tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post2280676683319939983..comments2024-02-14T06:26:09.116-05:00Comments on Frozen Tropics: A Change in Direction for J. B. Liquorette SpaceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-46466397172722838742013-03-06T01:04:57.100-05:002013-03-06T01:04:57.100-05:00A coffee shop, candy store, that sells smoothies a...A coffee shop, candy store, that sells smoothies and Jamaican patties would be amaaaaazing there. Especially if they open up the windows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-78526757928753022372013-03-05T22:49:54.567-05:002013-03-05T22:49:54.567-05:00Just to stick on the hardware store theme, Parks ...Just to stick on the hardware store theme, Parks Hardware is on the market for 1.9M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051065293073558486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-68928963048297077882013-03-05T21:42:37.947-05:002013-03-05T21:42:37.947-05:00You ain't kidding, dave, and that's why I ...You ain't kidding, dave, and that's why I love that store. So many random things and a staff that knows it all, even the seasonal garden shop folks. Even if it can't be replicated, a start-up could learn a lot about customer service from them. I'd settle for less than everything in stock, but being able to call or go in and get what I need - or know they don't have it - in 10 seconds flat is HUGE. FWIW, Brookland Hardware scores pretty well in this regard. They're smaller and more limited in stock, but their staff knows their stuff. And they have old-timey candies, to polish off the experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-87940798442319817722013-03-05T19:55:45.243-05:002013-03-05T19:55:45.243-05:00"It will be a hardware store with a coffee co..."It will be a hardware store with a coffee counter. The barista will answer your home improvement questions. Price of croissant is applied to hardware purchase."<br /><br />That's funny.<br /><br />How about Hardware/Coffee/Wine Bar?<br /><br />Price of croissant applied to wine purchase. Liquor price applied to dangerous power tool or electrical hardware purchase.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-43368514507331500552013-03-05T19:26:05.211-05:002013-03-05T19:26:05.211-05:00It will be a hardware store with a coffee counter....It will be a hardware store with a coffee counter. The barista will answer your home improvement questions. Price of croissant is applied to hardware purchase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-65399516735704648822013-03-05T16:40:11.059-05:002013-03-05T16:40:11.059-05:00Frager's is indeed a True Value store. But Tr...Frager's is indeed a True Value store. But True Value hardware stores have a lot of leeway in stocking etc.; they aren't remotely all alike.<br />Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-75612549170044004582013-03-05T13:51:14.696-05:002013-03-05T13:51:14.696-05:00Y'all know Fragers is a True Value store, righ...Y'all know Fragers is a True Value store, right? It's not some one-off. Either an Ace or a True Value in this location would be fantastic, they always seem to have everything I need even in limited space, and their employees actually know more than I do - a lot more - unlike every Home Depot/Lowes I've ever been in.<br /><br />With all the turnover in the housing stock lately, I bet they'd do really well. They could stock things particular to local housing styles (plastering supplies, radiator covers, whatever) and make a killing.dtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-36943502387575590212013-03-05T13:22:52.502-05:002013-03-05T13:22:52.502-05:00I dont think Fragers is replicable. That place is ...I dont think Fragers is replicable. That place is a zoo that has evolved over decades. Every employee seems to know where everything is (like in the basement behind the gimp box). They seem to have one of everything. You need to find the same number of employees that Fragers has each with 100 years of knowledge (even if they are less than 30 years old somehow) and their rainman-like abilities to know where they saw something last.Dave Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-91823943840572648362013-03-05T11:42:14.579-05:002013-03-05T11:42:14.579-05:00Ms. Sue was a lovely lady and we were weekly patro...Ms. Sue was a lovely lady and we were weekly patrons of her store. Unfortunately, her husband fell very ill. Thus the family decided to close. I hope he recovered and is doing well. What's going on with the cigar bar? Are they closed permanently?