The alcohol application says:
“New lounge offering mixed-fare tapas food, music provided by DJs and dance floor. Occupancy from 250-350.”
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Bars
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The Passenger bar is located in the former Warehouse space at 1021 7th St. NW near the Convention Center. I was able to attend a media preview Tuesday evening. The bar opens to the public on Wed. at 5pm. This venture is from Tom and Derek Brown, Tom was most recently in charge of the bar at Cork and Derek oversaw the bar program at the Gibson. Paul Ruppert from Room 11 is also a partner. The space has maintained the warehouse feel:
Though there are more exciting things to come after tomorrow’s grand opening. Over the weekend they hope to open up the “train room” which will be able to host overflow and private parties:
And in January they will be opening up an additional room, The Columbia Room, which will be reservation only and will feature a mixologist who can make drinks for up to 20 people. I spoke to owners Tom and Derek:
Derek left, Tom right hand side
Tom said that he envisions the space as a neighborhood bar. They were less interested in a gimmick and more interested in focusing on the fundamentals of a good bar. As such they will have 25 wines by the glass, 15 different cans of beer, and four beers on tap, in addition to specialty cocktails including gin punch which I may or may not have sampled between one and six…
While there is not a big kitchen there will be some food options. There will be Spanish Olives ($3), Marcona Almonds ($3), Chili Half Smoke ($7), Kimchi Hot Dog ($7) and Paninis ($10).
One other question I had was how did they come up with their tag-line, “God Save the District”. Tom told me “that is our Don’t Mess With Texas. We wanted to create a DC place not import a NY place to DC”. And the name The Passenger was inspired by an Iggy Pop song. I definitely feel like this place has very little pretension. I’m excited to see it when all the extra rooms open up and I’m equally excited to see what type of crowd it attracts. For sure it will fill the gap of neighborhood-type bar on 7th Street.
More photos after the jump. (more…)
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A few weeks ago I mentioned that a new burger joint from the folks behind Policy will be coming to 14th and U. A reader just spotted the following alcohol license up on the window. It’s not clear if they’re affiliated but I’ll see what I can find out. The permit says, “New nightclub offering live performances, DJ, and “patron” dancing”. Not sure why it has patron in quotes… It also says the venue will be located in the basement level of the building. Occupancy is 295. So maybe the burger spot will be upstairs?
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Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. This week features Wonderland and the PoP 3 Year Anniversary Party. Néstor says, “Images are around, the secret is to catch them at the right moment and with the right light…
Two more photos after the jump. (more…)
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I had the opportunity to stop by Maddy’s in the old Timberlakes spot located at 1726 Connecticut Ave, NW. I was able to speak one of the owners, Gaynor Jablonski. Jablonski is also owner of the Ugly Mug located at 723 8th St SE. Jablonski’s business partner is Dale Shields and Maddy’s is named after Shields’ mother. The spot has been open for about a month. Jablonski described the place as having many elements of the Ugly Mug but slightly higher end. I found it to be a very comfortable spot.
You can see the menu here and the beer and wine list here.
Incidentally the Ugly Mug and Maddy’s are showing a big fight on Sat. for no cover.
Pacquiao vs Cotto
one of the most anticipated mega-fights of the year
Saturday, November 14th
– Fight w/sound on all TVs
– Food & Drink Specials
* $4 Bud Lights
* $4 Miller Lites
* $5 chips and queso
* $6 spinach artichoke dip
* $4 knockout punch
* $4 pulled pork sliders
* $10 for 6 sliders
Anyone check them out yet?
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Thanks to a reader for forwarding the news:
“Please join us this coming weekend as we welcome the long-awaited addition to the Culture Shop community: The Cedar Crossing Tavern and Wine Bar.
Under construction for over three months, the Tavern promises a venue for stimulating conversation, tantalizing cuisine, and a wide representation of your favorite beverages. In addition, The Culture Shop will continue to celebrate world-class shopping via a unique selection of eco-chic accessories, personal care items, clothing, housewares, foodstuff, and much more.
As a space-warming gift, we invite all our visitors to bring a can of food or make a financial donation this weekend (and each weekend throughout November) to be donated to a local charity – in support of our less fortunate neighbors.
Help us usher in the Season of Thanksgiving by celebrating all that is good and right in our global community.”
The Culture Shop is located at 341 Cedar Street, NW.
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Photo by PoPville Flickr user HoodSweatsh
“Dear PoP,
I have a question that I am always faced with and maybe you would be interested in posting on your blog for thoughts – I usually end up responsible for finding the place to host my work’s holiday party, as well as other work events (going away parties, retirements, etc.). I work at a nonprofit with about 40 people, and it is really hard to find a cool place that is inexpensive to host such events. Since you’re hosting your party at Wonderland, that might a good option. Any other thoughts?”
I agree Wonderland is a great spot. You could also check with the folks at Red Derby (14th and Quincy) who are always very accommodating. Where would you guys recommend?
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Back in April I gave some scuttlebutt mentioning a sports bar possibly coming to Irving St. just west of 14th in the retail of the Highland Apartments.
So it’s definitely coming! It will be called something with the word Lou’s in it as a tribute to the owner’s father. So for the name would you prefer – Sweet Lou’s Bar and Grill, Lou’s Bar and Grill, Lou’s Sports Bar or something else (remember Lou has to be mentioned)? And for the entertainment – there will be lots of tvs to watch sporting events. And it is a pretty big spot around 4,000 square feet. So for other entertainment options would you rather have a pool table, shuffleboard table, air hockey, or something else? It can’t be all of them so which would be best?
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Wonderland is located at the corner of 11th and Kenyon Streets, NW. The party will start at 7pm and will go till around midnight. Come on up to the second floor when you get there though I imagine the party will circulate around the whole bar eventually. Remember to wear your PoP t-shirts (t-shirts will also be available for purchase) to take advantage of the generous tab donated by Wonderland and Looking Glass Lounge for those wearing PoP t-shirts. Also Pete’s Apizza has also been kind enough to donate pizza so get there early to take advantage! And for those who have never caught the band O’Tasty, fronted by Red Rocks Pizzeria owner James O’Brien, be sure to get there by 9pm. DJ Stephen Outlaw will be spinning at 10pm. Thanks to all who have been kind enough to contribute to the party. I look forward to seeing and meeting folks in “real life”!
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From an email:
“Please join us today from 5 to 8 pm for free tastes of delicious wines from Australia including Puppeteer, Gotham, and Stalking Horse with winery representative and DC resident Kate Clugston. All wines will be available for purchase by the glass during the tasting and accompanied by Australian snacks by our favorite man from down under, Room 11 Chef/Partner Ben Gilligan.
http://www.wineinc.com.au
Cheers Mate!
Dan Searing
Partner/Bar Manager
Room 11
3234 11th St NW”