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Liquor License Placard posted for Zanzibar in Adams Morgan, La Grotta Signage Up, Upstairs

Published January 11, 2024 at 8:35AM | Updated February 12, 2024 at 2:36PM

2309 18th Street, NW previously home to sPACYcLOUd

The liquor license placard for Zanzibar says:

“New Class C Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 88 and a total load of 88 inside. Summer Garden with 36 Seats. Total Occupancy Load of 124 for the entire premises along with a Streatery with 15 Seats. The Licensee is also requesting the Alcohol Carry–out and Delivery Endorsement, and an Entertainment Endorsement to provide cover charge, dancing and live entertainment inside of the premises.”

And signage for La Grotta has gone up above Zanzibar: (more…)

“Suggestions for Thursday Bar Trivia?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 9, 2024 at 1:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping you could help me crowdsource ideas for a Thursday bar trivia spot. Hoping for something between Tenleytown and Dupont or Red Line accessible! Thanks so much!”

“Have you heard about Barrack’s Row Joey’s yet?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2024 at 11:35AM | Updated January 9, 2024 at 12:05PM

527 8th Street, SE

Thanks to Wayne for sending: “Have you heard about Barrack’s Row Joey’s yet? The location is 527 8th Street SE. They haven’t announced an opening date, but I’m looking forward to it.”

WTF: Baja Tap abruptly closed in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 3, 2024 at 9:35AM | Updated January 9, 2024 at 12:07PM

2436 18th Street, NW before Baja Tap, previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red

Thanks to all who sent word: “I happened to walk past Baja Tap this evening and they have a sign on their door that says “Permanently Closed.” (more…)

#closing

“What bars are open on Christmas?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 22, 2023 at 12:45PM

photo by Joe Flood

“Dear PoPville,

Having trouble finding any type of list that says what bars might be open in DC on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Any idea?”

Entitlement Restaurant & Lounge temporarily closed or “temporarily” closed in Petworth?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2023 at 1:15PM

829 Upshur Street, NW formerly home to Petworth Citizen and Island Cafe before them

Thanks to a reader for asking: “Entitlement Lounge on Upshur closed?” Google has them listed as Temporarily closed and their website is still live but their IG hasn’t been updated since September, for their 2 year anniversary. A lone comment asks two weeks ago: “Why yall not open???”

Stay tuned.

From the Files of that was Fast! Owl Room closing at 14th and U (in former Marvin space), Victory Lounge becomes YOLO Restaurant and Lounge next door

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2023 at 11:35AM

2007 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Lexie for passing on from the Owl Room:

“New Years Eve with Dance Club will be the final party at The Owl Room. (more…)

#signs of the times

Duffy’s soft opened Hill East location!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 19, 2023 at 10:35AM

1901 C Street, SE

Thanks to Rod for sending Sunday: “Went to a soft opening today. Was great and we welcome Duffy’s to Hill East!”

“Warm Up This Winter with Irresistible Hot Cocktail Offerings from Tabard Inn”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 15, 2023 at 10:35AM

1739 N Street, NW

From an email:

“Each drink has been carefully crafted with blends of seasonal flavors to provide a perfect combination of warmth and comfort.

Restaurant: Tabard Inn

Cocktails: (more…)

“dc bars/clubs that have reliably good vibes and music for dancing?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 14, 2023 at 3:15PM

Allie asks: “Are there any dc bars/clubs that have reliably good vibes and music for dancing? By good music I mean current/throwback and not weird remixes that are impossible to dance to and songs no one knows the words to. pls help”

Some early replies: (more…)

#Quest for the Best