Bars

Prime Corner Property at 9th and U Streets, NW Slated to Become a Tavern!

By Prince Of Petworth

This property is a former Horse’s Ass Award nominee. Thanks to a reader for sending the great news (albeit a bit skeptically…):

“This bears watching since it may be the currently dilapidated building featured as a Horse’s Ass award… I’ll believe it when I see it though! haha”

From the DC Register:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Posting Date: September 11, 2009
Petition Date: October 26, 2009
Hearing Date: November 9, 2009
License No.: ABRA-082871
Licensee: Brixton Pub, LLC
Trade Name: The Brixton
License Class: Retail Class “C” Tavern
Address: 901 U Street, N.W.
Contact: Candace Fitch, 202-625-7700
WARD 1 ANC 1B SMD 1B02
Notice is hereby given that this applicant has applied for a license under the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and that the objectors are entitled to be heard before the granting of such license on the hearing date at 10:00 am, 7th Floor, Suite 7200, 941 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Petitions and/or requests to appear before the Board must be filed on or before the petition date.
NATURE OF OPERATION
New tavern with DJ and live combo bands; occupancy load is 299. Summer Garden has 134 seats for its patrons.
HOURS OF OPERATION AND SALES/SERVICE/CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR INSIDE AND SUMMER GARDEN
Sunday 10 am – 2 am, Monday through Thursday 11 am – 2 am and
Friday & Saturday 11 am – 3 am
HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday through Thursday 6 pm – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 6 pm – 3 am

PoP Preview – G2 Restaurant and Lounge

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Dec. ’08 we looked at G2 when it was a deli. There was always supposed to be a lounge upstairs, but various permitting issues delayed the opening. It appears that those issues have now been taken care of. I spoke with owner, Sampson who has owned the building 3 years, who told me that he hopes to open this coming Saturday. The downstairs, formerly a Blimpie’s before it was a deli, will now be a restaurant featuring a potpourri of cuisines including Mexican, Italian, Ethiopian and American fare. There will also be tvs where you can watch sporting events.

The upstairs will house the lounge. I think it looks pretty good.

In addition to a regular lounge there will special event evenings including Jazz night, Ethiopian music, Latino music, and an open mic night including comedy. I think this has the potential to be pretty sweet. I’d love to check out some Ethiopian music. I can see that being very, very cool.

Couple more photos of the lounge after the jump. (more…)

Free Pedicab Rides Fri. and Sat. Nights From Wonderland to Looking Glass Lounge (or Vice Versa)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Rose for sending the photo and providing some info:

“So it’s a free ride (tips appreciated) from Wonderland (11th and Kenyon) to Looking Glass Lounge (Georgia and Princeton) back and forth. There are two pedicabs that circulate. One only does the WL and LGL route while the other is open to the possibility of doing other short neighborhood runs meaning Columbia Heights and parts of Mt. Pleasant, Petworth, Adams Morgan but its up to the drivers discretion. In short there is one pedicab that does the loop and the other does the loop and possible other “area” locations. For the other area locations they have to pay and that rate is based on the driver.”

This is a pretty cool idea.

Ellwood Thompson’s Update Plus New Bar on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

My husband noticed that there was a crew doing work inside the Ellwood Thompsons space at DCUSA this morning. Do you have any inside info? Is the project back on for them?”

I’ve been getting lots of emails about this. Consider the following strictly scuttlebutt. So, the official line is that nothing has changed. The unofficial line is that there is definitely progress. I’m sorry I can’t give details and this certainly isn’t a done deal but know that negotiations are definitely moving forward. I’ll be sure to update with an official word as soon as that becomes possible.

And how the heck did I not hear about this new bar on H Street, NE until now!?!? 1104 H Street, NE is home to H Street’s newest bar. There is no sign out front but you can’t miss it. It is very close to Taylor’s Deli. I’m told it has a sweet patio and is owned by the same folks behind the nearby Jimmy Valentine’s. It is called Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar. Anyone check it out yet?

Coming and Going – Signs Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“I noticed a bunch of signs for new businesses on 14th street today. Masa 14 and the new Cork market now have “coming soon’ signs.

In sadder news, Shoefly on U appears to have reduced its hours to only be open on weekdays. Hope that’s enough to keep them there.”

And I thought I’d add another from 14th St.:

And in “Going” news it looks like Score the educational center has closed in Columbia Heights (in the plaza where the new fountain is going near Julia’s Empanadas).

Cantina Marina – Best DC Summer Hang Out?

By Prince Of Petworth

Cantina Marina is located at 600 Water St., SW. I hadn’t been to Cantina Marina in years. Fortunatly my friend decided to have her birthday celebration there last weekend. I absolutely forgot how awesome it is. There is something special about drinking near boats:

I highly recommend this spot. Plus it’s on the Green Line (Waterfront)!

So is there is a better spot to swill some summer drinks in DC?

Sadly there is no swimming…

Judging Restaurants and Bars – Murphy’s

By Prince Of Petworth

Murphy’s is located at 2609 24th St NW. When I lived in Woodley Park this used to be one of my favorite spots. Recently I noticed lots of folks there during the day. So a couple of questions – is the food any good? Second, with Nanny O’Brien’s (in Cleveland Park) under new ownership, is Murphy’s the best Irish bar left in the city?

PoP Preview – Social – Coming to 14th and Meridian Streets, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Ever since I had a preview dinner with the folks from Social I’ve been super psyched about its arrival. A press release went out saying they were going to open up Aug. 17th but it is looking like that target will not be hit. I believe they will open up either on Monday, August 24th or sometime that week. They have done all of their hirings and are just waiting on some final permits. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek and as you can see in the photos below, the place looks great and ready to roll. Just as a refresher the space has two floors. I’ll show the bottom floor first. After the jump see the upper floor and a sneak peek at the menu. I’ll be sure to announce the official opening day when all the permits are squared away, but it shouldn’t be too much longer now!

Downstairs bar:

Downstairs lounge area (dang the photos a bit blurry):

Another angle downstairs:

More photos after the jump. (more…)

In Lieu of a FQotD Please Accept a Sneak Preview of Room 11 (Located at Corner of 11th and Lamont)

By Prince Of Petworth

Forgive me if the following post is not terribly coherent but I am weeping tears of joy as I write this. Plus I’ve had a few glasses of wine… Le Jour de Gloire est arrive. The glorious day has arrived. Or it will arrive Monday, August 10th. As first reported here July 20th the new wine bar, Room 11 is set to open on Monday and had a sneak preview tonight that I was fortunate enough to attend.

It is hard to believe given all the build up but it exceeded my expectations. The place looks fantastic.

Both inside:

And outside:

What is hard to explain is how good the vibe feels. It is simply a very comfortable place. Of course it doesn’t hurt that the wine, food, and proprietors are fantastic! Dan Searing (pictured in the first photo) is one of the nicest people in town and those who remember him from Temperance Hall will surely appreciate his presence here. His famous Punch Club will be continuing on a weekly basis in the near future. In the kitchen is an Aussie, fellow owner and super nice guy, Ben, who will cook up some paninis and eventually some Asian themed food to include possibly Thai Beef Salad, Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Summer Rolls and more.

One of the most delicious things I tasted besides the cheese and prosciutto were the goat cheese cake balls by Paisley Fig:

Room 11 located at the corner of 11th and Lamont Streets, NW is filling a gap for the neighborhood. One of the investors told me, “there is definitely something for everyone, nothing is ordinary. You can find things here that you won’t find anywhere else.” And you’ll also find super nice folks with a super mellow/comfortable vibe. And that’s why I think this place is going to be super successful. Be sure to check them out on Monday. Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

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