Bars

Major Progress at Homestead coming to Petworth next to Qualia Coffee – Major Progress Still to Come

By Prince Of Petworth

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3911 Georgia Ave, NW

Speaking of places still coming – well it’s been a couple years but the Homestead from the owners of the Blaguard is still coming too. There’s been some serious progress – it’s like a total reconstruction. I’m not sure if I’m dreaming it but I’m feeling like a rood deck could be in the works too – stay tuned.

Update from the owners – no roof deck but plenty of outdoor space coming:

“We do not plan to open Homestead with a high roof deck. We have outdoor seating at the original porch level and we are adding a new front balcony off the second floor. In addition we built a terrace in the back that’s over 1,000 sq/ft. Total outdoor is over 1,500 sq/ft.”

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Dew Drop Inn (from owners of Wonderland) Opens in Edgewood near Brookland Wed. Have a Look Inside

By Prince Of Petworth

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The eagerly awaited Dew Drop Inn from the owners of Wonderland in Columbia Heights (Rose Donna and Mathew McGovern plus Wonderland’s manager Matt Szymanski) finally opens on Wednesday. And it is awesome. It is awesome not only because of the team but because quite frankly the building is so freaking cool. It is an old industrial building, formerly home to Chocolate City Brewery on the first floor where Dew Drop Inn will eventually expand into. There’s just something about a cool old building that’s hard to explain but it just feels like the real deal. It actually feels like the bar has been around for decades. And part of that is of course because of the great eye of Matthew McGovern.

Some bars open up and while cool it kinda feels like they’re trying too hard. With Wonderland and now Dew Drop Inn – it’s authentic. It’s not forced. Mathew really does dig this shit.  He has an eye for awesome bric a brac. Not too mention the amazing bar salvaged (from I forget where.) You’ll see what I mean when you see all the photos:

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Actually, you’ll see what I mean when you check it out in person. They open tomorrow starting at 4pm (will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for now.)  They’re located at 2801 8 Street, NE right near an entrance to the MBT and the CSX train tracks and around the corner from those who know Mess Hall.

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Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Walters Sports Bar Moving Forward

By Prince Of Petworth

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3632 Georgia Ave, NW

Liquor License placard posted at Walters (from owners of neighboring DC Reynolds and Looking Glass Lounge):

“Sports bar serving traditional fare such as cold sandwiches, soups, various cold spreads, and
cold platters. Kitchen space is limited with no hood ventilation system. Total Occupancy Load of 100. Total Occupancy Load of 80 inside premises. Summer Garden with seating for 20.”

Sweet Scuttlebutt – Boundary Stone Expanding in Bloomingdale!

By Prince Of Petworth

Boundary Stone
112 Rhode Island Ave, NW formerly Jak & Co. Hairdressers between El Camino and Boundary Stone

A commenter guessed it when we first learned that Jak and Company Hairdressers had closed on Rhode Island Ave right next door to Boundary Stone back in April. Now I’m hearing a steady stream of scuttlebutt that it is indeed happening! Very very good news for Boundary Stone fans. Stay tuned for more details when the deal is sealed!

End of an Era (soon) Vol. 176 – Stetson’s For Sale on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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1610 U Street, NW

Damn it! I spent a good part of 20s in Stetson’s. Ach, I think I’m becoming that old guy…

The listing says:

“Great opportunity for a restaurant on U Street. The property offers two floors of bar and restaurant space, rear patio, 24 tap line system and a lower level with a walk-in refrigerator, reach-in freezer, and ample storage. The business (Stetson’s Bar), Class C Tavern license, inventory and owned fixtures including two HD projectors convey. Zoned C-2-A. Appointment only. 24 hour notice required.”

It’s going for $2,400,000. Well, when in Rome, I’m off to set up a kickstarter page! For $50 you will get an ice cold 12oz Budweiser. For $500 you will get a 12oz Budweiser and a shot of your choice.

Oof, I’m so sad.

The Park at 14th Ordered Closed After MPD Alleges “employees tried to cover up an assault”

By Prince Of Petworth

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920 14th Street, NW

A reader reports:

“Walked by The Park at 14th around lunch time and these signs were on their window. Hopefully you can read the letter! It says that their liquor license has been suspended because there was an assault in their bathrooms at 2:40am on the 31st. The employees tried to cover up the assault by escorting the victim out the back door, cleaning the bathroom and then failed to report the incident to 911 or the MPD officers that were assigned to the club.”

Unfortunately I couldn’t read the text of the letter but another reader confirms on twitter:

“long letter from MPD on the door saying they concealed a violent altercation and their liquor license is revoked”

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