Tequila was consumed in Mexico before Europeans even got there — and we’ve loved it just as long (ok, exaggeration, but YES). Made from the blue agave plant, and named for the small town of Tequila west of Guadalajara in Jaliso, Mexico, tequila has a… Read More
White rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and that oh-so-crucial mint. We celebrate those simple ingredients that mix together to make magic on July 11th – National Mojito Day! While there are any number of places to order a mojito in DC, we have a… Read More
Ah, summer. The season calls for cool sips, frozen treats and patio punches. But while your outer adult may be up for elegant mixed cocktails or sophisticated chilled sangria, your inner child is really just pining for a popsicle. And you deserve it. That’s why… Read More
When the first election debates of the season come along later this week, you’ll have an important choice to make. Roofer’s Union wants to know…. will your pour represent your politics? Offering a pair of competing cocktails, $13 each from 5PM to close, the popular… Read More
MISCellaneous Distillery co-founders Daniel and Meg McNeill held a special reception and tasting of their award-winning spirits on Wednesday night at U Street’s Archipelago tiki bar. DC’s trendsetters flocked to the quintessential summer spot to enjoy some local flavor and learn more about politico-turned-passionate distiller… Read More
Spiced rum and a summer sunset?! Yes, please! Looking ahead to the summer season, last December the bar staff at The Wharf’s Canopy Hotel began infusing bottles of white rum from DC craft distillers Cotton & Reed with spices. You may have spotted the special… Read More
Buena Vida Social Club opened this week in Arlington. Social Clubs — not to be confused with bars, lounges, gastropubs and the like — are the latest in the dining/drinks/diversions trend, and Ivan Iricanin‘s (Street Guys Hospitality) newest occupies the entire third floor of the newly… Read More
Is there any better place to spend a patriotic holiday than right here in Washington?! We think not. Parades, parties and pep are all around… And Memorial Day in particular means that rooftops are going to be opening for the start of summer. There’s certainly… Read More
Yet another destination rooftop! Now officially open — and open to the public — the Conrad’s Summit the Rooftop is the epitome of Hilton hospitality on high. This rooftop bar is set against the backdrop of DC’s iconic architecture with monumental views that put you… Read More
The scene was elevated — literally — last Thursday night (May 9, 2019) as stars of the screen and the DC social set came together for the grand opening of the Gerber Group’s 12 Stories atop the InterContinental Hotel. Actors flowed in from the nearby… Read More
