Bars

The Gryphon, Sportsbar and Gastropub, Opens Tonight in Dupont Circle, Have a Look Inside and at the Menu

By Prince Of Petworth

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1337 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

The Gryphon will open to the public for dinner service on Wednesday, March 13 at 9 p.m. Executive Chef Joseph Evans of brother restaurant Lost Society will serve modern takes on classic bar bites such pimento-cheese-stuffed pepperdews and cajun crawfish mac-n-cheese, as well as hearty entrees like cocoa and chipotle rubbed sirloin and crispy Scottish salmon with smoked tomato beurre blanc. Sweet finishes such as peanut butter and chocolate bread pudding with strawberry jam round out the dessert menu.

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Photo credit: Travis Vaughn

More photos of the interior and a look at the full menu after the jump. (more…)

Black Whiskey Applies for Liquor License in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

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1410 14th Street, NW

Back in Dec. we learned that Black Whiskey would be opening in former Mar de Plata space in Logan Circle. At that time they hoped to open around the April. Looks like they still have some more buildout to do but according to the liquor license application, the space will be pretty large:

“New Full Service Restaurant serving American cuisine with occasional DJ and Dancing. Number of inside seats is 140. Total occupancy load is 275. Summer Garden, number of seats is 20.“

New Bar, The Elroy, Coming to 1423 H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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1423 H Street, NE

This is a curious development – a new liquor license application has been posted outside 1423 H Street, NE – it says:

The Elroy (This is a transfer from 645 New York Avenue, NW. New York Avenue Beach Bar)

New Tavern. Beach themed Outdoors. Entertainment to be provided by DJ. No Nude Performances. Licensed Food Trucks will provide sale of food on premises; food prepared off-site and warmed on-premises. Total Load is 100; Total Number of seats is 40.

Obviously this is a storefront so they won’t be able to replicate the New York Ave Beach Bar here. So it sounds like a new bar called The Elroy will be using their liquor license. Looks like a lot of work is needed on the space so updates as construction progresses.

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New Oyster Bar, Eat The Rich, Coming to Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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1841 7th Street, NW

A couple weeks ago we saw the location of Derek’s Brown Mockingbird Hill – 1843 7th Street, NW. Now comes even more news for the construction on the 1800 block of 7th St, NW. Right next door to Mockingbird Hill will be a new oyster bar called Eat The Rich. A liquor license posted out front says:

“Bar focusing on Farm Raised Chesapeake Oysters, local beer, and mixed drinks. Seating Capacity is 67, with a total Occupancy Load of 67.”

I’m not really a big fan of the name but a “Bar focusing on Farm Raised Chesapeake Oysters, local beer, and mixed drinks” sounds awesome. Stay tuned.

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List of 66 Bars Who Can Stay Open An “Extra” Hour Despite Daylight Saving Time on Sat. Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80

Thanks to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) for sending a list of bars that applied for licenses and “were approved for extended hours over the Daylight Saving period this weekend.” Which is to say, they won’t have to close an hour early when the clocks are pushed forward.

UPDATE: Thanks to kg_ography for mapping them:


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APPROVED establishments for 2013 Daylight Savings Time Extension

18th Street Lounge
Ambassador Restaurant
Archibald’s/Fast Eddies Billiards Cafe
Bachelor’s Mill/ Backdoor Pub
Bar 7
Barcode
Bar Pilar
Bistro Du Coin
Blackfinn
Bourbon (Adams Morgan)
Bourbon (Glover Park)
Bravo Bravo
Breadsoda
Cafe Asia
Cafe Citron
Cafe Saint-Ex

Continues after the jump. (more…)

913 U Street, NW For Lease, Also Heads Up While at Velvet Lounge

By Prince Of Petworth

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Back in 2011 we learned a restaurant was coming to the former Metrolab building that had been completed gutted at 913 U Street, NW. After little visible progress the past year a new for lease sign has gone up out front.

And while we’re on the block – a reader sends a heads up about some recent thefts at Velvet Lounge:

Two saturdays ago I was at Velvet Lounge. I had my purse on me the entire time, but had my jacket, with my keys in the pocket, hanging on one of the pegs on the wall. When I got home, no keys. At first I thought they might’ve fallen out but now I believe otherwise. Friday night, at Velvet Lounge, a group piled their stuff together on some chairs, including my friend’s purse (not the smartest, I know). Her wallet was taken out of her purse, $400 in credit card charges were incurred before she found out and canceled everything (obviously a short time span). That SAME NIGHT, another friend’s iphone was taken from her jacket at Velvet. I now think someone took the keys hoping a car key was on there.

Either a regular is there multiple nights a week stealing things or someone working there? I don’t know. But people should be aware.

Last month another reader sent word Purse Nabbings at Bars.

Showtime Lounge Hoping to Open by End of the Month in Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth

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113 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Back in April 2012 we learned that Showtime Lounge would be coming to 113 Rhode Island Ave, NW across the street from Boundary Stone. I hadn’t noticed much movement but when I was walking around this weekend I noticed the front door was open. I peeked inside and spoke with one of the owners who says they hope to open around the end of the month. Plans are still for:

“The establishment plans to operate as a coffeehouse during the daytime hours, serving coffee, pastries and house made dips and snacks. During the evening hours, offering a small selection of beer, wine, spirits and finger foods.”

Finishing touches were still ongoing but there is a nice little bar in the back, some sweet retro wallpaper in the front and a mural on a back/side wall. It looks like it’s gonna be another great addition to Bloomingdale. Stay tuned for an exact opening date when it’s announced.

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1905’s DC Brau Night – March 7th – Launching of Saint Joseph’s Tripel

By Prince Of Petworth

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1905 9th Street, NW

From a press release:

1905 Bistro & Bar is excited to team up with DC Brau on two beer events at the restaurant on Thursday, March 7th – a rooftop beer launch featuring the brewery’s newest release, Saint Joseph’s Tripel, followed by 1905’s first-ever beer dinner in the main dining room.

The beer launch is open to the public from 5 to 7 PM with no cover. Reservations are not required. The Saint Joseph’s Tripel is a limited-release Belgian-style ale, which clocks in at 10% ABV and is brewed with orange peel, coriander, grains of paradise, and juniper berries. According to the brewery, an angel has “blessed this transcendent ale with deep flavors of passion fruit, kiwi, and tropical candy.” DC Brau beers poured during the beer launch will cost $5. All pours from the first keg of Saint Joseph’s Tripel that night will be $5 cash and will benefit the family of Joey Belcher.

The 1905 dining room will be reservation-only for the evening, as Chef Joel Hatton pairs four courses, plus an amuse bouche, with selections from DC Brau’s portfolio, including the Saint Joseph’s Tripel and the limited edition Catoctin Creek Grape Brandy Barrel Aged Ghoul’s Night Out. The beer dinner is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. The full dinner menu, which is subject to change, (after the jump.) (more…)

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