Business Ins & Outs: Florería Atlántico, Brasero Atlántico, Ornare, Olivia Macaron 

September 22, 2025

In: Florería Atlántico, Brasero Atlántico Georgetown has received quite a gift from Argentina.   Florería Atlántico and Brasero Atlántico, the cocktail bar and restaurant, respectively, run by Renato “Tato” Giovannoni […]

BID Applauds New CEO, Celebrates Georgetown at the Four Seasons 


The Georgetown Business Improvement District held its annual meeting at a Four Seasons lunch Sept. 18 and introduced its new CEO Deborah Kerson Bilek, who took over from longtime leader, […]

Vote Now: Georgetown BID 2025 Board of Directors Election

September 2, 2025

It’s time to cast your vote in the 2025 Georgetown Business Improvement District Board of Directors election! For Georgetown Tenants: We are using an online system to tabulate votes. If you […]

Business Ins & Outs: Andy’s Pizza, Victoria’s Secret; Ladurée


In: Andy’s Pizza Another cult favorite has arrived in Georgetown. Andy’s Pizza opened at 1065 Wisconsin Avenue, NW in the former Baker’s Daughter Cafe. The pizza is New York-style — […]

Georgetowner Publisher Talks of 30 Years in News Biz

August 21, 2025

Sonya Bernhardt, publisher and owner of The Georgetowner, spoke at Georgetown Main Street’s monthly Coffee & Community at Kitchen & Bar 1310 on Aug. 14. Enjoying a light breakfast provided […]

Business Ins & Outs: 1310 Provisions, J. Crew, Amorino Gelato, Citibank, Flor, Cafe Divan

August 18, 2025

In: Amorino Gelato at 34th & M Amorino Gelato Al Naturale opened Aug. 15 in the space, formerly occupied by the Georgetown Running Co. — and, before that, Poseurs bar […]

Update on Georgetown’s Extended Sidewalks and Streateries

August 11, 2025

By the Georgetown Business Improvement District Georgetown’s streatery program launched in 2021 and fueled Georgetown’s post-pandemic economic recovery. It continues to shape our public realm and has further activated our […]

Business Ins & Outs: Reverie, Georgetown Preschool, Blossom Daily

August 4, 2025

Out: Reverie’s Last Day Is Oct. 4. A Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Johnny Spero that survived the pandemic and a 2022 fire will serve its last meal on Oct. 4. […]

 After All That, Council Passes $22-Billion Budget    


After months of agony, weeks of heated discussions and two hot (literally and physically) days of considering last-minute amendments (some on issues believed to be long resolved), the Council of […]

Record Number of Restaurants to Close; Council Meets Again on Initiative 82

July 28, 2025

The District Council is voting on Monday, July 28, whether or not to reconsider a controversial local law that raised the minimum wage for all restaurant workers, including thousands who […]