Chinatown

Graffiato Launching Expanded Brunch and Bringing Back Sweet Corn Agnolotti for Their One Year Anniversary

By Prince Of Petworth


707 6th St, NW

I can’t believe Graffiato is turning one year old already.

From an email:

This weekend, Graffiato introduces an expanded brunch menu, Market Mimosas and a new “Booze and Bites” option, allowing guests to enjoy any three menu items for $25, including a selection of brunch cocktails.

The expanded brunch menu features soon-to-be favorites like French toast with mascarpone and maple syrup, crispy lamb with favas, yogurt and cucumber, and a crab scramble with arugula and ricotta salata.

New libations include a section of Market Mimosas – Lemon Basil, Strawberry or Blood Orange with Prosecco. Sound familiar? These are boozy versions of housemade soda flavors by mixologist, Taha Ismail.

Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday from 12-3pm, starting June 2.

Sweet Corn Agnolotti Watch 2012
Graffiato turns one on Saturday, June 23. To celebrate, they are bringing back one of their most popular dishes, sweet corn agnolotti. The pillow-shaped stuffed pasta will be offered throughout the summer, as long as the sweet corn lasts.

New Cocktail Lounge Coming to Chinatown Across from the Verizon Center next to Fuel Pizza

By Prince Of Petworth


600 F St, NW

A new cocktail lounge is coming next door to the recently opened Fuel Pizza at 600 F St, NW. A liquor license application says:

“This is a new Class “C” Tavern. This venue will be a Cocktail Lounge. There will be light food service. Entertainment will include recorded music and live music. There is a cover charge.
The seating capacity is 45. The total capacity is 144.”

More details as they become available.

Daikaya Ramen Shop Rising in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


705 6th Street, NW

Back in Feb. 2012 I was concerned with the progress at Daikaya Ramen Shop coming to 705 6th Street, NW next to Graffiato.

I was happy to see the building starting to rise. We had previously learned:

This is a tavern that has a ramen shop on the ground level. Diners will be able to order bowls with a variety of fresh toppings. The second level will serve as a bar & restaurant with a Japanese menu.

Daikaya will occupy 5,400 square feet next to Graffiato, made up of three levels: main (4,200 square feet), top (400 square feet), and lower (800 square feet) at 705 6th Street, NW. The restaurant, under Sushiko co-owner Daisuke Utagawa, will serve authentic ramen bowls amongst other Asian-influenced dishes and will tentatively open in late spring/early summer 2012.

Can anyone translate this sign:

Zola Wine & Kitchen Closing in Penn Quarter

By Prince Of Petworth


505 9th Street, NW

From an email:

Liquidation Sale through Friday, May 18

All bottles of wine discounted 50 percent

Zola Kitchen is now closed

Many of Zola Wine & Kitchen’s menu items will be featured as daily specials at Zola, at the corner of F and 8th streets

All gift cards will be honored at Zola and Potenza (14th & H Streets, NW)

Expect a new concept in the future from Stir Food Group, the parent company

Zola Wine & Kitchen opened at 505 9th Street, NW in Dec. 2008.

A reader writes:

“The liquidation sale started yesterday at 11 am and by 2:30pm almost all of the wine is gone. I spoke with an employee who said the space had been bought by an anonymous buyer with a short time table. He wouldn’t give me me a name but said it was a restaurateur who already had space in the area. Mike Isabella?”

More info when it becomes available.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – An Office Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

This office is located at 1319 F Street NW.

The listing says:

“A freshly painted and carpeted 10X12 corner office available for sublet!

Join our suite on the 4th floor of a lovely office building a block and a half away from Metro Center. Rent includes all utilities, shared use of a snazzy conference room (as well as kitchen, utility room, etc.), routine use of a new color printer, wi-fi. Some desks and chairs available, if needed.

You will share the suite with two juvenile justice nonprofits. Good people!

Requirements: Six month commitment, positive credit reference and a security deposit of one month’s rent.”

This corner office is going for $900/Mo.

Pho DC Deli Opens in Chinatown Selling Steamed Buns and Bubble Tea and More

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending a heads up that the “Deli” (there was also a sign on the door saying Breeze Bakery Cafe) underneath Pho DC had opened up at 608 H St, NW in Chinatown. It is operated from the folks at Pho DC and will serve steamed buns, bubble tea, smoothies, prepared foods and some other sundries. They were still stocking up when I stopped by yesterday but I’m eager to try the steamed buns. We’ll revisit for a proper judging after they’ve been open for a bit.

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