Comments on: Retail Moves and Bad Addresses http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:27:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Eric http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23267 Eric Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:19:01 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23267 There is, but it closes at 5pm every day except Friday, when it's open until 9pm. Not very conducive to a post-dinner gelato run, for the most part. There is, but it closes at 5pm every day except Friday, when it’s open until 9pm. Not very conducive to a post-dinner gelato run, for the most part.

]]> By: TheNaturalCapital http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23266 TheNaturalCapital Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:59:53 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23266 Isn't there gelato at Kefa Cafe on Bonifant? I have to admit, I haven't been in for a while, but the big "Gelato" sign is still there. Isn’t there gelato at Kefa Cafe on Bonifant? I have to admit, I haven’t been in for a while, but the big “Gelato” sign is still there.

]]> By: Nancy Nickell http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23258 Nancy Nickell Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:48:19 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23258 In terms of physical plant, water/sewer, a food establishment is very different from a store. That Adams Morgan diner is great, but cooking 24 hours a day would be an intense use in this space. I have worked in buildings with restaurants on the first floor and have some unpleasant memories of heat and smells. My first thought was for a Cosi, then I recalled those open-fire bread ovens. Speaking of windows, I wish Bank of America would sacrifice a window to add another ATM. The waits at that one are really long. More shade/shelter would be nice, but that would add a mugging risk, I suppose. In terms of physical plant, water/sewer, a food establishment is very different from a store. That Adams Morgan diner is great, but cooking 24 hours a day would be an intense use in this space. I have worked in buildings with restaurants on the first floor and have some unpleasant memories of heat and smells. My first thought was for a Cosi, then I recalled those open-fire bread ovens.
Speaking of windows, I wish Bank of America would sacrifice a window to add another ATM. The waits at that one are really long. More shade/shelter would be nice, but that would add a mugging risk, I suppose.

]]> By: Eric http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23254 Eric Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:27:59 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23254 Their new location is a stand-alone building with a parking lot surrounding it. And it costs a lot less. Having taken clubs to the Fenton St. location many times to hit in the booth, I can attest to the pain-in-the-ass factor of getting in and out of elevators and such from the car to the storefront. Just easier. Their new location is a stand-alone building with a parking lot surrounding it. And it costs a lot less. Having taken clubs to the Fenton St. location many times to hit in the booth, I can attest to the pain-in-the-ass factor of getting in and out of elevators and such from the car to the storefront. Just easier.

]]> By: Sligo http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23253 Sligo Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:15:35 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23253 They are attached to a giant garage - what's the problem with parking? They are attached to a giant garage – what’s the problem with parking?

]]> By: Eric http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23247 Eric Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:04:17 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23247 As you'll see in the new post, it's just a move to reduce expenses. But the high rent and parking are some of the issues they note as reasons. As you’ll see in the new post, it’s just a move to reduce expenses. But the high rent and parking are some of the issues they note as reasons.

]]> By: s. http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23246 s. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:18:17 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23246 This isn't official, but driving by the golf shop on Fenton we saw shelves and racks coming down off of the walls. Another going out of business? And as for what new business we need, I vote for bar/restaurant. Something like Adams Morgan's Diner would be good- all kinds of food all times of day, decent beer list, coffee and wi-fi, family-friendly but also casual-date friendly, and locally owned (please!) Oh, and it would have brunch. Glorious brunch! This isn’t official, but driving by the golf shop on Fenton we saw shelves and racks coming down off of the walls. Another going out of business?

And as for what new business we need, I vote for bar/restaurant. Something like Adams Morgan’s Diner would be good- all kinds of food all times of day, decent beer list, coffee and wi-fi, family-friendly but also casual-date friendly, and locally owned (please!) Oh, and it would have brunch. Glorious brunch!

]]> By: Eric http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23244 Eric Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:10:35 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23244 One of the issues any tenant is going to have to deal with is heating and (especially) cooling costs. The afternoon sun blazes through those windows, and tinting them isn't the best thing to do for a retail store. Another (potential) reason for something like a gelato place. And while outdoor tables for any eatery might be nice, patrons will have to deal with the bus stop right outside. One of the issues any tenant is going to have to deal with is heating and (especially) cooling costs. The afternoon sun blazes through those windows, and tinting them isn’t the best thing to do for a retail store. Another (potential) reason for something like a gelato place. And while outdoor tables for any eatery might be nice, patrons will have to deal with the bus stop right outside.

]]> By: Sligo http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23242 Sligo Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:26:21 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23242 Storehouse failed because the whole company went under, not because the Silver Spring store was underperforming. I doubt Crate & Barrel will go out of business anytime soon, but I imagine they are looking for something bigger than that space. Storehouse failed because the whole company went under, not because the Silver Spring store was underperforming. I doubt Crate & Barrel will go out of business anytime soon, but I imagine they are looking for something bigger than that space.

]]> By: Anna http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/07/08/retail-moves-and-bad-addresses/comment-page-1/#comment-23241 Anna Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:34:05 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=318#comment-23241 Looks like CB2 is seeking some retail space in the area (http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/07/06/daily41.html) which could be good for the corner of Georgia and Ellsworth, but might be another Storehouse disaster waiting to happen. Looks like CB2 is seeking some retail space in the area (http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/07/06/daily41.html) which could be good for the corner of Georgia and Ellsworth, but might be another Storehouse disaster waiting to happen.

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