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Wagamama (418 7th St NW) Updates DC Opening Date
Back in March we flagged that Wagamama, the UK-based noodle restaurant with an international footprint and three outlets in operation in the Boston metro area, was still planning to open in the old Olsson’s space at 418 7th Street NW. This space is the last vacant ground floor retail space in the 400 block of […]
Riot Act Grand Opening Tonight
Situated on the corner of 8th & E St NW, Riot Act Comedy Theater brings the world of stand-up comedy to Penn Quarter. We were fortunate to be able to enjoy a sneak preview of the space last night and can say that the two-story, 13,000 sq ft space (including 330 seat performance space and 2 […]
Beat the Heat: Poste Basil Lemontini
As the extreme heat continues, I’ve been asking the bartenders at some of my favorite local watering holes for recommendations for refreshing Summer cocktails that will help me stay cool. First up, Poste Brasserie (555 8th St. NW) and what is quickly becoming my favorite Summer drink. The Basil Lemontini usually resides on their special […]
915 F St NW (Platinum/Museum) Now In Jemal’s Hands?
We received a tip that 915 F St NW is now in the hands of local developer Douglas Jemal. A quick walk over to the location revealed a Douglas Development banner hanging from the building so we’re going to mark this tip off as true. A quick review of the building’s history reminds us that […]