Chinatown

“40 Foot Dragon Arrives in Chinatown; CIRCA is slated to open early 2018”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“BroCoLoco, a DC-based art and design company, is excited to announce and unveil a signature piece, “CIRCA Dragon.” The brand new, 40-foot public mural will be located near the iconic Friendship Archway, on the exterior wall of the new CIRCA at Chinatown set to open at 781 Seventh St. NW.

The overall mural design was selected by BroCoLoco and CIRCA as a nod to the significant role the dragon plays in Chinese culture as a symbol of strength and good luck. Additionally, the brightly colored hand-painted dragon scales of “CIRCA Dragon” were inspired by the traditional scalloped tiles from Chinese architecture. (more…)

CRUSHING NEWS: Fuddruckers Closed in Chinatown, Capital One Cafe Coming

By Prince Of Petworth


734 7th St NW at H Street, NW

Thanks to Craig (and Barred in DC who reminds us a Capital One Cafe is coming.) for the massive news. Fuddruckers closed in Dupont back in 2010 (that location is now a Shake Shack.) Chinatown’s retail shakeup continues with the recent closure of RFD and rumors of Hooters closing soon too but they still seem open. Anyway, pour one out for Fuddruckers – they had a helluva run.

“Victor Albisu To Open Taco Bamba Lunch Counter at Del Campo Nov. 8”

By Prince Of Petworth


777 I Street, NW

Check out the menu here.

From a press release:

“Washington, D.C. chef Victor Albisu is bringing Taco Bamba, his wildly popular counter-service taqueria to Washington, D.C. when it takes over the asado bar at Del Campo, his downtown South American grill located at 777 I St. NW, for weekday lunch beginning November 8. The Taco Bamba menu will be available from 11am to 3pm and feature a greatest-hits selection of Taco Bamba favorites from both the traditional and nuestros menus. Taco Bamba Lunch Counter at Del Campo will run through January 2018 and is designed to test the waters for possible permanent expansion to downtown D.C. (more…)

Kofuku post liquor license placard in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


815 7th Street, NW

The placard posted by Kofuku says:

“A Retailer “C” Restaurant serving Japanese/Asian cuisine that includes hibachi, sushi, sashimi ramen and udon noodles. Total Occupancy Load of 56, with seating for 40.”

They opened up back in April. Anyone take a taste? What’s the early word?

Chinatown Coffee Company Launches Friday Cocktail Program – Check Out the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth


475 H Street, NW

From an email:

“Wanted to let you know that have added a cocktail program to our coffee menu,and will be slinging drinks from 5-9 on Fridays (with other days to come.) This has already started.

We’re giving 10% off to Georgetown Law students, military and government workers, and will have other nightly specials (like $3 beer) for people who live in the neighborhood.

Drinks incorporate a lot of our favorite fall flavors and items we use around the shop. Drink names are all tied into the neighborhood, and should be recognizable for anyone that lives in and around 5th and H NW.

We’re also featuring all of our favorite Cotton & Reed products, and Chacho, among other high end spirits. Our Matcha, Intelligentsia Espresso, and spiked, spicy Chai drinks have become an early hit.”

10 Tavern & Grill expanding into Ground Floor

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: This is the former Redline sports bar (and Indebleu before them.)

From the liquor license placard:

“Applicant seeks to expand its premises into the ground floor. The expansion will create 155 new seats, increasing the seating capacity from 130 to 285. The new Total Occupancy Load of the restaurant will be 325.”

Any fans of 10 Tavern?


707 G Street, NW

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