650 F Street, NW across the street from the MCI Center
BYNDfit’s website says:
“Unlike other fitness brands, BYNDfit’s founders come from the world of tech, real estate, and startups. They started the company from a common sentiment they felt every time they stepped into a gym: fitness is broken. (more…)
707 6th Street, NW courtesy Tonari
From a press release:
“Celebrated Daikaya Group partners Yama Jewayni, Katsuya Fukushima, and Daisuke Utagawa are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of their fifth restaurant in the District – ‘Tonari’ – meaning ‘next door’ or ‘neighbor’. Scheduled to open in Winter 2020, Tonari will serve as the first restaurant in Washington D.C. to showcase Japanese-style or ‘Wafu’ pasta and pizza located within the former Graffiato space directly next to Daikaya in Chinatown at 707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. (more…)
916 G Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Urban Roast says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and fruits. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 20 seats. Total seating inside is 75with a Total Occupancy Load of 120.”
Ed. Note: Presumably they’ll also have coffee.
And right next door will be District Bowls: (more…)
This sign always put a smile on face every time I passed it. It’s across the street from Chinatown Coffee. RIP. Gah. At least we signed Stras!! I’m saying that a lot these days…
Welp sign of the times I guess :(
Today: (more…)
709 7th Street, NW
Ken reports from the front lines:
“I went in to get a few things and while I was checking out, I was chatting with the sales clerk. She told me that the store won’t actually close until June 1st and that they will continue to get shipments of items until that time, but it would mostly be clearance or other reduced items. She described it kind of like a BBB clearance center. She also said that she’s heard a lot of scuttlebutt regarding what would happen to the space, (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The First District is currently investigating a shooting which occurred in the 700 block of H Street NW, at approximately 1045pm. An adult male was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. (more…)
709 7th Street, NW
Earlier this week we broke the news that the Bed Bath & Beyond/World Market would be closing in Chinatown. Ed. Note: One reader hears they could remain open until April. Anyway, I’m now hearing some scuttlebutt from a very good source who says a Target may be taking the space. This is unconfirmed at the moment but I give it an 85% chance of happening. STAY TUNED.
900 7th Street, NW
Fresh on the heels of the BBB/World Market closing sales announced (as well as La Tasca closing) comes news, miraculously, of something coming to Chinatown.
Thanks to Kristen for letting us know who’s coming to the long vacant Ping Pong Dim Sum space.
Howl at the Moon’s Facebook says:
“Come sing, dance and howl as the most versatile and talented musicians perform your favorite songs from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits on pianos, guitars and more in a high-energy show! (more…)
709 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Kristen for sharing:
“I ran an errand to Bed Bath and Beyond in Chinatown and the cashier told me that as of today they are a “liquidation store” and that they will be closing (I didn’t get the date). I told her I didn’t know that and she said that employees had just heard today themselves. I am not heartbroken by the store closing, but I definitely feel bad for the employees, especially this time of year. Thought I would share especially after what happened with La Tasca across the street.”
6th and I Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sixth & I:
“Dear Sixth & I community,
We are incredibly sad but unfortunately not surprised to let you know that this past Friday, less than 24 hours after many of us sat around the Thanksgiving table in gratitude, anti-Semitic graffiti was carved into a door and drawn on a stairway of our historic building. While the damage to the building is minimal and will be fixed quickly, the emotional scars of such a hateful act will take longer to heal. (more…)