2337 18th Street, NW. Photo by Svenja Herrmann

From a press release:

“Craft cocktail bar Grand Duchess is poised to make a second grand entrance in Adams Morgan when it re-opens on Wednesday, September 19 after a brief summer hiatus, bringing back its spot-on, handcrafted libations and elevated bites.


Photo by Dannia Hakki

Co-owners and former roommates Vinnie Rotondaro and Rory Adair are bringing a laidback, eclectically cozy vibe to the newly renovated space, which was originally built in 1890 and actually was a living room in a past life. The new iteration replicates that vintage hominess with a candle-filled fireplace, dim lighting, a record player, bookshelves near a bay window and more come-and-sit-awhile touches. (more…)



Archipelago at 1201 U Street, NW

From a press release:

“The day has (almost) arrived! This November, Todd Thrasher, the lauded wine and spirits devotee and multi-year James Beard Award nominee, will open his highly anticipated Potomac Distilling Company and the Polynesian-style neighborhood tavern, Tiki TNT. Thrasher can’t wait for the opening day, so he’s taking over Archipelago [September 17, September 24, and October 1, 2018] and slinging 5 Tiki cocktails per night – letting the public decide the fate of each cocktail.

For the three consecutive Mondays, from 6PM until midnight, Todd Thrasher will be mixing up the finest, island-inspired Tiki cocktails to soon be featured at DC’s first urban rum haven on the riverfront. Guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite cocktails and provide input to Thrasher as he finalizes Tiki TNT’s menu for its opening in November. (more…)


From an email:

“Bar Roubaix, a European street food and cycling-centric neighborhood bar is set to kick off Oktoberfest a week early on Thursday, September 13 at 5 pm with free samples off their new menu including schnitzel, brats, döner kebab and more. The bar, with its newly constructed greenery enclosed patio biergarten will also offer ALL draft beers at $4 from open to close starting this Thursday until October 7. (more…)



1413 K Street, NW

The liquor license placard for The Mirror (to be in the lower level) says:

“A new speakeasy Tavern. Seating Capacity of 50 inside. Total Occupancy Load of 100. The License will include an Entertainment Endorsement for the inside of the premises only.”

Take Two for a speakeasy at this location. The upstairs used to be Vieux Carre updates when we learn what becomes of that space too.



2321 18th Street, NW

Let’s start off with the good news. While emails were not returned directly, it appears the reader report of Bourbon closing in September is FALSE. Yesterday Bourbon replied to some tweets from Barred in DC after rumors persisted of an upcoming closure: “Hi guys, we’re NOT closing, and haven’t storied anything this week. Rumors of our death (by POP) have been greatly exaggerated. But come by for $8 Bulleit juleps or Old-fashioneds.” A sigh of relief could be heard from Florida Ave to Columbia Road.


1864 Columbia Road, NW

Sadly, rumors of other closures persist in Adams Morgan. A reader hears that “Metro K Supermarket on Columbia and Belmont will close at the end of November.” I went into the store on Saturday and an employee said they also heard the store would be closing in November but couldn’t confirm 100%. STAY TUNED on that and all fronts.


Good news for football fans in north country from Moreland’s Tavern:

“This Sunday we will have Singers Significant Meats join us in the kitchen. Chef has created some awesome specials including a Pastrami Egg Sandwich, Reuben Sliders, and Brisket Tacos.   We will have 5 TV’s showing 5 different games at the upstairs bar, including our new 100in projection screen. Drink specials every week will be $5 DC Brau, $5 Terrapin’s, $4 Miller Lite as well as $5 Bloody Marys.”


5501 14th Street, NW at Colorado/Kennedy

And for folks around U Street: Don’t Call it a Comeback, The Prospect is back:

“They will be open Thursday night -Sunday night for football season and most likely for March Madness. The food menu, for the time being, is much smaller until they get up to full speed.

Grab a seat at the bar & enjoy a ice cold beer with some of our signature Wings!”


1214 U Street, NW



1236 H Street, NE

From owner Erik Holzherr:

“H Street, it’s been a wild ride, but we regret to inform you that Atlas Arcade will be closing its doors at the end of the month. We had a blast serving you and enabling your inner child for the last seven years, but all things must come to an end. Come by and see us before we leave, we’ll have drink specials all month and cool swag to give away on Sundays.”

Ed. Note: Prior to Atlas Arcade this was the Church and State Fruit Bat space. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.


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