808 7th Street, NW
Yesterday two very close sources told me that Fado would be closing permanently. I haven’t seen confirmation yet on Fado’s social media or website but this afternoon someone shared the following public Facebook post from someone seemingly very much in the know:
“FADO
22 years to the day that Fado opened in Chinatown DC (March 16, 1998), we closed our doors to Coronavirus on March 16, 2020. This week, that closing became permanent. (more…)
Thanks to Beekeeper Brian Danza, “a beekeeping hobbyist” (@cherryblossomhoney on IG), for showing us the before an after of how he gets those bees from yesterday off the tree and ready to transport, in this case to Virginia. (more…)
inside 777 I Street, NW courtesy Taco Bamba
Thanks to Caitlin for passing on the sad news:
“Friends and Loyal Guests,
Like so many other D.C. restaurants, the time has come for us to shutter operations at the Chinatown location of Taco Bamba and Poca Madre at the close of business on Friday, March 27. (more…)
Thanks to Mona for sending: “I’ve wondered what was going on the corner of 7th & K Street, NW because of the amazing chandeliers inside.”
Truluck’s website says: “NOW HIRING FOR APRIL 2020 OPENING” (more…)
705 6th Street, NW courtesy Daikaya
From a press release:
“Beginning today – Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 – the celebrated team behind Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F – has announced that they will be partnering with Okinawa’s Prefectural Government to host a month-long culinary celebration honoring Okinawa. This month-long culinary series expands upon Daikaya Group’s (Daikaya, Haikan, Bantam King, Hatoba, and Tonari) ongoing mission to continue celebrating Japanese culture and cuisine throughout the District and beyond. (more…)
600 block of F Street, NW
Thanks to Ryan for sending from next door to the Compass Coffee on F Street, NW. Any fans of South Block? They have current D.C. locations in Georgetown and Union Market.
650 F Street, NW
From an email:
“The wait is finally over.
900 7th Street, NW
Back in December we learned that Howl at the Moon would be taking over the old Ping Pong Dim Sum space in Chinatown. They’ve now posted a liquor license placard that says:
“A dueling piano bar with a live music concept offering a menu of traditional bar food and a full- service bar. Applicant requests to add an Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge. Total Occupancy Load of 500 with seating for 450.” (more…)
709 7th Street, NW
The cashier tells me Bed, Bath & Beyond’s last day will be June 1st. For the curious, I came away with a decent kitchen knife for 5 bucks. I got my eye on a vacuum cleaner but I’m gambling on a deeper discount – they were only at 30% last weekend. The world market had some Icelandic row but I wasn’t ready to take that 2 buck gamble… (more…)
6th and G Street, NW
From WMATA:
“Metro announced today the selection of Stonebridge and Rockefeller Group to redevelop its downtown DC headquarters site, the Jackson Graham Building (JGB), in the heart of the District’s Gallery Place commercial and entertainment area.
The developer will reposition the building – keeping the current Jackson Graham Building (JGB) structure – and reimagine it as a mixed-use commercial development, including the addition of three floors to the structure. The deal will generate long-term revenue for Metro through annual payments over the term of the 99-year ground lease agreement. (more…)