Chinatown

“Fried Chicken Drumette in Vanilla Soft Serve with Ichimi Honey”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo REY LOPEZ

From a press release:

“Beginning on Friday, May 3rd, Japanese chicken-centric eatery Bantam King (501 G St NW) based in Chinatown just around the corner from older culinary sibling Daikaya, will be re-opening its popular seasonal ‘Walk-Up Window’. The Walk-Up Window will feature a creative new line-up of sweet and savory soft serve options from Chef Katsuya Fukushima and team just in time to welcome spring and surging temperatures.

Open to the public during Bantam King’s regular business hours (Sunday – Thursday 11:30AM -10:00PM, Friday – Saturday 11:30AM-11:00PM), the ‘Walk-Up Window’ will serve an assortment of rotating sweet and savory soft serve options including: Fried Chicken Drumette in Vanilla Soft Serve with Ichimi Honey ($5.50), and Vanilla Soft Serve with Chicken Caramel and Peanuts ($4), just to highlight a few. Mochi will also be available (2 Pieces for $5), and Purin – Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding ($2.50). (more…)

“seems as if multiple washing machines exploded on a rooftop in Chinatown this morning.”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader in this morning’s rant/revel writes:

“?: I saw something that looked like snow out of the window of my office building. My coworkers and i were shocked. Snow in May? I doubt it. I think something exploded and sent white debris to the grown but it looks crazy in any case.”

What the – thanks to Shelley for sending:

“seems as if multiple washing machines exploded on a rooftop in Chinatown this morning. Soapsuds/snowflakes are flying around everywhere. Any idea what’s going on?” (more…)

Shooting in Chinatown Near National Building Museum Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“MPD units were advised of a victim that walked into the hospital and then reported being shot in the area of 500 G Street NW. The Victim advised that after leaving a nearby bar, he became involved in an argument with other persons that had been in the same bar. The verbal argument turned physical and the victim states that one of the males then shot him in the hip. (more…)

Metro HQ For Lease “The offering is extremely rare in the DC real estate market, both in terms of location”

By Prince Of Petworth


6th and G Street, NW

From WMATA:

” Metro today announced that it is offering its downtown DC headquarters site – home to the Jackson Graham Building – for development under a long-term ground lease. The offering is extremely rare in the DC real estate market, both in terms of location and size and represents a prime opportunity to re-develop the site for future high-density office, residential, hotel or mixed-use development. The 1.1-acre (48,401 square foot) site spans an entire city block and is located in the heart of the city’s Gallery Place retail and entertainment district, across the street from the Capital One Arena and the National Building Museum, and within a one-block walk to Gallery Place and Judiciary Square stations, providing convenient access to the Red, Green, and Yellow lines.


Renderings by Perkins & Hill via WMATA

Because Metro would retain ownership of the property under a long-term lease, any development would have the potential to generate sustained revenue for Metro to support bus and rail operations, help keep fares affordable, and contribute to the transit agency’s long-term financial stability. (more…)

Little Sesame Posts Liquor License Placard at new Chinatown Spot

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Shooting Homicide Saturday Night in Brentwood; 1:35am two men “assaulted by a group of 7-8 suspects…both victims sustained lacerations” in Chinatown; 5pm Shooting Sunday after “verbal dispute with the suspects over littering from their vehicle” in Michigan Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

The Greene Turtle Closing at Capital One Arena April 9th, Shell Raiser Lounge Coming for Wiz/Caps Postseason

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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