Photo credit Joy Asico
“Dear PoPville,
I’d love to crowdsource the following question: What DC bars are your favorite during the holiday season?”
I can’t imagine anyone topping miracle on 7th Street but are there any other fun ones with some holiday spirit?
Photos courtesy Crisp
Thanks to the folks from Crisp Kitchen + Bar for sending a few photos and word that they’ve opened in the former Costa Brava space next door to Rustik [1837 1st Street, NW]. Hours are 5pm – 2am every day.
They also tweeted out the menu “Designed by @ChefAlexMcCoy” (who’s also opening a new spot in Petworth.) Check the full menu (and drink menu) after the jump. (more…)
2017 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Washington, D.C.’s thriving hospitality scene along the U Street Corridor is receiving a new addition that is a nod to the past. Public House Collective, a New York-based hospitality management and consulting company, and operators of two New York City nightlife destinations, The Rum House and Ward III, announced today the opening of Quarter+Glory, marking its first venture outside of the New York market. Quarter+Glory is slated to open in mid-December at the corner of 14th and U Streets.
Conceptualized by Public House Collective’s principals, President, Ryan P. Burke and Chief Creative Officer, Kenneth B. McCoy, Quarter+Glory will be a modern take on the classic American watering holes of earlier generations; where all walks of life convened over carefully crafted drinks and good conversation in a convivial atmosphere. Robert Yealu, who was recently named to D.C.’s first-ever “30 Under 30” list from Zagat, will serve as General Manager.
rendering courtesy Quarter+Glory
Quarter+Glory embodies the spirit of creative types of a past era coming together — whether it be journalists, poets, actors, novelists, or just the neighborhood raconteur – to converse about their individual crafts and the unique creative process that connected them. In that vein, Quarter+Glory borrows its name from an alleged secret New York literary society said to be started by famed playwright Eugene O’Neill. As lore would have it, the members would gather in old waterfront bars and conclude each meet by raising their glasses and pledging, “give me Quarter and Glory!”
“Quarter+Glory is truly an authentic ode to the bars of old New York that my father owned and operated, where folks from a cross section of society gathered to share great drinks and conversation with whomever happened to stride up to the bar,” said McCoy. “We chose D.C. as the place to take our first step outside of New York because the city has such a distinctive energy that feels very much in tune with our own. I think it’s fair to say that Washington, D.C. also captures the essence of Quarter+Glory, ‘Dignified for the Discerning and Bold for the Courageous.’”
At the core of Quarter+Glory is a menu of 23 cocktails, comprising both classics and house originals, which will rotate seasonally. (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
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 in December 2015, 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 Scarlet Billows, Blackwell Rum, Camparno Anitca, Fresh Blood Orange Juice; Ghostwood Development, Jensen Old Tom Gin, Sapins Liqueur, Port, Salmiakki Dala Scandinavian Fernet, Whole Egg, Black Pepper Nutmeg; and Black Hat, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Grapefruit Juice, Housemade Cinnamon & Clove Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitters. 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…)
A reader reports:
“Dacha posted two signs stating that their liquor license has been suspended from November 23 to November 29. All the picnic tables have been removed.
I wonder whether it relates to Dacha’s recent troubles with ABRA, or maybe their new grocery store?
The notices themselves don’t explain the reason for the suspension besides boilerplate about noncompliance with Title 25 of DC Code or Title 23 of the Municipal Regulations, both of which deal with alcohol. And the ABRA Board website hasn’t yet posted any orders addressing this particular suspension. What do you think?”
The Washington Blade reports:
“The D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Nov. 4 issued a $42,500 fine and a 21-day license suspension…The ABC Board was expected to allow Dacha to stagger its suspension period over multiple dates between now and next spring so that it won’t have to close continuously for 21 consecutive days.”
Photo credit Joy Asico
From a press release:
“Santa’s elves will transform specialty sherry and ham bar Mockingbird Hill (1843 7th St, NW) into Miracle on Seventh Street, a holiday winter wonderland set to open in Shaw for the month of December. In partnership with Cocktail Kingdom and NYC barman Nico de Soto of Mace and Miracle on Ninth Street, DC drink expert and Mockingbird Hill owner Derek Brown will open its sister bar concept, Miracle on Seventh Street, on December 1st through December 24th. Decked with elaborate kitschy Christmas decor with all the bells and whistles, Brown and his team will swap the usual Mockingbird Hill bar menu for a completely revamped Christmas-themed drink list, showcasing 10 specialty holiday cocktails and one shot.
Miracle on 7th Street bar will feature daily Christmas and Hanukkah-themed happy hours. Guests can expect to enjoy Christmas classic movie nights, Manischewitz Pong competitions, and cookie baking shenanigans. The holiday pop-up will serve up everything from live Christmas carolers to cocktails served in outrageous santa mugs, adorned with frosty evergreen trees and gingerbread men. Weekly happy hour details and a full cocktail menu attached below (more…)
829 Upshur Street, NW
From a craigslist ad:
“We focus on welcoming neighbors and guests from around the city with an increasingly vegetable-forward menu as well as a craft cocktail program.
Lead Bartender:
1) Minimum two years bar experience in a craft cocktail environment
2) Ability to work with and manage colleagues to anticipate guest’s needs
3) Basic understanding of spirits and cocktails
4) Must desire to learn more about restaurant operations and leadership
5) Must be available full time
6) Interest in literature is a plus”
Also interesting to note the “increasingly vegetable-forward menu”.
2737 Sherman Avenue, NW at Girard
A reader reports:
“Got a response onfacebook indicating Hilltop should open March 1, 2016.”
Construction is complete… just waiting on a final license. We’ll be opening March 1!
Fingers crossed…
1359 U Street, NW
I noticed last night that Cloak & Dagger had opened in the former Patty Boom Boom space on U Street. Hours are listed as:
Thursday 10pm – 2am
Friday 10pm – 3am
Saturday 10pm – 3am
Back in February we learned:
““So in a nut shell Cloak & Dagger’s concept will pay homage to DC’s history of elusive spies, espionage and underground secret society. A red telephone booth (London style sorta like the Dr. Who) will be the disguised entrance way into the bar/lounge. Covert rooms leading to different areas (I.e. the entrance, VIP room, DJ booth, etc) of Cloak & Dagger will provide a fun and classy Victorian style old school ambiance. (more…)
