Imm Thai’s Closing Frees Up a Hard-Luck Restaurant Space in Shaw | Eater DC

"The casual spot is closed after a little more than two years of business; Imm Thai, at 1414 Ninth Street NW, is no longer an option for neighborhood residents who want to call in orders of curries, noodles, and pineapple fried rice, Yelpers report. Popville shared a link to a real estate listing updated last week asking $11,000 per month for the 2,542-square-foot space that includes room for a first-floor kitchen and an upstairs bar. Despite its location in one of D.C.’s trendiest dining areas, the space has proven tough for restaurants: before Imm Thai moved in, Chinese small plates place Chao Kula lasted about eight months, and over the past decade the location has also housed Secret Lounge and Sports Bar, Northern restaurant, Taqueria Mexicana, Cafe Eagle, and Vegetate." - Gabe Hiatt