Apparently, you can go home again. Dolcezza Gelato is slated to open at 1300 Wisconsin Ave. NW in late fall or early winter in the former Pressed space.
Dolcezza Gelato wrote on social media on Sept. 3: “the prodigal son & daughter are returning back to where it all began .. over 22 years ago when we set out on this beautiful titanic journey, it was in a 300 sq ft kitchen on wisconsin avenue & q street nw. we left our georgetown kitchen in 2013 to open our factory in the union market neighborhood .. & now we return .. down the street from where it started & it feels so sweet. we can’t wait to delight you georgetown. we’re coming home.”
The Washington, D.C.-based gelato & coffee shop was founded by Robb Duncan and Violeta Edelman in 2004 in Georgetown. Their return makes this corner spot their seventh location.
Adriana Hoyos has opened at 3328 M St. NW, part of the design center vibe of the 3300 block of M Street and Cady’s Alley in the back.
Founded in 1994 by Ecuadorian interior designer Adriana Hoyos and her husband, Eduardo Perez, the company is based in Miami with manufacturing facilities in Quito, Ecuador.
Adriana Hoyos offers high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality interior design, alongside luxury furniture collections. The company add it is “known for glamorous, warm, contemporary elegance, sophisticated textures, and Latin American influence.”
Sommelier and restaurateur, Elli Benchimol, will open Ellizabetta La Strega in the West End on Sept. 9 at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, transforming the former iconic Marcel’s space into a bar, restaurant and private dining destination. A San Francisco native, Benchimol also owns Georgetown’s Apéro and La Bohème on P Street.
The 3,600 square-foot space will accommodate 170 guests in its dining rooms and bar/lounge and an additional 25 on its patio.
Delhi Belly opened last month at 1560 Wisconsin Ave. NW and brings a casual dining experience, inspired by the urban food culture of India. Owned by Vikas Kakar and Raj Monroy, the restaurant serves traditional favorites like crispy samosas, chatpata classics and tangy chaats.
The spot at Wisconsin and Q has seen a lot of operators — La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and Oakberry. It is the original location of Dolcezza Gelato, now welcoming to Georgetown.
Original Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts is coming to 3270 M St. NW, near Gold’s Gym, downstairs from the primary entrance. Think “discipline, community, self-defense, better humans” — offered at all levels, with private lessons as well.
Celebrating their first birthday are Amorino Gelato (3401 M St. NW), Andy’s Pizza (1065 Wisconsin Ave.NW), Flor Coffee & Book (1220 31st St. NW) and It’s A Secret Med Spa (1365 Wisconsin Ave. NW).
Thank you all for choosing Georgetown — you make us better.