La Coop coffee shop relocating to Kennedy Street

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La Coop coffee shop relocating to Kennedy Street

Juan Luis Salazar had been looking for a new place to house La Coop, his three-year old coffee shop and roastery, ever since troubles with his landlord meant he had an end date to his lease at 5505 1st Street NW. He looked at places all over the city, even entertained offers from big retailers downtown, but nothing felt right to the businessowner who wanted to remain in a neighborhood he says has supported him so much over the last three years. 

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Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur

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Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur

Christine Lilyea, owner of Slash Run on Upshur and The Runaway in Brookland, is opening a coffee shop/ record store / bar at 205 Upshur Street NW. Christine is partnering with Paul Vivari, co-owner of Showtime Lounge and the Neptune Room, for the new store named "Wake Me, Shake Me."

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Rue Cafe brings coffee and more community to 14th Street

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Rue Cafe brings coffee and more community to 14th Street

The minute I walked into Rue Cafe on 14th Street, I felt utterly at home. Between the soft lighting, comfy looking chairs, and gentle white noise of people hanging out and coffee being made, it was clearly the kind of place you want to stay for a while.

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Guenet rebounds from pandemic and graces Petworth with Gueny’s Café

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Guenet rebounds from pandemic and graces Petworth with Gueny’s Café

Guenet Tadesse reevaluated her passion for food service and decided what better way to get delicious food in front of the DC community than by opening a restaurant? She compiled the profits from her catering business and Gueny’s Café on Georgia Avenue was born.

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ETA Cafe is now Petworth's newest coffee shop

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ETA Cafe is now Petworth's newest coffee shop

Last week a new coffee shop called ETA Cafe quietly opened its doors at 4239 9th Street NW, next to El Toragoz restaurant.

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Here's a peek at the new Büna Coffeehouse opening Friday on Webster & Georgia

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Here's a peek at the new Büna Coffeehouse opening Friday on Webster & Georgia

Rejoice, you caffeine addicts! Büna Coffeehouse is opening on Friday, February 8th at the corner of Webster Street and Georgia Avenue (4400 Georgia Ave NW). This great little shop is the brainchild of the family that owns the building, and used to run the Uneeda convenience store.

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So what's the deal with Qualia Coffee? Staying, moving?

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So what's the deal with Qualia Coffee? Staying, moving?

With my recent complaint article about Dunkin becoming a “grab & go” instead of a sit-down coffee shop, a number of readers asked about the status of Qualia Coffee. I spoke with owner Joel Finkelstein.

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At Highlands, it's all about coffee and community

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At Highlands, it's all about coffee and community

“Everyone here knows Highlands,” says Cheryl Mabry, a long-time Petworth resident who has been coming to this café since it opened 11 years ago. “The food is delish. The ambiance is good. And, you see your neighbors in here.”

Here's the next edition of the Restaurant Spotlight.

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Get ready, Gilmoreversary is coming to Qualia in Petworth

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Get ready, Gilmoreversary is coming to Qualia in Petworth

On Wednesday, October 5th, Qualia Coffee will be transporting fans (and those that want a free cup of joe) to Luke’s Diner of Stars Hollows in the setting of the iconic WB show, The Gilmore Girls. 

Qualia is one of five coffee shops in the DC area that will be celebrating “Gilmoreversary” (the 16th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls – for those of us not in the know). 

This is the first article by new contributing writer Zina Abdelaziz.

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A pop-up and a clean up

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A pop-up and a clean up

A hot beverage on a cold, cold day from Penny Brew, and a group of neighbors who volunteered their time to clean up Grant Circle. 

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"Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku

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"Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku

Starting next Monday, January 18th, a new coffee and events concept called Penny Brew will start serving fresh-brewed coffees and small eats at Domku. Open every Monday from 8am to 3pm, Penny Brew is the passion of Rachel Pace, who’s hoping the pop-up will give her the experience (and community feedback) she needs to open her own shop next summer. 

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Dunkin Donuts opens on Georgia

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Dunkin Donuts opens on Georgia

If you hadn't heard or seen by now, Dunkin Donuts has opened at the corner of Quincy and Georgia Avenue, at the bottom of the Park Place apartments.

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