500 H Street, NW via Irish Channel
“Dear PoPville,
I relocated to 4th & Mass NW from Kansas City 2 months ago. I’m finally settled, and have been looking for my “go to” neighborhood bar for the past 2 weeks. The other night, I tried Irish Channel (5th and H near the Capital One Arena) and I think it might be “the one.” I noticed a group of people had custom Irish Channel mugs with their names, and seemed to be very friendly with the bartenders. (more…)
736 6th Street, NW (opened here in March 2019)
Thanks to Jason for passing on from Little Sesame:
“Thursday, August 25th will be the last day at our Chinatown shop.
Our restaurants were positioned at ground zero of the pandemic, serving downtown office workers, and our business evaporated overnight. We’ve pivoted a million and one times to keep up with the changing landscape. (more…)
Thanks to Jamie for sending: “Lmao guy driving around Chinatown in a black SUV. Says he is a tourist from Dubai and that he’ll give you his Versace gold ring and chain because he needs money for gas”
If you fall for this one, well…
6th and G Street, NW previously home to Penn Commons
You can see Taffer’s Tavern’s menus here.
From a press release:
“Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative, full-service restaurant founded by leading hospitality expert and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, has announced that it will open its first Washington, D.C. area location next to Capital One Arena on Tuesday, August 23rd. The D.C. opening marks the second full-service Taffer’s Tavern franchise location for the brand, joining its limited-menu location at FedEx Field.
“We can all agree that Washington, D.C. is one of the most vibrant culinary destinations in the world,” said Jon Taffer. “Our great food and industry leading cocktails will set new standards and excite the market. We are looking forward to welcoming the community in to experience the Tavern and to create lasting memories.”
Inspired by the quintessential neighborhood pub, a regular gathering place for locals and visitors alike, Taffer’s Tavern is designed with traditional Old-World taverns in mind, with an ambiance that is inviting, warm and comfortable, distinguished by dark woods, soft leathers, copper accents and elevated tavern food and beverage offerings. (more…)
507 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending: “The Boardwalk, which was a deeply unsuitable replacement for the late, lamented Iron Horse, appears to have closed. It will not be missed.”
Richard asks: “Did they just relocate to the Wharf, or were they running 2 locations? (Same joint, right?)”
The Boardwalk’s Wharf website says:
“Boardwalk Bar & Arcade is a brand new drinking, dining, and entertainment experience at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. Opened in February 2022, the venue is the largest indoor/outdoor bar in our nation’s capital. (more…)
looking towards 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Matthew for reporting: “Mass Ave is blocked by Metro Police due to a suspicious Van in front of the Marriott Marquis.”
Update from readers: “That’s where [orange clown] is speaking today”
and
“Some additional context to the heightened security is that President Trump will be returning to DC for the first time since 1/20/21 and is speaking at the Marquis circa 3 p.m.” (more…)
Thanks to Mathew for sending: “FYI the Fuel Pizza in Chinatown officially closed. (more…)
783 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I saw on your site that Planet Fitness was planning to open in June at 783 7th St NW where the WSC Gallery Place used to be. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD (sent at 4:23am):
“The First District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a firearm that occurred in the 900 block of 7th Street,Northwest. (more…)
700 K Street, NW
From Truluck’s:
“For one weekend only (July 14-17) Truluck’s will offer a limited-time entree of two Yucatan soft-shell crabs served deep fried on a bed of creamed spinach with grilled asparagus and onion salad finished with roasted pepper aioli for $44. An appetizer portion (one crab) will be available for $22.
If you’ve never eaten a soft-shell crab, let me offer a bit of context… (more…)