Penn Quarter

Puttery opens Tomorrow (Thurs.) in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth


800 F Street, NW via Puttery

From a press release:

“Puttery, a new indoor golf venue, featuring a modern spin on putting, will welcome guests and open its doors on Thursday, June 23. Owned and operated by Drive Shack Inc., guests can enjoy an upscale social entertainment mini-golf experience featuring three 9-hole courses, each with its own unique theme including Art Museum, featuring bold and vibrant intricacies on display; Conservatory, decorated with nature and prickly cacti; and Illusion, where reality bends and all is not what it seems. (more…)

Puttery opening later this month in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth


courtesy Puttery

From a press release:

“Puttery (800 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004) is set to debut its third location in the nation’s capital. Owned by Drive Shack Inc., the new mini-golf location offers adults an immersive experience of competitive socializing as well as creative culinary menus and craft cocktails unlike any other. (more…)

“Rania, from the team behind Punjab Grill, will open on Tuesday”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jennifer Hughes

From a press release:

“Rania, from the team behind Punjab Grill, will open on Tuesday, May 31 as a daring new iteration from the brand at 427 11th Street NW. Derived from the word “Queen” in Hindi and Sanskrit, Rania will be a lively destination for elevated dining in the Nation’s Capital, with a continued goal of breaking free from stereotypes of what Indian cuisine is and can be. (more…)

So about that filming at Ford’s Theatre

By Prince Of Petworth


511 10th Street, NW

Thanks to Jeff for sending: “Ghosted starring Chris Evans and Ana De Armas is currently filming at Ford Theater”

AppleInsider reported that Ghosted coming to Apple TV+ will be a “high-concept romantic action-adventure film.”

“FarmBird permanently closed all of its locations”

By Prince Of Petworth


625 H Street, NE

Ed. Note: Farmbird opened on H Street in 2017. They opened in Penn Quarter in January 2021 and had plans to open in Navy Yard this year.

Readers have been reporting since Tuesday: “Farmbird on H and Penn Quarter are both inexplicable closed today. Thought it was odd.”

“Farmbird on H St. suddenly closed today and moving out their stoves and fridges. The guy in charge had no idea why and told me they were leaving indefinitely. They always had customers even during the height of the pandemic.” (more…)

“The Escape Game is opening a new location in Downtown DC, slated to open Friday”

By Prince Of Petworth


“900 block of F Street, NW next to the Atlantic Building.”

From a press release:

“The Escape Game is thrilled to announce its expansion to Downtown DC (950 F Street NW, Suite 106 Washington, DC 20004) slated to open its 24th location on Friday, April 29, 2022.

The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure where guests first choose a theme – from a 1950’s prison to submarine missions, or even a classic art heist – then are fully immersed into the environment and tasked with solving puzzles and overcoming challenges as a team. The games provide a unique hands-on experience, designed for families, friends, couples, corporate groups, and anyone else looking for an elevated unplugged adventure. (more…)

Mi Vida will open on 14th Street this Summer AND in Penn Quarter Fall of 2022

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and T St, NW

Last week we noted the new signage at the former Matchbox space – a few more details from Mi Vida:

“MI VIDA 14th street: Alongside Culinary Director, Roberto Santibañez, KNEAD Hospitality + Design will open a new MI VIDA at the historic former Matchbox location on 14th street in summer 2022. This 3 level, 10,000 square foot space will feature 300 seats, two bars, a conditioned year round patio, and tons of private and semi private event spaces. The 14th street location will cater towards the late night crowd with subtle differences like after hours small plates. The location is starting to take shape and the team is excited to welcome guests soon!
Address: 1901 14th Street, NW Washington, DC

AND


7th and F Street, NW

“MI VIDA Penn Quarter: KNEAD Hospitality + Design with Culinary Director, Roberto Santibañez will be opening a 350+ seat MI VIDA at the former Rosa Mexicano location (more…)

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