736 6th Street, NW
I told you the lunch options keep getting better and better in Chinatown! Outdoor seating coming too for Little Sesame:
“A restaurant that will serve hummus bowls, pita sandwiches and salatim.The licensee is requesting a Sidewalk Café with seating for 8 patrons. Interior seating for 9, with a Total Occupancy Load of 14.”
Little Sesame opened their second outpost here March 13th. Mackenzie proclaims to us on twitter: (more…)
6th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Grant and Jess for sending. This is the former Beef n Bread space that closed back in December. The original Sushi Capitol is located at 325 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the 1200 block of Brentwood Road, Northeast.
At approximately 10:26 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, in the 1300 block of Saratoga Avenue, Northeast. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Rafiq Hawkins, of Northeast, DC. (more…)
5th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending. Remember the strip club controversy of 2015? Back in 2016 we learned that The Liberator would be a: (more…)
Thanks to Liz and Steve for sending the good news about Little Sesame‘s opening date for their 2nd shop. (more…)
601 F Street, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending from NBC Sports:
“While The Greene Turtle will close April 9, the Shell Raiser Lounge will re-open in its place for all Wizards and Capitals postseason games.”
The Washington Business Journal asks: “Monumental buys out Greene Turtle’s lease. Could sports betting be far behind?”
So many emotions. I waver from indifference to not giving a tinker’s damn. Let’s flashback to 2009 when we judged the Greene Turtle when there were far fewer options in the neighborhood. A sampling: (more…)
courtesy Bar Deco
From a press release:
“Taco, burrito, what’s comin’ out of that window? Well, at Walk Up & Taco, Bar Deco’s take-out taco window launching Friday, March 8, exactly that. Whether guests are in need of a quick, non-sad desk lunch or a late night eats option that is more enticing than a long wait in line at Jumbo slice, Walk Up & Taco has a menu of scratch-made specialty tacos and burritos that delivers.
Guests will enter Bar Deco’s first floor to find the taco window/glimmering beacon of burritos straight ahead. During daytime hours, guests will place orders through the host and pick up their order at the window while late night visitors will place orders and pick up directly at the window. The menu builds on Bar Deco’s beloved taco offerings with new specialty tacos and burritos (including a Big Mac burrito) added. Guests can also grab a requisite side of chips and guacamole and beverages including Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, and a selection of cult-favorite Mexican soda, Jarritos, to round out their meal.
Walk Up & Taco is open seven days a week from 11:30 AM to last call.
Walk Up & Taco Menu (more…)
705 6th Street, NW
Ouch. Thanks to Alex for sending last night.
If anyone works nearby, please let us know if they’ve reopened!
Update from Daikaya:
“On Thursday, February 14th we were notified regarding various issues at Daikaya by the DOH. We took immediate action investigating and correcting all issues brought to our attention the same day we received the report from the DOH but were not able to schedule the re-inspection the same day. We were able to schedule the re-inspection with the DOH this morning, Daikaya passed the re-inspection, and we were able to reopen for lunch today. The safety of our guests is our absolute priority, and to ensure their safety and trust, we have proactively put procedures in place to prevent any further issues moving forward. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our guests, and look forward to providing the same enjoyable service and positive experiences our guests have grown to love at Daikaya.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Matt Calvert
A reader reports around 1:30pm:
“just left Gallery Place station – something on fire on the tracks, smoke everywhere
It was a classic scene – smoke filling the station, employee on platform yelling into a walkie talkie, guy on train says “oh no, i am not dying today” and runs off train, train conductor telling people to get on board then booking it out of the station.”
From ALERT DC:
“DC Fire reports the Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro station is closed due to fire activity. Metro shuttle buses are in service.”
Update 2:39pm:
“Metro reports the fire activity is clear from the Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro Station and normal service has been restored.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Sonderman
Always a fun time! From MPD:
“On Sunday, February 10, 2019, The Chinese New Year Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the event from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm:
I Street between 5th and 8th Street, NW
8th Street between I and G Street, NW
G Street between 8th and 7th Street, NW
7th Street between G and H Street, NW
H Street between 6th Street and 8th Street, NW
The following streets will be closed from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm: (more…)