Business Ins & Outs: Osteria Mozza, Barnes & Noble, Framebridge
By • November 4, 2024 0 254
This week, Georgetown is experiencing some especially newsworthy openings.
In: Osteria Mozza to Open Sunday
It’s here — and it’s spectacular. The highly anticipated Osteria Mozza DC will open on Sunday, Nov. 10.
Restaurateur Stephen Starr has partnered with Michelin star chef Nancy Silverton of Los Angeles to bring the East Coast version of her Italian restaurant to the former Dean & Deluca space at 3276 M St. NW.
Three years ago, Starr told community leaders: “I am confident that what we create together will knock the socks off of D.C.”
Osteria Mozza includes 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.
Georgetown Frenchie fashionista Maxine at Barnes & Noble on M Street. Photo by Bill Starrels.
In: Barnes & Noble Sets Grand Re-Opening for Wednesday
It’s really happening. Gone from Georgetown since 2011, Barnes & Noble, the nation’s largest bookstore chain, will return to its original location at 3040 M St. NW, as previously reported. The serially postponed reopening date is now … Nov. 6, the morning after the election.
For the opening, the ribbon cutter will Evan Friss, author of “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore,” appropriately enough. The event will run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new Framebridge shop at 1506 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Courtesy Frameshop.
In: Framebridge, Back in Town
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Framebridge opened a brand new Georgetown shop at 1506 Wisconsin Ave. NW on Nov. 2 — its 29th store — just steps away from the company’s original offices.
The frame shop celebrates Georgetown with a hyperlocal gallery wall featuring a matchbook from Martin’s Tavern, a Patrick Ewing Georgetown jersey, a print of the C&O Canal, and a 9:30 Club ticket, to name a few.
In: Kiehl’s, Back in Former Space
Another retailer will return to Georgetown. Kiehl’s, the skincare company is moving back to 3110 M St. NW, formerly an Up/West clothing shop. For years, Kiehl’s occupied this same location until departing in 2019.
Out: Oakberry, Sprinkles
ICYMI. Oakberry has closed at 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The franchise is all about smoothies and açai bowls. It occupied the former spot of La Jolie Bleu bakery and, before that, Dolcezza gelato — at Q & Wisconsin, next to Los Cuates Mexican restaurant.
Sprinkles Cupcakes — the Beverly Hills bake shop that started the national cupcake craze — has departed Georgetown after 12 years at 3015 M St., NW.