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-70849136553931122982013-03-05T10:23:28.583-05:002013-03-05T10:23:28.583-05:00Fraggers North is a great idea. Complete with the...Fraggers North is a great idea. Complete with the "just ask" rental service would be awesome. I like to support Parks when I can for small stuff (dust masks, rubber gloves, brushes, etc), but selection of real products is very limited.adlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-76194589479623869852013-03-05T09:10:32.783-05:002013-03-05T09:10:32.783-05:00A hardware store that isn't chaotic/disorganiz...A hardware store that isn't chaotic/disorganized would be great! I typically go to Home Depot since it's convenient, but it would be great to be able to walk somewhere if I need something on the fly (and yes I know about Park's, but they are a bit too disorganized/limited for me). A store similar to Fragers would be fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-25022052901729422232013-03-05T08:35:23.078-05:002013-03-05T08:35:23.078-05:00There is already a Starbucks in the Safeway in Hec...There is already a Starbucks in the Safeway in Hechinger Mall, for those who might not know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-12252808063084926642013-03-04T22:16:27.819-05:002013-03-04T22:16:27.819-05:00"Yes the customer service there will be ATROC..."Yes the customer service there will be ATROCIOUS but at least I can get a scone and a soy latte."<br /><br /><br />Posts like this are why I sometimes wish all coffee shops would be consumed in pillars of fire from the heavens.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-56620802431242869952013-03-04T20:14:19.206-05:002013-03-04T20:14:19.206-05:00Starbucks? Come on. Why would they even consider t...Starbucks? Come on. Why would they even consider the location and not h street? Get it together people....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-55700882153269167632013-03-04T17:57:50.879-05:002013-03-04T17:57:50.879-05:00Starbucks would rock. Couldn't care less abou...Starbucks would rock. Couldn't care less about "the implications" because frankly I want a Starbucks nearby. Yes the customer service there will be ATROCIOUS but at least I can get a scone and a soy latte.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-46052099198431012002013-03-04T17:49:08.538-05:002013-03-04T17:49:08.538-05:00Definitely a Starbucks! It would be a great additi...Definitely a Starbucks! It would be a great addition to the neighborhood plus a place for Galluadet students to meet and study. Win-win!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12876066466552487148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-29017919578947967022013-03-04T17:18:36.313-05:002013-03-04T17:18:36.313-05:00hardware store > charbucks
Frager's is fin...hardware store > charbucks<br /><br />Frager's is fine and well-stocked for its size, but have to drive to the other side of the hill and we would all benefit from competition/lower prices. Owning a fixer-upper a few blocks away, I'd be a regular there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-62120264129292653162013-03-04T16:47:13.035-05:002013-03-04T16:47:13.035-05:00Frager's North!!!!Frager's North!!!!Jaqen H'gharnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-75429272808470892242013-03-04T16:34:52.871-05:002013-03-04T16:34:52.871-05:00How about a small food store, with decent food (un...How about a small food store, with decent food (unlike all the other terrible/scary corner stores lining Florida Ave)? Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288732163125976401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-28520457577663586222013-03-04T14:51:56.557-05:002013-03-04T14:51:56.557-05:00as long as it's not another liquor store i say...as long as it's not another liquor store i say yeah!!!ktbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-84433021426196215212013-03-04T14:25:33.784-05:002013-03-04T14:25:33.784-05:00I'm sure the customer service at that Starbuck...I'm sure the customer service at that Starbucks will be outstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-84361694322216547632013-03-04T14:18:58.344-05:002013-03-04T14:18:58.344-05:00That actually would make a pretty good Starbucks o...That actually would make a pretty good Starbucks or coffee shop. <br /><br />restonitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-83854252466890383762013-03-04T14:07:57.163-05:002013-03-04T14:07:57.163-05:002:02,
Not yet. I'm curious too.2:02,<br />Not yet. I'm curious too.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350787243002946647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-42170665628971857922013-03-04T14:02:04.685-05:002013-03-04T14:02:04.685-05:00Any word on what will happen with Black Supermarke...Any word on what will happen with Black Supermarket on 13th and Florida?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-58320689420908005622013-03-04T13:33:39.965-05:002013-03-04T13:33:39.965-05:00We have lots of Starbucks locations out here in Re...We have lots of Starbucks locations out here in Reston, and I just love all of them!Peggy Fairchildnoreply@blogger.com