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“Beginning today – Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 – the celebrated team behind Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F – has announced that they will be partnering with Okinawa’s Prefectural Government to host a month-long culinary celebration honoring Okinawa.”

Published March 3, 2020 at 12:45PM

705 6th Street, NW courtesy Daikaya

From a press release:

“Beginning today – Tuesday, March 3^rd, 2020 – the celebrated team behind Daikaya, the Izakaya 2F – has announced that they will be partnering with Okinawa’s Prefectural Government to host a month-long culinary celebration honoring Okinawa. This month-long culinary series expands upon Daikaya Group’s (Daikaya, Haikan, Bantam King, Hatoba, and Tonari) ongoing mission to continue celebrating Japanese culture and cuisine throughout the District and beyond. (more…)

South Block coming to Chinatown/Gallery Place

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 2, 2020 at 10:15AM

600 block of F Street, NW

Thanks to Ryan for sending from next door to the Compass Coffee on F Street, NW. Any fans of South Block? They have current D.C. locations in Georgetown and Union Market.

“DC’s first fitness hall opens March 31”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 19, 2020 at 10:15AM

650 F Street, NW

From an email:

“The wait is finally over.

BYNDfit IS OPENING ITS DOORS MARCH 31 (more…)

“A dueling piano bar”, Howl at the Moon, posts Liquor License Placard in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 17, 2020 at 10:22PM

900 7th Street, NW

Back in December we learned that Howl at the Moon would be taking over the old Ping Pong Dim Sum space in Chinatown. They’ve now posted a liquor license placard that says:

“A dueling piano bar with a live music concept offering a menu of traditional bar food and a full- service bar. Applicant requests to add an Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge. Total Occupancy Load of 500 with seating for 450.” (more…)

We’ve Reached 75% Off Throw Pillows, Repeat 75% Off Throw Pillows – Shams too!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 14, 2020 at 12:45PM

709 7th Street, NW

The cashier tells me Bed, Bath & Beyond’s last day will be June 1st. For the curious, I came away with a decent kitchen knife for 5 bucks. I got my eye on a vacuum cleaner but I’m gambling on a deeper discount – they were only at 30% last weekend. The world market had some Icelandic row but I wasn’t ready to take that 2 buck gamble… (more…)

“Metro announces plans for future of downtown headquarters site at Gallery Place”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 11, 2020 at 1:45PM

6th and G Street, NW

From WMATA:

“Metro announced today the selection of Stonebridge and Rockefeller Group to redevelop its downtown DC headquarters site, the Jackson Graham Building (JGB), in the heart of the District’s Gallery Place commercial and entertainment area.

The developer will reposition the building – keeping the current Jackson Graham Building (JGB) structure – and reimagine it as a mixed-use commercial development, including the addition of three floors to the structure. The deal will generate long-term revenue for Metro through annual payments over the term of the 99-year ground lease agreement. (more…)

All the Info on Tonari, “Japanese-style or ‘Wafu’ pasta and pizza” opening tonight in the former Graffiato space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 7, 2020 at 12:45PM

Photo by Rey Lopez

Ed. Note: This is the spot with the dope indoor moss garden we looked at last week. I got to see it in person and it is incredibly cool. And of equal import – the food was delicious too. This is gonna be another very popular spot.

From a press release:

“Celebrated Daikaya Group partners Yama Jewayni, Katsuya Fukushima, and Daisuke Utagawa are thrilled to announce the opening of their fifth restaurant in the District – Tonari (at 707 6th Street, NW; www.TonariDC.com; 202-289-8900) – meaning ‘next door’ or ‘neighbor’. Opening today – Friday, February 7th – at 5pm for dinner service, Tonari will serve as the first restaurant in Washington D.C. to showcase Japanese-style or ‘Wafu’ pasta and pizza located directly next to their flagship restaurant Daikaya in Chinatown. Lunch service, and a dessert tasting experience on the 2nd floor within Tonari is slated to launch in the coming weeks. (more…)

TONARI opening in Chinatown next month and this preview shot looks very promising!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 30, 2020 at 4:00PM

sneak peak inside the former Graffiato space at 707 6th Street, NW courtesy Tonari

Very cool. Tonari posts this tease on their Instagram:

“Where can you find a beautiful Japanese moss garden hidden inside a DC restaurant?

TONARI DC (707 6th St NW, Washington, DC)!! (more…)

#pizza

“Thanks for all the memories…”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2020 at 9:15AM

701 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Kyle for sending: “Bar Louie Chinatown closed”

End of an era. Back before there were options Bar Louie was a huge go to spot for those who worked in the area or before events at the MCI Center. A bit reminiscent of when The Greene Turtle closed around the corner. For those not familiar with Bar Louie: (more…)

#end of an era

Chinese New Year Parade is Sunday!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 24, 2020 at 4:00PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

From MPD:

“On Sunday, January 26, 2020, The Chinese New Year Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the event from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: (more…)