photo by Channing Lee Foster
From a press release:
“Eat Brgz, the D.C. burger concept featuring the first truly custom, made-to-order burger, is excited to open its second location in Chinatown (704 Seventh St. NW) on Monday, May 9. (more…)
Chinatown
“Dear PoPville,
The Collective Good: A Benefit Show for Ukrainian Refugees: On Saturday, April 16th, sixteen local, up-and-coming DJs (lineup below) will be spinning house, disco, and tech all night on two floors at 618 Cocktail and Whiskey Lounge in Chinatown. Watch the sunset on the rooftop and enjoy a night of great music, cocktails, and philanthropy.
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501 G Street, NW (below Bantam King)
From an email:
“It’s a celebration of the Free State of Maryland Friday, March 25th! Our team will be shaking up Maryland-themed cocktails and our taps will be taken over by Maryland breweries all night long. These names aren’t the usual suspects, we’ve curated a list of favorites from small, but mighty, breweries all over Maryland including: (more…)
7th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Brooklyn Brawler for sharing this press release:
“Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June at 783 7th St NW, Suite H, Washington, DC 20001. It will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space.”
Ed. Note: A Planet Fitness opened in Ivy City back in 2015.
Thanks to Phil for sending 3rd and 4th Street, NW blocked off.
From MPD: “MPD members are supporting DCFEMS and Washington Gas in the area of 3rd and G Streets NW due to a gas leak. (more…)
707 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Cait for sending: “another retail closing, Loft in Chinatown. Next Wednesday is their last day.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
707 6th Street, NW courtesy Tonari
From a press release:
“Tonari, the Japanese-Italian restaurant credited with introducing Washington, D.C. to cross-cultural wafu pastas and pizza, is reopening Saturday, December 18, 2021.
When it debuted in February 2020, it secured immediate critical praise and garnered attention for both a dedication to the details and its sense of joy on the plate.
After pausing operations a mere six weeks after opening, Tonari is reopening with mostly new dishes and a five-course, pre-fixe menu, a natural progression of the restaurant to showcase the intertwining of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It will open a la carte service in the future. (more…)
704 7th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for eat brgz says: “The Establishment will be a quick-service restaurant serving American cuisine. Total Occupancy Load is 99 with seating for 70. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Also nearby where the new Chipotle is coming: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share that Capital One Arena changed their bag policy this year and hadn’t seen it posted/talked about anywhere. Their new rules are super strict for bag/purse size and I saw several women including me and my friends who had to pay for a locker to stash it in. We even googled it before going to check, but the top hit is from 2019 and apparently that rule is outdated. Below is the new rule, (more…)
photo by Phil
From MPD:
“On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, the Washington Capitals Red Carpet Home Opener event 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:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.: (more…)