Last Friday, we reported on a pair of brick-throwing incidents which left two Columbia Heights bars -- Meridian Pint and Room 11 -- with broken windows. With the investigation still ongoing, DCist has obtained security camera footage from outside Meridian which shows the vandal tossing a brick through the bar's front window, as well as more details on the crime. more ›

This is why we can't have nice things: two large bricks were thrown through windows at both Room 11 and Meridian Pint around 2:30 a.m. this morning. more ›

What does Room 11's Dan Searing think about the 48-ounce martini? Is it really different from the punches he discusses in his book, The Punch Bowl? We sat down with him to find out. more ›

Punch Club is returning this Sunday at 5 p.m. at Room 11. Earlier this year we told you about Punch Club at the Warehouse Theater. Bartender Dan Searing used it as a practice run for Room 11. This Sunday's punches will include Glogg (mulled wine) and Rocky Mountain Punch (sparkling wine, rum, and maraschino liqueur). more ›

We've been eagerly awaiting the opening of Room 11 Wine and Dessert Bar in Columbia Heights for some time now, and tracking their progress on their blog. The bar is situated on the corner of 11th and Lamont Streets NW and features an outdoor patio. The owners held a soft opening last night for media and friends of the bar, with the official opening set for August 10. Room 11 is the brain child of a collection of 20 investors with strong ties in the D.C. arts, music, and food communities. The decor represents those affiliations with art work and various knick knacks, like popover pans. more ›