twisted_horn
819 Upshur Street, NW

Jackpot.

From a press release:

“Restaurateur Jamie Leeds is thrilled to open The Twisted Horn in the Petworth neighborhood of D.C., which will be led by General Manager Megan Coyle of Hank’s Oyster Bar. The craft cocktail bar officially opens on January 8th, located at 819 Upshur Street, NW, 20011. The menu highlights seasonally driven cocktails made with local ingredients, house infusions and innovative combinations, in addition to a number of bar bites and locally sourced snacks.

The opening beverage list features unique drinks such as Saboteur Sling, Ramp & Jalapeno Singapore Sling; Ghostwood Development, Jensen Old Tom Gin, Sapins Liqueur, Port, Salmiakki Dala Scandinavian Fernet, Whole Egg, Savory Spices; and Ideal Cocktail, Gin & Vermouths with Marcona Almonds on the side. In addition, the menu will include classic cocktails as well as rotating beer and wine lists. Bartenders will serve up craft beers such as Day of the Dead Hefeweizen or Atlas Rowdy Rye and several varietals of wines will be available by the glass or bottle. (more…)


NYE2015 Poster

From an email:

“The Gibson [2009 14th St, NW] celebrates the unconventional this year at their New Year’s Eve extravaganza: DADA. The DADA art movement of the European avant-garde in the early 20th century rejected moral, social, political and aesthetic values and guests can expect all of that at this party. They asked us to dispel our notions of ordinary and embrace the ridiculous and The Gibson asks that its NYE guests do the same! (more…)


den_of_thieves
2005 14th Street, NW

Big 14th and U Street news from the Washington Post:

Den of Thieves, the intimate DJ bar located near the corner of 14th and U streets NW, will close after New Year’s Eve.

A new tenant is leasing the space from current owner Eric Hilton and his partners, beginning in January.”

2005 14th Street was born as Blackbyrd in 2011 then turned into Hanoi House then the Maketto residency before becoming Den of Thieves. More info on plans for the new spot coming in January.

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