707 6th Street, NW
Ed. Note: Mike Isabella‘s Graffiato opened up to rave review back in June 2011.
Matt reports:
“I passed by Graffiato at around 5:30 pm today [Tuesday], and it was pitch black inside (doors locked, barstools up, no signs of life). (more…)
480 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“Sangria Festival is back at Jaleo just in time for some of the hottest weeks of the year! From July 23 to August 5, Jaleo is adding two limited edition sangrias to their menu – the popular Rosé Sangria and José’s Summertime Sangria, a brand new drink made with fresh, seasonal peaches. (more…)
617 H Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending word:
“Went to get some much needed late night Chinese food last night at my favorite sit down Chinatown spot and was greeted with some very sad news! Ming’s in Chinatown has closed.”
“FORTHCOMING CLOSURE OF MING’S
As many of you are aware, we have lost our lease due to the upcoming redevelopment of the property. (more…)
519 H Street, NW
Thanks to Hannah for sending from Sharetea:
“Hello DC, our Soft Opening date is confirmed!
July 5th, Thursday.”
Check out their menus here.
801 9th Street, NW
Last night, I was told by the manager of @CubaLibreDC that I couldn't use the women's restroom, and after challenging his discrimination with D.C. law and responding to his threat of calling the police w/ "please do so", I was forcibly removed from the restaurant. (thread)
— Charlotte Clymer🏳️🌈 (@cmclymer) June 23, 2018
Read the whole thread here.
.@cmclymer, I’m so sorry this happened to you. While I’m glad to hear that @DCPoliceDept were there to represent our true #DCValues, we won’t accept this type of discrimination in Washington, DC. It’s not just illegal, it’s against all we stand for. https://t.co/UAzUP9wlSS
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) June 23, 2018
Charlotte – We are extremely sorry for the incident that occurred at our restaurant last night. Please read our full apology attached. pic.twitter.com/jY16uky8M9
— Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar – Washington D.C. (@CubaLibreDC) June 23, 2018
425 11th Street, NW. Photo by Barred in DC
White Apron opened up in the former Chapters Literary Bookstore space just south of E Street back in 2013. Thanks to Barred in DC for letting us know:
“Downtown sandwich spot White Apron closed earlier this month after a little more than 5 years in business. Too bad, solid sandwiches and super friendly and quick service.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Emily reports:
“I love this place they always had great service. I know they had an “inspection” on Thursday so I wonder if that had something to do with it? Does anyone else know! So sad to get this email and so suddenly they closed.”
Sculpt DC opened up back in September 2012.
950 F Street, NW
Photo by Jason Wolf
Jason reports Saturday morning:
“Lots of action at the National Archives this morning. Roads closed so they can stage the scene as 1984 for Wonder Woman 2”
This rental is located in Chinatown. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1675 Brand new everything in DC bedroom avail immediately come tour
Private room fully furnished available now for 6mos lease or more.
Bedroom is very nice comes with full sized mattress and bed, nice linens from Parachute, nightstand, closet, more. There’s also a shared living room with large comfortable sofa and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and everything done to the nines.
Furnished means ready for you to move in. So: (more…)
777 I Street, NW
From a press release:
“Award-winning D.C. chef and restaurateur Victor Albisu announces a June 19 opening for Poca Madre, his high-end, contemporary Mexican restaurant adjacent to the Chinatown location of his wildly popular taqueria, Taco Bamba.
While Taco Bamba Chinatown delivers on the big menu, no-frills, rock & roll ambience that earned the Northern Virginia suburban locations cult status, Poca Madre is a juxtaposition in form and function. The elevated design, from the garden patio to the intimately lit dining room, complement a polished menu and mezcal-driven bar program unlike anything else diners will find in D.C.
“There’s so much more to Mexican cooking than what we typically see in the States,” Albisu said. “Some of the discoveries we made in Mexico while on research trips, first for Taco Bamba and later Poca Madre, just blew me away. I had to find a way to bring those flavors back to D.C. From centuries-old palenques in Oaxaca to chic, contemporary fine dining in Mexico City, there is so much going on that’s worth the spotlight, and I’m doing my part to shine on it.”
Menu and Inspiration (more…)