Toys R Us Coming to New Town

Toys R Us Coming to New Town By Desiree Parker Friday, July 23, 2010 Toys R Us, the national toy-store chain, is opening a small store in New Town soon. The company will be opening a Toys R Us Express in the spot where PacSun used to be on Main Street, according to New Town [...]

Unnamed pub set to open in New Town

Sounds like another bar – excuse me, “pub,” will be coming to New Town in the future! It’ll be interesting to see if this business venture actually pulls through, with the economic downturn and all. But I can’t complain about a business wanting to open in an already-standing building in Williamsburg, rather than building something [...]

Dry Cleaners

I was lucky enough to learn early on the money sink that comes with any purchase that says “Dry Clean Only” on the label. In fact, I refuse to buy anything that is dry clean only. As the comedian Mitch Hedberg once said, “this shirt is dry clean only. That means it’s DIRTY.” But, today [...]

New Town Farmer’s Market

If you venture to New Town on Thursday’s, check out the New Town Farmer’s Market. It runs Thursday’s through the end of August from 3-7pm at the Gazebo (corner of Ironbound and Monticello). Rain or shine! “The market will include fresh local produce, herbs, baked goods, herbs, specialty cut flowers, handmade soaps, jam, jellies, cheese, [...]

Trader Joe’s

Williamsburg is finally getting a Trader Joe’s! While shopping at the Newport News location, friendly staff told us the one in New Town is scheduled to open September 26th. I can’t wait! * Updated to add: John Womeldorf from MrWilliamsburg.com recently posted photos of the site with more details. Check it out!