from Nando’s Peri Peri in Chinatown
Thanks to Daniel for sending:
“Wasn’t this the big brouhaha last week with the ANC member?”
City Paper reported on Monday:
“A Ward 7 Restaurant Will Stop Charging a ‘Dine-In Tax’ After Pushback”.
That “Dine In” charge was $9.58.
Have others noted an “Eat In” charge anywhere else?
509 H Street, NW
Not all is awful.On Friday we posted the sad news that Full Kee had closed August 31st because the owners retired. Thanks to Max for the heads ups about a new note posted on the front door of Full Kee: (more…)
Oof, thanks to Stuart for sending: “Looks like the end of an era in Chinatown. See attached above at Full Kee. Gonna have to find new late night Lo Mein!” (more…)
650 Massachusetts Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just heard from one of the servers that Maison Kayser is closing their two DC locations at the end of next week. I think they have a lot of fans out there so I wanted to spread the word so folks might stop by before they close their doors! they were expensive but I thought their bread/pastries were pretty top notch.” (more…)
438 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Check out the Opening Dinner Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“An advertiser, a lawyer and an architect walk into a bar…
It might sound like the start of a joke, but it was actually the start of a successful DC pub. About ten years ago, Brittany Ryan (the advertiser), Matt Murphy (the lawyer), and Nick Bernel (the architect) were moonlighting from their day jobs at a Georgetown bar when their passion for the business led them to opening their first restaurant. The trio brought in Jeremy Gifford, another veteran of the same Georgetown bar fresh off of opening DC Reynolds in Petworth, as an advisor, and together they opened The Pub & The People, at the crossroads of Bloomingdale and Eckington on North Capitol Street.
The Pub, as regulars call it, was an immediate success, and has won either “Best New Bar,” “Best Neighborhood Bar,” or “Best Bar” from the Washington City Paper every year since opening in 2015. Now, that quartet is taking their winning formula across town to open Present Company Public House this weekend.
Present Company occupies an 1855 firehouse that was the oldest operating fire station in the District when it was decommissioned in 1974. The space has been redesigned with care and sensitivity to its history, adding modern touches while exposing the bones of the 19th century firehouse. Located at 438 Massachusetts Ave. NW, it straddles the line between Chinatown and Mount Vernon Square, and is just a few blocks from NoMa.
The kitchen will be headed by Executive Chef Lincoln Fuge, a Certified Sommelier originally from Nashville, who was most recently head chef at DC’s recently closed and much-loved 701. He brings with him extensive experience in upscale restaurants on both coasts — from Boston to Los Angeles — with names like Nobu and Todd English on his CV. (more…)
700 6th Street, NW
Some ‘Breaking’ news from Penn Commons last night:
“BREAKING: we will be closing up for good after brunch this Sunday, 8/4. We had a great 5 year run here in Penn Quarter! Join us this weekend for all day happy hour on Sat/Sun!” (more…)
Andrew reports:
“Saw your jay walking story. I got one Sunday am in Chinatown. Talked to the folks that work at the bank on the corner and they said the cop was there all morning and he gave out at least 10.”
The ticket was for $20.
From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals and Devils Backbone Brewing Company announced today Capit-Ale India Pale Ale, an easy drinking, hoppy brew. Beginning in September, 16 oz. cans will be available for purchase at Capital One Arena through the conclusion of the 2019-20 NHL season. The beverage will also be available on draft at select retail locations in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Capit-Ale will be available in two can designs, launching with a can featuring the Capitals mural installation at L’Enfant Plaza, designed by the Washington, D.C., based artists BroCoLoco. The Capitals partnered with BroCoLoco and local artists to install murals across several neighbors in the Washington, D.C., region. (more…)
750 E Street, NW (back in February)
From a press release:
“Today, Matchbox announces a July 3 opening for its newest location, a 4,360-square-foot space at 750 E Street NW in Washington, D.C. The homegrown chain recently closed its original Chinatown restaurant at 713 H Street NW to welcome the Penn Quarter arrival, which is located just three blocks away and boasts a 28-seat sidewalk patio in addition to 125 seats indoors. Fueled by its investment funding from Thompson Hospitality, Matchbox will continue brand-wide growth in the region with stores slated to open in Bethesda, Md. later this summer and in Reston, Va. in early 2020. (more…)
Thanks to Devin for sending over the weekend:
“Sidewalk Repair Vigilante spotted last night at the corner of 6th and I NW. He was collecting tips from passersby. Should mention this was at around 11:30 pm”
Emily also spotted him working there Saturday morning: (more…)