Chinatown

“Hall Pass: Beer Hall & Sports Bar Brings a High-Energy, Limited-Time Popup to Chinatown” from the folks behind Sauf Haus and Clarendon Ballroom

By Prince Of Petworth


704 7th Street, NW

This space was previously home to an eat brgz and before that was the longtime home to a Legal Sea Foods.

“Beer Hall & Sports Bar
Your New Pre-Game Pass 🍻
📍 Chinatown, Washington DC
🍺 Rotating Drafts 🥨 Stuffed Pretzels
🏀 Games, Watch Parties & Pop-Ups”

Check out Beer Hall & Sports Bar’s menu here.

From an email:

“Hall Pass: Beer Hall & Sports Bar is a limited-time popup concept opening on March 19, 2026 in the heart of Chinatown, just steps from Capital One Arena. Spanning approximately 3,000 square feet, the space delivers a social beer hall experience built for big games, pre-game crowds, and neighborhood hangs.

Designed as a modern take on the classic beer hall, Hall Pass blends communal seating, high-definition screens throughout the venue, and a high-energy sports parlor atmosphere. The result is a destination made for watching the game, while staying fueled with great beer and food built to share.

Beer & Cocktail Program (more…)

2026 Chinese New Year Parade is Sunday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Tim Brown

Always fun but not sure what will happen if it snows…

From MPD:

“On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year Parade 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 Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)

Signs of the Times near Cap One Arena – Andrea Bocelli and John Cena editions not to mention National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe…

By Prince Of Petworth

Perhaps the only time in history Andrea Bocelli and John Cena have been mentioned in the same breath…

Thanks to Tony for sending the the Bocelli bus alert:

“Looks like the city is taking the necessary precautions to protect us from the Opera Gangs.
Plan accordingly and avoid the area …”

And regarding John Cena – from an MPD traffic advisory: (more…)

JUST IN: Another Huge Loss for Chinatown – Momiji Closing at the end of the month

By Prince Of Petworth


505 H Street, NW

Thanks to Jon for sending: “Very sad, was our go-to sushi place for many years. Hope they find way back.”

Momiji shares the sad news:

“To our amazing clientele and DC community, we regret to share with everyone that we are planning to close Momiji at the end of the September (9/30). We have lost our lease to the incoming hotel project, and are unable to delay the inevitable.

Thank you for being with us for 17 years. (more…)

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