Big news from the Capital One Arena yesterday: “COMING THIS FALL – the Signature Club & Lounge at Capital One Arena! (more…)
Chinatown
609 H Street, NW
This space was briefly home to Shinwari Grill and was, of course, the long time home to Eat First Restaurant before them.
The liquor license placard for 202 Lounge One says: (more…)
501 H Street, NW
It actually happened!!
We first posted some scuttlebutt that a burger place was coming here back in 2017!
Thanks to Amir for sending: “All About Burger in Chinatown is finally open for business!”
Previously home to: (more…)
Back in May we were excited to share that Chinatown Regal Cinema was still open! Back in January it was reported they’d be permanently closing. Now, (more…)
704 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending: “I walked by the Eat Brgz location in Chinatown and it’s papered over. Check the website and it’s gone.
That didn’t last long.”
In happier news it looks like the new West End location (formerly Grillfish) opened: (more…)
3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Do you believe in miracles?!?! Their website now says City Ridge is coming “Coming Fall 2023”
In February we noted that the long awaited Taco Bamba’s opening on Wisconsin Ave, looked aspirational. Paper has finally gone up and construction has finally started!! (more…)
Sumo legend Konishiki
From an email:
“When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 5 p.m.
Where: Tonari, 707 6th St., NW
What: As Washington D.C.’s unofficial ambassador of Japanese food and culture, Daikaya Group welcomes sumo legend Konishiki and the entire “D.C. Sumo + Sushi” tour to the city. The tournament is flying in six wrestlers from Japan, and Tonari is throwing the sumo stars a welcome party.
Come for selfies with sumo wrestlers, and stay for Tonari’s Japanese-Italian take on pizzas and pastas.
The happy hour will feature sumo-inspired food and drink specials. (more…)
“All About Burger just added Chinese characters on the window and flowers hanging from the ceiling…”
501 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
After what feels like 3 years of nothing happening, All About Burger just added Chinese characters on the window and flowers hanging from the ceiling…and someone was outside painting yesterday. Maybe some movement finally!!?”
STAY TUNED.
625 H Street, NW former Vapiano space
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know anything about Luna Hall? Did it ever open?”
JUST IN from a reader: (more…)
819 7th Street, NW
Nando’s PERi-PERi wrote Friday: “Our very first DC location, 7th St., is moving!
We’ll be closed for a moment but we’ll fire up our new grills soon (we promise!). It’s only a 7 min walk, or a 3 min sprint, from 7th St. (more…)