RSS FeedDowntown Neighborhood Association Meeting Tomorrow Night
We received an e-mail from the Downtown Neighborhood Association announcing their monthly meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm at the Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th Street NW. Notably, representatives from Walgreens and Douglas Development will be presenting:
As you know, we postponed the DNA meeting scheduled for Feb. 12, but have our speakers lined up for this coming Tuesday, Feb. 19. It will be held, as usual at 6:30 pm. at Calvary Baptist Church. Here’s our agenda. This promises to be a very informative meeting. Here’s the lineup:
- Police Service Area 102 report
- Andrea Gourdine of Douglas Development Corp. will report on new projects
- Jin Kim, Community Store Manager, Walgreens, will report on their new flagship location at 7th and H Streets NW
- Discussion: Should “Landmark designation: be extended to other buildings in the neighborhood?
- Open Forum
We look forward to seeing you!
Our Tailor Is Moving
Less than two months ago we told you about our shoe guy who moved from 12th & G to 12th & I. Now our tailor, next door to the shoe guy’s old location, is on the move as well (Rumor has it that these recently and soon to be vacated stores will soon be another neighborhood restaurant). VIP Custom Tailor (1206 G ST NW) is moving to 800 K ST NW sometime in April (their best guess). At the 12th & G location VIP offered not only tailor and dry cleaning services, but they were also a tux sales & rental spot.
There is some good news/bad news with the move. Good news — VIP Custom Tailor is offering a 50% discount on all tuxedos and related accessories; Bad news — they will no longer offer tuxedo service at their new location.
But looking on the bright side, 50% is a great discount and we’ve had our eye on a white coat with tails for years, maybe now is our chance.
Foodie Radar: Just Say Yes
This week, we learned a valuable lesson in why it’s a good idea to just say YES!
The Invite – Scott Drewno, Chef at The Source by Wolfgang Puck (575 Pennsylvania Ave., NW), invites you to a Chinese New Year dim sum buffet.
The Decision – It’s a Monday night, it’s been a dreary day, we don’t really feel like going out. However, we said we would go and it is right down the street, so if it isn’t any fun, we can always leave.
The Scene – Local chefs, restauranteurs, foodies, neighborhood fans, and media gather to celebrate the Year of the Snake, as well as the TV premier of Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods America visit to Washington, DC. Red lanterns everywhere, dumplings, spareribs and seafood galore, plus generously poured champagne and a thrilling lion dance.
The Bonus – Running into an acquaintance who is a wine collector and being included on a private pour of a 1990 Dom Perignon, a 2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee, and magnum of 2009 Sine Qua Non Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down. Oh, and we got to meet chef to the stars, Wolfgang Puck!!!
Daikaya (Ramen/Izakaya) – Opening Information For February 14 (705 6th St NW)
We’ve been following Diakaya with delight over the last year as they built out their space on 6th Street NW. Photos and a more detailed description of their menu can be found on Daikaya’s Facebook page.
Daikaya
705 6th Street, NW
Phone: (202) 589-1600
Website: www.daikaya.com
Twitter: @Daikayadc
Facebook: Daikaya
Our good friends at the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association let us know the opening details (with a few paraphrases).
Opening First Floor Ramen Noodle Space
Thursday, February 14 – 5:00pm to 11:00pm (hours applicable for first week)
Daikaya will be a tavern-style gathering place with Japanese fare and ramen will be served in the 40-seat ground floor space that after the first week will also be open for lunch. In one month the 90-seat izakaya tavern will open upstairs
On the main floor, four different types of ramen will be served: miso, shio (salt), shoyu (soy) and vegan. The four major elements of ramen are stock, noodles, the sauce that determines the general flavor of ramen such as shoyu or miso (called tare), and the spices, oil, and toppings. The noodles are made in Sapporo to the restaurant’s specification, then aged before being shipped to the restaurant. Daikaya will offer traditional Japanese fare, sometimes with a twist from Executive Chef Katsuya Fukushima.
Cocktails, Sake, Shochu, Wine, and Japanese and Craft Domestic Draft, Bottled, and Canned Beers will be available
Ramen $12 – $13.50
Sides $5
Izakaya $3 – $15
Cocktails $9 – $12
Wines by the glass $7 – $25
Wines by the bottle $28 – $150
The first floor ramen space does not take reservations (lunch hours begin one week after opening day):
Sunday — Thursday, 11:30am — 11:00pm
Friday and Saturday, 11:30am — 1:00am
The second floor izakaya will take limited reservations and will open in one month:
Sunday — Wednesday, 5:00pm — 1:00am
Thursday, 5:00pm — 2:00am
Friday and Saturday, 5:00pm — 3:00am