Tag

Restaurant

Jun 12
0

Eclectic Collective

By | Alexandria, Bar, Commercial Real Estate, Press, Restaurant, VA | No Comments
Madison Collective to bring tacos, tattoos to Parker Grey.

 

 

 

 

Chop Shop Taco will offer tacos, tortas and more once it opens in the Madison Collective this summer.

Original article by  Gazette Packet, Hope Nelson, July 7-13, 2018.

Block by block, the Parker Grey neighborhood continues to receive new residents. The latest result of recent growth within the thriving community: The Madison Collective, a development playing host to several businesses within one block. The development, created by Avanti Holdings, is slated to open this summer at 1008 Madison St., adjacent to the corner of North Henry Street. And its offerings will be as diverse as the neighborhood it calls home: A taco shop, a juice bar, a fitness gym and a tattoo parlor will all be opening within the coming months. “What we’ve been trying to do for a long time is to keep Alexandria current, to keep it in line with other options in the DC area,” said Madison Collective principal owner Teddy Kim. “… Alexandria is quickly becoming more known as something that’s a little different than the other pockets (such as Georgetown or the D.C. Wharf).” Kim, a resident of Parker Grey, is not new to the area’s business scene: He and his business partners are the founders of nearby Mason Social. And between Mason Social, Lost Dog Café, the Solidcore gym and Sugar Shack, the new Madison Collective won’t be alone in its quest to draw neighbors in — but its offerings are different from what’s currently available, as well. Chop Shop Taco, its name an homage to the automotive chop shop that sat on the development’s land for so long, will offer tacos, tortas and other Latin-American-inspired food for lunch and dinner. Zweet Sport will help diners work off their meals with a cycling studio and fitness space. Grateful Kitchen will offer an array of juice and coffee via a walk-up window, and James Marlowe of Marlowe Ink is bringing his tattoo artistry to Parker Grey in a new studio. “It’s an interesting mix,” said Judy Noritake, president of the nearby Braddock Metro Citizens’ Coalition. “I think that Avanti and Teddy Kim … has a real understanding of who lives in the neighborhood and where the neighborhood should be going from a retail standpoint.” Madison Collective’s storefronts will open this summer, some perhaps ahead of others. And Kim says he’s looking forward to the impact the development will make within the neighborhood and the city. “I’m most excited about (Madison Collective’s) diversity,” Kim said. “I think that’s representative of the diversity of Alexandria.”

GO TO FULL ARTICLE

Read more at: http://connectionarchives.com/PDF/2018/060618/Alexandria.pdf

 

May 11
0

THE PEOPLE’S DRUG OPENS IN ALEXANDRIA TODAY

By | Alexandria, Bar, News, Press, Restaurant, VA | No Comments
The People’s Drug has good old fashioned comfort food. (Courtesy photo)

Original article by The Zebra, Mary Wadland, May 11, 2018.

New Restaurant Harkens Back to Historic Alexandria Retail Chain

ALEXANDRIA, VA [MAY 11, 2018] – The People’s Drug opens today in Alexandria (103 N. Alfred St.) with a menu of craft cocktails and casual bites. This new neighborhood gathering place is the brainchild of Alexandria natives and T.C. Williams graduates: Teddy Kim of Avanti Holdings, Seth McClelland, and Ian McGrath all of whom have extensive real estate and restaurant experience.

The restaurant is named and modeled after Peoples Drug Stores, originally a chain of drugstores founded in Alexandria, Va in 1905 which grew to multiple locations all over the DMV. Throughout much of the twentieth century, Peoples Drug Stores were an integral part of daily American life, especially in the district. In the 1920s, the stores added soda machines and lunch counters, making them community meeting spots as much as health and convenience stores. (For more information on the history of Peoples Drug Stores, and some illuminating photos, check out this Streets of Washington write up).

Divided into shareable snacks, bowls, sandwiches and sides, The People’s Drug menu offers classic cocktails and approachable, seasonal dishes that appeal to everyone. There are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Native Alexandrian, Chef Melvin Urrutia is excited to work and cook in his hometown having recently worked as Chef de Cuisine at Ashok Bajaj’s Oval Room and prior to that, Nick Stefanelli at Bibiana.

Behind the bar and the cocktail menu is Jon Schott, a longtime DC bartender, best known for guiding Robert Weidmaier’s Mussel Bar from a beer-centric beverage program to a more well-rounded one with classic and seasonal cocktail menus. At The People’s Drug, Schott will be focused on producing fresh juice, house syrups, and quality craft cocktails.

