From an email:
“Our very adorable Coco Beach summer popup has returned. It’s within Lucy’s and the burger menu stays, augmented with a rotating summer sandwich. A lot of the bar menu from last year has returned, including a bunch of crushes. (more…)
Bars
inside 501 Morse Street NE
From a press release:
“Washingtonians will get to experience the world’s largest collection of authentic Hip-Hop artifacts and memorabilia when The Source magazine founder and D.C. native Dave Mays brings “The Hip-Hop Museum Pop-Up Experience” to the District this summer with the help of title partner Hennessy.
The new pop-up exhibit will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, July 11 at D.C.’s trendy Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge (501 Morse Street NE) in the Union Market District. The five-week pop-up, ending on Thursday, August 15, will introduce the first-of-its-kind upscale Hip-Hop theme restaurant, bar and lounge concept. (more…)
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3400 Georgia Ave, NW
Wowza. I’ve been getting lots of inquiries about what’s going on at the old Kraken Axes (RIP Murry’s) space on Georgia. Well, holy cow. They should be soft opening as early as tomorrow or possibly this weekend with a grand opening coming later this month. Stay tuned for confirmation on that but in the meantime, lots of info from a press release:
“HOOK HALL, named in salute of a legendary pirate, this new venue is inspired by the same pull of the sea and sense of adventure buccaneers are known to embrace. Enhanced with design elements and accents reminiscent of the oceans on which he sailed, Hook Hall has reimagined an industrial 13,500 square-foot venue to offer a unique, multi-flex space in the burgeoning Park View/Petworth community. By day it serves as a neighborhood gathering place serving coffee and pastries and affording comfortable meeting and working space. By evening its 40-foot long bar, with a 32-tap system, turns into a tavern ready to serve as a local watering hole and celebration spot. (more…)
438 Massachusetts Ave, NW Photo by Angela Smith
Thanks to Angela for sending the new signage. Michael also reported to us:
“I ran into one of the owners of Pub and the People outside of the old Sixth Engine space and he told me the name of the new place will be ‘Present Company’. They still did not know when they would be opening.”
On behalf of many in the ‘hoood – HURRY UP!
2411 18th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Rum Day DC Co-founder Jonathan Peterson and Saab Harrison, formerly of Service Bar Will Open “Tiki On 18th,” a Lively Tiki Cocktail Bar and Eatery, July 2019.
Jonathan Peterson has earned a reputation for building brands nationally, as well as in the DMV area and as Co-founder of Rum Day DC, Rum Cocktail Club, and the Rum Block Party in Baltimore. Saab Harrison has honed his craft creating cocktails during his time at Service bar, as well as with Drink Company.
Patrons will be amazed by the decor of Tiki On 18th used to create the vibe of paradise, courtesy of Pearl Madryga at Roam Interiors. (more…)
Ed. Note: Safari DC had been ordered closed due to violence that originated in the club and ultimately a homicide.
From an email:
“FRIDAY 7/5
Come Enjoy Roots Reggae Music and Backyard Vibes w/JAHRICK CULTURE SOUND
SAFARI DC LOUNGE
4306 Georgia Avenue, NW (Petworth)
(under new management – now open 6pm Wed-Sun)” (more…)
1330 19th Street, NW
Down go two more legends (in August anyway.) Like Millie & Al’s et al, for me, they’ll be missed for the memories. Thanks to all who passed on the big news from Washingtonian:
“Buffalo Billiards will shutter after 25 years, while the Front Page will say goodbye after 32 years. (more…)
Thanks to Harrison O’Neill for sending:
“Just saw this on IG. Sign of the Whale closing… again?” (more…)
1815 Adams Mill Road, NW
Back in April we broke the news that the SoHo space (previously Adams Mill Bar and Grill) was listed for lease. Not sure if someone new has signed on yet but SoHo (Southern Hospitality) has definitely closed after 7 years: (more…)
3103 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Back in May we learned that Addis Paris Cafe had been papered over, again. Turned out to be a reno:
And now a new liquor license application has been filed requesting a change in classification from a “C” Restaurant to “C” Tavern.
STAY TUNED.