Chinatown

Tom’s Watch Bar will open in former Circa/Zengo space in Chinatown Dec. 5th

By Prince Of Petworth


“Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles”

Last week we noted Tom’s Watch Bar would be opening soon in the former Circa/Zengo space in Chinatown.

Here’s all the info/details from a press release:

“With an elevated, 360°-degree viewing room complete with personalized audio at every table, and more than 120 high-definition screens, the new Chinatown location of Tom’s Watch Bar is set to transform how Washingtonians watch their favorite professional, collegiate, international sports teams as well as UFC and other special sporting events. Tom’s Watch Bar will open at 781 Seventh St., NW, steps from the action at Capital One Arena on December 5. The venue will adjust its normal operating hours for World Cup viewing opportunities starting December 6.

The 6,500 square-foot bar and restaurant boasts three central oversized “stadium” screens and seating for more than 300 guests. (more…)

District E “nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events” posts liquor license placard in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


701 7th Street, NW

District E’s website says:

“A state-of-the-art, destination gaming studio and hospitality space to house an esports competition venue, esports practice & streaming facility and a food & beverage experience

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events. (more…)

“PSA: These vehicular death traps have been installed on every block of 9th Street NW between H and E Streets NW.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I knew they had been installed, but others didn’t because twice today, cars almost slammed into my driver’s side, trying to get over at the last second and avoid running into these.

Why on earth would DDOT install these pedestrian corrals(?) in the middle of a lane on a busy thoroughfare like 9th Street?”

Steeb sums it up succinctly: (more…)

“Mug Clubs?”

By Prince Of Petworth


500 H Street, NW via Irish Channel

“Dear PoPville,

I relocated to 4th & Mass NW from Kansas City 2 months ago. I’m finally settled, and have been looking for my “go to” neighborhood bar for the past 2 weeks. The other night, I tried Irish Channel (5th and H near the Capital One Arena) and I think it might be “the one.” I noticed a group of people had custom Irish Channel mugs with their names, and seemed to be very friendly with the bartenders. (more…)

Little Sesame: “Thursday, August 25th will be the last day at our Chinatown shop.”

By Prince Of Petworth


736 6th Street, NW (opened here in March 2019)

Thanks to Jason for passing on from Little Sesame:

“Thursday, August 25th will be the last day at our Chinatown shop.

Our restaurants were positioned at ground zero of the pandemic, serving downtown office workers, and our business evaporated overnight. We’ve pivoted a million and one times to keep up with the changing landscape. (more…)

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