Dupont Circle

Complimentary Whiskey Tastings Every Tues. at Irish Whiskey Public House

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

Every month, Irish Whiskey Public House will highlight a different whiskey with Tasting Tuesdays, offering complimentary tastings for their featured whiskey for the month. This month the featured whiskey is Concannon Irish Whiskey. The tastings will be held every Tuesday in the Dublin Room, Irish Whiskey’s top floor, from 7pm-­10pm. Product specialist will be onsite to guide guests through their signature flights and pairing options.

Concannon Irish Whiskey is a refined blend of malt and grain whiskeys, and is craft distilled for proper balance of character and purity and is matured in a combination of ex-­‐bourbon barrels and Concannon wine barrels for a minimum of four years. With a full, clean taste delicately balanced between honey sweet, citrus and malt flavors, and a fresh oak finish, Concannon Irish Whiskey can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a variety of premium cocktails.

Irish Whiskey Public House opened in January 2012 and brought DC a distinctive bar program, with over 50 brands of Irish Whiskeys, and an outstanding full menu of modern Irish American Cuisine. Irish Whiskey is located at 1207 19th Street, NW.

Win a Free ‘SUM’down Open Bar at Ping Pong Dim Sum for a Party of Four

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

Known for their modern twist to Chinese small-plate cuisine, Ping Pong Dim Sum in Chinatown and Dupont Circle is offering another reason to gather around the table with the launch of the ‘SUM’down Open Bar.

An ideal after-work cocktail destination, customers can enjoy bottomless drinks every Tuesday from 7:00PM to 11:00PM for two hours. Guests can enjoy a variety of special cocktails such as a lychee & rose martini or a vanilla & chili sidecar, as well as a featured selection of beer, wines, and champagnes while nibbling on edamame throughout the night, for $25.

The folks at Ping Pong Dim Sum were kind enough to give away a free taste to a party of four from PoPville. Ping Pong Dim Sum is located at 900 7th St, NW in Chinatown and 1 Dupont Circle NW.

Just let me know why you want to go in the comments and I’ll pick the winner Friday.

Judging La Tomate’s Prosciutto Bar

By Prince Of Petworth

Speaking of sandwiches, back in Aug. 2011 La Tomate launched a Prosciutto Bar at 1701 Connecticut Ave, NW in north Dupont Circle. Their Website says:

The Prosciutto Bar at La Tomate offers a connoisseur selection of imported and domestic cured meats, cut to order on an artisanal hand slicer. Enjoy Italy’s finest prosciutto, like San Daniele and Prosciutto di Parma, as well as more curious flavors like our Prosciutto Iberico, imported from Spain. Vegetarian options including fresh and creamy buffalo mozzarella, a selection of cheeses balanced with homemade confiture, and mediterranean treats like seasoned olives are also available.

For lunch on the go, try our Prosciutto Bar Panini, a selection of sandwiches served on a fresh baguette, hand-sliced to order and available to-go daily.

Any fans? Anyone try the Panini?

Your Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1718 P St, NW:


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The listing says:

“A+ Dupont Location – 98 Walk Score! Great Jr 1BR/1BA w 3 lge closets, sep BR w/window & door. All utilities included. Pet <20 lbs OK. Pkg avail in bldg to rent separately $225-$250/mo. Webster House has rooftop pool & deck (renovations in progress), front desk, laundry on ea. flr. Terrace level unit w/serene courtyard garden view. Section 8 applicants welcome." This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,700/Mo.

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 17th and Q St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Furnished studio apartment 2 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro. It has exposed brick, a curved front, and two windows facing the sunny side of the building. It has a separate kitchen with a portable cutting table, charming bathroom, central AC/heating, washer and dryer, and a beautiful front patio garden. The size is 13.5 feet by 23 feet. The apartment is furnished, or renters can bring some of their own furniture. The building has cable and wireless high speed internet. All utilities are included in the rent. No smoking. Minimum 1 year lease. Available immediately.”

This studio is going for $1450.

Traveling Food Truck Restaurant, Uncurbed DC, Coming to Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


Photos courtesy of verdeHOUSE

1134 19th St, NW is the former home of Singapore Bistro which closed over the summer of 2010.

From a press release:

The District’s traveling restaurant will reemerge in Dupont Circle on Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th at the vacant property located at 1134 19th Street, NW. Uncurbed is a traveling restaurant that brings the enjoyment of the food truck experience off the curb and into various vacant spaces. The next Uncurbed will include a special five-course food and beer pairing, featuring five of DC’s top food trucks and beer from Flying Dog Brewery.

The five-course menu will include dishes by DC Empanadas, DC Slices, Takorean, The Rolling Ficelle and Curbside Cupcakes. Limited tickets are available for pre-purchase only. Saturday night Uncurbed DC and Mischief will partner for the first Uncurbed After Dark featuring DJs, local art, a light show and pizza by DC Slices. Tickets for this portion of Uncurbed will be sold in advance and at the door.

1ST COURSE: DC EMPANADAS Poached Pear and Brie Cheese Empanada
Beer Pairing: Raging Bitch IPA

2ND COURSE: DC SLICES Prosciutto & Caramelized Onion Pizza w/ Ricotta & Mozzarella
Veggie Option: Spinach & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Ricotta & Mozzarella
Beer Pairing: Wildeman Farmhouse IPA

3RD COURSE: TAKOREAN Korean Style Roasted Pork TaKo with Kimchi & Radish Slaw, Pork
Cracklings, Cilantro, Sriracha, Lime Crema
Veggie Option: Caramelized Tofu TaKo with Napa & Romaine Slaw, Cilantro, Sriacha, Lime Crema
Beer Pairing: Old Scratch Amber Lager

4TH COURSE: THE ROLLING FICELLE “The Davis” (Chicken Salad Sandwich with Housemade Lemon
Aioli, Almonds, Avocado and Romaine Lettuce)
Veggie Option: “The Perilli” (Eggplant, Red Pepper and Tomato Caponata with Fresh Mozzarella and
Housemade Garlic Aioli)
Beer Pairing: Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale

5TH COURSE: CURBSIDE CUPCAKES Variety of Snicker-doodle and Red Velvet Cupcakes
Beer Pairing: Gonzo Imperial Porter

Tickets: www.uncurbedDC.eventbrite.com

Uncurbed After Dark: Saturday, 10pm-3am, local art, DJs and light show
Tickets available prior to event for $10 or at the door for $12. Drinks will be $5.

Boqueria Opens in Dupont Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth


1837 M St, NW

Boqueria opens tonight in the former Penang space above Chipotle at the corner of 19th and M St, NW. I was able to attend an opening event last night and the place looks amazing. And the food is pretty amazing as well. I’ve rarely heard so many “mmmms” at an opening. You can see the opening menu here:

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And you can see some of their cocktails here.

Check out the scene as you walk up the stairs in the front door before you even enter the restaurant:

And once you enter:

The space is dominated by a huge square center bar but also has some great seating in the bay windows:

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Two More Weeks Until Banana Leaves Re-Opens in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


March 2012

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since a devastating fire closed Banana Leaves restaurant at 2020 Florida Ave, NW (just east of Connecticut Ave.) in north Dupont. I stopped in yesterday and spoke with the owners who said they are getting very close to reopening. It’s taken a bit longer than originally anticipated but remember how severely the property was damaged. I’m happy to report that they’ll be open “by the end of the month”.

Sweet!


March 2011

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