700 6th Street, NW
Some ‘Breaking’ news from Penn Commons last night:
“BREAKING: we will be closing up for good after brunch this Sunday, 8/4. We had a great 5 year run here in Penn Quarter! Join us this weekend for all day happy hour on Sat/Sun!” (more…)
927 F Street, NW
Scotts DC opened up in the former Co Co Sala space in November 2018.
Thanks to Mary for sending word on Scotts closure: “Any idea what happened and when? All signage is gone. Doors were locked.”
CityPaper reported they closed July 1st.
We’ll always have “It is NOT a lifestyle choice.”
13th and G Street, NW
And apparently the Johnston & Murphy has closed…
Thanks to HH and Jason for sending:
“Looks like a Bluestone Lane is opening up on 13th and G NW.”
This will be their 4th D.C. location. Update when we get an opening date.
750 E Street, NW (back in February)
From a press release:
“Today, Matchbox announces a July 3 opening for its newest location, a 4,360-square-foot space at 750 E Street NW in Washington, D.C. The homegrown chain recently closed its original Chinatown restaurant at 713 H Street NW to welcome the Penn Quarter arrival, which is located just three blocks away and boasts a 28-seat sidewalk patio in addition to 125 seats indoors. Fueled by its investment funding from Thompson Hospitality, Matchbox will continue brand-wide growth in the region with stores slated to open in Bethesda, Md. later this summer and in Reston, Va. in early 2020. (more…)
713 H Street, NW
Whoa, another end of an era. This original Matchbox opened back in 2003. But fear not, Matchbox will be opening a new spot a few blocks away in Penn Quarter soon. Ed. Note: Last week we also learned about a new Matchbox coming to Cathedral Heights. (more…)
444 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Dara for the update on SEI‘s closure. New going away words from SEI and coming soon signage for Wabi sabi. (more…)
624 E Street, NW
Thanks to Mary for sending. Late last month we confirmed our earlier scuttlebutt that a Sweetgreen would be taking over the old Taylor Gourmet/Meatballs space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.”
444 7th Street, NW looking north
On Friday we learned that SEI’s retail sales had been suspended. It was unclear if they planned to reopen after working out, presumably, some tax issues. I stopped by the space on Saturday and learned they’d “Gone Fishing for something new”: (more…)
444 7th Street, NW. Photos by Mark Lyon
Mark writes:
“Any idea why SEI Restaurant is suspended from operating? Looks like may be tax related?”
That definitely looks like tax related signage: (more…)
Photo by narohs
Allie reported:
“9th St., between Pennsylvania and Constitution completely caution taped off in front of the DoJ due to a shooting this morning.
I asked one of the security guards. All I heard was that is was a shooting, but NOT an active shooter situation. There was a lady walking around in a “forensics” vest taking pictures of evidence.”
via google maps
DC Police Traffic reported:
“UPDATE: Police Activity at 9th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW has the following streets CLOSED until further notice. Follow Police direction. Pennsylvania Avenue, NW from 10th Street, NW to 7th Street, NW 9th Street, NW from D Street, NW to Constitution Avenue, NW”
As of 9:25am: “Update: Police Activity at 9th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW is CLEAR All Streets have been RE-OPENED”
The Washington Post reported:
“The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. at 9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW, in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, and prompted police to close several roads. Pennsylvania Avenue was shut until 7 a.m., and 9th Street near Constitution Avenue remained closed longer.”
Updates when the police issue their official report.