Local News Round Up

Some exciting real estate news comes via the Washington City Paper. Jair Lynch Development Partners acquired those big government buildings on the south side of the 600 block of H Street. They paid $51.5 million. No word yet on exactly what they have planned. And discount clothier Fashion One is closing. Prince of Petworth confirmed with them that they have lost their lease.

You'll probably also want to check out this gentrification discussion over at Housing Complex.

In restaurant news the City Paper reports that The Big Board (421 H Street) will hopefully open October 8th. CP also says that Mike Lunsford, formerly sous chef at Granville Moore's (1238 H Street), will serve as head chef at The Big Board. DCist and Eater sound excited that Toki Underground (2nd floor of 1234 H Street) will soon host Baohaus chef Eddie Huang. It's a pop-up event planned for October 14th and 15th. During the event Huang and Toki Underground head chef Erik Bruner-Yang will work the line together, and no doubt produce some amazing fare.

It's also not too late to catch Stop Kiss at the H Street Playhouse. It's gotten some pretty good press, and it runs through October 2nd. Reviews: DCist, MD Theatre Guide, We Love DC, Wasington City Paper, Brightest Young Things, Washington Post, and Metro Weekly.