Monday, July 14, 2025
In: Ateliers Jacobs
Ateliers Jacob, the Canadian cabinetry manufacturer, opened its U.S. flagship showroom July 7 in Georgetown’s Design District at 3330 Cady’s Alley NW.
The company tells us: “Ateliers Jacobs’s 3,300-square-foot showroom provides high-end custom kitchen cabinetry and millwork design. The showroom features immersive vignettes encompassing kitchen, living, dining and other spaces affording guests an intimate design and shopping experience. The collection offers a wide range of materials and finishes ranging from natural wood species and high-end laminates to a variety of door styles manufactured in Canada, inspired by both Canadian roots and European styles.”
In: Georgetown Auto Spa
Georgetown Auto Spa opens July 14 at 1218 31st St. NW via Congress Alley. The appointment-only vehicle care facility “offers meticulous interior and exterior detailing services, performed by skilled professionals using traditional hand-washing techniques,” business president Samer Kuraishi tells The Georgetowner. “Each service, from comprehensive exterior detailing to thorough interior cleaning, is designed to preserve and enhance the condition of customers’ vehicles.”
In: Sugared + Bronzed
Sugared and Bronzed opened last week at 1815 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 102B. Founded in 2010 by Courtney Claghorn in Santa Monica, the company tell us: “We’ve revolutionized airbrush tanning with a proprietary solution and revived an all-natural, ancient Egyptian form of hair removal called sugaring.”
In: Amorino Gelato at 34th & M
Amorino Gelato Al Naturale is set to open in the space, formerly occupied by the Georgetown Running Co. — and, before that, Poseurs bar and Old Mac’s — at 1200 34th St. NW. Founded in 2002 by two childhood friends, Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, in Paris, the company sells rose-shaped authentic Italian artisanal gelato and sorbet (36 flavors) as well as gelato-filled macarons, waffles, crepes, milkshakes, affogato, coffee and teas and hot chocolates.
Coming: Hästens
Hästens plans to open at 1510 Wisconsin Ave. NW, formerly home Alkova Yoga & Coworking, which closed in December after two years. Established in 1852 in Sweden, Hästens Sängar AB sells super high-end mattresses, and the company name means “the horse’s beds.” The official bed supplier to the Swedish Royal Court also boasts high-end celebrity customers, such as Drake ($400,000 for the “Grand Vividus” bed?) and Kim Kardashian clocking in at $40,000.
Coming: Monos Travel
Monos Travel Luggage is set to open at 3124 M St. NW, previously a store for Atmos sneakers. The Canadian business tells us: “We value simplicity, and we believe that a well-designed, premium suitcase doesn’t need to be loud and flashy – it simply speaks for itself. In today’s throwaway society of passing trends and mass consumption, we design our pieces to be timeless classics, with an understated aesthetic that stands the test of time.”
Coming: Dutch Darlings
Dutch Darlings Stroopwafels & Sweets is coming to 1003 Wisconsin Ave. NW, close to Georgetown Waterfront Park. Follow @dutchdarlings for latest shop news at and opening details.