Business Ins & Outs: La Bonne Vache, Osteria Mozza, Georgetown Vet; Tory Burch
By • January 29, 2024 0 1331
In: La Bonne Vache to Open Wednesday
La Bonne Vache, “The Good Cow,” will have its grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the corner that held the beloved Booeymonger for 50 years. The renovated interior at 3265 Prospect St. NW is now a full-fledged French bistro, ready for la clientèle (though without alcohol in its first days).
Moving: Georgetown Veterinary Hospital to Prospect St. in April
After more than 65 years as a veterinary clinic and 23 years as the Georgetown Veterinary Hospital under the leadership of Dr. Lee Morgan, the well-known spot for animal care at 2916 M St. NW will be moving to 3251 Prospect St. NW in April, according to Kris Morgan.
That space is part of the Georgetown Court complex that includes Cafe Milano, Peacock Cafe and Brasserie Liberte. The Georgetown Veterinary Hospital will be located on the ground level inside the courtyard, where Georgetown Billiards was years ago. (No word about dogs and cats getting any fancy leftovers.)
“Morgan is consistently mentioned among Washingtonian Magazine’s best vets,” wrote Mary Bird in the Georgetowner in 2022. “He has lectured internationally, written for countless scientific publications and has completed a book awaiting publication. It is a ‘family practice’ with wife Kris, canine Lucy and feline Oscar on hand to put patients at ease. … He considers it a privilege to serve Georgetown and plans to do so for many more years to come.”
The move is necessary because of the 2900 M Project which is redoing almost all of the 2900 block of M Street NW (south side) with new retail or offices in front and residences behind. Most of the old tenants, like Ike Behar, have left the block.
It’s a busy time for the doctor. Morgan’s new book, “Four Thousand Paws, Caring for the Dogs of the Iditarod: A Veterinarian’s Story,” makes its debut on Feb. 27.
In: Osteria Mozza, Starr’s Next Super Star, to Open in June
Meanwhile, Osteria Mozza is looking at an opening by the end of June, according to Jessica Sidman of Washingtonian. This date is earlier than previously reported.
Restaurateur Stephen Starr is partnering with Michelin star chef Nancy Silverton to bring an Italian restaurant to the former Dean & Deluca space at 3276 M St. NW and has said, “I am confident that what we create together will knock the socks off of D.C.”
Osteria Mozza will include an Italian market, mozzarella bar and restaurant, spanning more than 20,000 square feet within the historic Georgetown Market building — next to the C&O Canal and less than one block from the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street.
The Starr Restaurant Group’s Washington menu includes Le Diplomate, St Anselm, Bread Alley, El Presidente, Pastis — and, during 2024, the Georgetown Italian super star as well as the landmark Occidental, next to the Willard Hotel.
Renovating: Georgetown Wine & Spirits
Relax, folks. The owner of Georgetown Wine & Spirits at 2701 P St. NW is just doing a major update of the liquor store. Phase one included new refrigeration units and a terra-cotta floor. Next up: new windows and some exterior work. A sign on the front door reads: “Excuse Us While We Get The Drinks Ready.”
Georgetown Wine & Spirits at 2701 P St. NW. Georgetowner photo.
Out: Tory Burch
Tory Burch departed Georgetown last week. The store opened its doors at 1211 Wisconsin Ave. NW in November 2013. American designer Burch started her label in 2004 and has since expanded to more than 350 locations worldwide. This was her first store to open in Washington, D.C.
Tory Burch opened in Georgetown in 2013.
