Bars

“Community standards do not end at our door because we serve alcohol.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1021 7th Street, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending a link to this post from The Passenger’s Facebook page:

Dear Friends and Patrons,
We are very proud to be a part of this community. Shaw is one of the most culturally diverse areas in all of DC. Our community has standards that include the prohibition of discrimination based on sex, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Community standards do not end at our door because we serve alcohol. We believe in these standards and ask that those that frequent our bar help us to maintain them. If you find yourself unable to abide by this etiquette, fuck off. Tom Brown

Friday June 14th is National Bourbon Day – Celebrate at Jack Rose

By Prince Of Petworth

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2007 18th Street, NW

From a press release:

Jack Rose Dining Saloon Celebrates National Bourbon Day on June 14 with Rare Bourbon Flights in Private Basement Bar

Home to the largest whisky collection in the Western Hemisphere, Jack Rose offers uber-rare flights of Kentucky bourbon for National Bourbon Day

There’s no better place to celebrate a day devoted to bourbon than the place

with the largest whisky collection in the Western hemisphere. One of the country’s most esteemed bourbon destinations, Jack Rose Dining Saloon is celebrating National Bourbon Day on Friday, June 14 by offering can’t-get-anywhere-else flights of bourbon in its private basement bar.

June 14, 1789 is said to be the day that Rev. Elijah Craig first distilled whiskey from corn in Kentucky, storing his wares in barrels that had been charred in a fire. Hence, June 14 is now celebrated as National Bourbon Day. Elijah Craig’s name lives on in the form of a premium bourbon brand produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY.

In honor of Craig’s significant contributions to bourbon history, Jack Rose has created two flights of Heaven Hill-distilled bourbons – one featuring the award-winning Elijah Craig and one featuring Evan Williams single barrel vintages from the 90s. These bourbons are extremely rare, with no other place in the region able to offer all four in a flight.

Jack Rose will offer two different flights, one for each type of bourbon lover: an approachable flight of Evan Williams at $19; and a $ 55 flight for the serious bourbon connoisseur featuring small-batch, cask strength and single barrel bottlings from Elijah Craig. Each flight features 1 oz. pours of four bourbons.

Here are full details on Jack Rose’s National Bourbon Day flights:

$19 Evan Williams Flight:

Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1993 | 9 YR, 86.6°
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1995 | 9 YR, 86.6°
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1996 | 9 YR, 86.6°
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 1997 | 9 YR, 86.6°

$55 Elijah Craig Flight:

Elijah Craig | small batch, 12 YR, 94°
Elijah Craig | cask strength, 12 YR, 134.2°
Elijah Craig | single barrel, D.1990, 20 YR, 95°
Elijah Craig | single barrel, 21 YR, 90°

Jack Rose will offer these bourbon flights in its private basement bar from 5 p.m. to close and no reservations are required.

Lyman’s Tavern Still Coming to former Laundromat next to Red Derby?

By Prince Of Petworth

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3720 14th Street, NW June 2013

I’ve been getting this question pretty regularly (most recently on twitter @PoPville) ever since we learned about it back in Oct. 2012:

“Tavern serving bar food with a seating capacity of 70. Occupancy load of 70. Requesting a summer garden with a seating capacity of 20 and entertainment endorsement featuring live music.”

Last month New Columbia Heights reported an ANC Rep heard the owners were shooting for a July opening date. Based on the photo above taken last weekend and word from a reader who peeked in the window, well, I’d guess the likelihood of them opening in July is, uh, let’s say not very likely. Unless they meant July 2014. Anyway, I’m just glad it’s apparently still happening. Though I’ll feel a little more confident when renovations actually start. Stay tuned.

MOVA Launching Absinthe Focused Speakeasy – La Fée Verte – July 1st

By Prince Of Petworth

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2204 14th Street, NW

From a press release:

When battling the DC crowds, one might think there is something to the idea of exclusivity. There is also something to the idea of experience. Couple these and add a rooftop locale, signature décor including live grass walls, a very special menu of food and Absenthe cocktails and you have La Fée Verte—a private contemporary speakeasy style club within a club.

Located atop MOVA on 14th Street, guests wishing to experience La Fée Verte will have a private text number through which they can reserve the space at seatings either 8-10 pm, 10 pm-midnight or midnight -2 am every Wednesday through Saturday. Once on the very limited guest list, patrons will enter La Fée Verte by ascending through the curtained stairs of MOVA, where they will be transported to an emerald embodied world of live green grass walls; a forest of leafy plants, stylish cushy furniture, signature glass and serviceware and personal service.

La Fée Verte will offer an Absenthe cocktail based menu from which guests may make their selection of avariety of libations showcasing 6-8 different Absenthes in varying flavor profiles. A savory farm to table snack menu created by Chef Jerry Hollinger of The Daily Dish will be offered for those wishing to pair their cocktail with the appropriate small dish.

Reservations will be taken beginning July 1. It’s all enough to make anyone not in attendance green with envy.

La Fée Verte is located n the rooftop at MOVA.

Update on Tinto, Coming to Columbia Heights, Will be a Wine and Whiskey Bistro and Art Gallery

By Prince Of Petworth

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3463 14th Street, NW

Last week I shared word that a new restaurant called Tinto would be opening up next Taqueria Distrito Federal at 3463 14th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. At the time, a liquor license application posted out front indicated that the restaurant would be South American Fusion. The owner reached out to me via email and says that was an old concept – actually the space will be:

“a wine and whiskey bistro and gallery. We will feature local art every 6 weeks, our menu is Mediterranean influenced tapas/small plates sourced from local farms.”

The goal is to open in late October. Updates as we get closer to the date.

Get $1 Dollar Beers at Furlough Happy Hour July 11th at Duffy’s

By Prince Of Petworth

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2106 Vermont Avenue, NW

From Duffy’s:

Thanks to the Brainchildren we have elected to high office the DOD will begin Furloughing pretty much all civilian employees each Friday starting July 12th. So when life hands you a lemon…Thursdays just became Fridays Duffy’s will help you kick off your first furlough weekend with a Hour you can afford:

4pm to 7pm
$1 Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Sam Adams Summer, PBR, Tecate

Our entire Menu will be 1/2 Price until 7pm!

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