Bars

Ugly Duckling Opened in Shaw (in the former La Jambe space)

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“A new cocktail and wine bar opens this week in Shaw, one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods. Ugly Duckling is located at the popular corner of 7th and Q Streets Northwest (1550 7th Street, NW), the ground floor of Jefferson Market Place.

Partners Teddy Kim and Ian McGrath of Oglesby Management are longtime players in the area’s hospitality industry. The two, along with their Director of Operations Rob Csonka, are the pioneers behind The People’s Drug, King’s Ransom, Handover by the Slice and Chop Shop Taco in Old Town Alexandria, VA. (more…)

Minetta Tavern and the Lucy Mercer Bar Open Today in Union Market

By Prince Of Petworth


“Dining Room, Minetta Tavern DC, credit Corry Arnold”

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Keith McNally’s Minetta Tavern, the classic New York style tavern and bar known for its vintage feel and Parisian menu, is now taking reservations for dinner at its new Union Market District location on Morse Alley, which opens to the public on December 10th. (more…)

Reports of Political Pattie’s death greatly exaggerated, apparently. Maybe?

By Prince Of Petworth

Anthony shares the photo above and asks: “Oh wow, it seems like Political Pattie’s may have already closed. Anyone confirm, PoPville?

DC Boy replies: “Someone on Reddit said it looks like they just changed their hours/days open. There’s nothing indicating they’re closed on their IG.”

Considering how viral that reddit post went on all other social media I’m surprised Political Pattie’s didn’t at least update their IG, that in and of itself, on top of everything else, doesn’t seem to bode well but what the hell do I know I’m here for the hawks…

STAY TUNED.

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