14th and Quincy St, NW
Red Derby’s roof deck opened back in Oct. 2010. It is awesome. The only complaint was that if it was a hot day, you would melt. Looks like a bit more shade is being manufactured:
Here’s what it looked like in Oct. 2010:
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14th and Irving St, NW
Lou’s City Bar adds table taps in Columbia Heights. They have also launched a new menu – check it out below:
The folks from Lou’s add:
“The menu was put together by Adam Sobel, Columbia Heights resident (Kenyon Square Condominiums). Over a two month period, Adam spent considerable time at Lou’s, created the new menu and spec’d the ingredients. He is a multiple award winning chef and currently runs Bourbon Steak in Georgetown. One of his understudies, Michael Sanfilipo, has agreed to come on board to run the kitchen full time.”
They will have two tables with “table taps”:
14th and U St, NW beneath Subway
Tropicalia, global dance hall, opened last night in the basement level beneath Subway at the corner of 14th and U St, NW. Here’s some cool shots courtesy of Tropicalia:
Stage:
Front bar:
Music:
And here’s a look at a list of some house drinks. I had a caipirinha which was pretty damn tasty:
Dan’s Cafe located at 2315 18th Street, NW. Aug. 2012
Well it’s the Friday before the long Labor Day weekend and there aren’t too many of us left at work today. So given all the new bars/restaurants we talk about I thought it would be fun to give props to some of our favorite old school bars. I also saw the Dan’s Cafe sign in Adams Morgan has completely disappeared and I wondered if anyone still goes there?
For this week’s Friday Question of the Day – What’s your favorite no frills bar?
Dan’s Cafe circa 2009:
Renovation season continues with Firefly located at 1310 New Hampshire Ave, NW.
From a press release:
After 10 years of operation, Firefly will undergo significant interior renovations for a refreshed look, and will close to the public on Monday, September 10th reopening for business on Saturday, September 29th.
The design concept for the renovation was led by GrizForm Design Architects, an award-winning design firm based in Washington, DC. The intimate, rustic ambience of Firefly will remain, and renovation elements will stay true to the eco-friendly ethos of the restaurant, as many of the materials will be salvaged or recycled, and any scrap removed from the restaurant will be repurposed. “After ten years, we are thrilled that Firefly will be undergoing a renovation. Griz and his team are creating a warm, inviting aesthetic that will preserve Firefly’s atmosphere, but also give it some much needed modern upgrades, as well as add extra seating capacity” said Executive Chef Daniel Bortnick.
The iconic tree will remain as a centerpiece of the restaurant, and will be updated with a swing that will hang beneath the tree branches. The kitchen façade will be transformed to look like the outside of a cottage, featuring salvaged windows, through which guests will be able to see Chef Daniel Bortnick and his team at work in the kitchen. The design team, led by Griz Dwight AIA, will incorporate materials such as various new and reclaimed woods, a color palette that includes greens, oranges, browns and rusty reds, as well as a custom designed ceiling emulating the ethereal light of a firefly. “The concept enhances the Firefly brand by reimagining the kitchen as a house at the edge of the woods and the dining room embodying the mood of a country field at dusk,” says Dwight.
The renovation will also allow for a total of ten additional bar and lounge seats to be added, including an additional high top table in the bar area, three additional bar stools, and three additional lounge tables. With the additional seating, the renovation will also be taking measures to sound proof the restaurant, using vinyl-wrapped sound panels on the back wall as well as using Acousti-Coat sound reduction paint on the ceiling.
The components of the renovation will include:
An expanded bar area and terrazzo bar top made of recycled glass;
A renovated lounge area with banquettes, a tree root and wired sculpture, and ivy wall façade;
A porch swing, where guests can sit while waiting, that will hang beneath the restaurant’s iconic candle-lit tree;
Slabs from fallen trees that will both complement existing oak tables and new walnut chairs, as well as act as a divider between the bar and dining areas;
Reclaimed barn wood tables, reupholstered banquettes and chairs;
Ambient lighting and sound paneling;
A salvaged window and brick kitchen façade;
Additional seating.
3605 14th St, NW
Back in March 2012 we learned that Mad Momos beer garden and restaurant, coming to 3605 14th St, NW (at Perry Place) would be getting a sweet roof deck. We also took a look at the status of the renovations. Since March there has been a tremendous amount of progress and I’m happy to be able to share lots of photos. They are on track for an early Autumn opening. Stay tuned and follow their progress on their Facebook page. In the meantime – check out how amazing the space is starting to look.
Starting from the outside you’ll notice a new paint job and the old awning. But soon you won’t recognize the old awning as it will be completely covered in vines, starting with Carolina Jasmine:
Continuing the green theme, when you walk in the first floor you are greeted by the start of a future green wall and exposed brick. The walls will also featuring community art displays in the future:
The first floor also features a 20 foot bar:
The bar is made of reclaimed wood from the original house:
The first floor also features huge windows that open up bringing in lots of light:
Take the stairs to the 2nd floor:
Lots more photos of the 2nd floor and roof deck after the jump. (more…)
300 Tingey Street, SE
The much anticipated Bluejacket brew pub has applied for a liquor license in Navy Yard:
“This is a new restaurant serving American style cuisine with a Brew Pub. Serving beer that is brewed on site. Total Occupancy Load is 199, with 150 seats. Summer Garden with 80 seats.”
Capitol Riverfront says:
“Bluejacket will be a brewery and restaurant and the latest creation from Neighborhood Restaurant Group (Churchkey, Birch & Barley, Rustico, Evening Star Cafe, etc.). NRG’s beer director Greg Engert and head brewer Megan Parisi will oversee the beer program and production.”
They anticipate opening in 2013. Looking forward to seeing the inside take shape:
The renovation of the Boilermaker Shops is stunning. You can see what it looked like Oct. 2011 here and in April 2011 here.
And today:
2477 18th St, NW
District Underground (formerly Saki) has closed at 2477 18th St, NW. Their Website said:
Located in the heart of Adams Morgan in Washington DC, the District Underground provides a unique American dining experience boasting fresh and exciting brioche burgers and classic comfort foods with a modern twist. We offer six flat screen televisions lining the walls, a wall-to-wall projection screen, and a 30 foot-long bar making this the perfect place to enjoy your favorite game. Look forward to great daily game-day specials and more to come.
They first opened in Aug. 2011. Where there any fans?
Tropicalia will be located beneath Subway at 14th and U St, NW.
Their Facebook page says:
“A global dance hall in the cosmopolitan village of DC located at the legendary cultural crossroads of 14th & U Streets, NW.”
1415 P Street, NW
A few weeks ago we learned the New Vegas Lounge was getting renovated at 1415 P St, NW. I’m happy to see they’ve already reopened. Anyone get a chance to see how the inside turned out?
