rendering courtesy JBG

From Monumental Sports:

“Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, announced the company has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria at Potomac Yard, pending legislative approval and completion of definitive documents. This would relocate the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards’ home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized. Read More

700 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is pleased to announce that its first D.C. taqueria—located in the heart of Chinatown at 700 7th Street NW —will open Tuesday, December 5 at 11 am.

To celebrate opening day, Dos Toros will award a grand prize of a $500 gift card to a lucky winner who correctly guesses the number of burritos the brand rolled in the past year, with any guest who purchases an item on opening day eligible to participate. Additionally, Dos Toros will be offering complimentary burritos to the first 50 customers in line, along with swag, and a spin to win prize wheel awarding free guacamole, salsa, entrées and more. Read More

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Jenny for sending the City Ridge Taco Bamba update: “Patio lights, tables and chairs; new signs; POS terminals and tables and chairs inside — hopefully not long now!” Read More

777 6th Street, NW

Flight Wine Bar opened here back in January 2014.

Flight wrote on their IG:

“We do hope to see many of you over the next few weeks…come celebrate the time we have had and the time we have left. And while we toast, pick up a case of wines for the holidays from our cellar”

Eater DC reported:

“Flight Wine Bar’s final day of service will be Thursday, December 21; Read More

717 6th Street, NW

Bar Deco releases the sad news this morning:

“It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close our doors permanently today, 11/19. Read More

501 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Dave for sending the update on Street Pizza (formerly home to Red Velvet Cupcakery and Tangy Sweet, Bakers & Baristas and most recently Vivi):

“Gordon Ramsay North America has 4 new posts now to hire for top positions at Street Pizza in Washington DC (General Manager, Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Sous Chef).

it says near the top: Read More

707 6th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Tonari Cafe To Open with Coffee, Pastries and Italian Onigiri

Daikaya Group’s Tonari expands with breakfast and lunch service, bringing dual coffee cultures and fantastical lunchtime mashups to Chinatown

Expanding on its mastery of Japanese-Italian cuisine, Tonari is set to open Tonari Cafe next month. The daytime counterpart features Italian-style coffee service, morning pastries, bodega-inspired egg sandwiches, various toasts—including a creme-brulee brioche toast—and croissant-baguette sandwiches. Read More

675 I Street, NW previously home to a Baker’s Daughter outpost, Killer E.S.P. and Dangerously Delicious Pies

The liquor license placard for Tipsy Scoop says:

“A class “D” tavern that will serve alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet with less than 5% ABV. Read More

Thanks to the folks at Chaia for passing on yesterday:

“We were thrilled that Gloria came to our Chinatown shop location at 615 I Street NW to eat with two others. They ordered Read More

“Dear PoPville,

There used to be a Chinese rock garden designed by Alfred Liu in the courtyards of TechWorld–there’s a great set of pictures here. I went by today to look at it, having not been in a year or so, and found this: Read More