DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
We hear “the Preakness,” and think “horses.” Mike Isabella hears “the Preakness,” and thinks “crabs.” The former Top Chef star is billed as the celebrity chef for the famous horse race this May. With the event’s emphasis on farm-to-table food, it makes sense that the DC-based toque has Maryland’s fresh seafood on his mind. “I’ll… read more »
Each month On Tap chronicles the opening of new restaurants and bars across the region. Large or small, destination location or neighborhood pub, the one thing they have in common is a determination to succeed. As we start a new year, we take a look back at 20 of the new locations from 2012 that… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. Story & photos by Kay Boatner. NEW: Alchemy Room at Empire Nightclub Springfield may seem like a hike to District residents, but the folks at Empire Nightclub’s Alchemy Room will make the trip more than worth… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. NEW: ArtJamz Art is awesome, but art and eats? Even better, especially when you add booze. This Dupont Circle spot is all about inspiring you to get creative, with as little pressure as possible. Not an… read more »
Story & Photos by Kay Boatner On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. NEW: Azuma Izakaya This Japanese pub, or izakaya, adds a little Asian spirit to the Rockville area. Chef Yuh Shimomura prepares house made ramen, yakitori skewers, shabu shabu, and fried… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. NEW: Crios Crios means “family” in Spanish, a fitting name for the place co-owned by sisters Joanne and Julie Liu, whom also own Scion Restaurant next door. “My sister and I have always loved the bold… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. NEW: A-Town Bar & Grill This Ballston bar takes the place of Mike Cordero’s onetime resto Caribbean Breeze. Still owned by Cordero, the new spot aims to win customers of A-town—that’s Arlington for you District kids—over… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars, and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. NEW: 3 Stars Brewing Longtime friends Dave Coleman and Mike McGarvey have been brewing beer for friends and family since 2007. They started 3 Star to bring their concoctions out of their houses and to the… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. Compiled and written by Kay Boatner. NEW: Del Ray Café The owners of Old Town’s French staple La Bergerie are behind Del Ray’s newest offering. The Café, while still French-focused, dishes out more organic, affordable options… read more »
NEW: Boomerang Party Yacht Party buses are so 2011. 2012 is the year of the party yacht, and the Boomerang Tours folks are leading the charge (barge?). Booze cruise it up on a nighttime sail, a sunset cruise, a day party, or our personal favorite—a brunch cruise. Bloody Marys and mimosas aplenty are crucial to… read more »
