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Seared branzino with duck foie gras, artichoke barigoule with poultry jus from L’Avant-Garde

2022 BUSINESS INS & OUTS

BY ROBERT DEVANEY In reverse chronological order

INS

L’AVANT-GARDE

L’Avant-Garde, a contemporary brasserie by Fady Saba along with Michelin-starred chef Gilles Epié, opened in December at 2915 M St. NW. We agree: “L’Avant-Garde is an ode to Paris, where a sultry, high-energy atmosphere combines with pitch-perfect cuisine, classic cocktails and an extensive wine list. The menu is best described as exquisite simplicity.”

DIPTYQUE

Diptyque, the luxury French fragrance brand opened in October at 3273 M St. NW. It is best known for its high-priced candles but also offers eau de parfum and more.

LITTLE WORDS PROJECT

Little Words Project, the playful bracelet shop at 1246 Wisconsin Ave. NW, opened in October.

YELLOW CAFE

Yellow, a cafe from chef Michael Rafidi, opened last month at 1524 Wisconsin Ave. NW. They tell us “the sweet and savory pastries blend French technique and Middle Eastern flavors.”

SHOWFIELDS

Showfields opened at 3077 M St. NW in December in the former Brooks Brothers space as well as retail incubator, Concept 31/M space. Showfields calls itself “a lifestyle discovery store” and “the most interesting store in the world.”

NAADAM

The world’s fairest cashmere, Naadam arrived at 3003 M St. NW in the former i-Thai restaurant space.

HOBO BAGS

The leather accessories brand, Hobo, opened in September at 1265 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

CLUBHOUSE

No kids allowed. Church, the former beer hall at 1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW, mophed into Clubhouse in August to a 23-and-up bar during the evening.

HERBIVORE

An Indian restaurant — Herbivore — opened at 1639 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former Pho Asian Bistro location on Book Hill in November.

GLOSSIER

Glossier beauty brand opened its fifth location at 3065 M St. NW in the former Sephora location in July. The new store is inspired by the Jet Age and all things aviation.

DC TASTY CORNER

DC Tasty Corner opened at 3147 Dumbarton St. NW in the former District Chicken & Gyro location.

KABUL CASTLE KABOB

More Middle Eastern food at 28th & M: Sambosa, wraps, kabobs. Kabul Castle Kabob opened in November at 2801 M St. NW.

PRESSED

The juice joint at 1300 Wisconsin Ave. NW opened in July in the former space of the Papyrus card store.

STORIE COLLECTIVE DESIGN FIRM

Storie Collective: Unique Kitchens & Baths opened in June at 1506 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

UPWEST

UpWest, a casual women’s clothing store, opened at 3110 M St. NW.

HATLEY

Hatley, on the opposite side of the Canal Square entrance, occupies the former space of the Dawn Price store at 3112 M St. NW and is best known for its PVC-free rain gear and cotton pajamas.

FETA CAFE AND BAKERY

Feta Cafe and Bakery opened at 2805 M St. NW. The location which previously housed Freshbee’s American Grill and, before that, Bibibop and a ShopHouse by Chipotle.

BITTY & BEAU’S COFFEE

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee opened its 24th store at 3207 M St. NW in April 30. The brand was launched by the Wright family to change the way people see people with disabilities, especially in the workplace.

BUCK MASON

The straightforward men’s wear and women’s wear store, Buck Mason set up shop in April at 3128 M St. NW.

FOUNTAIN INN

The Fountain Inn opened in March at 1659 Wisconsin Ave. NW with some serious whiskeys.

STICX

Aung Myint opened Sticx in March at 1728 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

WHOLE FOODS

After being closed for almost five years, the popular Whole Foods grocery store at 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW in Glover Park re-opened in February.

OUTS

BERLINER

Auf wiedersehen to the Berliner, the German beer hall at 3401 Water St. NW. Co-owner Zubair Popal also runs Lutèce, at 1522 Wisconsin Ave. NW and Lapis on Columbia Road.

PETIT SOEUR

Pâtissier Ashleigh Pearson’s Wisconsin Avenue boutique, Petite Soeur, closed in October.

RICCARDI CLOTHIER

Riccardi Clothier, a men’s clothing shop founded in 1983, has closed at 1363 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

OFFICINA

Chef Nicholas Stefanelli closed his Officina popup in the former Via Umbria space at 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

TAÏM

Taïm, with its falafel, pitas, bowls at 1065 Wisconsin Ave. NW closed in May.

SCILLA & LUNA

The handcrafted goods store Scilla & Luna closed in May.

SARA’S MARKET

Sara’s Market at 3008 Q St. NW shut its doors in June after over 100 years.

CAPITAL ONE

The Georgetown branch of Capital One Bank at 1545 Wisconsin Ave. NW closed in May.

7-ELEVEN

Business owner Girma Hailu closed his 7-Eleven at 2617 P St. NW in May after decades working there with his wife Tsige “Chu-Chu” Sebsibe.

GEORGETOWN ALLURE

Georgetown Allure, the skincare medical spa at 3288 M St. NW, next to Pizza Paradiso, closed.

DULY NOTED

The cool, fun stationery store at 1355 Wisconsin Ave. NW moved out in May.

MINI ME BOUTIQUE

The charming shop at 3236 P St. NW, Mini Me Boutique shut its doors in May.

MICHAEL KORS

The stylish clothing store at 3105 M St. NW, Michael Kors departed and left a message on the door read: “It’s not goodbye … visit us at … Tysons Corner.”

AMAZON BOOK STORE

The Amazon Book Store at 3040 M St. NW closed, along with all 68 of its physical bookstores.

PIE SISTERS

The Pie Sisters closed the doors of their shop at 3423 M St. NW in February.

FLUEVOG

Fluevog, that cool Canadian shoe company, flew the coop from 1265 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

CB2

CB2, the contemporary home decor retailer from Crate & Barrel, at 3307 M St. NW, closed in February.