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Bantam King’s “Walk Up Window” Opens Monday

Published June 14, 2017 at 11:30AM

Courtesy Bantam King

From a press release:

“Beginning on Monday, June 19th at 11:30AM for lunch service, Japanese chicken-centric eatery Bantam King based in Chinatown just around the corner from older culinary sibling Daikaya, will be debuting its new ‘Walk Up Window’ menu featuring an eclectic assortment of sweet and savory bites and beverages, including several frosty treats just in time to welcome summer in Washington DC.

Open to the public and available Monday through Friday from 11:30AM-2PM, with plans to expand days and hours in the near future to offer dinner hours and weekend service, Bantam King’s ‘Walk Up Window’ will serve an assortment of playful sweet and savory bites, and beverages including (more…)

Scuttlebutt: Another DC Wawa will be heading to Chinatown!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2017 at 11:15AM

7th Street, NW just north of H

When it rains scuttlebutt it pours scuttlebutt! Another source with an incredibly high percentage of being right tells me that one of DC’s Wawa is coming to the space between Fado and Starbucks in Chinatown. S/He also confirms that one is coming to the former Tortilla Coast space in Logan Circle. They will join the one coming to 19th Street in the former City Sports space. And I got one more for ya too – STAY TUNED.

Looks Like Smoke coming out of FBI HQ

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 9, 2017 at 12:05PM

Sara reports just after 12pm: “Smoke at the FBI building! My colleague joked, “maybe this means they picked a new director.”

Hopefully, something very minor – in which case “maybe this means they picked a new director” is freaking hilarious. Updates if it something more concerning.

PEPE Spanish Sandwiches by Jose Andres coming to Penn Quarter!?!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 6, 2017 at 2:45PM | Updated June 7, 2017 at 10:32AM

Looks like the Andresification of Penn Quarter continues full steam ahead with PEPE Spanish Sandwiches. A reader reports the sign is “facing the Navy Memorial, in the building that 701 restaurant is in, where the native foods place was.”

Ed. Note: We judged Andres’ PEPE Food Truck here. Updates if it’s also becoming a brick and mortar. Stay tuned.

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

9:30 Club in 1980

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2017 at 1:15PM

Too cool – had to share this photo 9:30 Club tweeted out on their anniversary yesterday:

On this day in 1980, the 9:30 Club opened its notoriously funky smelling halls for our very first show, and as they say, the rest is history pic.twitter.com/6GwRqrJB9g

— 9:30 Club (@930Club) May 30, 2017

Happy 37th anniversary if my math is correct!!

Today ’tis a J. Crew of course:

950 F Street, NW

Large Emergency Response in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 26, 2017 at 9:25AM

Erin reports at 9:15am: “7th Street completely blocked from E to F. There are hazardous waste crews on the scene and a strong smell of burning rubber.”

Updates when more is known.

Karma Modern Indian Restaurant coming to Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 25, 2017 at 10:25AM

611 I Street, NW via google maps

A liquor license application has been filed for Karma Modern Indian at 611 I Street, NW:

“New Restaurant that will offer Indian cuisine, primarily modern renditions of North Indian cuisine. Total Occupancy Load of 200 and a Summer Garden with seating for 30.”

Stay tuned.

Good Looking and Smart Too!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 21, 2017 at 10:02PM

We admired their look a couple weeks ago. Who knew?!?

From the Downtown DC BID:

“Waste receptacles equipped with sensors were installed this month in Chinatown and are being installed in Anacostia as part of a DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), Anacostia Business Improvement District (ABID) and D.C. Government pilot to explore innovative waste management solutions in the District to influence maintenance programs across the country.

A total of 34 new, red Victor Stanley Relay™ Sensor and Service smart waste receptacles have been installed in the Chinatown neighborhood along several streets including H, 7th, 6th and I streets NW, in a pilot in partnership between the BID, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), the Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) and with funding support from D.C.’s local soft drink companies and the American Beverage Association.

The Chinatown pilot cans are easily distinguishable. Each red can features brightly-colored Chinese-themed motifs on the lids and on a side plaque, which displays a Chinese dragon. Each can is outfitted with a smart sensor to monitor fill levels and send alerts when service is required.

The DowntownDC BID is simultaneously supporting a similar pilot in Anacostia where 53 waste bins with sensors are being installed. (more…)