Chinatown

Jetties Penn Quarter Opens in an Hour – First 100 Get Free ‘Nobadeer’ sandwiches

By Prince Of Petworth

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701 8th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Jetties, the Nantucket-inspired sandwich, soup and salad staple of the DC area, is opening in Penn Quarter on April 16. As part of the official grand opening celebration, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free Nobadeer, the restaurant’s signature creation and frequent resident on DC Best Sandwiches lists. The roasted turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on sourdough delight will bring a taste of Thanksgiving in April. Doors open at 11:00am, limit one per person.

Hours of Operation: 11am-8pm“

Jetties Opens Penn Quarter Location Thurs., First 100 get a free ‘Nobadeer’ sandwich

By Prince Of Petworth

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701 8th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Jetties, the Nantucket-inspired sandwich, soup and salad staple of the DC area, is opening in Penn Quarter on April 16. As part of the official grand opening celebration, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free Nobadeer, the restaurant’s signature creation and frequent resident on DC Best Sandwiches lists. The roasted turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on sourdough delight will bring a taste of Thanksgiving in April. Doors open at 11:00am, limit one per person.

Jetties Penn Quarter will have more than 60 outdoor seats, making it one of the largest spaces for outdoor casual dining in the neighborhood.

Hours of Operation: 11am-8pm“

Minor Fire in Upstairs Offices above Fado in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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806 7th Street, NW

Update 10am: No damage to Fado – opening today on time!

A reader reports just after 9:30am:

“Just walked by to see three fire trucks pull up and firemen running in with the hose. No visible smoke from outside.”

Update: A reader notes this could be the offices upstairs as Fado’s door is the left of this photo.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Penn Quarter/Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

715 6th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 715 6th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Big, gorgeous condo in the center of sizzling Penn Quarter with great amenities. Enjoy the rooftop deck with BBQ grill and views, fitness room, and fun party room! Bright open layout, huge kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, private balcony, bamboo floors, closet organizer, built-in entertainment center, and gas fireplace. Rent parking or walk to Metro! (4 of them!)”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,950/Mo.

Li Ho Food Shuttered in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

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501 H Street, NW

A reader reports:

“Li Ho Food at 501 H is dark and closed per last nights attempted visit. (Went to Full Kee instead… But I’m missing those Singapore rice noodles!!!!)”

You can count on one hand how many of the old school spots are left…

Cat Cafe Kickstarter Launch Party this Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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For those who want to support/celebrate the coming cat cafe:

“Crumbs & Whiskers’ Kickstarter launch is officially slated for Sunday, March 1 at 2 PM. And I REALLY want to celebrate that with you guys. So here’s the plan.

What: Drinks, A Silly Video, Polaroids, Cat Stickers, and THE KICKSTARTER LAUNCH.
When: Sunday, March 1 from 1 PM – 4 PM.
Where: Penn Social [801 E St NW]
Who: You and your friends.

RSVP here.

PS. This event is not sponsored. No one attending the event is expected to contribute to the Kickstarter, but if you would like to, we will have laptops or iPads.”

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