Bars

Judging Restaurants/Bars – Zeba (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

I stopped by last night and have got to say I was shocked. Outdoor patio. Downstairs basement bar with TVs (great neighborhood bar feel). Small dance floor on the second floor (something Columbia Heights has been lacking) and a big deck with another bar on the upper level.

I highly recommend you swing by (a great happy hour from 4-8… try the cucumber and basil margarita).”

Zeba opened up at 3423 14th St, NW in late June. Their Web site says:

“Featuring four separate areas – a front patio, a main bar, a dancefloor, and an outdoor deck – Zeba is a perfect place for a happy hour or late-night dancing to the hottest DJs.

Our cocktails are crafted with fresh fruit and house-blended purees and juices. On tap we feature a wide selection of microbrews that will satisfy the most demanding connoisseur. The drinks are complemented by our food menu which is simple but has already gained recognition among the patrons. Chicken kabob is marinated in our special blend of spices and is the best in Columbia Heights. Our pizza is made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients with a wide variety of toppings.

As our weekly events we feature FAB TUESDAYS with HANDEHOCH at the decks and exclusive drink specials, and Serbian Sundays when the hottest people in DC come and get ready for the busy week ahead.”

You can see their menus here.

Any other fans?

Update on Billy Simpson’s Coming to 3813 Georgia Ave, NW in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m happy to finally be able to share an update since the groundbreaking took place over a year and a half ago. We’ve got some serious progress! I was super psyched to a new permit go up on the front window:

A Demolition permit had been up for a while and while major demolition was accomplished we can now see a Building permit posted which is when the real build out takes place. Every time I walk by the space at 3813 Georgia Ave, NW (just north of the metro) I hear work going on. It seems like a late Autumn/early Winter opening isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

And another sign of more good news is that ANC rep Robert Mandle says that they’ve applied for an ABRA alcohol license which will likely be on the ANC’s September agenda (which is when you can show your support if you’d like, I’ll send a reminder at that time.)

Sweet!

For those not familiar with the project from the folks behind Marvin, Gibson, Blackbyrd and more you can read some background info here.

The 5pm Post – Free Jamaican Punch from 5 to 7 at Room 11 Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Please join us at Room 11 for our second anniversary celebration Wednesday, August 10! Free Jamaican Punch from 5 to 7 for all and a free glass with purchase after that while supplies last (we’ve got a lot). I’ll be signing my book, the Punch Bowl, we’ll have a limited supply of lovely Room 11 t-shirts by Nick for sale, and Chef Ben is planning some delicious food specials.

Thanks to all who helped make our second year great and thanks to the residents and business people of Columbia Heights for being such great neighbors.
Cheers!

Dan Searing
Partner
Room 11
3234 11th St NW”

Boundary Stone “Definitely” Opening in Autumn ’11 in Bloomingdale (Sneak Peek of Menu)

By Prince Of Petworth

Last Saturday, Bloomingdale hosted their Third Annual Art Walk (which was awesome) and I ran into the owners of Boundary Stone. We last noted that construction had started at their space at 116 Rhode Island Avenue, NW. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the space (and while it’s not quite photo ready) you can really see it starting to come together. One photo I begged to take – and finally wore them down – is the great tin ceiling:

Another super super cool feature is that they got their electrician to hook up the big Sylvan sign out front. They have a switch in the bar so whenever you see the Sylvan sign lit you’ll know the bar is open.

Speaking of when the bar is open – while I couldn’t get an exact date – I was able to get “definitely in Autumn 2011”.

And more good news – here’s a sneak peek at part of the menu:

Boundary Stone Menu

Sound good?

And for beers they’ll have cans and drafts. You’ll be able to get a $3 can of Bud, a $7 20 oz Guinness and lots of others including from the 21st Amendment Brewery, DC Brau, Brooklyn Lager and many many more. Not to mention all of the whiskeys they’ll have…

Stay tuned.

In the meantime you can stay updated by following them on twitter @BoundaryStoneDC and checking their facebook page here.

DC Reynolds Back Patio – Looking Good

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeremy from DC Reynolds for sharing:

“Dapper my Rhodesian Ridgeback can’t wait for some 4 legged friends to join him on his patio this fall.

We even have a creative “excuse” for why the flag will show upside-down on google maps. The upside down flag is an official sign of distress and as DC residents we are proclaiming our sign of distress for being taxed without proper representation.

Or we just didn’t think about google maps when we were building the patio haha.

The patio is made of about 1200 12″x12″ brick pavers.”

DC Reynolds will be located at 3628 Georgia Ave, NW near Looking Glass Lounge and Blue Banana.

Scuttlebutt Confirmed: 4 Fields (4Ps) Closing in Nov. in Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

A couple of weeks ago I shared some scuttlebutt that 4 Fields (formerly 4Ps) would be closing in Nov. at 3412 Connecticut Ave, NW in Cleveland Park. The owner confirms on the Cleveland Park listserv:

Friends,

Sadly the rumors are true. It is with heavy heart and with much regret for me to inform you that Ireland’s Four Fields will close on November 5, 2011. Unfortunately, the requested increase in monthly demands will not make it economically feasible to remain at this location. It is my understanding that the building will be leased to a chain restaurant.

Ireland’s Four Fields (the old 4P’s) has been a member and a proud contributor to the DC community and especially to Cleveland Park for over 35 years. We are a neighborhood and a DC icon. We have been host for numerous events: fundraisers, reunions, receptions and wakes, among other things. Many, many wonderful memories were made here. I discovered many years ago that no matter how far I traveled, I would always run into someone that had either been here or had heard of us.

As for me, I have come full circle. I opened the doors to the 4P’s in 1976 as manager, one of the few Irish restaurants at that time, and I will now be here the day the doors close.

My intentions are to reopen at a different location and I have several options which I am currently exploring. I will be sure to keep everyone updated.

I would like especially to thank all of you for your continued patronage and friendship over the years. I have enjoyed meeting all of you. I hope to see all of you before we close.

Slainte,
Frank

The owner mentions that he hears the space will be leased to a “chain restaurant”. Back in Nov. I heard a McFadden’s had leased the space. I’ve heard a little bit more scuttlebutt on that front. I am still hearing that the ownership behind McFadden’s has leased the space but there is actually a different concept planned. So it is very unlikely that we’ll see a clone of McFadden’s on Pennsylvania Ave, NW set up shop here. It’s not even clear what the new name will be. In Nov. I’ll try to get more details. And if 4 Fields finds a new location, I’ll be sure to update that info as well.

The 5pm Post – Tuesday Movie Night at MiG Bar in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 9th, we’ll be showing two features (9pm and 11pm) every Tuesday night at MiG Bar on an 80 inch projector screen. The inaugural night will feature, perhaps somewhat predictably, Red Dawn and DC Cab.

Future features will surely include an attack dose of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and lots of David Lynch and Jim Jarmusch and Hitchcock.”

MiG is located at 2226 18th st NW upstairs.

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