From All Purpose (79 Potomac Ave, SE):

“All-Purpose in Capitol Riverfront will be launching their new “Head to Head Series” for the Nationals Opening Weekend March 28 – 31.

For select series in the 2019 season, All-Purpose will pit local brews from DC Brau against a brewery from the city of the visiting team in a friendly competition at the restaurant before and after the games.

The first series is March 28 – 31 when the Nationals face the Mets and All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront will feature DC Brau’s Joint Resolution and Full Count as well as New York-based SingleCut Beersmith’s Weird & Gilly IPA and Plaintop Pilsner.

All-Purpose in Capitol Riverfront will now be open Monday – Friday at 5pm and will open two hours before the first pitch for all weekday home games”

From Bluejacket (300 Tingey St, SE):

“Opening at 10am, we’ll have no fewer than 5 classic lagers on tap, including a brand new Dunkel, They Both Melt. This dark lager is crisp and refreshing, with toasty, nutty malt richness punctuated by herbal German hop notes. Subtly nuanced and balanced, They Both Melt has been traditionally lagered for 6 weeks and is naturally carbonated.

Bluejacket will pour an array of hop-forward juicy brews (5-6 total) on Opening Day as well, with a fresh batch of Perfect Places, our hazy IPA brewed exclusively with Nelson Sauvin hops, leading the list. For the second year in a row, we are releasing Perfect Places on draft and in a special, commemorative can for Opening Day. We’re also debuting Keener Sounds, a tart blond ale finished with key limes and vanilla beans. Nats fans can expect a few more fruited sours to round out this list as well (including new batches of Hurricane Alley, our Passionfruit sour ale, and Wallflower, a sour ale dry-hopped with Citra and Galaxy).

Chef Marcelle Afram will fire up the outdoor grill for the occasion, and we’ll have a handful of special cocktails and wines by-the-glass, as well.

Grill Menu: (more…)



1833 14th Street, NW

Not a lot to go on but before I get scooped by someone else – I hear Bar Pilar may be for sale and based on the silence from my queries it seems very likely that it either has or is close to happening. Updates when we learn more.

Ed. Note: Bar Pilar is a neighborhood gem and I hope, if this is true, it doesn’t change too drastically.



2315 18th Street, NW. I miss their old sign.

You can see best Carryouts here, best Thai here, best liquor stores here, and best Ramen here.

Lest we get in to a debate over what a dive bar is, let’s just nip that in the bud and include all bars. Your favorite bar can be all fancy with leather stools with armrest that have outlets, bubble machines, and ice imported from the finest natural springs, if you like. Or it can be Dan’s Cafe. Or it can be someplace nicely in between: (more…)



1400 Irving Street, NW courtesy Bar Roubaix

My sources deep in the dough tell me that a Ledo Pizza could be taking over the space. A Ledo Pizza opened up on H Street, NE last summer. Check out Ledo’s menu here.  I give this scuttlebutt a 78% accuracy rating.  STAY TUNED.

Thanks to all who passed on from their announcement:

“Bar Roubaix has officially closed. Thanks to everyone who supported us during our run. We greatly appreciate your patronage. Please visit our sister location next door at Lou’s City Bar.”

Back in January we learned that Sim’s Creole Kitchen was popping up here for Mardi Gras. Bar Roubaix opened here back in December 2017. Before Bar Roubaix this space was home to (more…)



1537 7th Street, NW

I’ve been getting tons of messages asking about the giant for lease sign outside of Ivy & Coney. Fear not, it is only for the first floor and those degenerates at Ivy tell me they’re not going anywhere. In fact they just got a Big Buck Hunter and NFL Blitz with free play on Mondays. So drink some Malort to your heart’s content. (more…)



inside 75 District Square, SW 12th Floor courtesy 12 Stories

From a press release:

“Gerber Group will officially open its first D.C. property when 12 Stories, the newest bar in the hospitality brand’s extensive portfolio, launches at The Wharf in late April.

Boasting stunning panoramic views of both The Potomac and iconic Washington monuments and landmarks, 12 Stories is an urban haven located on the top floor of The Intercontinental Hotel.

The 3,500-square-foot space features industrial-chic design touches such as concrete flooring, wired pendulum lighting and velvet, marble, leather and wood furniture. (more…)



1722 14th Street, NW

The Outrage is applying for a liquor license at their new Logan Circle location:

“A Tavern that will serve beer and wine and prepared food along with clothing and accessories. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment and cover charge. Interior seating for 100 with a Total Occupancy Load of 150.”

STAY TUNED.


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