DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. Compiled and written by Adrianne Morris, Erika Primdahl and Katie Kreiger. Photos by Erika Primdahl NEW B Too Continuing to strive for recognition of Belgian cuisine and beer, and a place for Belgians in DC to… read more »
NEW, NOTABLE, NO LONGER, On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. Compiled and written by Adrianne Morris NEW Azur Nestled in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, Chef Frederik De Pue recently opened his second new classy chic restaurant, Azur. This contemporary east meets west… read more »
NEW Bethesda Jazz & Supper Club Walking into this ultra-retro, yet modern supper club feels like stepping into the booming 20s-30s era when America was flourishing with lively music, timeless cocktails and roaring entertainment. This plush 500-seat amphitheater creates a vision reminiscent of the Copacabana feel. The vibe is electric and the aura is romantic… read more »
New Ancora Newly opened near the Kennedy Center, James Beard award winning Chef Bob Kinkead is serving up Italian-Mediterranean inspired seafood cuisine at his new location in the Watergate complex. Expect a seasonal menu featuring items like grilled oysters, ravioli with guacaniale, bucatini with clams, tagliatelle and salumi and crudo. At the bar, choose from… read more »
On Tap scouts out the restaurants, bars and clubs that are new to the scene or shaking things up. New: Ambar According to Uros Smiljanic, when you think Ambar think “Balkin soul food – southeastern Europe meets Southeast DC.” Inside this cozy Barracks Row location you will find Mediterranean inspired cuisine prepared by Executive Chef,… 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 »
NEW: Dos Amigos Located near the Braddock Road Metro stop, Hector Lobo and Ricardo Arias bring lifelong friendship and El Salvadorian hospitality to Old Town Alexandria. Adding a Tex-Mex flair to their vibrant cuisine, entrees like the Texas inferno burger pack a serious punch, and doing it right, the carne asada made with marinated New… 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 »
