The Washington Post reported back in April:
“The menu will be “extensively based in classic cocktails and a smaller number of things we’ve come up with,” Brown says. His dream would be to have a “cocktail catalog” of 50 to 60 drinks, “but I know that could be overwhelming for people. I don’t know how to present that yet.”
Now we know how Brown got the name Left Door:
Genius!! Updates when they get closer to opening.
1345 S Street, NW
1837 1st Street, NW
The Washington Post reports:
[Co-owner, Larry] “Holden said Sunday that as he understood it, Daniel Brown’s son got into trouble in the tide, and the two brothers went to his aid, “saving him and losing their own lives.”
600 T Street, NW
A reader reports:
“these guys are working on a cocktail bar coming to the basement of 600T NW.”
Anyone else hear about this?
12th and U Street, NW
Back in February and then May we noted some drama at The Islander. For fans there is a sad update. Thanks to all who sent emails about the Washington Post article:
“Green said that after decades of serving up pineapple chicken, Caribbean kicker cocktails and Green’s Calypso Chicken, she is closing the Islander, eager to leave the stresses of running a restaurant in a changing neighborhood to someone else.”
Though the Post also notes:
“But there is a glimmer of hope that the spirit of the Islander may live on. As manager of the lounge, Darryl Green said he plans to take over and relocate the business to a more affordable place in the District.”
Ed. Note: What the word on Sauf Haus? How does it compare to Biergarten Haus on H Street?
From a press release:
“Partygoers can look forward to Radeberger Pilsner and Schofferhofer Radler (a Grapefruit beer and Hefeweisen blend) for $1 while supplies last. The first fifty guests will receive Sauf Haus branded swag to take home. Food will be available all night including Sauf Haus’ famed two-pound pretzels.
Multiple live bands will play throughout the celebration starting at 2PM with the last set beginning at 9:00. Guests can look forward to a variety of genres including roots rock, reggae, Americana, acoustic hip-hop and big band R&B. The band lineup includes local favorites like Justin Trawick and the Common Good and popular cover band The Jeffersonians.
A portion of proceeds from evening will benefit local non-profit organization, Yellow Ribbon Foundation, whose mission is to provide practical support to injured military service members and their families.
When: July 25, 2015 12PM to 3AM
Where: Sauf Haus is located at 1216 18th St. NW at the intersection of 18th Street and Connecticut Ave NW, above Shake Shack. DuPont Circle Station is the nearest Metro stop.
Tickets: No tickets or RSVP necessary, the party is free and open to the public. Early arrival is suggested.”
Old Trusty’s Signage at 1420 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
From an email:
“Trusty’s Full-Serve “The Hill’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill” is celebrating our 10th Anniversary all week long! We have partnered with another local institution Jan’s Tutoring House located only one block from Trusty’s as our neighborhood charity and 10% of all proceeds from this week will be donated to them to help fund their mentoring and tutoring programs for school ages students throughout the neighborhood and DC as a whole. Please join us in helping Jan’s Tutoring House, while playing board games, grabbing a burger and tossing back a cold one or two at Trusty’s.”
Drink City is written by Beau Finley. This post originally appeared on DC Focused.
Part-time bug geek, former entomologist, and current bartender Tania Morgan is the creator of a number of delicious cocktails at both Church & State and Wisdom. Her great taste and charm make her the subject of this month’s Drink City. Drink City is a series of snapshots of people in the D.C. area who are invested in D.C.’s drinking culture.
What brought you to D.C.?
My husband and I both finished grad school in California in 2008. He got a post-doc in D.C., and I ended up deciding I didn’t want to work in a lab any more. I was lucky enough to come here when the cocktail scene was really starting and found a new passion.
How long have you been bartending in the city?
I’ve been bartending for a little over four years. I started at Fruitbat on H Street as a server and barback, and eventually became a bartender there. When Fruitbat changed over to Atlas Arcade, I moved upstairs to Church & State and also started bartending at Wisdom. I’m currently bartending at both Church & State and Wisdom. Between the two bars, I get to play with a variety of cool techniques and flavors. Church exclusively carries American made spirits and we make a lot of infusions, syrups and vermouths. Wisdom has this amazing vermouth and liqueur selection that I’m still learning about even after being there for years. Between the two, my cocktail geek tendencies get to run wild.
The interest in classic cocktails and craft beer has exploded in D.C. over the past few years – what sorts of trends have you noticed lately? (more…)
3622 Georgia Ave, NW
I think the curse of the Blue Banana may finally be broken with Walters – check it out for yourself starting Friday:
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
4016 Georgia Ave, NW
The Petworth restaurant explosion of 2015 continues with word of a new Latin American Wine and Spirits Bar coming to Georgia Avenue. Word on the street is that it will have:
“About 20 Latin American wines by the glass, plus a cocktail list featuring Latin American spirits. Full menu featuring foods from across Latin America, and a good sized patio space in the rear.”
Stay tuned for updates when more is known and they get closer to opening.
looking north toward Taylor Street, NW
3632 Georgia Ave, NW
I’m told if all goes well expect a soft opening mid-week and grand opening on Friday!
From a press release:
“A new fanfocused, family friendly sports bar and restaurant, Walters is opening soon on the Georgia Avenue corridor in Parkview.
Named after legendary Washington Senators Hall of Famer and local icon Walter Johnson, the bar and restaurant will have a sports themed look and feel, with a décor highlighting the prohibition era of baseball. Along with Walter Johnson memorabilia, the atmosphere will pay tribute to the Washington Senators including team photos and a classic image of Babe Ruth at Griffin Stadium. Walters will also pay homage to local area sports including Sammy Baugh and the early days of the Washington Redskins. (more…)