As many long time readers are aware, every weekend I take a pretty big walkabout around town to take photos, follow up on tips and what not. Since March it has been, mostly, a very depressing endeavor for obvious reasons. Recently, there is one place that is regularly packed in front of Capital One Arena. Not sure if you can tell from the photo above but that entire space below the Cap Arena sign is a huge line of people. Why? (more…)
lower level 501 G Street, NW
From Free State:
“With heavy hearts we will be closing for the winter 11/7. Please help us and our staff by ordering online and visiting the patio in the next 2 weeks.”
Thanks to Ammie for sending: “Just voted at capital one arena. No wait time. They are giving out masks in addition to the I voted sticker.”
505 H Street, NW
Momiji reopened for take out May 12th, check out and order from their menu here.
Momiji shares with us on their IG yesterday:
“Today has started like many mornings this past year, woke up with anxiety, and the lack of desire to leave my bed. As I continually scroll in my bed, I kept seeing the date October 15th and I couldn’t help the feeling that I was missing something. After many moments, I realize what it was. This shared gut wrenching year has yet again made me lose complete sense of time yet again. I have always been obsessed with dates, 12 years ago today was one the most impactful days of my life. It allowed me to meet the majority of you reading this, it was on this day Momiji opened. At 23 year old I never knew what this place would bring. So many friends and loved ones have passed through this place. This restaurant has afforded me & my family, so many laughs, smiles, tears, moments solace and happiness.
This year has been a different and humbling year. (more…)
614 H Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Kura says:
“The Establishment will be a Sushi restaurant serving authentic Japanese food. Seating Capacity of 66 inside and a Total Occupancy Load of 75.”
Check out their menu here and STAY TUNED.
Ed. Note: RIP Sushi Go Round, clearly way ahead of its time, which closed nearby back in August 2016.
415 7th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending:
“They haven’t responded to any outreach yet, but it looks like Merzi in Chinatown/Penn Quarter may be closed for good. Their social media stopped a few months ago. Their Merzi Cares site (which organized a lot of good help for medical professionals in the middle of a pandemic) now 404s. Most tellingly, all their furniture and the usual “fast casual” serving line has all been removed from the floor. (more…)
Photo by Kyle Schmitz
From a press release:
“Beginning today – Friday, September 25th – Daikaya Ramen Shop 1F (705 6th Street, NW) is launching their new online konbini (mini market) ’11-7 at Daikaya’ offering an eclectic assortment of Japanese goods, beverages, and bites perfect for stocking the pantry at home. The name ’11-7 at Daikaya’ is a reflection of the times customers can place their orders online at the market. All of the featured items at the convenience store will be available for order online with scheduled pickups available at Daikaya.
In addition to the mini market offering a wide variety of popular Japanese products ranging from Daikaya Group-branded goods, beverages, snacks, candy, specialty flour, rice, Japanese bread from resident Pastry Chef Mary Mendoza, instant soups/noodles, sauces, and spices, the market will also feature a rotating assortment of freshly prepared foods from Chef Katsuya Fukushima and team including bento, a selection of onigiri, spam musubi, a variety of sandwiches/sandos – tuna, egg, katsu, amongst other crave-worthy options. Plans are also in the works for the mini market to add some alcohol selections ranging from sake, beer, and cocktails. (more…)
Photo by Phil Hardy
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, in the 600 block of I Street, Northwest.
At approximately 6:30 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a stabbing. (more…)
From an email:
“Labor Day Brisket + Beer Combo with BBQ Bus and Port City Brewing
Have the best DC staycation over Labor Day weekend with a local combo for pickup at both Free State and Lost & Found bars. The special includes two sandwiches from BBQ Bus (either slow smoked brisket or “VBQ” plant based) with house made pickles, onions and BBQ sauces plus sides of BBQ baked beans and vinaigrette slaw. (more…)
7th and E Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Mark reports on Friday: “Sadly, I hear that the 7th & E Starbucks (along with many others downtown) will be closing soon.”
Ed. Note: Last week we learned that the Starbucks at 15th and I St, NW had closed. The large Starbucks in Chinatown at 7th and H St, NW closed back in September 2019.