Libations and Satiation BABA, the sister restaurant to Ambar Clarendon, is pleased to unveil a newly revamped menu. Expanding from small plates to full-size portions, the menu at BABA will continue to showcase a variety of dishes with a Balkan twist. Guests can now enjoy a more extensive section of appetizers, […]
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Baba Knows Best: #FunBrunching Edition
Arriving into Baba, (Siberian for grandmother) I instantly feel comfortable. The sister restaurant to Ambar Clarendon, which is situtated right above, was beyond charming. The cozy basement lounge features oversized cushioned chairs in a print that your grandmother would love. In fact, I’m quite positive my own baba owned both […]
An Ode to the Barmini Cocktail Flight
Thank you José Andrés, for your glorious insight, For you have created Barmini and its luxurious cocktail flight. Everything in the cocktail lab feels so right, It makes me want to Instagram all damn night. The lighting is perfect and the cocktails sublime, I’ll surely be back for “nitro caipirnha” with a hint of lime. […]
A New Take on Classic Cocktails at Truxton Inn
If you’re looking for a new neighborhood cocktail bar, look no further than Truxton Inn. Mark your calendars, owner Matt Weiss (201 Bar, Barrel, Union Pub, and McClellan’s Retreat) is opening up his latest spot May 2nd. Located at the corner of Florida Ave NW and 3rd Street NW, Truxton […]
Bar Review: McClellan’s Retreat
I give the team at McClellan’s Retreat a lot of credit for mixing things up. In addition to a solid list of cocktails and unique liqueurs, each month they put together a themed menu. In March, the theme was “guilty pleasures,” classy takes on drinks you’d be embarrassed to order in public. […]