(W): George Town and French Market
If you were in Georgetown over the weekend, you knew without a shadow of a doubt that Georgetown was back, baby. It certainly seemed like a record-breaking weekend of attendance. The venue was packed.
A regional favorite, the 21st Annual Georgetown French Market returns to Book Hill on Wisconsin Avenue — April 26-28 — sponsored by the Georgetown Business Improvement District. More than 40 local boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, salons and galleries displayed discounted items at the open-air market, along with food and drink specials.
“So many people support the businesses along Wisconsin Avenue, whether they’re returning to an old favorite or discovering a new one for the first time,” said Debbie Young, BID event director. It was great to see.” “Many of our merchants said this was the most successful French He market ever.”
Alexa Johnson of Ella Lou’s boutique on P Street called the scene “surreal.”
Location: Rose Park Farmers Market opens May 1st
Rose Park Market will reopen May 1st and will be held every Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm at 26th and O St. NW until October.
This season’s vendors: Anchor Nursery, Quaker Valley, Breadfast, Jefe Wood Fire Pizza, Lobster Mineia, Be’more Poultry, Potomac Roasting, Alejandro’s Tacos y Parillada, Luisa Farms. Biweekly: Vurrito Spot, Baking District, From the Heart. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month: Dogwood Dairy. Once a month: Benchmark sharpening.
Coming soon: Club Pilates
Club Pilates will soon open in the former Paddywax Candle Bar space on the second floor above South Moon Under at 1065 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Exercise therapy for the mind and body has been practiced as “exercise of exercise” since the early 20th century. This boutique fitness company was founded in San Diego in 2007, is based in Irvine, California, and has more than 600 franchises in North America.
Club Pilates says: “We provide over 8 million workouts to our loyal members each year…and we’re just getting started.…Staying true to Joseph Pilates’ original reformer-based control method, But modernized with group practice and expanded state-of-the-art equipment, Club Pilates offers high-quality, life-changing training at an incredibly affordable price.
Other D.C. locations are in Tenleytown and Mount Vernon Square. Want more information about our Georgetown location? Email will.beale@clubpilates.com.
Coming soon: Grover
Glover, the facial membership brand whose 30-minute custom treatments have become a favorite of beauty editors, is officially coming to Washington, D.C., this fall. Grover Georgetown will open at 1533 Wisconsin Ave. NW, marking his 17th studio for the company and the brand’s first location in the Washington area.
“We’re excited to bring the shine to D.C.! We’ve built our brand across New York City, so Georgetown felt like home in many ways,” said Glover CEO and Founder says Rachel Liberman. “We’ve had our sights set on a Washington, D.C., location from the beginning and can’t wait to be a part of such a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood.”
Keyed (Twice): Rosewood in Georgetown
The Michelin Guide has released its first guide for hotels in select U.S. markets. Use the key to rate the hotel. In Washington DC, Michelin certified seven of his hotels.
The Rosewood Hotel on 31st Street in Georgetown received two keys, as did the Jefferson Hotel on 16th Street. Rosewood praised the honor on social media, saying: This prestigious recognition honors our commitment to excellence and outstanding service. Thank you to our dedicated team and loyal guests who made this accomplishment possible. ”
Other Washington hotels have also received one Michelin Key. The Pendry at the Wharf, Riggs Washington DC Hotel in Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle Hotel, Hay Adams Hotel, and Eaton DC Hotel in McPherson Square.
Out (but): Former Foxtrot manager plans barbecue
Foxtrot, the upscale coffee shop and convenience store that closed permanently on April 23rd, has become a very strange business story, with employees and customers stunned by the sudden closure. The company was founded in Chicago in 2014 and has expanded to 33 locations in the Chicago, Austin, Dallas, and Washington DC areas.
Georgetown Foxtrot, located at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and N Street, opened in March 2021. Store Manager Kyle Young and Team Georgetown posted the following message at the entrance: There was no notification. Please keep our staff in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your support over the years. we miss you. ”
Afterward, Young told The George Towner that he was planning a barbecue for his staff, saying, “Foxtrot has been an incredible contribution to Georgetown. It’s not just a chain restaurant, it’s actually a small to midsize restaurant. It was run like a business. I had regulars that I met every day and people came to network and meet friends and family. We had locals as well as people just visiting. It was a great place to go and had great products that people loved. We built a strong sense of community in the store, and we will miss it tremendously.”
