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Table of Contents April 2016: Vol 18 No 6
who is on tap
Leading LAdies Drink. Dine. Do. 04.16
MIX MAVENS SHAKING UP DC’S COCKTAIL SCENE
LEADING
LADIES DC DESIGNERS SONGSTRESS ALISON CARNEY DJ CLEVELAND BROWNE COVET’S AUTUMN CLAYTON
From female mixologists and bartenders shaking up DC’s craft cocktail scene to area musicians, actresses and boutique owners carving their own paths, our April issue has no shortage of girl power. We’re also highlighting some of the best brunches around the DMV, with a 33-location rundown from On Tap’s favorite foodies, plus some picks for hop heads who brunch. Other features include the lowdown on 9:30 Club’s new TV show, an inside look at local beer and yoga events, the scoop on nearby vineyards to nab locally-made bubbly, and a spotlight on DC fashion designers. A special thanks to our badass cover models, Janelle Whisenant and Rose Previte, for a fabulous cover shoot at local favorite Compass Rose.
33 BRUNCH BEST BETS FOR
BOTTOMLESS BOOZE FARM-TO-TABLE INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC MEAT LOVERS BREWS FOR BRUNCH & MORE
9:30 CLUB’S
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COMPASS ROSE’S JANELLE WHISENANT & ROSE PREVITE
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Founder James Currie Publisher Jennifer Currie
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Events & Promotions Assistant Shannon Darling shannon@ontaponline.com
In this Issue n Stage & Screen 110 in the Shade..................................... 4 Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse........ 6 Stage & Screen Events......................... 10
n April Roundup
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Local Designer Spotlight
Best Bet for Brunch
Inside Scoop on DC’s Fashion Scene
Our Top Picks Around the DMV
Fashion Forward . . .................................. 12 Covet’s Autumn Clayton.. .................... 16 Drink, Dine, Do...................................... 18
n Sports Nats Player Roundup .......................... 28
n Dining New, Notable, No Longer.................... 32 Best Bet for Brunch. . ............................. 36
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Mix Mavens
Revive Your Chakras
Shaking Up DC’s Cocktail Scene
n Drinks Brews for Brunch. . ................................. 48 The Bierdo.............................................. 50 Beer & Yoga............................................ 52 Mix Mavens............................................ 54 Backyard Bubbly................................... 58
GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION Alanna Sheppard alanna@ontaponline.com
Nick Caracciolo SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Nick Hardt
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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER Tom Roth tom@ontaponline.com
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Tess Ankeny, Alex Benedetto, Mike Coleman, Marcus Dowling, Jake Emen, Nick Hardt, Jon Kaplan, Matt Laslo, Keith Loria, Vanessa Mallory Kotz, Jean Schindler and Jackson Sinnenberg
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Adrianne Morris, Monica Alford, Mark Raker, Mark Van Bergh, Brittany Thomas, Alanna Sheppard On Tap Magazine is published 11 times per year. ©2016 by Five O’Clock Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Use or reproduction of any materials contained herein is strictly prohibited without express prior written consent. Log on to www. ontaponline.com for more information.
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the Shade 110 inBrings Girl Power
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By Monica Alford Ben Crawford as Starbuck, Tracy Lynn Olivera as Lizzie Curry and Kevin McAllister as File
When DC theater darling Tracy Lynn Olivera mentioned that 110 in the Shade’s lead, Lizzie Curry, was a dream role for her, Ford’s Theatre Director, Paul Tetreault, immediately took notice. The pair teamed up with director and choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge to bring the classic musical to life on Ford’s stage through May 14. 110 in the Shade follows the outspoken Lizzie in 1950s Texas, caught in a love triangle between divorced local sheriff File (played by Kevin McAllister) and charming conman Bill Starbuck (played by Ben Crawford). Lizzie’s not afraid to speak her mind, according to Olivera, and has the same hang-ups as all women when it comes to physical beauty and her place in the world. “She sticks to her guns, even when her opinion isn’t the popular one,” Olivera says.
I want people to leave feeling inspired to be confident in themselves and follow whatever dream is true to them, regardless of people’s expectations of them. Not every woman is a size four with perfect hair. I think there is nothing more relatable than that, to any age. The local actress says each of her suitors represents something different. File encapsulates steadfastness, safety and stability, while Starbuck conjures up adventure, travel and romance. “Both [character dynamics] are good – but only one [man] is for Lizzie, in the end.” McAllister and Olivera have been friends for a long time, so there’s already an established comfort level between the two actors onstage. Plus, “singing with him is pure magic – that man’s voice is buttah.”
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As for Crawford, Olivera says they hit it off immediately during his audition. The two share similar energies, making their scenes together hilarious and delightful. “We both just jumped into the pool, so to speak. Plus, he cracks me up and won’t let me take myself too seriously.” Olivera is truly thrilled about all of her collaborations in this production, especially with Dodge, who she says is her favorite kind of director. They worked together seven years ago on the Broadway revival of Ragtime, and the actress says she’s always wanted to get back to her again. “I’m totally obsessed with her,” she says. “She likes to get everything on its feet early, and ‘get everything messy,’ as she likes to say. She makes [this play] feel fresh and true and honest and human, and something audiences can relate to even 50 years after it was written.” Aside from kissing a sexy half-naked man, and kissing a sexy sheriff in a rainstorm, the actress says her favorite part of being in 110 in the Shade is singing the score. “It’s got so many colors, musically and vocally, and it’s a true honor to sing. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun at work with my friends. I’m a lucky girl.” Whether you’re into shirtless cowboys or a modern take on 1950s girl power, Olivera thinks local audiences will find the production relevant. “I want people to leave feeling inspired to be confident in themselves and follow whatever dream is true to them, regardless of people’s expectations of them. Not every woman is a size four with perfect hair. I think there is nothing more relatable than that, to any age.” Theatergoers under 35 can enjoy discounted tickets and a free glass of beer or vino post-show on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Regular tickets run from $28-$69.
Ford’s Theatre: 511 10th St. NW, DC; 202-347-4833; www.fords.org
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Tom Arnold Still Not Married to Roseanne, and Still A Lot Funnier Most of you might remember Tom Arnold in the great Schwarzenegger movie True Lies, or from old episodes of Roseanne. But don’t cling to the past, kiddos. The Peabody and Golden Photo: Courtesy of Arlington Globe Award-winning actor, Cinema & Drafthouse writer and producer is still damn funny. According to Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, Arnold recently returned to his roots as a stand-up comic: “Never scripted, Tom pokes fun at his Midwest past, marital follies and absurd Hollywood stories. Just like his past film and television comedy work, Tom is a ball of chaos and charisma onstage.” Plus, he’s a great guy who posed for pictures and autographs with my buddies the last time around. Snap a photo and meet the comedic legend during one of four performances on April 8-9. Tickets are $25.
The “Goat Boy” SNL Legend Jim Breuer Comes to Arlington
Rebecca Corry May 7
Robert Kelly May 20-21
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Looking for comedy? I “goat” you, dude! One of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” Jim Breuer is infamous for his “Goat Boy” character and Joe Pesci impressions during his four years on SNL, plus his role in the iconic comedy cult masterpiece Half Baked (he carried the ashes of Jerry Garcia around his neck for a good portion of the film). Now you can catch him on his weekly Photo: Courtesy of Arlington Cinema ‘& Drafthouse Sirius/XM Radio show “Fridays with Breuer,” according to Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, featuring guests like Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Dennis Leary and Jeff Foxworthy. And baseball fans can check out his New York Mets rants on his daily video updates via Facebook. Don’t miss his visit to the DMV during one of four performances on April 14-15. Do it for Jerry. Tickets are $35.
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse: 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA; 703-486-2345; www.arlingtondrafthouse.com
CREATING THE COVER In keeping with this issue’s theme of highlighting fabulous females around the DC area, we asked Compass Rose Bar & Kitchen Owner Rose Previte and Bar Manager Janelle Whisenant to be our April cover models. Close friends who have worked together since Compass Rose’s first days, the duo is proud of the strong women behind the neighborhood tavern nestled in the 14th Street Corridor. Photographers Nick and Erin Donner had a blast shooting the ladies in the restaurant, covered with eye-catching art (some is Whisenant’s) and eclectic décor. Check out Compass Rose’s international street food and unique libations, and if you have a special occasion to celebrate, request Rose’s Bedouin Tent. Learn more about the ladies in our Mix Mavens feature on page 54.
