11th and Lamont St, NW
From Room 11:
“TONIGHT IS OUR ANNIVERSARY PARTY! — please join us for a complimentary St. Germain Sangria from 5 to 7 and $3 cava and $3 off cheese plates or grilled cheese all night (in honor of our third birthday!)”
Bars
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From a press release:
We hear it all in Washington, and one thing we can agree on is a good whiskey. That’s why Filibuster Bourbon is launching a new bourbon from right here in the nation’s capital.
Filibuster’s official launch party is at The Passenger on Wednesday, 9/12, 5pm – 8pm. Details and RSVP here.
Available now, Filibuster can be found at bars, restaurants and stores around DC. Filibuster’s founders are scouting warehouse space to bring the distillery to the district in fall of 2012. Filibuster can also be found at a number of locations in DC including:
Restaurants include: The Passenger, Corduroy, The Pug, New York Avenue Beach Bar, Room 11, Posto, Pulpo, Floriana, Bourbon Steak, Kangaroo boxing club, Art and Soul, Matisse, Barrmys, Bistro B.
Stores include: Modern Liquors, Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, Sherrys Wine & Spirits, Central Wines & Liquors, S&R Liquors, 1 West Dupont Circle Wines And Liquors, Cairo Liquors, Paul’s Chevy Chase Liquors, Harry liquors, Ace beverages, Magrutters.
The bourbon has its roots in the great American whiskey tradition. The Washington area has a rich history in whisky. The Ricky was first mixed in the District with bourbon back in the 1880s, on E St. at DC’s downtown Shoomakers Bar. The surrounding Appalachian range has long been home to distilling operations – sometimes controversial – dating all the way back to America’s founding and our famous Whiskey Rebellion.
As a modern twist, Filibuster uses the same French oak barrel aging process that’s known for making fine wine – it adds depth, complexity and elegance. We call our unique process “Dual Cask” – it’s what makes our whiskey stand out from the crowd.
The French oak barrels we select to age our whiskey in have been used to age wine. The longer a barrel is in use, the more subtle its contribution to the flavor of the finished product. The tighter grain and subtle flavor profile of these older French oak barrels adds a degree of elegance and finesse to the finished whiskey – with a layer of stylish complexity that really pulls all the components together.
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Edward Hoover
Looking Glass Lounge is located at 3634 Georgia Ave, NW. The “Back Door Brunch” will be served 12-4PM every Saturday and Sunday. As it sounds – you enter around back through the alley.
1415 P Street, NW
Their Web site says:
Well into its thirty-fifth year of operation, the New Vegas Lounge is a Washington, DC institution preceded by its reputation for great music. The Out of Town Blues Band is comprised of lead vocalists Jimmy Johnson and the venerable Dr. Blues as well as a 7-piece rhythm and blues band that includes a saxophonist, trumpeter, keyboardist, percussionist, and a bass & lead guitarist. It is comprised of an eclectic group of professional road musicians who have worked in the past with the likes of the late great Wilson Pickett, Gene Chandler, The Delfonics, Solomon Burke, Heat Wave, and Johnny Taylor, just to name a few.
As the flagship band for Dr. Blues Productions, The Out of Town Blues Band has worked with a number of national acts including having served as the back up band for The Delfonics, the late Wilson Pickett, and Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills & Nash).
They have also had the honor of having been chosen to play at three inaugural balls including one for President George W. Bush as well as former President William J. Clinton. They have also performed at over 500 weddings including a recent wedding for a White House staffer.
Read an interview with Dr. Blues, here.
2047 9th St, NW
The Satellite Room will be the newest venture from the Hilton Brothers who most recently opened the Brixton nearby at 9th and U St, NW. The Satellite Room will focus on burgers and tacos. On the drink side, in addition to a proper bar and a focus on beer, they will offer adult milkshakes. It will likely open in mid to late September. Though the seating wasn’t set up and the space wasn’t decorated yet, I was able to take a look and was amazed at how large the space is:
There is also is a nice outdoor area with a separate bar:
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)
2915 M Street, NW
Their Web site says:
The Washington Post reports:
“It’s just my decision not to sign a new lease,” says Shirvani [the owner], claiming business is still good in Georgetown and the rent affordable. “We need to pass on the torch. You know what I mean? We need to get new blood in there.”
2435 18th Street, NW
Toledo Lounge is located at 2435 18th St. NW in Adams Morgan. It was sold back in Feb. ’11 to the owners of the Black Squirrel and Ventnor Cafe. We rejudged them back in June 2011. The folks at Meze next door believe the renovations will be fairly extensive and Toledo Lounge will be re-branded with a new name. We’ll be sure to revisit as renovations progress.
3412 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in May we learned that an upscale Irish pub was going to come to the former 4Ps/Four Fields space in Cleveland Park. Thanks to a reader for sending a craigslist ad with a bit more detail:
“Uptown Tap House is a new addition to Cleveland Park offering a sophisticated selection of locally inspired seafood dishes, house specialty prime rib and an expedition raw bar complemented by an upscale beverage program along with legendary service.”
A message from Susie Taylor, President CPCA on the Cleveland Park listserv says:
“I believe they hope to open sometime shortly after Labor Day.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user scottahb
The Wonderland Ballroom is located at 1101 Kenyon St, NW. Love ’em or hate ’em – there is no debate that they have played a huge roll in the renaissance of 11th Street in Columbia Heights. Personally, I love them and wish them many more years of good times. Happy Birthday Wonderland!
Of course, Boundary Stone has a replica boundary stone at 116 Rhode Island Avenue, NW in Bloomingdale. Too cool.
More on the history of the boundary stones here.
