Chinatown

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 777 7th Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“** Luxury Condo** Located at Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro stop and sits atop various stores, restaurants; adjacent to the Verizon Center, movie theater, etc. Very well-maintained unit offers fabulous monument and city views from bedrooms & huge windows, kitchen w/ granite counters & stainless steel appl, W/D; gym & rooftop lounge. GARAGE PARKING available under separate arrangements.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,300/Mo.

Ed. Note: In Feb. 2011 we looked at a 2 bed/2 bath GDoN penthouse for sale at $599,000.

Gelato Pops Up in Living Social’s Lobby at 918 F Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


918 F St, NW

From a press release:

Monday July 9 – 13 | 3 pm – 8 pm

Throughout the week Dolci Gelati will offer an array of rotating flavors including kettle corn gelato, peach tarragon, raspberry lemonade, and chocolate mint.

Monday, July 16 – 20 | 3 pm – 7 pm

Suga Mama Sweets is will bring it’s all-natural, hand-crafted, locally sourced ice creams and frozen novelties of the highest quality to the 918 F Street lobby. Suga Mama is known for turning classic flavor combinations (think campouts, to baseball games, to the breakfast table) into delectable treats that the whole family can enjoy.

Protein Bar Opening in Penn Quarter this August

By Prince Of Petworth


7th and D St, NW courtesy of Protein Bar

Back in March we first heard protein bar was coming to the corner of 7th and D St, NW. Here’s a bit more info from a press release:

Chicago-based PROTEIN BAR will open a Washington, DC restaurant in August at the corner of 7th and D Streets NW in Penn Quarter, the first of several planned location in the DC metropolitan area. With a high protein, nutrition-rich and healthy carb menu, Protein Bar is designed for professionals on the go.

PROTEIN BAR ‘s menu will include customizable high-protein blended drinks, bowls, fresh-made chili, soups, salads, and the signature PROTEIN BAR-RITOs. Mindful of freshness and quality, PROTEIN BAR sauces and dressings are made in-house daily. All menu items are high in protein and fiber and low in empty calories and refined sugar. PROTEIN BAR uses organic, all-natural, and locally-sourced ingredients and provides a complete list of all nutritional information and ingredients for their entire menu.

Matt Matros, founder of PROTEIN BAR, opened the first restaurant in Chicago in May 2009 after shedding 60 pounds by following a high-protein diet. He created the eatery as a place where healthy food that provides the right balance of protein, good fat and healthy carbs can be universally accessible and affordable.

PROTEIN BAR at 7th and D Streets NW will serve seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Fiola Launches New Monday Summer Pasta Tasting Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

Fiola is located at 678 Indiana Ave, NW.

From a press release:

Starting today, pasta lovers are in for a treat as Fiola launches its special pasta tasting menu available every Monday night at the bar and lounge. From housemade spaghetti “chitarra” to delicate pappardelle, the five-course menu will be offered until the middle of September and will leave no shape unformed.

Priced at $45 per person excluding wine pairings and $90 per person including pairings, but not including tax and gratuity, the dishes on the new menu will change constantly and showcase a selection of chef’s summer favorites including spicy Bucatini with Prawns, Clams and Chilies and Risotto with Genovese pesto.

Participation of the entire party is required for guests choosing the tasting menu. The entire menu is listed below.

MONDAY PASTA TASTING MENU

Spaghetti “Chitarra”

Heirloom Tomatoes, Chilies, Basil =“Aglio, Olio and Peperoncino”

Risotto

Summer Pesto of Basil Genovese

Bucatini

Prawns, Manila Clams, Sea Urchins, Roasted Tomato, Spicy Controne Chilies

Pappardelle

Classic Ragu Bolognese, Compote of Wild Mushrooms, Bonati Parmigiano

Summer Mango Sweet Ravioli

Update on Bar, Penn Social, to Replace Riot Act in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth


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From a press release:

The newest bar to open in the bustling neighborhood of Penn Quarter will be the ultimate social experience. Located at 801 E St NW, Penn Social will provide an extraordinary atmosphere for its patrons by incorporating live entertainment with recreational activities.

