Bars

Sam the Bartender is Back – Now Serving at 14K Restaurant & Lounge

By Prince Of Petworth

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Sambonn Lek

From a press release:

DC Historic Landmark, The Hamilton Crowne Plaza, welcomes another DC institution back to town. Sambonn Lek, renowned as DC’s original “celebrity” bartender, returns to DC after a year in his native Cambodia. “Sam” as his regulars know him, will now be serving up his signature “Sam I Am” martinis and magic tricks at the popular 14K Restaurant & Lounge within the historic Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel at 14th and K Streets NW.

Sam has spent the past nine months in Cambodia, overseeing Sam Relief, Inc., an organization he founded in 1999 that has helped to build 27 schools and 345 wells, delivered 100 tons of rice to a local hospital and funded local university scholarships.

“The District will always have a special place in my heart,” says Sam. “I have truly missed the people of Washington, DC and look forward to seeing new and familiar faces from behind the bar at 14K Restaurant & Lounge.”

Sam found a home at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel’s Town and Country Lounge in 1976, two years after moving to the U.S. He was promoted to head bartender in 1980 and won numerous awards throughout his career, including Employee of the Year by DC Hotel Association along with a Best Bartender title from Washingtonian magazine.

New Lounge Coming to 2917 Georgia Ave, NW in Former Enterprise Jazz Space

By Prince Of Petworth

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2917 Georgia Ave, NW

Potentially huge news for Georgia Ave. Thanks to a reader for sending word that the former Enterprise Theatre & Jazz Lounge is going to become a tavern. But it’s much better than that – I hear it will be called Bravo Lounge and they plan on serving deli food. If it’s true deli food this could be huge. Stay tuned.

Froggy Bottom Pub Soft Opening in New K Street Location Friday, Grand Opening Next Week, Have a Look Inside and at the Menus

By Prince Of Petworth

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2021 K Street, NW

Back in Sept. 2012 we learned that the Froggy Bottom Pub would be moving from 2142 Pennsylvania Ave, NW where it first opened in 1985, to the former Thai Kingdom space at 2021 K Street, NW. Well the new day has arrived. The manager writes:

The Froggy Bottom Pub is excited to be opening our new location this week at 2021 K Street, NW. This Friday we’ll have a soft opening and the grand opening will be next week. We’ll all definitely miss the old pub, but the new place is simply fantastic. The beautiful hardwood bar area now has 18 stools and 11 tables, in the dining area there is seating for 64 people, and the outside patio is twice as large as our old patio.

The new menu has all of the favorites from the old Frog, including the nachos, burger, chicken tenders, and the Pho. The new items include some great new salads, wraps, burgers, and some new Vietnamese items: Bánh Mì sandwiches and Spring rolls. Eight types of draft beer at the old Frog was good, but the new pub will now feature 12 draft selections include some local favorites: DC Brau and Port City Porter. The bartenders got together and came up with some great new drinks that we hope everyone will enjoy.

Check out the full menus here:

Froggy Bottom Drink Menu

Froggy Bottom Menu

Have a look at some preview photos of the inside after the jump. (more…)

Comprehensive Map of DC’s Rooftop Bars

By Prince Of Petworth

And since it’s a beautiful day out – check out this map of rooftop bars compiled by map attacks and reddit.

This is freaking awesome. Just zoom in or out (with the plus or minus in the upper left hand corner) and then click on the dots to get name address and whether or not the roof deck is covered. Beautiful!

Capitol Prague Cafe Now Open in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

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From a press release:

Capitol Prague Café, a small European café in the heart of Georgetown, is now open daily between 8AM-8PM, serving unique and exquisite illy coffee along with homemade pastries and sweet delicacies of Old Europe. Come and taste illy’s velvety, delicately balancing floral and fruity notes with caramel, toast and chocolate…it will become your next obsession!

Stay tuned… Capitol Prague Restaurant & Bar is opening in May 2013, offering a contemporary Czech & Slovak fare infused by aromas of fresh herbs, smoked meats and authentic Czech beer!

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3277 M Street, NW

Del Campo Launching $7 Happy Hour Drinks Wed. May 1st

By Prince Of Petworth

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777 I Street, NW

Last week Del Campo opened in the former PS7’s space in Chinatown. They are launching their happy hour Wed. May 1st – from a press release:

In honor of the restaurant’s location at 777 I St. NW, $7 drink specials will be offered seven days a week from 5 to 7pm.

Del Campo Happy Hour Drink Specials
Available 5-7pm in the bar area
$7

Margarita
El Jimador Silver Tequila, Luxardo Triple Sec,
Lime Juice, Agave Nectar

Mojito

Bacardi Superior Rum, Lime Juice,
Simple Syrup, Mint, Carbonated Water

A Las Once

Cristal Aguardiente, Chicha Morada Syrup,
Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice

Viñedor

Strawberry Purée, Torrontes Syrup,
Grilled Lemon Juice, Biutiful Cava Brut

Draft Beer
Brooklyn IPA
Peroni

Wine
Biutiful Cava
Bodegas Lurton Pinot Gris
Nieto Senetiner Bonarda

You can see the full bar menu here and regular dinner menu here.

New Wine Bar Coming to U Street Will Offer American/Italian Cuisine Instead of Mexican

By Prince Of Petworth

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1301 U Street, NW

A few weeks ago we learned a new wine bar serving Mexican food would be replacing U Scream Ice Cream at 1301 U St, NW. I’d never heard of a wine bar focusing on Mexican cuisine, alas, the liquor license application has been changed:

“**Food will be American /Italian cuisine to include, salads, Panini, small plates, charcuterie and cheeses. Total Load: 61, Seats Inside: 36, Summer Garden Seats: 35.”

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