477 H Street, NW
Movement on the Cigar Bar the placard says:
“New tavern will operate a cigar lounge serving food and alcohol with a seating capacity of 16 patrons. Total occupancy load of 29. Entertainment Endorsement will provide a DJ and solo performances.”
The BURN by Rocky Patel Facebook Page for their Naples, Florida locations says:
“our evolved cigar lounge is a luxury experience drawing on Mediterranean, Asian, and Cuban cultures.”
Stay tuned.
Next door to Chinatown Coffee.
717 6th Street, NW
Bar Deco is a a new restaurant “with 66 seats on the second floor, 57 seats on the third floor, 63 seats on the fourth floor” coming soon to the beautiful Bulletin Building in Chinatown.
575 7th Street, NW
From the Crime Museum’s website:
“Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances…
Crime Museum will be closing its doors to the public on
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Tickets still available — visit while you can!
We would like to thank you for your support over the years. We will continue to post updates on this website.
After we close, several programs will still be offered to the public.
Programs that will continue AFTER September 30th:
– Assassinations in the Capital Walking Tour
– Traveling Forensic Educational Programs
– Team Building
For more information see the links below or contact [email protected].
The Crime Museum opened on May 23, 2008. The museum’s conception began when Mr. John Morgan, successful entrepreneur and respected attorney, was amongst the tourist crowds on a trip to Alcatraz Island, the former federal prison in San Francisco, CA that’s now a national park. After his tour of the prison, he decided that a museum that discussed the history of crime, punishment, and crime scene investigation was needed. His goal was to make it interactive and to also honor law enforcement. He partnered with his friend John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted to bring his vision to reality.
Crime Museum Mission
The mission is to provide guests of all ages with memorable insight into our nation’s history of crime and its consequences, law enforcement, forensic science, and crime scene investigation through a captivating, interactive, entertaining, and educational experience.”
Good to see they’re keeping a sense of humor about it:
622 H Street, NW
Tai Shan Restaurant was “Family owned/operated since 1994”. “A spokeswoman for the restaurant says the last day will be Aug. 29. The restaurant operated for 21 years in its location at 622 H St. NW.” according to Eaterdc.
9th and F St, NW
Big news from the Washington Business Journal:
“Less than a year after a deal for The Smith to open in CityCenterDC fell through, the New York City brasserie has found a spot just a few blocks away at 901 F St. NW.
The Smith will take the place of McCormick & Schmick’s, which will close this fall.”
They say if all goes well they’ll open next Spring. You can see The Smith’s NYC menus here.
The Smith’s website says:
The Smith is a casual American Brasserie with three upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, overlooking bustling Third Avenue, The Smith Midtown, in the heart of Manhattan, located on 51st Street and Second Avenue and The Smith Lincoln Center directly across from historic Lincoln Center.
Utilizing local products and purveyors, the breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner menus feature a selection of familiar bistro dishes. Signature dishes at all locations include Crispy Fried Calamari “Brooklyn Style,” Pot of Mussels with chardonnay-dijon broth and perfectly cooked hand cut fries and four different cuts of steak prepared char broiled, served with a choice of homemade sauces including béarnaise, green peppercorn and chimichurri. Most of the desserts are fun twists on classics, including Sticky Toffee Pudding, S’mores in a Jar and Hot Fudge Sundae with almond bark and flourless chocolate cake.
Our bars offer an elaborate menu of classic and signature cocktails made with fresh fruit and herbs. We serve seven local hand crafted beers on tap and have a selection of 20 wines available by the glass or carafe as well as a hand selected bottle list.
The crowd at The Smith is eclectic, attracting after-work colleagues, late-night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more. Our guests come for all occasions – a drink after work, a quick bite before a movie, a business dinner, or to celebrate a birthday.
Easy to overlook with the newseum across the street but this one is a beauty:
Marc Pitarresi reports:
“Collision bw cop responding to a call and another car, neither driver hurt but a scary moment”
477 H St, NW via Douglas Development info flyer
Apparently burlesque shows with jazz was a no go here. How about a three story cigar bar? The Washington Business Journal reports:
“Applications have been filed with both the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration and the Department of Health to bring a Burn by Rocky Patel to 477 H St. NW, a 10,000-square-foot historic former bank branch owned by Douglas Development Corp. Per the liquor license application, Burn, a new three-story tavern with a seating capacity of 250 and a total occupancy load of 350, will operate as a cigar lounge serving food and alcohol. There will also be a DJ and solo performances.”
Stay tuned…
This rental is located at 915 E Street, Northwest. The listing says:
“Large Studio in the Heart of Penn Quarter, Bamboo Floors, Full Kitchen, Large Walk-In Closet, Washer/Dryer, Building Amenities Include: Rooftop Deck, Concierge, Fitness Center, Party Room, Walk to 4 nearby Metro stations, Theaters, Museums, Restaurants & Shopping. Unit is available immediately.”
Unfortunately only some photos of the common areas are available.
This studio is going for $1,850/Mo.
A reader reports:
“All streets blocked in Chinatown. Evidently there is a body in the covered green car.”
Another reader reports:
“Police closed off all of 7th St between H & I as well as H St in front of the metro entrance and between 7th 8th. They also evacuated Walgreens across the street, someone said there was a dead body found in a car in front of Fudruckers (car was covered with a sheet). The police cars were positioned in a way to block the view of the car. Someone else said there was a suspicious package and that’s why everyone had to leave the area.”
On twitter another reader writes:
“Any idea why Chinatown is all blocked off by cops? No vehicle or pedestrian traffic for a few blocks. all of 7, 8 and 9 between H and I that I walked past. Couldnt get through on any.”
UPDATE: Reports on twitter indicate this could be a suspicious package situation – MPD looking in care now as of 1:05pm:
@jszmajda tweets us:
