These are the best sports bars in the city.
Photo by TDLphoto. Donovan struck. Fans far and wide and old and new, including in our nation’s capital screamed. What’s in store for tomorrow? There wasn’t a square inch of space to be had in Dupont Circle when the United States kicked off their campaign two Saturdays ago with a draw against England. Bars anywhere in the proximity didn’t have much breathing room either. Tomorrow’s second round fixture versus Ghana is the first weekend game…
Are wine bars the next bistro? Following closely on the heels of Proof and Sonoma, Veritas Wine Bar will be opening next Monday, September 17. The list is largely composed of Euro-style California wines, with over 50 available by the glass starting at $8 and going up to $28. Also available are various red and white flights, chosen by varietal, region or cutesy names like “m&m&m” and “Mick’s picks”. Three deadly zins, anyone? The web…
FRIDAY: >> We’d be remiss if we didn’t note that tonight will be the last time that Kathryn of Kathryn On will host one of her famous Blogger Happy Hours. It starts at 7 p.m. at Lucky Bar. Fans of the regular happy hour shouldn’t fear, however, as Kathryn says she has “a couple of fledgling social chairs waiting in the wings.” Thanks for all the hard work you’ve put in, Kathryn, to making the…
The world’s most popular sporting event, soccer’s World Cup, gets underway tomorrow in Germany. Unlike 2002 when matches took place in the wee hours, this year’s start from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time, meaning it’s a lot easier to hit a bar or two and watch a game. Some DC area bars and restaurants are opening early for the fans, including Pour House on Capitol Hill, Lucky Bar in Dupont, and Fado…
If you weren’t able to snag a ticket to the official Democratic, Republican, third-party-of-choice Election Night parties, there are plenty of election-related activities this evening. The Post has a complete round-up here, but DCist wants to highlight a few events. >> Want to know what the results are, but also want to dance? Go to the Black Cat where the “finest media collage artists in the world, including DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, will converge…