611 H Street, NW photo by Nils Huenerfuerst
Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC shared the sad news about Jackey Cafe back in late March:
“Jackey Cafe (611 H St. NW) is closing on April 4 — let’s show them some love! Facing rising rents and food costs, Jackey Cafe has made the difficult decision to shutter their doors after *40 years* of serving DC Chinatown.”
And Tony writes “Tony Cheng’s all closed up still.” (more…)
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured two women early Sunday in Northwest.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., First District officers responded to report of a shooting in the 600 block of H Street, Northwest. Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting, but no shooting victims. A short time later, two adult females arrived at an area hospital suffering gunshot wounds sustained in this incident. Both women were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A person of interest was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)
H and 6th and Street, NW
T. reports on Sunday morning:
“50 shots were fired this morning on H and 6th.” (more…)
Any Schitt’s Creek fans out there?
Thanks to A. for sending Friday: “Annie Murphy was at the Crimson (627 H Street, NW) last night!”
Hopefully she’s filming something?!?
781 7th Street, NW previously home to Tom’s Watch Bar, briefly and Circa and Zengo
Back in September we learned of the, what shall henceforth forever be known as, the Miracle on 7th Street.
Council member Christina Henderson shares the big update:
“It’s bacccckkkk! Fuddruckers officially opens in Chinatown March 20, (more…)
619 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Been going here almost every Wednesday night for years as part of a fellowship dinner. End of an era for our group as well as for the city.”
Having seen similar suspensins in the past I think it’s still possible they will reopen after settling fines/payments.
Looks like an Office of Tax and Revenue issue: (more…)
photo by Phil
From MPD:
“On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Chinese New Year Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
rendering courtesy KATA
Check out their menu here.
From a press release:
“This January, KATA (600 F Street NW) emerges as an experiential cocktail house, its name drawing from both Japanese martial arts and Chinese traditions of pattern and transformation. Known for producing sought-after experiences on a global scale, DC powerhouses Mike and John Burns, celebrity restaurateur Tim Ma, and expert broker LaMean Koroma unite to establish a seductive hideaway poised to become the District’s premier see-and-be-seen nightlife destination. (more…)
746 6th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the good news about Chinatown Express reopening! They had closed for extensive renovations over the summer. (more…)
