
746 6th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the good news about Chinatown Express reopening! They had closed for extensive renovations over the summer. (more…)

746 6th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the good news about Chinatown Express reopening! They had closed for extensive renovations over the summer. (more…)

746 6th Street, NW
TFAN asks and sends the screenshot below: “do you have any info on chinatown express?” (more…)

1509 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Li for sending: “Dupont Circle next door to Kramers in the space that I think used to be a glasses store.” (more…)

746 6th Street, NW
I almost had a heart attack when I saw they were closed the other day but thank God it’s just for renovations. And those are some serious renovations. The place has been completely gutted, which as I told my Patreon supporters, is both a happy and sad sight. I will miss the old school for sure but am super happy this legend be sticking around for years to come. (more…)

2008 18th Street, NW
Oh My God. And Peking Garden’s phone number has been disconnected. (more…)

1527 14th Street, NW
Thanks to D. for sending last night (Wed.): “Just picked up Great Wall and asked about their last day. It’s tomorrow!!”
Tomorrow is December :(

3524 Connecticut Avenue, NW vacant since 2020
Which will happen first: Something here or at the Uptown?

1527 14th Street, NW
One more month until Great Wall Szechuan House closes in December. Don’t procrastinate any longer – go show them some love while we still can!!

1527 14th Street, NW
This is a very tough one. Great Wall is always prominently mentioned when we discuss best Chinese in town. On Sunday Tim Carman tweeted: “My heart breaks to report that Great Wall Szechuan House will close this December. But I’m glad May Kuang and Yuan Chen, the partners in life and blisteringly good mala dishes, will finally get the retirement they deserve. Thank you both for feeding us so well for so long!”
Back in February 2020 we learned that, the Great Wall Szechuan House restaurant was for sale on 14th Street but would remain open until sold. Stay tuned for more info on that front.
For those unfamiliar with the magnificent and always reliable Great Wall Szechuan House: (more…)

Update from h: “They are open. First day was 7/4” and a peek at the goods:

“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if Dumpling Hot Pot on H Street are open yet? They show up on Uber Eats, (more…)