via google maps
From MPD:
“At approximately 2:36 AM, in front of 748 6th. St. NW, two suspects fired approximately 12 bullets at a parked vehicle containing three occupants. The occupants were not injured in the assault. Two medium build black males with one wearing a gray shirt and one wearing a white shirt were observed fleeing the scene.”
781 7th Street, NW
Tom’s Watch Bar’s website says:
“Founded in 2014, Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time”, Tom’s Watch Bar’s highly curated sports programming covers all sports from collegiate to professional to international, big events and prize fights, even emerging obscure and outrageous sports. Our central oversized stadium screen paired with hundreds of screens provides a 360° viewing experience, making every seat the best seat in the house.”
See their menus here.
The liquor license placard for Tom’s Watch Bar says:
“A new class C restaurant serving American cuisine. Seating Capacity of 275, Total Occupancy Load of 275.”
1250 Half Street, SE
An application has also been filed for a Tom’s Watch Bar in Navy Yard.
From a press release:
“Tom’s Watch Bar, Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, and workout studio, F45 Training, are the latest additions to the growing Half Street retail and restaurant scene, Bozzuto and Jair Lynch announced today. The new retailers will officially open below The Kelvin apartments at 1250 Half Street SE next year. (more…)
804 7th Street, NW, formerly part of the Fado space RIP
You can see Smashburger’s menu here.
Hours are Monday – Sunday
8:30 AM – 10:00 PM (more…)
7th and E Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for checking in on the former Starbucks and soon to be soon to be Gregorys Coffee at the corner of 7th and E Streets, NW.
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
625 H Street, NW
This is the former Vapiano space which closed earlier this year.
The liquor license placard for Luna Hall says: (more…)
6th and G Street, NW photo by Natalie Weiss
Ed. Note: Penn Commons closed in 2019 pre-panedemic.
Thanks to Natalie for sending the update. Taffer’s Tavern website says:
“Taffer’s Tavern is the product of Jon Taffer, hospitality expert, entrepreneur, best-selling author, star, and Executive Producer of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue. Taffer’s is the quintessential pub, (more…)
501 H Street, NW
Thanks to Shahana for sending from “the NW corner of H St and 5th St NW.”
Holy moly, we posted some scuttlebutt that a burger place was coming here back in 2017! (more…)
675 I Street, NW previously home to Killer E.S.P. and Dangerously Delicious Pies
From a press release:
“Today, chef Matt Baker announces a July 19 opening for the second location of Baker’s Daughter, a boutique café and market from the team behind Gravitas. Located at 675 I Street NW in Washington D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, the all-day storefront offers prepared foods, coffee, pastries with a focus on carryout and delivery. The 600-square-foot space includes a handful of patio seats in warm-weather months. A third location, Baker’s Daughter Downtown, will open later this month on the ground floor of the Eaton DC (1201 K St, NW). (more…)
610 H Street, NW
Back in May we wondered if there was trouble at New Big Wong, one of the few remaining Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Thanks to Brad for sending the great news that New Big Wong has reopened! You can see their menu here. Huzzah!
475 H Street, NW
Thanks to Steve for sending the latest at the old Chinatown Coffee space.
Chinatown Coffee closed in 2019 after 10 years here.