7th and H Street, NW
Chinatown
736 6th Street, NW
Word on the street is that a Little Sesame could be taking over the former Pidzza space next to the coming Spice-6 Indian fast casual in the former On Rye space. Ed. Note: Spice-6 looks super closer to opening.
Little Sesame is also coming to the former Veloce space downtown. Updates when/if more is known.
1828 L Street, NW
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Sharetea’s website says:
“Established in 1992, Sharetea started off business with to-go black tea and pearl milk tea drinks in Taipei, Taiwan. Since then Sharetea has opened many branches and franchises in 18 countries such as United States, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and over 450 stores.
Reputation for a High Quality
Our drinks are made from high quality tea leaves and selected ingredients shipped directly from Taiwan. All products are 100% guaranteed to arrive fresh and tasty. We test the tea leaves each growing season and all ingredients from time to time to ensure our drinks’ consistent and quality. Best tea needs the best ingredients and we insist on the best for you!”
Check out their menus here.
519 H Street, NW
inside 819 7th Street, NW courtesy of Nando’s
From Nando’s:
“Because we get a kick out of being generous, on Tuesday, April 24, we’re putting on a #NandosDash at our 7th Street Nando’s in Chinatown!
What’s a Nando’s Dash? Simply show up at Nando’s PERi-PERi at 819 7th Street, NW, between 6 pm and 8 pm to get a free quarter-chicken, chicken sandwich, wrap, or pita.
You’ll have to get your dash on though since it’s first-come, first-served. (more…)
A reader reports:
“A shooting just happened in the parking garage below Clyde’s in Chinatown. I happened to be in the Bed Bath and Beyond at the time.”
MPD reports:
“UPDATE: Police Activity: 700 Block of 7th Street, NW. Lanes 2-3 N/B in the 700 Block are Blocked Lane 3 getting by. MPD on scene Follow police direction.”
777 I Street, NW
Follow up to yesterday’s signage posted post, from a press release:
“Chef Victor Albisu announces the opening of Taco Bamba’s first D.C. location on Friday, April 6. After a quick renovation, his Taco Bamba lunch counter at 777 I (EYE) St. NW will re-open as a permanent location in Chinatown, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, including a full-service bar program. A fifth Taco Bamba location (and fourth in Northern Virginia) is set to open in University Mall in Fairfax, Va. this fall.
“The response to Taco Bamba’s lunch-only run in Chinatown was better than I had ever expected,” Albisu said, “Because we create a new menu for every location, I feel like Taco Bamba just keeps improving. My team of chefs, managers and bartenders went all out to deliver a menu and experience that meets the energy in Chinatown. And University Mall is giving us a chance to try some cool new tacos. The ‘dirty’ tacos that will be exclusive to that location are my new favorite thing.”
Taco Bamba in Washington, D.C.
The menu at Taco Bamba Chinatown has been bolstered with The Royale with Cheese, a burger patty seared on the griddle, topped with Chihuahua cheese, flipped into a flour tortilla and topped with lettuce and a thousand island dressing made with mezcal. The Chivito Torta carries on the spirit of Del Campo, offering a version of the restaurant’s infamous Argentine sandwich to tide chivito lovers over till the restaurant returns in a new location. A chile relleno stuffed with suadero-style house-smoked brisket is topped with Taco Bamba’s version of classic nacho cheese.
A reinvigorated cocktail program (more…)
777 I Street, NW
I’ve got the chills. Thanks to Mary for sending! Last month we learned:
“Nearly five years after opening the award-winning South American steakhouse, chef Victor Albisu is replacing Del Campo with two Mexican concepts. Taco Bamba, his wildly popular counter-service taqueria, will have its first permanent D.C. home in the front bar and dining room, while the back dining room and patio will welcome Poca Madre. Albisu’s first upscale Mexican concept will offer a refined menu for dinner only.
When Taco Bamba opens as a permanent concept the week of April 2, it will do so with a new-to-Chinatown look.
Renovations to the back dining room and enclosed patio are expected to finish in April for a spring opening of Poca Madre, which is Mexican slang for “really cool.”
Albisu is actively searching for a new location to open Del Campo in the District.”
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901 New York Avenue, NW
Back in December we learned that Capitol Hill’s beloved Bagels and Baguettes had plans to reopen near the Convention Center/City Center. I’m happy to report that it’s legit and coming soon signage has been posted:
Updates as they get closer to opening when you can expect:
Former Capitol Hill location:
236 Massachusetts Ave, NE
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812 7th Street, NW at I Street
This is the former Goethe-Institut that moved to K Street. You can see Yard House’s Springfield, VA menus here. Opening April 9th:
A peek inside after the jump. (more…)