BUSINESS

BY ROBERT DEVANEY

FIRST D.C. WEGMANS TO OPEN JULY 13

Yes, it’s finally opening — uptown on July 13 at 9 a.m. — Washington, D.C.’s first Wegmans Food Market. The 82,000-squarefoot store is located at the newly completed City Ridge complex at 3900 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The redevelopment of the former Fannie Mae Headquarters, City Ridge is a 10-acre walkable urban village with a mix of residential, commercial and retail uses.

Shop Made in DC has left its 1353 Wisconsin Ave. NW location and moved to 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW — just one block south on the other side of the street. The business offers more than “5,000 products from D.C.’s best makers.” It’s between the upcoming juice bar, Pressed, and the Georgetown Inn.

Luigi Parasmo Salon and Spa moved down the block and across the avenue from its original spot. The hip and luxe hair salon is ready for its next chapter, they say. They moved the red chandelier and everyone else to 1359 Wisconsin Ave. NW, near Compass Coffee and the upcoming Maman, a New York City French bakery, and Taichi Bubble Tea.

Let’s try this again. The corner building at 3077 M St. NW, which once housed Concept 31/M, a collection of individual retailers in

BY MARY BIRD

As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on Britain’s throne, Dr. Lee Morgan marks his own 20th anniversary at the helm of Georgetown Veterinary Hospital at 2916 M St. NW. Georgetowners protect their trees, and they’re famous for their love and care of family pets. It is not uncommon to see U.S. Secret Service on his steps when beloved pets of Georgetowner residents have appointments.

Morgan attended veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After graduation in 1996, he worked several years for two animal hospitals in the Washington area before startin his own practice. Following in the hallowed footsteps of Doctors Irving Cashell and Wesley Bayles, who handpicked him to continue his practice, Morgan became Georgetown’s go-to vet in 2002.

Waiting times tend to be brief so it may not be possible to view the broad range of framed awards. They include recognition from the Metropolitan Police Department for raising money to provide a mobile clinic for police dogs injured in the line of duty, 2008 Veterinarian of the Year, the Seeing Dog for contributions to guide dogs for the blind, the National Geographic Museum for outstanding veterinary services to poison dart frogs in a special exhibition and a National Capital Business Award. Since 2012, Morgan has served as one of the veterinarians for the Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska. His volunteer service is fueled by his belief that animals are vital to people’s lives and well-being. Dr. Lee Morgan in front Georgetown Veterinary Hospital on M Street with 9-year-old Lucy. Georgetowner photo.

Morgan is consistently mentioned among Washingtonian Magazine’s best vets. He has lectured internationally, written for countless scientific publications and has completed a book awaiting publication. It is a “family practice” with wife Kris, canine Lucy and feline Oscar on hand to put patients at ease.

The entire block of M Street between 29th and 30th Street is about to undergo a massive renovation. Morgan is working with the developers in hopes of remaining in or close to his current location. He considers it a privilege to serve Georgetown and plans to do so for many more years to come. As development plans become clearer, let us appreciate the good doctor’s many years of service and rally to ensure our pets’ continued care. Luigi Parasmo Salon and Spa co-owners Javier Calvo and Luigi Parasmo. Courtesy MokiMedia.

the former Brooks Brothers space, will soon offer a similar retail experience by “the most interesting store in the world.” Showfields also calls itself “a lifestyle discovery store” and features “a curation of mission driven products, art, and events that can be found ‘IRL’ for the first time — a revolutionary retail concept that invites you to discover and engage with the brands of tomorrow.” Its other locations are in New York City and Miami Beach.

The cool, fun stationery store at 1355 Wisconsin Ave. NW is packed up and moving out. With a passion for well designed paper goods and a heart for the handwritten note, co-owners Chris Allen and Tobin Traxler opened Duly Noted last March and are looking for a new place in Georgetown.

UpWest, a casual women’s clothing store, set up shop at 3110 M St. NW, part of the Canal Square retail complex. It’s in the former Dawn Price baby store. UpWest’s motto is “Progress Over Perfection,” and the retailer writes: “We believe moving forward is more important than being perfect. That’s why we strive to use more and more sustainable fabrics, give generously to those in need and only work with Brands We Believe In for our non apparel items.”

The charming shop, Mini Me Boutique, that carried mother-and-daughter outfits along with cool European threads, surprising novelties and vintage toys, has shut its doors after a little more than one year. Owner Liana Vassila took her pandemic time to put together her boutique at 3236 P St. NW, located in part of a space that once housed the legendary Savile Book Shop, and has no regrets. She said on Sunday she is grateful for the experience and all the support but is ready to move on. Friends may contact Vassila at LianaVrealestate@gmail.com.