DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
On Tap Interviews Chris Cunningham of Freddy’s Lobster Shack After many years of experience with the upscale restaurant Grapeseed, owner Jeff Heineman was ready to fulfill the dream of opening up a Lobster Shack; a no-frills tribute to childhood summers he spent in Maine with grampa Freddy. Freddy’s Lobster and Clams opened as an unassuming… read more »
Sarah Tate of Mad Rose Arlington is certainly a change of pace for a girl from Bozeman, Montana, but Sarah Tate of Mad Rose Tavern is always up for a challenge. In addition to her shifts at Mad Rose, the energetic blue-eyed bartender has a full time gig downtown and is going to school… read more »
Three Bars, Three Stars: On Tap’s monthly roundup of three great personalities and places in the DMV. This month in honor of our brunch issue: Eggspectation in Silver Spring, Restaurant 3 in Arlington and The Getaway in DC.
Jimmy McNey of Harrington’s Jimmy McNey was born and raised in Southern Maryland, and he’s found a place at the National Harbor that suits him just fine: either at the bar or behind the bar of Harrington’s Pub & Kitchen. Between the live Irish bands and dancing girls, it’s no wonder he looks forward to… read more »
Tiki Ayiku of TruOrleans Walk into TruOrleans on any weekend, and you’re greeted by a welcoming lady wearing Mardi Gras beads and a big smile. Tiki Ayiku may have been born and raised in DC, but she has the charm and sunny nature you’d expect from a bartender in the Big Easy. On Tap: How… read more »
Ken Fulkroad of Ping Pong Dim Sum When the Chinese New Year rolls around, you can count on Ping Pong Dim Sum to be celebrating in a big way. In keeping with Chinese tradition, they have 15 days of events planned, including Dragon-themed cocktails and interactive online games. There are 18 locations worldwide, and two… read more »
Matthew Josephs of Nest Cafe Matthew Josephs grew up just down the road from Nest Café where he is now manning the bar. The Chevy Chase native and Economics major has experienced the growth of Bethesda first hand, and is well-schooled on the consumption of goods and services, particularly delicious beers and wines. On Tap:… read more »
The Irish Channel may have been better known as the bar in the Red Roof Inn up until a few months ago: one block off the beaten path of bustling Chinatown, discreet, not flashy. But the neighbors knew better. For them, it’s always been a respite for good beer, friendly service, and Irish bar food…. read more »
Keegan O’Neill of Rock Bottom Keegan O’Neill is a pro at multitasking. He has no problem throwing out a perfect pour, manning the service bar, talking to his regulars and being interviewed at the same time. On Tap wanted to know more about his rock band lifestyle and the massive commute to Giants Stadium each… read more »
Devin Ochs is a self-professed goofball who kept his mustache much longer than his other cohorts behind the bar of Fire Works in Arlington. A longtime employee of the Tuscarora Mill family of restaurants, he is loving his time in Arlington. On Tap sat down to talk music and good brews. On Tap: Where are… read more »
