Cocktail and snack offerings at the Spritz Garden // Photo Credit- Maya Oren/MOJALVO

From a press release:

Columbia Room founder Derek Brown has been dreaming of an al fresco space dedicated to spritzes for a while now, mulling over a temporary popup at his Shaw cocktail bar or even at a separate location. When the pandemic hit, Columbia Room shifted to focus on outdoor-dining-only until Phase Three of reopening in DC, utilizing its current patio as well as an extended streatery area located in tucked-away Blagden Alley. With warmer weather arriving in Washington, it became clear that the Spritz Garden should set up shop there, providing another outdoor space for small, intimate groups of friends to safely visit bars and restaurants. “The space is meant for being outside with the sun shining, and the spritz is the perfect representation of that.”, says Brown. 

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800 F Street, NW

Ed. Note: This is in addition to Swingers coming to Dupont.

From a press release:

“Drive Shack Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:DS), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announced it will bring Puttery, its newest competitive socializing and entertainment golf experience, to Penn Quarter, Washington D.C.’s premier entertainment destination. Located near the center of Penn Quarter, Puttery will transform approximately 20,000 square feet at 800 F Street, a location that until recently was the original home of the city’s iconic International Spy Museum. (more…)



1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen

From a press release:

“The Bullpen is thrilled to announce that it will return for the 2021 season. The venue opens at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 1st for the 7:09pm Washington Nationals’ home opener against the New York Mets. Admission is free!

COVID-19 regulations will be fully enforced with socially-distanced outdoor seating, mobile ordering, contact tracing, and mask requirements. (more…)



1602 U Street, NW. Photo by ken_1001

Yesterday we were asked to investigate the status of Local 16 after a reader saw that google had listed them as permanently closed and I begged them to Say it ain’t so. We waited to hear from the owners before losing all hope. And it’s a good thing because I just heard from the owner, Aman Ayoubi, who tells me they hope to reopen in June: (more…)



Photo Courtesy of The Anthem

Ed. Note: Sources say we might hit 80 degrees tomorrow!

From The Anthem:

“As the weather starts to warm up, we are thrilled to announce the return of CAMP ANTHEM, reopening Friday, March 26th!

We’re taking over District Pier at The Wharf once again for our pop-up waterfront bar and restaurant, safely hosting guests for lunch and dinner on the picturesque Washington Channel. (more…)



501 G Street, NW courtesy Free State

From Free State:

Thursday, March 25, 2021
4:00 PM 11:30 PM

Join Free State in a Maryland Day, aka the landing of the first European settlers in the Province of Maryland, celebration! We’ll be serving up a selection of Maryland made craft beer from Silver Branch Brewing Co. (Silver Spring), Union Brewing (Baltimore) and Cushwa Brewing Co. (Williamsport) as well as specialty themed cocktails and our famous Frozen (frozen) Rye. Specials available all day on the patio and contactless pickup. Reservations available, walk-ins welcome.


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