Chinatown

“Wafu-Italian Returns to DC || Tonari Reopening Saturday (Dec. 18)”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Wanted to share that Capital One Arena changed their bag policy this year”

By Prince Of Petworth


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 We even googled it before going to check, but the top hit is from 2019 and apparently that rule is outdated.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…)

“the Washington Capitals Red Carpet Home Opener event will take place in the District of Columbia” Today

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“two suspects fired approximately 12 bullets at a parked vehicle containing three occupants”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

Tom’s Watch Bar coming to former Circa space in Chinatown, also opening a location in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Taffer’s Tavern coming to the old Penn Commons space near the Capital One Arena

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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