Penn Social will feature three distinct areas: a seasonal outdoor patio, a stylish street level bar, and a large social, gaming, and entertainment space.

The seasonal outdoor patio will offer full food and bar service. The street level bar and lounge area will have classic board games, and play host to karaoke, trivia, and comedy open mic nights. It will also feature live local music during happy hour.

The downstairs area will feature two bars, one with 30 drafts lines, in addition to six 10-foot wide projector screens, and a 20-foot wide HD projector screen. The center of the room will be a versatile floor space that can hold an audience, but will also be used for bocce ball, corn hole and cruise ship shuffleboard. The main room will include billiards, skee ball, table shuffleboard, and darts. A stage with professional sound, lighting, and video equipment will feature live music, comedy, and interactive game shows.

Penn Social has partnered with United Social Sports, as well as District Karaoke, and will continue to coordinate events with other local organizations. United Social Sports will run in-house leagues Sunday through Thursday. District Karaoke will host competitive karaoke Monday nights upstairs, with their regional finals downstairs on the main stage.

Penn Social will be open seven days a week beginning on July 9th, with the Grand Opening Party scheduled for Saturday, July 14th at 8pm. The facility is available for corporate events, political and charity fundraisers, holiday parties, and other private functions.

Zola and Potenza to Close, Jose Andres’ Minibar will Move into former Zola Wine & Kitchen Space

By Prince Of Petworth


800 F St, NW

More big restaurant closing/shuffling news from yesterday. The Washington City Paper confirmed rumors that Zola and Potenza will be closing:

“Zola is set to close June 30, and Potenza on Aug. 18…Vidalia and Bistro Bis chef/owner Jeffrey Buben will take over the Potenza space on Sept. 1.”

We’ve previously judged Zola here (8th and F St, NW), Potenza here (1430 H Street, NW), Bistro Bis here (15 E St, NW) and Vidalia here (1990 M Street, NW.)


9th and E St, NW

And in other takeover news, the Washington Post reports that Jose Andres’ Minibar will be moving into the former Zola Wine & Kitchen space:

Chef-owner Jose Andres says he’s relocating his acclaimed, six-stool celebration of avant-garde cooking on the second-floor of 405 Eighth St. NW to the space recently vacated by Zola Wine & Kitchen at Ninth and E streets NW.

Reservations for the transplanted restaurant will be taken starting Sept. 1 for seatings in October.

Sounds Like Riot Act Comedy Theater is Closing in Penn Quarter at the end of the Month

By Prince Of Petworth


801 E St, NW

A reader sends an intriguing email:

I got the information below from a United Social Sports email today that they are having a party in a new club (and indicates used to be Riot Act). I looked at RA’s site and doesn’t indicate they are closing but they don’t seem to have any acts scheduled for July or August on their calendar. If true, too bad for RA. I hosted a private party in their showroom shortly after they opened, it’s a wonderful space.

“Exclusive Preview Party!

Join USS as we invite you to an exclusive private preview of Penn Quarters Newest Bar!

Its so new we can’t even give you the name so you KNOW this is going to be a blast!

There will be Free Miller Lite & $2 Rails and an awesome DJ from 9-11pm then the party continues with ridiculous drink specials and games the rest of the night.

Where: Penn Quarters Newest Bar (Formerly Riot Act)
When: Saturday, July 9th @ 7pm”

Another reader writes:

“Thought you may like to know; Riot Act Comedy Theater is planning to close at the end of the month. Employees are trying to keep it hush but word gets out. A check of their calendar shows no planned events after the 29th.”

Indeed Riot Act’s Web site has no new shows listed after June. Other readers have also written in asking about a new “huge” bar in Penn Quarter.

Riot Act opened up back in Aug. 2011 at 801 E Street, NW. More info as it becomes available.

Update from commenter Downtown Dave:

“For what it’s worth, the place isn’t closing — it is being recreated/renamed. The stage will remain downstairs and they will continue to host live events — music, comedy, etc. Further, the upstairs space will be reinvigorated as a Tryst-like coffee house/bar open day and night– a huge upgrade from its current underutilized state.”

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