Sat, June 14
The American Institute of Architects DC chapter will be hosting a walking lecture of Penn Quarter on Saturday, June 14 from 10:30 am to Noon. The walking lecture will be led by the AIA|DC Executive Director Mary Fitch. The program will highlight modern additions to the neighborhood and you will learn about the importance of both the Center Market and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (PADC).
The walk will begin at the District Architecture Center (DAC) conveniently located in Penn Quarter at 421 7th St NW. The lecture costs $10 for the general public. More details can be found here and you can register for the event here.
Downtown DC/Penn Quarter Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
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It’s been a while since we’ve done the link round up so here’s what we were reading recently about neighborhood news in DC and Penn Quarter. The Crib of the Week is a beauty and you’ll find at the very end. Have something to add? Leave it in the comments!
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Events/News
Downtown – The Shakespeare Theatre will build a headquarters building in SW. [Washington City Paper]
Development
East End – According to a report by Cushman and Wakefield, the center of retail gravity is migrating towards the eastern part of downtown DC. Back in the day, we would only venture east of 15th Street for three reasons…a) go dancing (Club Zei/Insomnia/Decades/The Fifth Column); b) eat at that new “tapas” restaurant (Jaleo); or c) see a show (Shakespeare Theatre/DC Space/9:30 Club). It’s funny how things change. [Cushman and Wakefield (download PDF from link for report)]
Restaurants/Food/Retail
Downtown – Nine West fronting F Street in one of the National Press Building’s retail bays (529 14th St) closed its doors. This location is next to the Marshall’s. Yelp hasn’t quite figured this out yet though. (Hat tip to a regular PQ Living reader. Photo above.)
Penn Quarter – Toka Salon in the north building of Market Square (801 Pennsylvania Ave NW) closed at the end of April. Yelp hasn’t figured this one out either. (Hat tip to a regular PQ Living reader. See photo at the very top of the post.)
Penn Quarter – It’s official…Penn Commons (part of the Passion Food Hospitality Group) is coming to the former not fully built out Townhouse Kitchen and Wine Bar space at 700 6th St NW. (Hat tip to The Triangle for putting us onto this theory in early February before anyone else.)
Chinatown – Shophouse Kitchen (710 7th St NW [website] – [Twitter]) opened on May 6. Yumminess available until 10 pm daily.
Downtown/CityCenter – A lot is happening at CityCenter including the opening of Kate Spade, the permit submission for building out Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, and the announcement that both RareSweets (dessert/sweet treats) and Paul Stuart (clothing) are taking retail bays. (Hat tip to PQ Living readers – photos above.)