RSS FeedSpice 6 Modern Indian Restaurant Now Open! (740 6th St NW)
We heard from Spice 6 Modern Indian (740 6th St NW) and verified today that their Chinatown location in Washington DC is open in the former On Rye location. We received a few photos and learned about the new Indian restaurant from an email as below:
The DC location will cater to folks seeking traditional Southern Indian fare and also a full vegetarian and vegan menu. Also launching is a full made to oder traditional dosa menu and uttapam menu!
All curries, sauces, yogurt for mango lassi, paneer and naan is made in house. Naan’s are made to order in a traditional tandoor oven.
740 6th Street NW DC 20001 (old On Rye space)
11am – 10pm daily
Other area location include Hyattsville, MD and Vienna, VA. The family owned and operated restaurant also is slated to open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in the food court this summer.
More info: https://www.spice-6.com
Menu: Online menu coming soon here
Yard House Restaurant Now Open In Chinatown (812 7th St NW)
The Yard House Restaurant (812 7th St NW) opened in early April at the corner of 7th and I St NW. This space used to be the Goethe-Institut’s home before they moved to K Street. The self-described restaurant concept found on their Facebook page is:
Yard House is the modern American gathering place, where food and beer lovers unite. With an endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best American craft and import beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ draft brews and an array of crafted cocktails.
Our globally-inspired menu features more than 100 made-from-scratch favorites, from salads, street tacos and grilled burgers to seafood, steaks and ribs. Each Yard House has a distinct vibe with custom artwork, a classic and current rock soundtrack of 10,000 songs, and glass-enclosed keg room housing up to 3,000 gallons of fresh, quality beer.
Yard House is open 7 days a week from 11 am to 1 am (or later). We can’t comment on the menu of items (found here), the original artwork, nor how classic the rock hits are as we haven’t made it in just yet but we can say it is open. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Filmfest DC Starts This Week In Penn Quarter At E Street Cinema (555 11th St NW)
Filmfest DC is a perennial favorite event of ours that kicks off this week on Thursday, April 19 running through Saturday, April 29. Most of the film screenings will be held at the E Street Cinema (555 11th St NW) with the film schedule being found here (E Street only schedule is here). The festival has been in continuous operation since 1987. More information can be found in the press release listed below:
Filmfest DC Returns For Its 32nd Year of International Cinema and Cultural Discovery
80 Films – 45 – Countries – 11 Days
Special Focus this Year on Cine Latino and Thrillers
WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2018) – Filmfest DC is back for its 32nd year in Washington, DC, bringing new and exciting international films to the community. Filmfest DC hosts 80 films from 45 countries to show across 11 days for 1 exciting festival.
This year’s films span across a variety of categories, including World View (international), Trust No One (thrillers), Global Rhythms (music and dance), Justice Matters (social justice), Shorts (international, DC area and women-produced) and a new category, Cine Latino, featuring films from Chile, Brazil, Cuba and more.
Filmfest DC kicks off on April 19th at Mazza Gallerie (5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW) but will host most screenings at Landmark E Street Cinema (555 11th St, NW) throughout the festival. They will close on April 29th at The Embassy of France (41014 Reservoir Rd, NW).
Directors and filmmakers from many of these features will be present throughout the festival for questions and discussions. For full schedule, program and ticket information, please visit the festival website at: www.filmfestdc.org
Penn Quarter N’hood Ass’n Breakfast Meeting On April 19 (Topic: DC History Center)
John Suau, the DC Historical Society’s Executive Director, is the special guest for the April Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting which will take place on Thursday, April 19 at the Washington Convention Center. The topic for the meeting is how the DC Historical Society will engage with the community when it moves back into the renovated Carnegie Library in Mount Vernon Square.
There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested per below. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, April 19, 8:30 amLocation
Walter Washington Convention Center
Meeting Room 102AB
From the South Building L Street Entrance, the Room Is to the LeftMetro: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center (exit is at M Street)
Walk through the North Building, cross L St., enter the South BuildingAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:55 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeaker + Topic
John Suau, Executive Director
The Historical Society of Washington, DCWhen the Carnegie Library re-opens in December, along with a revived community engagement agenda, The Historical Society will introduce its new DC History Center, which will house changing exhibits and programs. In partnership with Apple, it will create a unique, exciting, community center for technology and history. Learn more about these plans and see what’s in store from John’s PowerPoint presentation.
RSVP Details
RSVP via email by Noon Tuesday, April 17 to:Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations. If you are a neighborhood resident indicate ‘Self’ or your building as your affiliation.