Residents near Metro Center/Chinatown/Penn Quarter have some exciting news to look forward to! The Washington Post reports that the area will finally get a specialty food market in the area, situated in the heart of the CityCenter DC!
With the Giant on O St having closed down in September to make way for reconstruction at the City Market at O, the only grocery store in reasonable walking distance in the area is the Safeway at City Vista. As a longtime resident of this area, I'm excited to see more market options becoming available!
Washington has welcomed its share of seasonal farmers markets over the years, but lately the city has become a prime site for year-round gourmet food emporiums.
“It will be a mix of local, national and international vendors, who will occupy space ranging from 500 to 1,500 square feet of space,” he said.
Plans call for 10,000 to 11,000 square feet of space located near the cross section of 10th and H streets NW. Riker anticipates seafood vendors as well as gourmet charcuterie merchants to create a space similar to Dean & Delucca, but on the scale of an Eastern Market.
With the Giant on O St having closed down in September to make way for reconstruction at the City Market at O, the only grocery store in reasonable walking distance in the area is the Safeway at City Vista. As a longtime resident of this area, I'm excited to see more market options becoming available!
Such exciting news!! I can't wait for more food options.
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