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Oct 02, 2017

Photos: 5 Ways To Get Spooked At Shaw’s New Halloween Pop-Up

At Pub Dread, nightmares come to life in the form of creepy dolls, giant insects, velvet-lined coffins, and other horrors. Oh, and there’s a tribute to David Bowie.

Sep 19, 2017

Shaw’s Pop-Up Bar Is Going All In On Halloween Horror

With all the frights at PUB Dread, you’ll want to keep your friends close, and your drink closer. It will run for the month of October.

Jul 24, 2017

D.C.’s Columbia Room Is Now The ‘Best American Cocktail Bar’

Once a tiny speakeasy in The Passenger, the Blagden Alley spot has won a top award in the spirits industry.

Feb 16, 2017

New Pop-Up Bar Will Have Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Culture, and Mario Bros. Cocktails

The Miracle on 7th Street team is back at it, this time with cherry blossoms and Super Mario.

Oct 20, 2016

Whimsical Christmas Pop-Up Bar Returns To Shaw

Derek Brown’s holiday-themed cocktail pop up is back, and bigger than before.

Jul 29, 2016

Weekly Feed: Bringing Salty Back

Things are getting briny at Eat the Rich.

Jul 15, 2016

Columbia Room’s Punch Garden Offers Peak Summer Refreshment

The heat index is what? You need a thirst-quenching cocktail, stat.

Jun 22, 2016

Sherry Pick: Mockingbird Hill Closing for Renovations

The James Beard-nominated bar will get a facelift and new cocktail menu.

Feb 11, 2016

First Look: The Columbia Room Reopens in Shaw

The renowned cocktail bar reopens in Blagden Alley and distinguishes itself through craft cocktails and attention to detail.

Oct 12, 2015

Classic Cocktailist: An American in Paris Edition

How D.C.’s cocktail scene compares to the one in Paris.

 
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