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Stage & Screen events By Keith Loria
THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 24 The Flick Playwright Annie Baker continues to show her comic flair in the 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning The Flick, currently being staged at Signature Theatre. The story comes alive in the empty aisles of a crumbling Massachusetts movie theater and follows three movie theater employees as they try to protect one of the last 35-millimeter projectors running. Tickets range from $40-$83. Signature Theatre: 4200 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA; www.sigtheatre.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 – SUNDAY, MAY 8 All the Way The 2014 Tony Award-winning drama comes to Arena Stage for five weeks under the direction of Kyle Donnelly. The play follows President Lyndon B. Johnson after the tragic assassination of President Kennedy, and touches upon the Civil Rights movement through the eyes of Martin Luther King, Jr. Tickets are $55-$100. Arena Stage: 1101 Sixth St. SW, DC; www.arenastage.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 – SUNDAY, MAY 1 Dial “M” For Murder The Olney Theatre Center presents the spine-tingling story with stage veteran Alan Wade in the role of Inspector Hubbard from Scotland Yard, who is looking into mysterious circumstances of former tennis star, Tony Wendice, and his new rich wife, the sweet and unsuspecting Margot. Tickets go up to $55. Olney Theatre Center: 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd. Olney, MD; www.olneytheatre.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 – SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Mallory Square hosted Margarita Madness, with bartenders whipping up margaritas and attendees voting for their favorites and enjoying music from Phil Kominski. Photos: shelley Coates
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Filmfest DC The Australian film The Dressmaker, starring Kate Winslet, opens the 30th anniversary of Filmfest DC, which will show 75 films from 35 countries on six movie screens throughout DC. Highlights for 2016‘s festival include the engrossing thriller Trust No One, hilarious comedy The Lighter Side, and other award-winning
quality work from some of the world’s top filmmakers. General admission is $13 per film. Filmfest DC: www.filmfestdc.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
“There’s a big rain a-comin!”
Giselle For decades, the Moscow Festival Ballet has been presenting some of the world’s most beloved ballets, and this year, the company dances Giselle at the GMU Concert Hall for one special night. Thanks to astonishing choreography by the legendary Marius Petipa, hauntingly beautiful music and some of Russia’s finest dancers, the romantic ballet follows a young peasant girl who has fallen in love with a count disguised as a villager. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets range from $34-$56. GMU Concert Hall: 4373 Mason Pond Dr. Fairfax, VA; http://cfa.gmu.edu
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 – SUNDAY, APRIL 17 The Brain Piece New York City’s famed Jody Oberfelder Projects heads to DC with the unforgettable dance performance, The Brain Piece. Through dance, music, sound, set and film, the performance examines the overlap between the objectivity of science and the subjectivity of art to explore how the mind actually works when perceiving the world. Saturday’s show begins at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s show starts at 7 p.m. Fifteen minutes prior to both shows, Dance Place co-director Deborah Riley will lead a discussion about the performance. $15-$30. Dance Place: 3225 8th St. NE, DC; www.danceplace.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Dark Night: A Batman Parody Fresh off his popular one-man Star Wars show, Charles Ross returns to the Birchmere with a new performance, this time tackling the world of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. Without the use of costumes or props, “Dark Knight: A Batman Parody” sees Ross take on every character of the popular movies, including the Joker, Alfred and Batman himself. Directed by TJ Dawe in just one hour, the gifted comic storyteller makes Batman come alive in front of your very eyes. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost $35. The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA; www.birchmere.com
book by N. Richard Nash; music by Harvey Schmidt; lyrics by Tom Jones; directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge
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FASHION FORWARD The Inside Scoop on DC’s Design Scene By Vanessa Mallory Kotz Stow that winter coat and refresh your wardrobe with new styles from chic to street this month when the work of nine local designers makes its way to the runway at Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City on April 14. Expect to see leather and silk, lace and velvet – from edgy to sweet and flirty to androgynous. Big trends this spring include flared silhouettes, slightly cropped tops, stripes and denim. This eclectic group of designers has a range of experience – from fresh off their first fashion week to vintage scouters who search far and wide for just the right mix of old and new. On Tap chatted with some of the talent behind the show to see what they’re up to this season.
MICHELLE C. GIBSON
Michelle C. Gibson’s four-season collection, “The Bold & Beautiful,” is inspired by Lana Del Ray’s haunting track “Young & Beautiful,” as well as the “lush perfection” of the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Md. Flowy fabrics in neutral creams and bright pops of color are draped in sheer capes and full skirts. Silk in crepe, velvet and cotton sateen gives garments a luxurious look and feel, while crop tops add a flirtatious touch. The Serenity Print Photo: Vithaya Phongsavan Faille Top & Skirt in black and cream would flatter any body type. Gibson combined her love of art, computer graphics and Vogue to pursue a degree in fashion merchandising at Howard University, and she first showed her work during her senior year at New York Fashion Week. The results are sophisticated and fun with the aim to “open opportunity to become the best version of you,” Gibson says.
