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“The Mayflower Club and Zebbie’s Garden a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge.” coming to Dupont this Summer

Published June 23, 2021 at 12:45PM

sneak peek inside 1223 Connecticut Ave, NW via Facebook

Thanks to Jason for sending: “Mayflower Club coming to former Dirty Martini location”

Mayflower Club’s Facebook says:

“Our story begins in 1933, during the waning days of Prohibition. Police raided the speakeasy housed in this building, seizing large quantities of illegal alcohol and arresting the proprietor, Zachariah “Zebbie” Goldsmith.

Today, 1223 Connecticut Ave., just south of Dupont Circle, is soon to be the home to The Mayflower Club and Zebbie’s Garden a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge. (more…)

Healing Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 22, 2021 at 11:05AM

photo by Kat Lundie

Thanks to Kat for sharing on Friday: “Feeling more normal now that Dupont Sinatra is back at it.”

#coronaville

Eighteenth Street Lounge (ESL) has signed a lease for its new location in Blagden Alley!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 3, 2021 at 5:20PM

1230 9th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Monument Retail, the retail division of Monument Realty, announces today the signing of a long-term lease to reopen the acclaimed Eighteenth Street Lounge (ESL) in its new location in Blagden Alley.

ESL owner Farid Nouri tasked Valerie Mnayarji of Monument Retail to represent the 25-year-old brand in finding its new location, trusting her real estate expertise and DC-market knowledge. “Finding a new space for the iconic nightlife and entertainment staple, keeping in line its existing clientele while adjusting to the changes in the market was a challenge but high priority,” said Valerie Mnayarji of Monument Retail. “With its new location, nestled in a vibrant and dynamic community driven by a high-end restaurant scene, ESL will be a revamped version of its original successful concept, capitalizing on the shift towards the eastside of the district.”

The new Eighteenth Street Lounge will be located at 1230 9th Street NW. (more…)

“Wednesday at The Wharf (free concerts, starting tonight!)”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2021 at 4:05PM | Updated June 3, 2021 at 9:53AM

“Back to the Office Special featuring Collective Delusion. Coming Sept. 9”
970 Wharf St SW, at Transit Pier, right next to Cantina Bambina

From an email:

“The Wharf will be hosting free concerts on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening (starting tonight!) at 7 p.m. Music will include R&B, Americana, Motown, Jazz, Reggae, and pop covers.

2021 Music Lineup: (more…)

Take a Trip to U Street in the mid/late 90s and see the Legendary State of the Union and Republic Gardens

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 26, 2021 at 12:45PM

1300 block of U Street, NW circa mid-90s. Photo by Brian Liu/ToolboxDC

Thanks to Brian Liu for sharing some incredible photos he took in the mid/late 90s here on U Street.

1357 U Street, NW in 2021, Alice Bar coming. I took this photo in March and they’ve since added a roof deck.

Some more photos of State of the Union: (more…)

Swingers Crazy Golf “official public opening is June 18th.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 26, 2021 at 11:35AM

1330 19th Street, NW formerly home to Buffalo Billiards and Shop Made in DC

From Swingers Crazy Golf:

“Get ready for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience featuring mini golf (two nine-hole courses), gourmet street food, craft cocktails and more in an elaborate 1920’s English golf clubhouse setting.”

Comet Ping Pong’s Spring Outdoor Music Series Selling Fast, Only Two Shows Not Sold Out Yet!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 20, 2021 at 1:00PM

5037 Connecticut Ave, NW

From an email:

“Comet Ping Pong introduces our Spring Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden!

Beginning May 26th and continuing into July, we will present a series of 7:00pm concerts in the Comet Ping Pong parking lot for a limited audience of pre-reserved, seated, dine-in guests. The Spring schedule features artists ranging from folk and bluegrass to indie rock and synth pop and each performance will feature a comedy opening act to be announced. (more…)