Columbia Heights metro, 2009
“Dear PoPville,
Is there a noise ordinance or something that would turn down the loud and abrasive demonstrators regularly outside the Chinatown metro? I’m all for public protests of any kind and this is not about the content at all just the noise level … Appreciate any insight.”
This rental is located at 616 E Street, NW. The listing says:
“The Clara Barton Penn Quarters in NW DC is in an upscale community in one of DC’s premier neighborhoods. Get a mix of the professional and the nightlife in this area!
Unit has a courtyard view and is one of the of the largest studios/junior bedrooms you\’ll find in Penn Quarter! Over 620 sq feet.
*** Available Mid December***”
You can see more photos here.
This studio is going for $1,850/Mo.
501 G Street, NW
The liquor license placard says:
“New Restaurant. Japanese cuisine with an assortment of side dishes. Total Occupancy Load of 70.”
This is the old Burger King, and briefly Bicycle space spot between the Building Museum and the Verizon Center. Over the Summer the Post reported that it comes from the owners of Daikaya who “intend to open Bantam King, which will specialize in chicken ramen and Japanese fried chicken.” Ed. Note: I really hope they keep the name Bantam King. Last week we noted the folks from Daikaya were also opening another restaurant in Shaw. Godspeed on both spots!
812 Seventh Street, NW
In October we learned that the Goethe-Institut was moving after 20 years in Chinatown. In January the new home will be 1990 K Street, NW:
726 7th Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Just an FYI. Lime Fresh in Chinatown closed. I think the last day was Nov. 6.”
Lime Fresh opened in Chinatown back in August 2013. They abruptly closed their Columbia Heights location back in December of 2013. That location is now home to Chick Fil A. Chick Fil A coming soon to Chinatown…?
6th and I Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending a peek inside La Colombe’s 2nd location at 6th and I:
La Colombe’s first DC spot in Blagden Alley Spot in Shaw
The Coffee Bar, Compass Coffee and now La Colombe about to open their second spot in DC. Good news for those in Chinatown – La Colombe replying to a reader inquiring about the long planned Chinatown location at 6th and I St, NW:
“It’s true, it’s true. Only a week away!”
608 H Street, NW
Good news for Pho fans living/working around Chinatown – it’s coming back with Pho 88. This is the former Pho DC space that closed back in July. Updates when they open.
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
From Tadich Grill:
“Staying true to its roots, the Tadich Grill tradition of fine seafood and meats grilled over mesquite, established in San Francisco, will continue in Washington, D.C. Under the direction of Executive Chef Wil Going, menus will be prepared from scratch and printed daily, serving the freshest seafood, meats, poultry and produce available.”
Check out the San Fransisco menus here.
A peek inside the new DC space:
Looks like they’ll be adding a special takeout section soon too:
Chinatown – Tuesday, 9pm. Thanks to a reader for sending last night:
“definitely drunk/on drugs. He rode on top of the car down H street first, hopped off, then back on.”