2009 8th Street, NW just off Florida Ave
A recent liquor license application posted outside Town reveals they are hoping to add a 125 seat summer garden. Hours of operation if approved would be Sunday through Thursday 12 pm – 1 am and Friday & Saturday 12 pm – 2 am.
View of North Capitol and R St, NW via google street view
In last week’s rant/revel a reader mentioned that a new bar was coming to Bloomingdale at the corner of North Capitol and R St, NW. It’s true! It will be called Pub and the People. The reader notes that demo had already started. Updates as construction progresses.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Faucetini
From the Adams Morgan listserv:
“This a reminder that ANC 1C will be hosting a Special Forum regarding the Adams Morgan alcohol license moratorium on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Mary’s Center (2333 Ontario Road) beginning at 7:00 p.m. All ANC 1C Commissioners have been invited to hear comments from neighborhood groups and individuals regarding the alcohol license moratorium. The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration, Fred Moosally, will also join us to provide background information regarding the moratorium and related processes. The ANC will not vote on any matters at this meeting.”
Will Adams Morgan follow in the footsteps of U Street…?
901 9th Street, NW
901 Restaurant and Bar closed at 9th and I Street, NW back in January. Now comes exciting news of who is taking over the space – City Tap House.
@barredindc tweeted the news yesterday:
“City Tap House (@TapHouseDC) will be opening in the short-lived 901 space at 9th & I soon. Gastropub has location near UPenn in Philly”
And @TapHouseDC tweeted that they hope to open in:
“mid November is our goal. We ‘ll keep you informed. Looking forward to having you in for some great beers!!”
In an email the folks from City Tap House write:
“Located in the bustling Chinatown district and Penn Quarter neighborhood of downtown Washington DC, within walking distance of major attractions including the brand new Washington DC Convention Center, Verizon Center sports and entertainment complex and world renowned Smithsonian American Art Museum, City Tap House DC boasts one of Washington DC’s most extensive local, national and international microbrew line ups. Complimented by our elevated American pub fare and gourmet brick oven pizza menu, City Tap House DC offers guests a rustic, comfortable dining and bar setting adjacent to our spacious open kitchen.
If you’re looking for one of the widest craft beer selections in Washington DC, City Tap House DC has you covered. Enjoy daily happy hours for the best drink specials in Washington DC, seasonal full-service patio dining, vibrant late night & weekend entertainment and monthly microbrew based special events, including seasonal launches, menu pairings and complimentary samplings.”
You can see their planned DC menu here:
The DC beer list is being finalized but you can see the beer list from their Philly location.
Anyone ever visit the Philly location? Think it’ll be a good fit for 9th and I St, NW?
Renderings via Twelve12
This will be part of the Twelve12 development coming to 1212 4th Street, SE in the Spring of 2014. It will include a Harris Teeter and VIDA Fitness. VIDA Fitness has a Penthouse Pool Club at their U Street location. You can read more about the U Street location here.
According to a recent liquor license application for 1212 4th Street, SE they will also have:
“A Penthouse Lounge with Swimming Pool and ancillary food and beverage service. There will be occasional DJ performances and recorded music. Summer Garden with 235 Seats. Live Entertainment. Total Occupancy Load 299.”
Hours of operation are listed at Sunday through Thursday: 8am-2am, Friday and Saturday: 8am-3am.
Edgar Allen Poe sculpture from the Palisades
From a press release:
“Les Dames d’Escoffier and the region’s most creative bartenders present the barhopping fundraiser, Craft Spirit of Poe on Monday, October 7. Each participating bar will host a mini- lecture on the anniversary of Edgar Allen Poe’s death and commemorate his spirit and his love of spirits with a Poe inspire cocktail.
In Cleveland Park, Ripple Bar Manager Caroline Blundell has created “The Raven’s Claw,” for the occasion; a drink inspired by the writer’s famous poem, “The Raven” and the lesser known tale of love lost, “Annabel Lee.” The concoction will be made with one of the original bourbons of the U.S., something Poe himself might have drank while drowning his well documented sorrows.
