DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
With his grandmother as his muse and local London nosh as his inspiration, Wesley Morton dishes up a mouthwatering menu at DC’s haute British gastropub, AGAINN. Exhibiting culinary prowess while serving up sustainable eats, Morton delivers food that’s good for the palate and the community — and we’re all digging it. On Tap: Tell us… read more »
Founded in 1989 in a then-largely rural stretch of Loudoun County, Virginia, the Old Dominion Brewing Company may have been one of the metro area’s first entrants into the great craft beer wars of the subsequent decade, but it was also a labor of love right from the get-go. “[Founder Jerry Bailey] and a… read more »
Long on the DC scene, this bar vet’s seen it all. Just try to get a rise out of seasoned Zach Myers. You won’t be able to. Fried bull testicles, bar streaking… he’s always calm under pressure and as nice as ever. Just do him one small favor — check your outside voice at the… read more »
DC’s DJ Enferno hit the big time as tour DJ for Madonna’s 2008-2009 Sticky & Sweet Tour. Now he’s making news again mixing Ultra Records’ new double-CD, Ultra Dance 11. The result is “a mainstream dance mix” he said, equally suited to “pop in your CD player, car or house party.” Adding Enferno’s ear for… read more »
Sixteen years ago, while traveling east from the Midwest, Brian Harrison’s beaten-up, graffiti-painted Volkswagen bus broke down in DC. Harrison and his wife chose to stay after they quickly fell in love with the city. Then, in April 2002, Harrison, along with 45 volunteers, built Adams Morgan nightspot, The Reef. Being the entertaining, hospitable man… read more »
Although Chris Schmid has only been at Policy since last August, he’s already been promoted to Beverage Director inaddition to being a bartender extraordinaire. Stop by the cozy-meets-modern bar on 14th Street and ask Chris about his recent encounter with Ted Allen…and his somersault method of pouring shots with his barback. On Tap: What’s the… read more »
Supporting the troops is a complex(ion) problem for Skincando founder Sara Damelio.
Black Fox Lounge Put your phone on silent, ditch your distressed jeans, and enjoy a taste of refinement —whether it be upstairs under the Watergate Hotel-salvaged mural for small plates and quiet conversation or downstairs in the mod art gallery-styled salon for intimate live performances of some of the best acts around. Either way,… read more »
When you step into Old Town Alexandria’s Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, chances are you’re a regular…and if not, you’ll be one in no time. Murphy’s has all the ingredients that make a great neighborhood bar: friendly staff, delicious menu options ranging from snacks to sandwiches to Irish specialties and seafood dishes, a variety of drinks… read more »
TUES., FEB. 2 The Shields Brothers Band at Jammin Java It’s a family-filled night at Jammin Java with The Shields Brothers Band, Ivy Rose and MadBrenda, beginning at 8 p.m. The Shields Brothers take the stage first; expect the trio to perform hits like “Shark Attack,” “Be My Girlfriend” and “The Walk.” Then MadBrenda, a… read more »
