DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
TJ Pluck of Wolf Trap TJ Pluck is a music enthusiast from Ohio who transplanted himself to Wolf Trap where he is a well known fixture. With the help of his assistant Mark McElroy, he is experienced not only in bartending, but also in the selection of menu items and the management of hundreds of… read more »
Brianne Bates of Whitlow’s on Wilson Brianne Bates is a cool girl from California with a little bit of DC sass. She’s been working at Whitlows since her teens, and as such, considers her co-workers members of her extended family. At Whitlow’s, it’s easy to tell the employees have been working together for years. Their… read more »
On Tap talks with Irish folks working at some of the area’s top pubs to get the real scoop on St. Paddy’s Day The bearded Patrick Fahey is originally from County Cork, the home of the Blarney Stone and the jumping off point for generations of Irish emigrants. Fahey brought a bit of the blarney… read more »
Akram Zehouani of Sine Irish Pub Originally from Casablanca, Akram Zehouani mans the bar at Sine Irish Pub. He likes to party, and he’s generous with advice on the best food and dive bars around – which is fitting if you ask him what his name means in Moroccan (generous, noble). On Tap: How long… read more »
Pete Zaccarella of the Greene Turtle Hailing from Annapolis, Pete Zaccarella has been a DC sports fan his whole life. As such, life as a bartender at one of DC’s best sports bars is pretty good. On Tap visited the Greene Turtle to find out more. We’re glad dentistry didn’t work out; his killer mohawk… read more »
Alex Hemming of Dogfish Head Alehouse Alex Hemming is part of the dynamic team of bartenders at Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg. They don’t just serve beer, they live for it. On Tap sat down with the Hyattsville native to learn more about the craft beers. On Tap: How did you get into bartending? Alex… read more »
John McGill of Fado Irish Pub John McGill is from an Irish town with a bit of a reputation—Finglas, outside of Dublin. He started at Fado a year ago, and since then has established a bit of a reputation himself, as the fun Irish guy behind the bar who makes a mean dirty girl scout… read more »
Brad Witucki of 219 Restaurant Brad Witucki grew up on the streets in Old Town. His hometown pride resonates on the top floor of 219 Restaurant at the Basin Street Lounge. With a passion for craft cocktails and an appreciation for good blues, his welcoming personality fits in perfectly with the old school vibe. On… read more »
Story & Photos by Nicole Pearo Taylor Dave Abramson of Pizzeria Paradiso Georgetown Before moving to the bar a few months ago, Dave Abramson spent three years learning the ins and outs of the beer menu as a server. He’s quick to introduce people to something they may not have tried before. But even he… read more »
Alan Harris of BlackFinn Bethesda Alan Harris has been with BlackFinn since it opened in Bethesda. Bar goers note that he’s never in a bad mood, a feat for a guy that spends a lot of time behind the bar. From Fairfax, he’s a hard-core Washington sports fan. He’s even hoping to catch a few… read more »
