The Elroy opened up over the weeked at 1423 H St, NE. Their twitter page says:
“Bar and Lounge located in the heart of the Atlas Theater District. A futuristic bar with a bright look and a mature atmosphere.”
Anyone stop by?
Bars
From Ben Evans of Hellbender Brewing Co:
“Never Mind the Bollekes” will have a release date of May 29 [from 4pm on] at Iron Horse in Chinatown [507 7th Street, NW]. There will be another release event the following evening at Meridian Pint [May 30th 5pm on at 11th and Park Rd, NW]. Hellbender’s Patrick Mullane, the head brewer of Lost Rhino, Favio Garcia, and myself [Ben Evans] will all be at the events to briefly talk about the beer before it is tapped. There are a total of about 20-25 kegs coming into DC, and they will be available only at about 7 other bars starting May 30 following the first two releases.
A “bolleke” is the type of Belgian beer glass that this style is typically served in there, and the name is a play on the iconic “Sex Pistols” album. It will not likely be served in a bolleke.
A Belgian Pale Ale, “Never Mind the Bollekes” pours a deep amber/mahogany color. It has a raisiny malt flavor with a clean, slightly fruity finish from a Belgian yeast strain originating from Antwerp. A heavy hand with the wheat malt provides substantial body to this 5.5% ABV pale ale. “Bollekes” has a low level of bittering hops for the style, but we added a large dose of Sterling and Willamette hops at the very end of the boil to give it a bright, floral flavor and aroma without the bittering.
After the initial two releases, the beer will be available at the discretion of the bar managers at Pizzeria Paradiso in Gtown, Granville Moore, Big Hunt, Churchkey, Kangaroo Boxing Club, Capital Lounge, Lounge 201.
Patrick and Ben at Lost Rhino
777 I Street, NW
From a press release:
On Wednesday, May 29, Del Campo, Chef Victor Albisu’s young Penn Quarter restaurant, opened its Asado Bar. Guests seated at the nine-seat counter overlooking the open kitchen window will be offered a pair of fixed-price menus that showcase the true art of the South American grill. The first menu is a $77, four-course exploration of the Asado tradition that offers a variety of grilled, smoked and burnt meat and seafood. For $42, the vegetarian menu gives diners a taste of the many ways smoke and char enhance and add flavor to vegetables, bread, cheese and fruit.
Reservations are available only via phone at 202-289-7377
Both menus are available online.
Wine pairings for both menus are available for $22
Del Campo debuted its patio seating earlier this week. Both the happy hour and dinner menus are available at the 40-seat space, which opens with the restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Southwest corner 14th and R St, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Bar di Bari – Espresso and Wine Bar – got their fence set up for an outdoor patio. Should be another outside dining option.
Northwest corner 14th and R St, NW
And here’s a quick peek inside M Cafe coming in across the street:
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2406 18th Street, NW
Back in Feb. we noted that Viet Thai and Sutra (formerly Felix) had closed at 2406 18th St, NW. Thanks to a reader for sending word about the new signage that has just gone up. Well, uh, more info as it becomes available…
414 H Street, NE
From an email:
We will be hanging out all night with John and his guys, from New Columbia. We’ll be serving up a few cocktails which we will be crafting using the seasonal gin. We’re thinking of an Apricot Bee’s Knees and maybe a Horchata Ramos Fizz. Also, our cocktails will be incorporating flavors of rosemary and black pepper, as well as blueberry and thyme.
2106 Vermont Avenue, NW
From an email:
Every Tuesday thru Friday
Tall Boys of PBR, Miller Lite and Natty Boh, Drafts of Miler Lite and Tecate Cans
4pm to 5pm $1
5pm to 6pm $2
6pm to 7pm $3Heineken Tall Boys
4pm to 5pm $2
5pm to 6pm $3
6pm to 7pm $4Sam Adams Lager, Summer Ale and Yuengling
4pm to 5pm $2
5pm to 6pm $3
6pm to 7pm $44pm to 7pm
16 oz Hurricanes $7
16 oz Sweet Tea Vodka and Lemonade $7
House Malbec or Pinot Grigio $3
Bulleit Bourbon or Bulleit Rye Half Price ($5)
1212 H Street, NE
@HStreetDC_ tweets:
“Bocce court is waiting for you @vendettadc…opens officially on Tuesday”
You can see Vendetta’s menus here.
Formerly Palace of Wonders, Red and the Black and Red Palace:
1926 9th Street, NW
In Oct. 2012 Cause opened up just south of U Street at 1926 9th Street, NW. You can see their menu here. Any fans?
Photos courtesy of Josh Berner
Ed. Note: Here is the comprehensive Map of DC’s Rooftop Bars.
From a press release:
Donovan House and Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants are pleased to announce the opening of DNV, an urban rooftop retreat 14 floors above downtown D.C., after a $300,000 revamp. Opening in late May, this newly-updated poolside oasis was reimagined by local design firm, GrizForm, and features stunning views of the Nation’s Capital, framed by sleek dark wood, glass, and chrome. Intimate tables for two and four and inviting lounge seating, upholstered in a soothing shade of green surrounds the pool, creating the perfect setting to join friends and neighbors to sip and savor the new menu of craft cocktails from Zentan’s bar manager Josh Berner and Asian tapas from Executive Chef Jennifer Nguyen in a communal atmosphere. Officially, the name DNV stems from the abbreviation for the Donovan House Hotel and provides a little mystery with being named after former CIA operative Bill Donovan, but informally it also represents a “Damn Nice View.”
Newly appointed Chef Nguyen, from the ground floor restaurant, Zentan, has created a menu of Asian tapas, inspired by her food and cooking style at Zentan. Guests can expect refreshing, shareable plates like Rock Shrimp Tempura, paired with a Kochojun aioli and candied walnuts; Watermelon Salad featuring Maryland blue crab, shaved hearts of palm and pink peppercorns; and Shuimai Dumplings with a pork filling, served with chili ponzu dipping sauce. Nguyen will also feature a shrimp ceviche, with betel leaf, toasted coconut, cashews and grapefruit. In the opening weeks, the food offerings will be limited, but will eventually expand to include the full menu.
Berner’s cocktail menu centers around inventive seasonal refreshments, including his “Tea Lights” – cocktails incorporating freshly brewed teas. Served in glass jars, the Tea Lights include sophisticated combinations such as Basil Hayden bourbon, house-made lemon bitters, and black tea syrup; Beefeater gin infused with citrus-chamomile tea, mixed with Aperol and Blanco Vermouth; and strawberry-infused Tequila Real, combined with lemon juice and verbena-mint tea. Guests can also indulge in a popular British-inspired refresher, Pimm’s Cup, offered on tap. DNV’s bar menu also features a signature spiced rum punch and a specialty punch updated weekly, which will be inspired by fresh flavors of the season. Sangrias and classic cocktails will round out the menu.
Happy hour will be available daily from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with special pricing on punches, sangrias, cocktails on tap, frozen beverages and specialty cocktails. Special pricing during happy hour will only apply to single servings of drinks, many of which are also available in shareable options for groups of 4-6 and 8-12 people. For example, happy hour drinks will include Butternuts Pork Slap Ale and Jack’s Cider for $5, select sangria, cocktails on tap and frozen drinks for $6 and spiced rum for $7.
DNV is located at 1155 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20005. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.
