Three weeks ago today we sat down to finalize the purchase of our new home at 1525 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown. Less than three weeks later – on Saturday we opened the doors to Via Umbria for the first time.
Nearly a year ago, when we were sadly closing the doors of Bella Italia on Hampden Lane in Bethesda (and happily moving in to share space with our friend and neighbor Deborah at the Waygoose) we waxed “when one door closes another door opens.” Last Saturday that other door finally opened.
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Three Busy Weeks
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Three weeks ago today we sat down to finalize the purchase of our new home at 1525 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown. Less ...
Though these days we never stop moving, our natural inclination towards la dolce vita wouldn’t let us skip a month of book club! Last night we hosted Italian Book Club in our new event space for the first time. Follow us on Instagram @viaumbria to see the shot of the beautiful sunset out our window. And no book club would be complete without a little aperitivo…
If you have suggestions for fabulous Italian-related books, feel free to comment below! We are always open to suggestions. We look forward to seeing you at our next book club on Tuesday, October 21, where we will read Michelangelo: A Life in Six Pieces by Miles J. Unger.
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Any suggestions?
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Though these days we never stop moving, our natural inclination towards la dolce vita wouldn’t let us skip a month of book ...
Today Sandy created a little Pinnochio family! Which got us thinking, what kind of family will our community in Georgetown be?
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Last 4 Days
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Today Sandy created a little Pinnochio family! Which got us thinking, what kind of family will our community in Georgetown be?
In Umbria, ...
After nine months of planning, imagining, dreaming, arguing, drafting, negotiating, ordering, projecting and anything but sleeping, it is in sight. The Via Umbria Holiday Pop Up store is about to open its doors.
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Come one, come all!
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After nine months of planning, imagining, dreaming, arguing, drafting, negotiating, ordering, projecting and anything but sleeping, it is in sight. The Via ...
To Discover, Savor and Share
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It's been a long time in the making. Well before we closed our doors in Bethesda back in December even. Today we ...
The reclaimed wood shelves arrived today to join the freshly painted walls! The store seems fuller with our wooden table having been delivered as well. They will soon get to hold our unique products…
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Getting ready
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The reclaimed wood shelves arrived today to join the freshly painted walls! The store seems fuller with our wooden table having been ...
Today we closed on the purchase of a new home for the new Bella Italia. Continue reading Closing and Opening →
Hello to Our New Home
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Today we closed on the purchase of a new home for the new Bella Italia.
Welcome to our new home - 1525 Wisconsin ...
Today we closed on the purchase of a new home for the new Bella Italia.