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Where to Watch the First Republican Debate Thursday Night
After living in DC for nearly a decade, I’ve begrudgingly accepted the fact that THIS TOWN enjoys getting together to watch political events at bars. The first Republican debate this Thursday is no exception. The following spots will be hosting watch parties and will be showing the Fox News debate with sound at 9p; many will have specials…
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Barred in DC’s Completely Arbitrary Ranking of U.S. Cities
Barred in DC’s Completely arbitrary rankings of U.S cities [Not included-college towns, cities I’ve visited but never stayed the night in (Detroit, Minneapolis, Houston, St. Louis, Columbus), and cities I’ve never visited (Oklahoma City, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Cincy, Kansas City, Nashville)] Chicago Charleston, SC San Diego DC New Orleans Austin NYC San Francisco…
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The Royal Set to Open in Early June in Ledroit Park/Shaw
The Royal (Twitter, website), an all-day coffee/lunch/cafe/bar from the owner of the U Street wine bar Vinoteca, will open in early June at 501 Florida Ave. NW (near S Street), not far from Shaw’s Tavern, according to a press release. The 45-seat two-story spot, which will be open early (7a on weekdays, 8a on weekends),…
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Wunder Garten Beer Garden Pop-Up Opens in NoMa – With Potential Noise Penalties
Wunder Garten (150 M. St NW, Facebook, Twitter, website) a new temporary beer garden in a lot slated for redevelopment in NoMa in the near future, opened this Wednesday. The spot, which serves German and Austrian beers (perhaps some wine, no hard stuff), as well as a couple local DC-area brews, will surely be popular in an…
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ANC Recommends Virtual End to West Dupont Moratorium
The moratorium on liquor licenses in the western part of the Dupont Circle neighborhood is on the verge of its virtual demise. That is the bottom line after the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B voted 4-2 (with 1 abstention) last Wednesday to request that the ABC Board end the moratorium completely, aside from a…
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Sudhouse Set to Open at 14th and U on May 31st (UPDATED)
Sudhouse (1340 U St. NW, Facebook, Twitter, website), a new “beer hall and social club,” announced today that it will open Friday, May 22nd that it will open Sunday, May 31st (with all day happy hour) in the space previously occupied by Bistro La Bonne (which closed in mid-April) near the intersection of 14th and…
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Cafe Deluxe’s Burger Days of Summer Kicks Off Today
Cafe Deluxe, the DC-area mini-chain offering familiar American classics, kicks off its “Burger Days of Summer” menu today. From now until the end of July, the weekday lunch menu will feature a gourmet slate of six creative burgers (including salmon and veggie versions), priced from $13-16, accompanied by a side of shoestring fries. On Wednesdays, the restaurant will have a…
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Where to Watch Mayweather – Pacquiao Fight in DC – May 2nd
Credit – inquisitr.com The most eagerly anticipated boxing match in recent memory, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, is set for Saturday, May 2nd. The two welterweights, who the sports world have been clamoring to face off against each other for years, finally get to show everyone who’s the best. This being boxing, the matches will…
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Salty Dog Tavern Soft Opens Today in Dupont
Salty Dog Tavern (1723 Connecticut Ave. NW (b/t R & S), Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, website) is set to open in the former Black Fox Lounge today, Tuesday, April 21st, in north Dupont Circle. The lounge/restaurant will feature $4 specialty cocktails for its daily 4-7p happy hour; the spring cocktail list features $4 passion fruit sangria, blood orange mojitos, ginger margaritas, vodka…
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Beered in San Diego
Sunny San Diego was anything but on a recent trip my wife and I took over a long weekend in February, but after exploring great spots in new neighborhoods-along with old favorites-and sampling 30+ beers and endless fish tacos, we quickly forgot the rare gray skies. The last time I had visited the area in…
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Cafe Deluxe’s Burger Days of Summer Kicks Off Today
Cafe Deluxe, the DC-area mini-chain offering familiar American classics, kicks off its “Burger Days of Summer” menu today. From now until the end of July, the weekday lunch menu will feature a gourmet slate of six creative burgers (including salmon and veggie versions), priced from $13-16, accompanied by a side of shoestring fries. On Wednesdays, the restaurant will have a…
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