inside 709 D Street, NW photo by by Rachel Paraoan

From a press release:

“Chef and restaurateur Tim Ma brings Lucky Danger to its rightful home in Washington D.C.’s greater Chinatown neighborhood. The full-service restaurant with an adjoining cocktail bar and mahjong parlor will open May 21, 2025 at 709 D. St, NW, Washington, D.C. (more…)



611 H Street, NW photo by Nils Huenerfuerst

Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC shared the sad news about Jackey Cafe back in late March:

“Jackey Cafe (611 H St. NW) is closing on April 4 — let’s show them some love! Facing rising rents and food costs, Jackey Cafe has made the difficult decision to shutter their doors after *40 years* of serving DC Chinatown.

And Tony writes “Tony Cheng’s all closed up still.” (more…)



619 H Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Been going here almost every Wednesday night for years as part of a fellowship dinner. End of an era for our group as well as for the city.”

Having seen similar suspensins in the past I think it’s still possible they will reopen after settling fines/payments.

Looks like an Office of Tax and Revenue issue: (more…)


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