Rum is a long-celebrated liquor that has shaped not only the cocktail world but also influenced colonialism, slavery, and economics. With tomorrow being National Rum Day (and a Friday), celebrate the last few weeks of summer with fellow rum enthusiasts with the one spirit that invokes salty ocean breezes, and […]
Tag: dc cocktails
When I met Sally!
The Sally is a modern American restaurant that serves amazing cocktails and small plates presented in an artsy style.
Circa Bistro Navy Yard
Circa Bistro is well-known and loved by many in D.C., and they just opened a new Navy Yard location. I wanted to see what all the buzz was about. It was my first time at any of the Circa locations and I’ll admit, I was blown away. Each cocktail and […]
The Betsy – Capitol Hill’s Best Rooftop Gin Bar
The Betsy happens to be my all-time favorite roof top and gin bar, all in one! “It is brought to you by Belga Café’s Chef Bart Vandaele and team, Betsy is an intimate, open-air rooftop serving American fare and a cocktail program focused on all things gin. This hidden gem […]
We’re Spending the Summer at Opaline Brasserie + Bar
So, a little bit about me: summer is my least favorite season. I prefer fall and winter. There are only a few things I enjoy in these sweltering swamp months, and one of them is a proper summer cocktail. Opaline Brasserie + Bar has rolled out a line of spritz […]
Supra Introduces Happy Hour
Washington’s first Georgian restaurant, Supra, has added a full happy hour menu to its lineup. In case you still need convincing try Georgian food, there is now happy hour priced wine and fun, inventive cocktails to help lure you in. The happy hour menu includes Georgian wine and beer as […]
Masa 14 Packs Big Latin-Asian Flavor Into Small Plates
Masa 14 encompases Latin-Asian small plates, designed for sharing and sampling by acclaimed Chefs Richard Sandoval and Kaz Okochi. It makes you want to eat your way through the entire menu, I strongly considered it. I’ll start off by saying the whole team at Masa 14 is incredibly fun and provided […]
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 […]
Espresso S’mores and Duck Confit: Bonfire DC Debuts Smokin’ Hot Menu
In any other establishment, a man balancing on the edge of a bar sink wielding a blowtorch would be cause for alarm. At Bonfire, it just means Chad Spangler is about to make a cocktail. If you’ve walked around Downtown DC in the last month or two, you may have […]