“Dear PoPville,
The NIMBYs are out in full force against 18th Street Lounge. From 10th Street, NW near Blagden — what fresh hell is this? It would make me laugh if it wasn’t so troublingly alarmist.”
Ed. Note: Back in June we learned that Eighteenth Street Lounge (ESL) had signed a lease for its new location in Blagden Alley.
Thanks to Julia for passing on from Cotton & Reed (1330 5th Street, NE):
“Vax up and mask up. In exchange, we will rum you up. Starting tonight for all service: indoor, outdoor, & to go, please be ready to show us [a picture of] your vax card or digital vaccination status record.”
Cotton & Reed joins Franklin Hall and The Green Zone, Wonderland, Kennedy Center and Ford’s Theatre, All Souls and Bedrock Billiards, Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
1819 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Mission Group, DC-based owners of big bars and restaurants, will add another location to its roster in late 2021 when Salazar, a, 8,000 square-foot three-level venue with four bars levels and a rooftop deck, opens at 1819 14th Street. The location formerly housed El Centro.
As with other Mission spots, Mission Navy Yard, Mission Dupont, The Admiral and Hawthorne, Salazar will be bar-focused. (more…)
Franklin Hall and The Green Zone join Wonderland, Kennedy Center and Ford’s Theatre, All Souls and Bedrock Billiards, Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
From Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave, NW):
“Starting Thursday August 19, 2021, all patrons must provide his or her Covid-19 vaccination card (or picture of) upon entering Franklin Hall.
A negative Covid test from the previous 72 hours will also be accepted.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
***Masks are still required upon entrance, ordering, and moving through the bar.***”
From The Green Zone (2226 18th Street, NW): (more…)
From Wonderland (11th and Kenyon Street, NW):
“We have been monitoring the rise of COVID-19 cases across the US – driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials, the message is clear: the best way to protect ourselves from COVID-19 is by getting vaccinated. (more…)
From All Souls (725 T Street, NW):
“New door signs. We were waiting on @MayorBowser… Suppose we’ll just have to follow the example set by @ivyandconey”
From Bedrock Billiards (1841 Columbia Road, NW):
“Beginning Monday, August 16th,
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or negative test result within the past 72 hours required to enter Bedrock Billiards. Thank you for doing your part!”
All Souls and Bedrock Billiards join Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
Photo Credit: Daniel Swartz
From an email:
“The Babylon Group, a newly formed hospitality company, opened Sachi (727 15th Street, NW DC right across from Joe’s) over the last few weekends and welcomes the greater public on August 6th. The club formerly housed L8 Lounge and before that, Recess. With a focus on light and sound, the Asian influenced secret garden oasis is ready to get DC back on the dance floor on Friday and Saturday nights. (more…)
3107 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
From Suns Cinema:
“Starting this Thursday 8/12 we will begin requiring proof of vaccination upon entry to Suns. If you were vaxxed in DC or MD a digital copy of your vaccination can be found at http://myirmobile.com. For VA, http://vdh.virgina.gov https://instagr.am/p/CSXW42BHfov/”
From Black Cat:
“Effective 8/13, patrons who wish to attend an event must show either a completed COVID-19 vaccination card, photo of a completed COVID-19 vaccination card, or proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of the event.”
From 9:30 Club:
Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club will join ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
1250 Half Street, SE
Swingers recently opened in Dupont and now we’ve learned of plans for another spot in Navy Yard near the ballpark.
Thanks to GG and Kelly for sending: “Swingers Golf Club applied for a liquor license at 1250 Half St, SE in the Kelvin building, just across from center field.”
The liquor license placard says:
“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant offering food, alcoholic beverages, and indoor miniature golf. Seating capacity of 600 and Total Occupancy Load of 1,075. (more…)
“directly across the streetfrom the Nationals Park main gates at 1250 Half Street SE” courtesy Tap99
From Tap99:
“”99 bottles of beer on the wall” may be an age old saying, but for 24-year-old Jason Cherry, it is the inspiration for 99 self-pour taps in Tap99, a new self-pour taphouse and restaurant located directly across the street from the Nationals Park main gates.
Tap99 will open the week of August 9th, Tap99 will be the first fully self-pour taphouse in Washington D.C. The 2,800 square foot concept will include 99 self-pour taps offering beer, wine, ciders, and pre- mixed cocktails, with options being constantly rotated with new, seasonal selections from local craft breweries and distributors. The location will have 98 seats and will have an outdoor patio with seating as well. Tap99’s kitchen will focus on artisan pizzas made in a handcrafted Marra Forni brick oven, in addition to other small and shareable plates that include maple buffalo shrimp and tuna poke nachos. (more…)