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The Gryphon Opens for One Day Preview March 2nd, Will Properly Open March 13th in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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1337 Connecticut Ave, NW

UPDATE: From a new press release:

Dupont Circle upscale gastropub The Gryphon will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, March 13 for both bar and dinner service, starting at 8 p.m. Due to construction delays, the new sports lounge will push back their opening date to accommodate hungry Washingtonians in time for March Madness.

A lot more info on the Gryphon coming to the former Heritage India space in Dupont. While there will be a preview March 2nd for the DC Leprechaun Lap the Gryphon’s normal hours will start sometime “mid-March”. I’ll update when an exact date is known. From a press release:

On March 2nd, Dupont Circle welcomes The Gryphon, the marriage of a gastropub and an upscale sports bar. The 5,000 square-foot eatery boasts the social dining atmosphere of a restaurant, the heart of a pub and the view of a stadium. Executive Chef Joseph Evans of brother restaurant Lost Society has crafted a hearty, refined menu that modernizes the classic bar bite. Gaming accents and vintage decor evoke the grand, private lounges of the 1920s and 30s, while contemporary touches such as an interactive, state-of-the-art integrated media system will ensure that guests catch every play from any spot in the house – no bleacher seats here. The restaurant will open to Washingtonians as part of the DC Leprechaun Lap, a massive bar crawl featuring over 20 Dupont establishments.

The Gryphon is where Washingtonians will go to indulge their competitive side and unwind in style. The eatery will feature two bars, 192 seats and standing capacity for 350. Sporting events – from mainstream to middle-of-nowhere – will screen for guests on 31 televisions located throughout the establishment. The DJ booth, located behind the back bar, is housed in what was previously the vault of the historic Hamilton National Bank – a prior tenant of the space.

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Anderson Valley Tap Takeover Tonight at Nanny’s in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Laura_Grageda

From an email:

Thursday February 28th Nanny O’Brien’s (3319 Connecticut Ave, NW in Cleveland Park) will be hosting an Anderson Valley Brewing Company Tap Takeover starting at 5pm and running all night.

The tap list includes two exclusive brews, direct from the brewery that have, we’ve been told, not come to DC before:

The Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Stout, AVBC’s Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout aged just enough in Wild Turkey Bourbon barrels to impart a bourbon-y sweetness and character that, at 5.8% abv, you can enjoy more than one of.

Also appearing will be the Brother David’s Triple Abbey Style Ale, a high octane American Tripel at 10% abv, fruity, malty and bubbly with just a bit of bite.

The rest of the list includes the (newish) El Steinber Mexican Dark Lager, Heelch O’Hops Imperial IPA, Hop Ottin IPA, Boondt Amber and the normal Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout.

All beers will be priced at $6.50 throughout the event and a rep will be on hand talking shop and providing brewery swag.

El Chucho’s Roof Deck Gets a Roof in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Following in the footsteps of Red Derby’s roof deck getting a roof comes El Chucho located at 3313 11th St, NW. DC Eater reports it will be heated as well. I understand the desire to utilize the space year round but I’m anti-roofs for roofs deck. What do you guys think – do you prefer an open roof decks that can only be used in the warmer months or covered roof decks that can be used year round?

Scuttlebutt Confirmed: Busboys and Poets Coming to Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Dec. 2012 I shared some scuttlebutt that a Busboys and Poets would be coming to the new Takoma Central project at 235 Carroll Street, NW. Happy to report it’s been confirmed. The Post’s Jonathan O’Connell reports they’re shooting to open in Spring 2014. From a press release:

Federal Capital Partners (FCP) and Level 2 Development (Level 2) have signed fast-growing and highly popular Busboys and Poets to a 6,500 square foot lease at Takoma Central in the Takoma neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC. The pioneering restaurant/bookstore/market concept will occupy a large portion of the 9,000 square foot retail ground floor of the $36 million, mixed-use development located at the corner of Carroll and Maple Streets. Takoma Central will feature 150 rental apartments adjacent to the Takoma Metrorail station and is just steps from the center of this eclectic, historic urban village. Busboys and Poets is cherished by its customers as a contemporary community center, where people gather to eat, work, browse through books and join in conversation. Takoma is considered to be one of Washington’s most diverse and popular “towns within a city” and Busboys and Poets is a perfect fit for this flourishing neighborhood.

David Franco, Managing Partner at Level 2, commented, “We are thrilled to bring Busboys and Poets to Takoma Central. Busboys’ personality is Takoma Central’s personality is Takoma DC’s personality, setting the stage for a hip Takoma celebrating both its old and new character. Takoma Central, with its commanding Busboys and Poets frontage and outdoor, multi-level terraced dining, will bridge the gap between the Takoma Metro Station and the historic Takoma downtown. Takoma will become the new “it” destination stop on Metro’s red line.”

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Scuttlebutt: “Evening Food Market and Bar” Coming to Former Art Gallery at 14th and T St, NW?

By Prince Of Petworth


1830 14th Street, NW

A bit of interesting scuttlebutt this morning – a tipster sends word that an “evening food market and bar” is coming to the former art gallery (in the old Hunted House) space at 1830 14th St, NW. The proposed market will be filled by various food truck-type vendors (some who are apparently quite well known) as well as a beer/wine bar. They expect to open around May. Could be awesome. More info as it becomes available.

Mockingbird Hill Applies for Liquor License in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


1843 7th Street, NW

A couple of weeks ago we learned about Mockingbird Hill coming to Shaw from Derek Brown. At that time I wasn’t sure exactly where in the new construction on 7th Street it would be located. Now they’ve applied for a liquor license at 1843 7th Street, NW. It says:

“A bar focusing on Spanish sherry wine and Spanish & American hams. Other bar snacks will be served. Total number of seats is 53.”

Stay tuned for an anticipated May opening.

Carriage House Likely Opening in Former Tom Tom Space in Adams Morgan Next Week

By Prince Of Petworth


2333 18th Street, NW

Back in Jan. 2012 Tom Tom closed at 2333 18th Street, NW. In Sept. 2012 we learned that Carriage House would be moving into the space. I spoke with some workers finishing up the paint job and they said the new Carriage House will likely open up next week. I wasn’t able to take any photos of the inside because finishing touches were ongoing but I can tell you it was looking really good. I’ll update with photos when they pick an exact opening date.

Irish Whiskey Launches $1 Champagne Brunch

By Prince Of Petworth

Congrats to Irish Whiskey on their 1 year anniversary. To celebrate they’ve launched:

DOLLAR-BOTTLE BUBBLY BRUNCH KICKOFF
Dollar-Bottle Bubbly Brunch is just what it states: $1.00 for a full bottle of champagne every
Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 11:00am to 3:00pm with a $10.00 minimum food
purchase. Brunch/Cocktail menu will also include rotating cocktail specials created by one of its
seven skilled bartenders.

You can see all their menus here.

PH9 Kitchen & Whiskey Bar Opens Above Vita Lounge in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


1318 9th Street, NW

From PH9 Kitchen & Whiskey Bar:

Penthouse9 (PH9) Restaurant & Whiskey Bar at 1318 9th St. NW, above Vita Lounge, will start serving Dinner as of Tuesday 2/19/13 from 5pm-10pm (Tues-Sat). Brunch will be served in few weeks. In order to allow the Neighborhood to try our Menu we are offering the Whole Menu at 50% Discount to the first 25 Guests Nightly. Dining will be Upstairs Only in the Whiskey Bar.

All drafts beers for Happy Hour this Week will be $0.99 Cents from 5pm – 8pm.

PH9 KITCHEN & WHISKEY BAR MENU

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