From a press release:
“Bottles Wine Garden welcomes guests to a secluded back patio with an accessible but sophisticated wine list curated by Sommelier Erika Parjus. Nestled within 2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience, Bottles Wine Garden opens in early May. (more…)
From Lost & Found (1240 9th Street, NW):
“We are giving our Blagden Alley patio space a “glow up” for the 2022 season and are planning a spring party to celebrate! We’re hosting Blake King, Founder of ToriSumi Yakitori, who will be grilling chicken and veggie skewers to order on Wednesday, April 27th from 6-9pm.
This is a ticketed, outdoor event limited to 30 guests and includes 5 yakitori skewers and choice of two wine or beer pairings. Tickets can be purchased Eventbrite page.
About this event (more…)
1334 U Street, NW
Last June we learned that The Alchemist would be opening in the former Codmother space. Looks like that day is nearly here with new signage up. Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
photos courtesy ChurchKey
From a press release:
“Renowned forerunners in the food and beverage industry, Michael Babin and Greg Engert of Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), are pleased to announce the reopening of the acclaimed ChurchKey, the popular beer and cocktail bar in the heart of D.C.’s Logan Circle. A favorite gathering place for craft beer enthusiasts since 2009, this stylish and award-winning bar is notorious for its keen focus in craft beer and its carefully curated but encyclopedic selection of unique and rare-to find labels from across the globe. The concept is scheduled to re-open on Wednesday, April 20. (more…)
1237 1st Street, SE
Ed. Note: The Greene Turtle closed their Chinatown location at the MCI Center back in 2019.
Finally some competition for Buffalo Wild Wings. The Greene Turtle is coming to the former Declaration space near Nats Park. The liquor license placard for says: “The establishment will be a restaurant and sports bar offering food and drinks in a casual atmosphere. (more…)
1740 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This mural was put up by the No Kings Collective in 2019. This corner is where the Aslin Beer Company Beer Garden is coming at 14th and S Street, NW.
Thanks to Alex and Erika for sending: “I’m upset… (more…)
925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Looks like Chesapeake Crab Shack & Bar‘s patio is coming along nicely and I’m told they are shooting for a “late spring” opening. (more…)
3400 11th Street, NW
From The Thirsty Crow:
“OLD BLUE BBQ POP-UP TONIGHT Monday April 4th / 5 to 10 pm! Swing on by and say hi to our grillmaster pals @oldbluebbq and check out their BBQ Brisket & Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Chicken Wings, Shrimp, and more! Play pool and watch all the games on our TV screens!
Tonight’s pop-up menu: (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street
Christopher asked: “I heard a rumor that Town 2.0 is opening Memorial Day Weekend… Is this true? Does the DC LGBTQ+ community once again have an Ed Bailey super-club to go to?”
Ed replied: “Lol. No. That is not accurate.”
However, thanks to Derek for sharing a recent construction permit that seems promising: “I’d guess they’re aiming for a mid to late spring opening next year, maybe stretching all the way to pride week.” (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE via Dacha
From Dacha:
“This is no April Fools joke: we are FINALLY BACK! Don’t mind the tears in our eyes when we get to be reunited with our amazing community in the new and improved garden this weekend…it’s allergies, we swear
It’s going to be an amazing spring and an even better year in our new digs. Here’s to soccer, baseball, and having amazing times at Dacha! (with a boot in hand, of course)” (more…)