Reminiscent of its namesake, The People’s Drug is decorated with antique bulbs and bright signage. Steps from King St., in the space formerly occupied by Bittersweet Catering, the new restaurant is finished with antique subway tiles, mirrored surfaces, and an aged tin ceiling with the original windows updated but left intact. A long, white marble bar takes up one entire wall, drink rails provide additional standing room while tables along the windows, inside and on the outdoor patio, provide more seating options.

The People’s Drug will be open Daily, 11 am to midnight.

For more information visit www.thepeoplesdrug.com and follow the team on social media @ThePeoplesDrug.

About Avanti Holdings Group

Founded by Teddy Kim, Avanti Holdings Group strives to enhance communities through strategic and thoughtful development, with a guiding principle of improving the urban fabric that connects us all. In addition to The People’s Drug, Avanti is responsible for the multi-unit retail and restaurant space Madison Collective.

GO TO FULL ARTICLE

Read full article at: http://thezebra.org/2018/05/11/the-peoples-drug-opens-in-alexandria-today/

May 02
0

Madison Collective Opens In Alexandria This Summer

By | Alexandria, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Restaurant, VA | No Comments

Chop Shop Taco Interior

Original article by alexandrianews.org, May 2, 2018

Avanti Holdings announced their latest development in Alexandria. Madison Collective will open this summer. Located in the heart of Parker-Gray neighborhood at 1008 Madison Street, just off N. Henry Street, Madison Collective will be home to Chop Shop Taco, Marlowe Ink, The Waiting Room, Grateful Kitchen Co, and Zweet Sport.

Born and raised in Alexandria, Avanti principal Teddy Kim has long dreamt of bringing locally owned businesses to the neighborhoods surrounding King Street. Once a partner in, and an instrumental part of opening, Mason Social, Kim hopes to serve the growing community of Parker-Gray. Formerly a used car lot and automobile chop shop, the space where Madison Collective now sits will be put to good use.

Chop Shop Taco
A partnership between Avanti Holdings, Kris Garcia and Chef Ed McIntosh of Tortilladora, Chop Shop Taco will offer an ever rotating menu of tacos, tortas and snacks influenced by the season, childhood nostalgia and community. Chef McIntosh plans to use premium ingredients and “off the spit” chopped meats including Al Pastor, Chicken, Pork Belly and Brisket, all in a casual setting. Converted from an actual automobile chop shop, the restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner.

Marlowe Ink and The Waiting Room
With an artistic atmosphere and high energy tattooing, Marlowe Ink at Madison Collective is the newest location belonging to beloved tattooer, James Marlowe. Marlowe has been tattooing for approximately 30 years, having opened his first location, Marlowe Ink, in Fairfax, VA 15 years ago. The new Alexandria location will be the home base of tattooers Danny Zelsman and Jen White, with guest spots from Hayden Zelsman, Anya Gladun, Phil Watkins, and many out of town names.

The Waiting Room is a neighborhood gathering space in the middle of Madison Collective, below Marlowe Ink. Designed to be a place where people can wait for a reservation at Chop Shop, host events and parties, or meet up with a friend before taking a gym class, the refurbished warehouse space will be decorated with art curated by Kari of Artbot.

Zweet Sport
Zweet Sport Total Fitness encompasses two unique, elite fitness studios under the same roof: a 35 bike cycling room and small group fitness/personal training space to be used for one-on-one or semi-private sweat sessions. Zweet Sport Total Fitness is a boutique fitness studio that takes these top-notch disciplines and combines them so that you are able to have one membership and a common community while also enjoying a customized experience. This is the second venture for the owners of Zweet Sport Total Fitness, who also operate a hot yoga school nearby.

Grateful Kitchen Co.
Next to Zweet Sport will be Grateful Kitchen Co. a standing room only juice bar with a walk-up window serving made to order juice and espresso to be enjoyed outside, on the go, or inside at the counters. Similar to a European coffee bar, Grateful Kitchen Co’s menu will be centered around health and the idea of food as medicine. The intention is to create food and drink that not only tastes good but serves a purpose for the body. Many of the options will be plant-based.

 GO TO FULL ARTICLE
Read full article at: http://www.alexandrianews.org/2018/05/madison-collective-opens-in-alexandria-this-summer/