05/13/2015
10 New Retailers, Restaurants & Places to Stay at National Harbor: Starbuck's, Chipotle, Succotash, and More . .
Starbucks, the world's premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, is gearing up to open its newest location at National Harbor. The 1,590 SF coffeehouse will open a 29-seat cafe (including outdoor seating) next to the Westin Hotel. Now visitors traveling near and far can enjoy a variety of amazing coffees and teas from around the world and pastries and sandwiches made with high-quality, simple ingredients.
Fast-casual restaurant, Chipotle Mexican Grill, is coming to National Harbor. The popular burrito chain will be located on National Plaza, next to the Marina office. The restaurant will occupy 2,742 SF of space and offer indoor and outdoor seating for approximately 53 people. Chipotle fans staying at National Harbor will no longer have to travel far for their burrito fix.
The largest candy company in the Southeast, Savannah's Candy Kitchen, known for it's fresh made sweets and southern favorites will open its first Northeast location at National Harbor on American Way. The 2,500 SF space will be filled to the brim with Savannah Georgia's best candies, cakes and confections.
Marbles|The Brain Store is expanding its one-of-a-kind specialty store to National Harbor. The 1,115 SF space will be a fun and interactive environment where customers can interact with a smart collection of hand-picked games, puzzles, and books to find the right "brainy" products.
Renowned Culinary Director, Edward Lee, will create the menu for southern-inspired restaurant, SUCCOTASH. SUCCOTASH will be located steps from the Ga***rd, the regions largest convention center. The 200 seat restaurant will feature a main dining room and bar, flexible private dining space, and an outdoor fire-lit patio. This will be the first Succotash restaurant outside of Louisville.
Marriott debuted a new boutique brand, AC Hotel, at National Harbor this month. AC Hotels was first launched in Europe, and is a part of the company's luxury and lifestyle brands portfolio. It's the brand's third location in the U.S. and the first one on the east coast. The 8-story boutique hotel has 192 guest rooms, 3,700 SF of meeting space, outdoor terraces with views of the Potomac, and a number of sophisticated amenities.
Granite City Food & Brewery's first East Coast location opened this month in the street-level retail space of the luxury apartment building, The Esplanade. The 11,900 SF restaurant will have seating for 300 people, an open kitchen, large patio, private dining, and an on-site microbrewery (open for tours).
High end consignment store Betty is now open at National Harbor. The consignment boutique offers new and pre-owned designer clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Shoppers can find labels such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Salvatore Ferragamo in this 1,300 SF space located on American Way.
Pinkberry's, the original tart frozen yogurt brand from Los Angeles, CA, reopened under new ownership this month on Waterfront Plaza Drive at National Harbor. Just in time for customers to enjoy their favorite frozen treats on the plaza.
