Gerber Group’s The Campbell in NYC. Photo credit: Gerber Group
From a press release:
“Gerber Group, the hospitality industry leader behind favorites like NYC’s Mr. Purple, and The Campbell and Atlanta haunt Whiskey Blue, is set to make a splash in the nation’s capital next Spring.
Gerber’s newest concept is scheduled to open at The Wharf in early 2019 atop the Intercontinental Hotel, bringing the group’s signature elevated nightlife experience to Washington for the first time. (more…)
5828 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to all who passed on word. :( November 10th The farewell party of Simple Bar:
“Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 7 PM
Almost five years !! We are not giving up !! They are kick us out !!
This is our way to say good bye with the only way Simple Bar always did happy, positive and artistic. Join us for live music with the best cumbia bands of dc area !!”
Dan Silverman: Citizen of the District of Columbia. Photo by Hugh Clarke
And they said I’d run out of things to post about. 12 years baby!! Holy mackerel time is freaking flying so let’s lift a few to celebrate what we’ve all built together. I think I’ve been saying this since the first anniversary party but I truly and wholly believe what Prince of Petworth/PoPville has become is a result of all the great people in the community who participate. I mean everyone. From the folks who lend a sympathetic ear in the rant/revel to folks who send tips, photos, questions, advice and concerns. YOU guys have enabled this place to not only last but to thrive for 12 years. 12 freaking years. Those are blogging years too – in calendar years that like 44.
And I pledge to you 18 more years. This past year I was approached by a very respectable and well known outfit to join their team. Heads on twitter would’ve exploded. It would’ve broken local twitter for sure. But you know what, I’ve never been about that. I’ve never been about puffing my chest out. Oh look at me, look who I work for. That’s not my style. I am validated by you guys just reading the site. So I thought about what it would be like working for someone else. And I thought about what would become of the community we have built. And I admit I considered it but was ultimately like, no, thank you, I’m good here. And I’m good here thanks to you guys. For the reasons stated above and also to those who have chosen to support PoPville financially. So let me make this my big annual plea – if you are able, and you want to ensure that the community we have built together continues and continues to thrive for the next 18 years – please, please, please give what you can to our Patreon. For those who offer to buy me a pint or two – well thank you because I LOVE beer but I’d be equally gratefully if you could support us this way too, every little bit helps. I believe our long term sustainability depends on it.
So mark you calendars – November 15th we shall toast at Solly’s on the corner of 11th and U Street, NW. I’ll be there (upstairs bar) around 6/6:30pm – 10:30/11pm. Hope you can stop by! Thanks for everything, for reading, for participating, for supporting and for being an essential part of this great adventure.
1132 19th Street, NW
Cigars on the rise? Back in August we posted that a cigar lounge was coming to Petworth. Now Alex reports:
“Looks like JR Cigar on L & Connecticut Ave is moving down the street to 1132 19th St NW”
The placard for Casa de Montecristo, licensed to JR Cigar says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
DC bartender Emmet Wall (from Ireland) has been missing since Saturday, last seen at Flash dance club (645 Florida Ave NW). He works at Brighton on the wharf. Coworkers and friends are concerned.”
Update: Found.
Photo Credit: Karlin Villondo Photography
From a press release:
“Drink Company’s signature Pop-Up Bar (PUB) experience returns for fall with the Death Becomes Us PUB, hosted in partnership with Brightest Young Things.
Launching Thursday, October 11, the new true crime-inspired bar will feature three chilling vignettes devoted to some of the most heinous — and most famous — cases in history. (more…)
2519 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Lindsey for sending:
“I stopped by the new Heller & Wilde on Friday night, formerly Bayou then briefly Alfred House?? It was awesome! It is a prohibition inspired bar with modern twists on the classics. Great 20’s inspired cocktail list and thoughtfully delicious food. I think it was a soft opening this past weekend, but thinking it should be fully open this week? I also really liked their communal tables outside on the front patio!”
3410 11th Street, NW between Park and Monroe
End of a mini era. From the owners of Good Silver:
“Saturday night we’ll be open for one last Michigan game (and then closed at 8 PM for a private party) and Sunday will be the last full day. Next Tuesday will be a Drink The Bar Dry party (no food) where all booze will be $5 (except cocktails. We’re already closing, don’t make us do work). (more…)
1817 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Craig and Daniel for sending:
“The broccoli bar has ampersand pizza signage up as of this evening”
On Tuesday we learned:
“Establishment is a fast, casual pizzeria tavern with a Total Occupancy Load of 106 and seating for 83.”
I still don’t get the name but hell, it’s memorable. Updates as they get closer to opening in the former Uprising Muffin space outside the Shaw metro.
Tyler Hatch tweets us:
“You can delete a tweet @ShawsTavern but you can’t delete the receipts. Extremely insensitive promo offered by #ShawsTavern today”
Ed. Note: In June 2017 Shaw’s Tavern had massive lines for the equally anticipated Comey Congressional hearing. Puts today’s initial decision, if flawed, in a bit of perspective.