Jesse Thorn & John Hodgman
courtesy Ladykiller

From a press release:

“JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN and BAILIFF JESSE THORN are riding the circuit to bring LIVE JUSTICE to a stage near you – specifically September 21 at The Howard Theatre.

Direct from JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN PODCAST (named 15th in Rolling Stone’s top 20 comedy podcasts!), Judge Hodgman and Bailiff Thorn are bringing their mix of non-swearing comedy, pop culture obsession, and sheer, unadulterated FAKE LEGAL WISDOM to the stage.

Along with surprises, special guests, and live justice lightning rounds, each show will feature a number of live hearings between people in YOUR TOWN. Judge Hodgman will listen to both sides and then tell them WHO IS RIGHT and WHO IS WRONG.

Previous disputes have included: (more…)


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Via google maps

From MPD:

“At 2:30 am members of the Third District are currently investigating a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 1700 block of 8th Street NW. Units have located shell casings, but at this time, no victims or damage to property has been located. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”


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1841 7th Street, NW

Fortunately this is promising kitsch. Brown killed Christmas (in a good way) at Mockingbird Hill – let’s see if he can own Summer at Southern Efficiency.

From a press release:

“Derek Brown’s Southern Efficiency is Spending the Summer at Camp Iwannawhiskey!

It’s hard to deny just how satisfying a dram is fireside, which is why for leading spirits expert and bartender Derek Brown, whiskey and camping go hand in hand. In honor of summer camp, Brown’s award-winning whiskey bar Southern Efficiency is inviting guests to take a nostalgic visit to Camp Iwannawhiskey this summer via its all new camp-inspired menu.

Southern Efficiency bar manager Paul Taylor and his team have crafted nine new cocktails appropriate for both the barstool and the campfire log, using ingredients like grapefruit-ginger cordial and toasted marshmallow syrup. The new adult summer camp-themed menu includes cocktails such as “Wet Hot American Sazerac” made with rye, pineau des charentes, dark rum, pineapple gomme syrup, Peychaud’s bitters and absinthe, and “Parents Weekend,” a mix of bourbon, Strega, coffee liqueur, cane sugar, lemon and egg whites.

“We love deriving ingredients and flavors from disparate places, whether that’s something we taste — a spirit or ingredient, or a memory,” Taylor says of the creative new whiskey-forward offerings. “This menu combines both and adds an element of whimsy to whiskey.”

Southern Efficiency’s Camp Iwannawhiskey cocktails are $12 each and will be available through September.”

Full menu after the jump. (more…)


district cryo

Ed. Note: I orignially thought this was gonna be like a Ted Williams style cryo…

District Cryo’s website says:

“DistrictCryo is the first and only Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) recovery lab in Washington, D.C.

DISTRICTCRYO is an exciting new concept in health and wellness. Our recovery and rejuvenation lab is centered on the latest and most proven innovations in technology to ensure the best athletic recovery and healing experience. Our team understands the need to stay healthy and optimize performance – let us serve you! (more…)



Photos by Bobby Spero

From an email:

“Derek Brown’s new Columbia Room (124 Blagden Alley NW) ushers in summer with a new seasonal cocktail menu inspired by Central and South American flavors, cultures and countries, including traditional Latin American beverages and spirits from El Salvador, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and more.

Columbia Room Summer 2016 menu (PDF)

The new menu items launch Tuesday, June 28 in the Tasting Room, Spirits Library and Punch Garden, and are inspired by the heritage, lives and travels of Columbia Room staff — from kitchen cooks to bar assistants to Drink Company CEO Angie Fetherston, who is Ecuadorian. (more…)


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922 N Street, NW – Rear in Blagden Alley

The liquor license placard says:

“A restaurant and bar serving a contemporary Hong Kong-inspired menu along with alcoholic beverages popular in Hong Kong.”

Updates as they get closer to opening in the former Rogue 24 space in between La Colombe and the coming Village Whiskey. Incidentally, the Village Whiskey construction is looking good:

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hazel
808 V Street, NW

From a press release:

“On Monday, June 27, Executive Chef Rob Rubba opens Hazel restaurant in the Atlantic Plumbing building in D.C.’s burgeoning Shaw neighborhood. Located at 808 V Street NW, Hazel features a 38-seat dining room, a 16-seat bar and a 38-seat patio.

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From the style of service and plateware to the restaurant soundtrack, each and every aspect of the dining experience is a personal and thoughtful reflection of Rubba and his vision for Hazel. Rubba was formerly at Tallula and Azur here in Washington, but he has spent time working from coast to coast in kitchens like Le Bec Fin and L20, and for famed chefs such as Guy Savoy, Charlie Trotter, Georges Perrier and Gordon Ramsay.

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courtesy Hazel

Rubba’s menu combines flavors from around the world using traditional and contemporary techniques to create dishes that are distinctive and satisfying. A menu of shared plates–the way Rubba prefers to dine himself–will make up the majority of the menu, with dishes such as Grandma’s Zucchini Bread with Foie Gras mousse; Crispy Chickpea Tofu with pickled cucumber, mint, and Szechuan lamb sauce; Hamachi Crudo with crispy rice, black lime, shaved radish, and salted plum; and Gnocchi Bokki with pork-kimchi ragu, perilla seeds, and smoked pecorino. (more…)


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8th and Florida Ave, NW

Bucketfeet’s website says:

“Discover the ultimate expression of your individuality. Since every piece of fabric is crafted by hand by local artisans in India, every shoe is truly one-of-a-kind. We’ve selected the ultimate examples of natural materials woven and printed using traditional techniques passed down through generations to transport you to another place, and a simpler time.

The Most Comfortable Shoes

We’ve spent thousands of hours developing the fit and finding the very best materials to make shoes that you’ll never want to take off.

Limited-Edition Footwear

Every limited-edition shoe is designed by a different artist. Normally this would cost you over $300, our shoes are almost always less than $100.”

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