716 7th Street, NW (previously home to Honeygrow)
Wasai’s website says:
“High-End Chinese Fast Food
Wasai story began with a dream of a restaurant that served authentic, Asian-inspired dishes without compromising freshness for speed of service. Wasai is modern chinese restaurant servering not only Asian-American food but also traditional authentic Chinese food”
Peep the menu: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Last Monday (5/30, Memorial Day), around 11am, I was walking south on 8th street. At either the 8th and H or 8th and I NW intersection, a few blocks from the Chinatown/Gallery Place metro, I was looking at my phone while waiting for the walk sign to appear. All of a sudden, I felt an impact to my jaw–a man I’d never seen before had run up and punched me in the face. While I stood there in shock, a bystander quickly intervened, putting himself between me and the person who had attacked me. He told me to get away and call the police and started shouting and following the person who attacked me. Meanwhile, the person who attacked me was still shouting at me. Because of this bystander, I was able to get away without further harm.
I’m an East Asian woman, and because of the rise in violence against women who look like me, I can’t help but feel that I was targeted at least in part because of my race and gender. (more…)
900 7th Street, NW originally planned for 2020 before the pandemic hit
From a press release:
“The nation’s capital is about to howl louder than ever! Howl at the Moon is proud to announce the grand opening of our brand new Washington, D.C. venue, located at 900 7th Street NW in Chinatown. We are kicking things off with a grand opening blow-out in the fall of 2022, featuring drink specials on our mixed drinks, beers, and 86 oz. buckets. Our unbeatable dueling pianos show will be rocking the crowd all night long. Howl at the Moon is about to rock Washington, D.C. harder than ever, and it all gets started at the grand opening of our 900 7th Street NW venue! (more…)
photo by Channing Lee Foster
From a press release:
“Eat Brgz, the D.C. burger concept featuring the first truly custom, made-to-order burger, is excited to open its second location in Chinatown (704 Seventh St. NW) on Monday, May 9. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Collective Good: A Benefit Show for Ukrainian Refugees: On Saturday, April 16th, sixteen local, up-and-coming DJs (lineup below) will be spinning house, disco, and tech all night on two floors at 618 Cocktail and Whiskey Lounge in Chinatown. Watch the sunset on the rooftop and enjoy a night of great music, cocktails, and philanthropy.
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501 G Street, NW (below Bantam King)
From an email:
“It’s a celebration of the Free State of Maryland Friday, March 25th! Our team will be shaking up Maryland-themed cocktails and our taps will be taken over by Maryland breweries all night long. These names aren’t the usual suspects, we’ve curated a list of favorites from small, but mighty, breweries all over Maryland including: (more…)
7th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Brooklyn Brawler for sharing this press release:
“Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June at 783 7th St NW, Suite H, Washington, DC 20001. It will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space.”
Ed. Note: A Planet Fitness opened in Ivy City back in 2015.
Thanks to Phil for sending 3rd and 4th Street, NW blocked off.
From MPD: “MPD members are supporting DCFEMS and Washington Gas in the area of 3rd and G Streets NW due to a gas leak. (more…)
707 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Cait for sending: “another retail closing, Loft in Chinatown. Next Wednesday is their last day.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
707 6th Street, NW courtesy Tonari
From a press release:
“Tonari, the Japanese-Italian restaurant credited with introducing Washington, D.C. to cross-cultural wafu pastas and pizza, is reopening Saturday, December 18, 2021.
When it debuted in February 2020, it secured immediate critical praise and garnered attention for both a dedication to the details and its sense of joy on the plate.
After pausing operations a mere six weeks after opening, Tonari is reopening with mostly new dishes and a five-course, pre-fixe menu, a natural progression of the restaurant to showcase the intertwining of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It will open a la carte service in the future. (more…)