Business Ins & Outs: Tuckernuck, Crumbs & Whiskers, Sézane, Frankies Bikinis
By • March 9, 2026 0 1377
In: Tuckernuck Opens Today
Tuckernuck, the Georgetown-grown lifestyle brand that sells apparel, accessories, home décor and gifts, opens a new 4,000-square-foot flagship at 1267 Wisconsin Ave. NW on March 9. The corner property formerly held a Foxtrot grocery store and, before that, a Jonathan Adler shop.
Founded by September Rinnier Votta, Jocelyn Gailliot and Madeline Grayson, Tuckernuck maintains its headquarters at 1250 24th St. NW, occupying the top floor and a ground-level studio. Its first brick-and-mortar store was at 1052 Potomac St. NW. The preppy-friendly business is named after a tiny island off Nantucket.
In: Crumbs & Whiskers
Georgetown’s and D.C.’s first cat cafe, Crumbs & Whiskers, will reopen on March 11, after reaching an agreement with its employees, who are now unionized as Crumbs & Whiskers Workers United. The action makes the business the first unionized cat cafe in the world.
The feline fun place at 3109 M St. NW offers appointments — along with coffee and macarons — for those wishing to adopt cats or just play with them. The matches have yielded 3,000 cat adoptions over the years. Owner Kanchan Singh first opened her cafe on O Street in 2015.
In: Clyde’s Reopens
Clyde’s reopened at 3236 M St. NW last week after a three-week closure due to a water main break in front of the classic restaurant. It was founded in 1963 by Stuart Davidson, who famously said, “It’s more fun to eat in a bar than drink in a restaurant.”
In: Caffè Nero Buys Compass Coffee
London-based Caffè Nero has acquired the assets of Compass Coffee for approximately $4.76 million following a February 2026 bankruptcy auction, according to the Washington Post. Caffè Nero plans to continue operating 17 of the D.C.-area locations, providing a lifeline after Compass Coffee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Moving: Barbour
Known for its waxed cotton outerwear, England-based Barbour left its M Street store on March 8 to move around the corner to 1214 Wisconsin Ave. NW, formerly home to Brompton Bikes. The new place will debut in April.
Coming (Back): Sézane
Sézane will return to Georgetown at 1242 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Georgetowner photo.
Sézane will return to Georgetown at 1242 Wisconsin Ave. NW, a few steps from its old spot. The business says: “The Parisian wardrobe is back. Born in Paris, Sézane was created with a simple idea: beautifully made pieces, at the fairest price, made to last. This spring, our D.C. store reopens as a permanent home.” Merci beaucoup!
Coming: Frankies Bikinis
Frankies Bikinis is coming to 1240 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Courtesy photo.
Bella Hadid and Sydney Sweeney never looked so good. Founded by mother-daughter duo Mimi and Francesca Aiello in their Malibu home in 2012, the celebrity-minded business, coming to 1240 Wisconsin Ave. NW, “is a female-led lifestyle brand recognized for its on-trend designs, innovative fabrics and a commitment to crafting styles that make women feel more confident.”
Coming: Go Greek Yogurt
Coming to 1363 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Go Greek Yogurt — with spots from Laguna Beach to Miami — “is an authentic yogurt bar and cafe where passion for quality meets the inspiration of Greek culture and cuisine,” they tell us. “We believe in nourishing both the body and soul through probiotic-packed options that promote a healthier lifestyle.”
Out: Outerknown
Sustainable clothing brand Outerknown, co-founded by surfer Kelly Slater, has closed its retail location at 1240 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
Out: Mykita
At 3001 M St. NW for 10 years, the Mykita eyeglass shop has said “Goodbye, Washington.” Customers in the area can still purchase Mykita eyeglasses through the company’s authorized partner, Georgetown Optician.
