Yesterday, we brought you the first half of our Georgetown markets series. We explored Sara’s issues with pooches, Scheele’s fixation on sticky reminders and the holy grail of a beer fridge in the deepest recesses of Georgetown Wine and Spirits.

Today, we’re tackling three new corner shops, and though collectively they still don’t size up to a TJ’s (or even have logoed brown bags), they do involve Leave It To Beaver, Turkish Delights (worthy of Mr. Tumnus’ drivel) and the “Wisey’s Bum.” And it’s all just a blue bus or G2 ride away.

Griffin Market
1425 28th Street NW
The Lowdown: On the edge of the Georgetown border, a few blocks from Rose Park. Although the hours say “9 a.m.-9 p.m.,” three-year owner Ashish Patel says they actually do 14-hour days. He’s made a promise to the neighborhood by stepping in, and he wants the Griffin to be that life-saver shop with the doors open until 10 p.m. “I live in this neighborhood more than my own home.” Which is why he decided to join the Citizens Association of Georgetown, or CAG. “Annual dues are $250,” but he says it’s important to stay connected with local affairs. He’s also big on supplying goods “you can’t find anywhere else.” Fair enough, Ashish, but by the looks of some bent edges and dusty tops, there’s a reason why others don’t sell these select non-perishable vittles. The icicle lighting out front has been up all year.