Back at the end of April, we said forever goodbye to Church & State, one of Erik Holzherr’s quirky/clever-themed bars. The tucked-away, semi-secret, church-decorated bar had been around since 2011 and had some of the best martinis I’ve ever had. If you’re feeling particularly nostalgic, read this write-up of the opening from, *sniiffff,* We Love […]
So, it’s a Wednesday and what’s for dinner? Lavagna makes the decision easy for you all month with their charity Dine Out Program. This month’s benefactor is Capitol Hill Group Ministry. Each Wednesday during June Lavagna will donate 10% of its proceeds to CHGM to support its work to prevent and end homelessness in the District. If […]
Cross-posted from Barred in DC The 201 Bar closes its doors on Friday, June 15th. Originally opened in 2003 as “Lounge 201” (before a summer 2012 make-over), the subterranean watering hole on Capitol Hill near Union Station has long welcomed Senate staffers and lobbyists for after-work happy hours as well as many private events over […]
Barred in DC is a lawyer by day who keeps a blog about drinking establishments in the District by night. He’s also a Hill East resident and member of the ANC Alcohol Beverage Administration committee. This post does not necessarily reflect or constitute the views of ABRA nor the Committee. Trusty’s, 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, the […]
Dorjee Momo, founded by Tibetan refugee and chef Lobsang Dorjee Tsering, opened on January 27 at 317 7th Street SE. After holding pop-ups around the city, at Thip Khao in Columbia Heights, Sally’s Middle Name on H Street NE, and most recently, at Shop Made in DC in Dupont Circle, Dorjee Momo is taking up […]