625 H Street, NW
Thanks to KA for sending the signage for Luna Hall coming to the former Vapiano space.
So far the vendors listed on Luna Hall’s website are: (more…)
Chinatown
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…)
708 7th Street, NW
They currently have a location at 1077 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Georgetown. Anyone ever take a taste there? How does the pizza rank? 90 Second Pizza’s website says:
“We serve authentic Neapolitan pizza (more…)
“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…)
675 I Street, NW previously home to Killer E.S.P. and Dangerously Delicious Pies
Thanks to Mona for sharing: “sad to see the best ice coffee joint in Chinatown closed”
Baker’s Daughter opened here in 2021.
The sign says they will be relocating so stay tuned!
900 7th Street, NW (previously home to Ping Pong Dim Sum)
From Howl at the Moon:
“We are finally ready to open our doors and bring some amazing new entertainment to Washington, DC. The Grand Opening party on October 21st is available to the public, so anyone can RSVP for that night.” (more…)
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…)
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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…)
Thanks to Jamie for sending: “Lmao guy driving around Chinatown in a black SUV. Says he is a tourist from Dubai and that he’ll give you his Versace gold ring and chain because he needs money for gas”
If you fall for this one, well…
6th and G Street, NW previously home to Penn Commons
You can see Taffer’s Tavern’s menus here.
From a press release:
“Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative, full-service restaurant founded by leading hospitality expert and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, has announced that it will open its first Washington, D.C. area location next to Capital One Arena on Tuesday, August 23rd. The D.C. opening marks the second full-service Taffer’s Tavern franchise location for the brand, joining its limited-menu location at FedEx Field.
“We can all agree that Washington, D.C. is one of the most vibrant culinary destinations in the world,” said Jon Taffer. “Our great food and industry leading cocktails will set new standards and excite the market. We are looking forward to welcoming the community in to experience the Tavern and to create lasting memories.”
Inspired by the quintessential neighborhood pub, a regular gathering place for locals and visitors alike, Taffer’s Tavern is designed with traditional Old-World taverns in mind, with an ambiance that is inviting, warm and comfortable, distinguished by dark woods, soft leathers, copper accents and elevated tavern food and beverage offerings. (more…)