As part of the event, Ripple will host American University scholar of literature Courtney Wells for a brief discussions on the poet’s life and times as well as the poems that inspired Blundell’s cocktail.
With the purchase of up to three tickets, guests can attend a lecture and receive a drink at the bar of their choice, then proceed on to other participating bars to trade remaining tickets for more Poe inspired drinks.
Daikaya, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Room 11, The Gibson, The Green Pig, Vinoteca, and 8407 Kitchen & Bar will offer similar mini-lectures and drinks inspired by Poe’s “Metzengerstein,” “Casque of Amontillado,” “Masque of Red Death,” “The Black Cat,” “In the Devil’s Chair,””Nevermore” and “Alone.” What better way to learn poetry than by associating it with a delicious hand crafted cocktail?
Tickets can be bought online at www.craftspiritofpoe.com and proceeds will help fund scholarships for local culinary talent, a Les Dames d’Escoffier initiative.”
Photo credit: Amir Lowery courtesy Moki Media
From a press release:
“Last night, Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins, a.k.a Mr. Belding kept Washingtonians in line as he hosted KABIN‘s first ever Decades happy hour, a weekly Wednesday night dance party during which every hour of music corresponds with a different era, from The Temptations to Timberlake. Haskins, fresh off a cross-country flight, arrived at the Alpine-inspired Dupont lounge in high spirits: “I’m here and ready to take photos with each and every one of you,” he promised, before posing for a shot with the 100+ person crowd – which went wild.”
Photo credit: Amir Lowery courtesy Moki Media
1612 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Dueling Dog Basket: Every Sunday throughout football season, there will be a friendly competition for “top dog” at Black Jack. Guests can order a “dueling dog basket” for $10, featuring two all natural beef hot dogs, one topped with gumbo and crispy fried onions, and the other toped with étouffée and crispy fried crawfish. Guests who vote for their favorite will be entered to win a $25 bar tab. A winner will be announced each week.
Buckets of Canned Beer: A rotating selection of four canned beers for $10 will be available. Every Sunday Bar Manager E Jay Apaga will pick his favorites to feature.
All Day Sunday Happy Hour: This Sunday tradition continues with half price draft beers, half price pizzas, half price Dive Burgers, half price Addie’s Mussels, and $5 Red/White/Sparkling wine from open to close.
Redskins Hours: During football season Black Jack’s Sunday hours will follow the Redskins schedule. They will open early for any Redskins games that begin before their normal opening time of 3pm on Sundays, and will broadcast every Redskins game with sound over the speakers.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user clif_burns
From ABRA:
“Today, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) unanimously denied a petition for a moratorium on the issuance of new liquor licenses in the District’s 14th and U St. corridor.
The Board determined the moratorium is not in the public’s interest after carefully considering public input and evaluating various standards for issuing a moratorium. Data collected by the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) shows the 14th and U St. corridor has undergone a revival. Property values are appreciating, the violent crime rate has decreased, and residents and businesses alike are being attracted to the area. There was no evidence that additional ABC-licensed establishments will have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. (more…)
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From ABRA:
“The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) will decide on a petition for a moratorium on the issuance of liquor licenses in the District’s U St. corridor at a public hearing tomorrow.
WHEN: 1-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2
WHERE: Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Hearing Room
Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th St., NW, Suite 400 S., 4th Floor
BACKGROUND: The Shaw-Dupont Citizens Alliance requested a five-year moratorium on the issuance of liquor licenses in an area extending 1,800 feet in radius from Ben’s Next Door located at 1211 U St., NW. The petition requested the Board:
· Prohibit the issuance of all new alcoholic beverage licenses, except licenses to sell beer and wine (class B) at full service grocery stores;
· Prohibit the transfer of licenses into the moratorium zone;
· Place a cap on the number of nightclub licenses at zero;
· Place a cap on the number of tavern licenses at ten; and
· Prohibit the expansion of existing licensees into adjoining spaces, properties or lots.
The Board held a public hearing on the petition on May 22 and received written comments until May 24. Members of the public can view the petition online.”