Mayor Muriel Bowser, At-Large Councilmember Robert White, Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd, and Acting Director of DC’s Department of Small and Local Business Development Kristi Whitfield all came out yesterday to cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Culture Coffee Too at 300 Riggs Road NE. I had the honor of giving remarks on behalf of the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association. The coffee shop is a beautiful space, airy, and full of natural light. There will be evening art and music events the entire week, including an artist reception on Friday with featured artist Greta Chapin-McGill. [Update: The shop will be open for special events this week while awaiting final inspection on Thursday.]
To view video of the celebration, click here.
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- Coffee Culture Too custom cake
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- Mural at Coffee Culture Too
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- Ribbon cut at Culture Coffee Too
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- Culture Coffee Too owner Veronica Cooper
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- Culture Coffee Too store manager Paul
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- DC Mayor Muriel Bowser
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- At-Large Councilmember Robert White
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- Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd
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- LRCA President Uchenna Evans
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- Elected officials and Ms. V
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- Muralist Jay Hudson
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- LRCA President Uchenna Evans & featured artist Greta Chapin-McGill
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- Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Director Charon Hines & LRCA President Uchenna Evans
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- Neighbor Robert Oliver at ribbon-cutting
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- Neighbors Linda Hodges & Mary Wade at ribbon-cutting
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- Neighbors Barbara Lee, Mary Wade, Lisa Wray, & Delvia Lewis at ribbon-cutting
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- The scene at ribbon-cutting
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- LRCA President Uchenna Evans & Culture Coffee Too owner Ms. V
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- Exterior Culture Coffee Too
Next Stop...Riggs Park 
I was pretty excited to hear about the ribbon cutting because the location is on my commuting route to metro. Unfortunately, my excitement diminished when I went there at 8:10 this morning only to find they were closed.
Hi, I updated the post. The shop will be open for special events this week, as they await final inspection, which will be on Thursday.
Welcome to the neighborhood! Wish I could have made it.
Nice job! When I complete my story that contains the interviews I will forward it to you. I hope you will embed it in the newsletter as well. Thanks!
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I was super excited about the opening as well. I hope they have fresh baked goods to sell in the coffee shop. Also, the hours of operation posted on the front door or window would be super helpful.