Thursday, April 1, 2010

Rita's is No More

I only thought it was a little bit weird that Rita's at the Park Triangle didn't open on the first day of Spring. And then I was a little confused that the Columbia Heights location isn't listed on its website. And now this evening, it is official ... our local Rita's is closed. Where will I get my Saturday post-pool lemonade/iced tea Italian ice? Or the occasional vanilla soft serve with sprinkles?

While I am sure there are challenges to operating a seasonal store, in the Spring and Summer Rita's was jumping. Often with lines out the door. And now there are two empty retail spots in the Park Triangle. Hey, Pete's Apizza ... when will that homemade gelato be ready?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

i talked to the people. they said they are moving across the street..somewhere...

Spud Lite said...

Why wouldn't they move during the off-season... And why would they move off the now awesome plaza? SO WEIRD.

Wonderland Lounge Lizard said...

Perhaps now that the plaza is awesome Park Triangle doubled their rent?