Chinatown

“CIRCA at Chinatown will unveil a new craft cocktail menu for the upstairs Dragon Bar along with new neighborhood-inspired selections featuring Asian-infused elements”

By Prince Of Petworth


781 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Metropolitan Hospitality Group (MHG), a locally owned and operated hospitality group, is proud to announce the grand opening of CIRCA at Chinatown. The neighborhood-driven restaurant concept serving deliciously-inspired food and drinks will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, February 21 at 781 Seventh St. NW in the historic Chinatown neighborhood of Washington D.C.

The 7,600-square-foot, two-level restaurant features a dining experience inspired by the Chinatown community and boasts a long bar on the first floor with flexible dining seating. The second floor hosts an additional craft cocktail bar named the Dragon Bar, plus a large dining room and private dining space.

The new CIRCA location is now home to two murals including #CIRCAdragon, an exterior installation that nods to Chinese culture symbolizing strength and good luck, and a new interior piece, inspired by the Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms.

“We’re thrilled to open our doors in one of the most prominent and event-driven DC neighborhoods,” says Matthew Carlin, President of MHG. “CIRCA at Chinatown is a re-imagination of the brand that perfectly blends the signature CIRCA elements, which DC has come to know and love, with a uniquely inspired nod to the neighborhood as seen through the incredible design, build-out and now extended menu selection.”

In addition to the popular menu fare, CIRCA at Chinatown will unveil a new craft cocktail menu for the upstairs Dragon Bar along with new neighborhood-inspired selections featuring Asian-infused elements such as: (more…)

Yard House “American Restaurant & Brew House” now hiring for new Chinatown Location

By Prince Of Petworth


812 7th Street, NW at I Street

This is the former Goethe-Institut that moved to K Street.

Yard House’s website says:

“If you’ve been to a Yard House, you know there’s an unmistakable energy to the place – an excitement that you feel the moment you walk in the door. So we turned our cameras loose to try to capture that spirit. Check out the experience that define us – because more than beer, more than classic rock, more than delicious food, even more than a brand – We are Yard House!”

You can see their Springfield, VA menus here.

Stay tuned for an opening date.

“10 years ago we opened the doors and our hearts to DC and now it is time to say farewell.”

By Prince Of Petworth


929 F Street, NW

From Co Co Sala:

“10 years ago we opened the doors and our hearts to DC and now it is time to say farewell. It is with great sadness, yet tremendous gratitude that we are announcing Co Co. Sala will be closing on February 24, 2018. We feel beyond blessed to have been part of so many celebrations and experiences that our guests so graciously have allowed us to indulge in over the years. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your lives! (more…)

Heads Up For Chinatown/Convention Center Road Closures this Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

Thanks to Erin for passing on from MPD.

“Today-Monday – 30,000 attendee volleyball tournament at convention center
Tomorrow – 3 Frozen on Ice showings at Cap One Arena
Sunday – 2 showings at Cap One Arena AND the chinese new year parade and festival
Monday – Presidents Day and a 12:30 showing at cap one arena.”

Complete list of closures from MPD after the jump. (more…)

Next DC Record Fair is Sunday at Penn Social!

By Prince Of Petworth

“Back for its 9th year is Washington, DC’s (almost) twice yearly record rummage, The DC Record Fair which sets up shop on February 18, 2018 at Washington, DC’s Penn Social.

As with each event, we’ll have 40+ vinyl vendors from up and down the East Coast, the DJ line up, the bar, the food, raffle items up for grabs just for coming through the door, plus the many other surprises that make the DC Record Fair a special community event.

Mark your calendars!
THE DC RECORD FAIR
Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Penn Social, 801 E Street, NW
11:00-12:00, Early Bird Admission $5.00
12:00-5:00, Regular Admission $2.00

Brought to you by Som Records, DC Soul Recordings, and The Vinyl District.”

Mark It – Maison Kayser Opening F Street Today!! Mass. Ave Next Thursday!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1345 F Street, NW

From a press release:

“Maison Kayser, the celebrated boulangerie and café from France, opens its first location in Washington, DC today at 1345 F Street NW. An additional Maison Kayser location will follow in the city, opening at 650 Massachusetts Avenue NW on February 15. Maison Kayser’s new DC locations feature the brand’s award-winning bread, which is made on site, from start to finish and throughout the day, by a team of dedicated bakers. (more…)

Looks Like Ping Pong Dim Sum Closed in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

@pingpongdc #closed ?? @popville

A post shared by MatthewF (@ma3145tt) on

Back in August of 2016 there was a Ping Pong Closure scare (so much for the Wahlburgers too eh?) Looks like time is finally up. Calls for confirmation go to a filled up voicemail box. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.


900 7th Street, NW

“The victim, who is a vulnerable adult, visited the suspect to receive psychic readings”

By Prince Of Petworth


800 block of 6th Street, NW

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult offense that occurred between November 1, 2017 and December 8, 2017, in the 800 block of 6th Street, Northwest.

The victim, who is a vulnerable adult, visited the suspect to receive psychic readings at the listed location. During the listed time period, the suspect exploited funds and property from the victim.

On Friday, January 26, 2018, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Criminal Apprehension Unit arrested 43 year-old Lizabeth Stevens, of Northwest, DC, and charged her with Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult.”

Cassava Boba and Awkpie, Tea and Pie Shop, Popping Up at Iron Horse Tap Room starting Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


507 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Local food companies, Cassava Boba and Awkpie, are teaming up to bring the District a new Tea and Pie Shop concept. The temporary restaurant will set up shop in Iron Horse Tap Room in Chinatown and will operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday-Friday, excluding Wednesdays. The pop-up is set to open on January 22 and run until February 16.

Cassava Boba will be serving up five different flavors of bubble tea including their fan favorite “Milk Tea” for five dollars a drink and will introduce their seasonal “Chocolate Chai” priced at six dollars. Awkpie will be dishing out sweet and savory hand-pies priced at seven dollars. Among them are “The Babe,” a pulled pork pie with goat cheese, pickled ginger and blackberry jam, and “The Gumbo,” filled with chicken and sausage gumbo and rice pudding. Visitors can also expect to be able to purchase a Tea and Pie Combo for ten dollars; perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, light lunch or afternoon treat. (more…)

DCFD responding to 9th and F St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and F Street, NW

Thanks to Marissa for sending around 11:30am. Updates when more is known.

Update from a reader:

“it was a car fire in the parking garage. Building is open again and everyone is ok.”

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