5014 Connecticut Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Morris American Bar, the whimsical Shaw cocktail haven helmed by master craftsman David Strauss, is popping up for just one night at Chevy Chase newcomer I’m Eddie Cano (located at 5014 Connecticut Avenue NW). The special evening will feature an array of cocktails from Strauss (manning the bar, alongside “shared” employee Doug Fischer), including riffs on classic Italian cocktails and Morris favorites. A selection of highlights include: (more…)
1336 9th Street, NW at O Street
From a press release:
“Three of Washington, DC’s hottest culinary industry personalities are teaming up to create a new restaurant/bar, centering on sustainability and seasonality. Max Kuller, restaurateur, sommelier and owner of Estadio; Rob Rubba, RAMMY Award “Chef of the Year” finalist, formerly of Hazel; and Adam Bernbach, bar director at Estadio, formerly of 2 Birds 1 Stone, are the dream team behind what will be one of the most anticipated dining experiences of 2019. In an effort to experiment with the forthcoming concept’s food and beverage offerings, Rubba, Bernbach and Kuller are taking over the bar and kitchen of their good friends at Maxwell Park on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25. They will each showcase four dishes, four cocktails and four sustainable, biodynamic wines, respectively. (more…)
2321 18th Street, NW
The Bourbon roller coaster keeps on rolling!! A reader report that they were open on Friday under new ownership. Another reader tells me it was reopened by one of the partners. Trying to find out more, but did anyone else happen to stop by? As another reader told me, “would be great news if true.” STAY TUNED!!
From an email:
“Ivy and Coney, located at 1537 7th St NW in historic Shaw, is proud to announce the triumphant return of the most important pop-up of the year, the amazing “Chai-vy and Cohen-y” Hanukkah Bar. From December 1st through Chinese-Food-and-a-Movie Day of the year 5779, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, latkes shall be noshed. Guests can expect a winter wonderland of awe-inspiring decorations created by the design firm The Maccabeasts, while sipping on cocktails custom-tailored to the occasion.
This year’s design theme will celebrate Hanukkah as the red panda of winter holidays. The theme will highlight how both the Jewish holiday and Ailurus Fulgens have played second fiddle to their more popular brethren. Cocktails from our Head Shicker Specialist, John Becker, will run the gamut from “The Fire Within” (shot of fireball, Manischewitz back) to “My Ashkenazi BF or Panda?” (Manischewitz, rocks glass) to “Fur BallMitzvah” (rum, coke). Guests should look forward to pictures of Rusty, DC’s premier zoo house escape artist, and impromptu wiki-fueled lectures on the red panda. (more…)
J.Paul’s tweets:
“We will truly miss you all! So please come by and say your goodbyes!”
Photo credit: Ana Valentin
From a press release:
“Miracle on 7th Street (1843 7th Street NW) returns for a fourth year of over-the-top holiday cheer on Black Friday, November 23. Or, as Drink Company call its, Black & White Friday, since the new pop-up bar highlights D.C.’s most iconic residents: pandas!
Photo credit: Ana Valentin
Expect panda-monium at this year’s Miracle on 7th, which features a panda mural, panda mugs and more adorable panda moments. This year, guests can ring the jingle-bell canopy, step inside a giant New Year’s Eve ball and share a kiss in the mistletoe photo booth. (more…)
Renderings courtesy The Imperial
From a press release:
“One of the country’s most acclaimed drinking destinations will soon open its second concept, The Imperial, in Washington, DC’s south Adams Morgan neighborhood at 2001 18th Street, NW, in early 2019. Spanning three floors at the prime corner of 18thSt. and Florida Ave. NW, the 5500+ square feet The Imperial will be equal parts restaurant & bar: a bright, light-filled dining room and bar on the main floor, a basement cocktail den which will house award-winning bar Dram & Grain, moving from its current space within Jack Rose, and a two-tiered open-air rooftop bar.
THE SPACE (more…)
End. Of. An. Era.
2411 18th Street, NW
1208 H Street, NE
I totally forgot about these plans!
A new liquor license placard says:
“Total Occupancy Load of 99 with seating for 60 patrons. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 14. The licensee also has an Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge to provide live entertainment indoors only.”
This is the former Kitty’s Saloon space that closed back in September. STAY TUNED.
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11th and U Street, NW
Hang on to your hats but we’re officially 12 years old!! Thank You for making that insanity a reality. Truly. As when I turned 12 years old, let’s lift a few to celebrate!! (I’m just kidding, mom.) I’ll be at Solly’s (upstairs) starting around 6pm and I’ll be there until 10:30/11 depending on how hard I hit the Powers. But seriously, I do want to thank everyone for making my dream a reality. I do not take it for granted. So let’s prost!! Hopefully see a few of you tomorrow night.