Learn more: www.michellecgibson.com
MILA & FIRE
Mila & Fire are long-time best friends who combined their educations, skills and passion to create a clothing and lifestyle brand that is playful, sexy and vibrant. Two-piece printed outfits, shorts and bold patterns prevail. For inspiration, they look to street fashion. “Many of our closest friends are incredibly stylish and fashion-savvy without trying too hard,” Kelcie Glass, a.k.a Fire, says. “They have such a strong understanding of who they are as people, often mixing feminine looks with androgynous pieces.” Fans will see something a bit more “grown-up” on the runway this spring. “Our aesthetic has changed dramatically since our start four years ago, and so has the style of our long-time clients, customers [and] supporters, so we want our new look to be reflective of that,” Fire says. They’re especially into shoulder-baring pieces, denim, metallic accents, lingerie for daywear and timeless dresses.
Learn more: www.milaandfire.com
BEYOND THE VELVET ROPE
The women behind Beyond the Velvet Rope, March Bell-Daniels and Katina Robinson-Wright, founded their company on the premise that “fashion is not exclusive.” Their pieces are approachable and affordable for all shapes, sizes and incomes. Bells-Daniels says, “We have a quest to open the world of boutique shopping. All of the pieces are carefully selected from a wide array of distributors, manufacturers and independent designers, and in true boutique style, limited quantities of each item are stocked and once an item is gone, it’s gone.” This spring, they’re focusing on soft denim, bright coral, bold stripes and Victorian inspiration, which take the form of draped tops with details like fringe, studs and full-printed skirts.
Learn more: www.bvrboutique.com
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Michelle C Gibson Rosies and Rockers Mila and Fire Carrie Rockwell Ankara Streets Elite Fitz Beyond The Velvet Rope Brown & Williams Clothiers Deborah Mdurvwa
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BROWN & WILLIAMS
H. Brevard Brown III and Christopher Williams are Sartorial Anglicans: “That is, we like all things British fashion,” says Brown. Together, they created Brown & Williams, a collection of vintage menswear sourced from across the pond. “We grew weary of the same old offerings,” he says. They wanted to give men more unique options, but also “allow them to mix truly unique and amazing vintage pieces with their already existing wardrobes and trends.” Inspired by the likes of Guy Ritchie, Michael Caine and Mick Jagger, Brown describes their aesthetic as London street meets country chic, combining classic finds with edgy, modern pieces. On the runway, you’ll see plenty of summer scarves, ascots, safari jackets and vests.
Learn more: www.brownandwilliamsclothiers.com
CARRIE ROCKWELL
Carrie Rockwell’s designs are soft and feminine. Using luxurious fabrics with lace details, floral prints and flared silhouettes, she creates an air of sophistication and elegance that would make a splash at any wedding or garden party. Rockwell looks to nature for ideas. “Nature has so many beautiful details, whether it is in the spring flowers, the fall leaves turning different shades or the beautiful sunsets each day,” she says. “I try to capture those to represent some of the feminine and beautiful details I use within my designs.” Rockwell is a brand new addition to the fashion scene. After attending Marymount University, her collection was featured in Crystal Couture Show and Sale 2015, and she premiered her 2016 line this year at the same show.
Learn more: www.carrierockwell.com
ROSIES AND ROCKERS
Mateen Khan of Rosies and Rockers looks to pin-up and punk rock fashion for inspiration, but creates his own modern twist with today’s silhouettes. His line offers a wide range of choices for both men and women that are “flirty, aggressive, edgy and just different – so you can stand out in the best possible way in any room,” Kahn says. Leather pants and tight jeans worthy of Patti Smith and Joey Ramone, sweet sweaters embroidered with kittens, and lots of Photo: Todd Bell from A. Monet Photography leopard print are a few things you’ll see. Creative tees and leather moto jackets along with 50s dresses make for a date night role play as Danny and Sandy from Grease.
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“I constantly evolved and drew inspiration from the music scene and concert costuming,” Kahn says, “taking something over the edge, attention-drawing, and turning it into a wearable piece that makes you feel like a rock star!” What’s his favorite trend this spring? “English Rose – a romantic heroine that lends a hand for social justice.”
Learn more: www.rosiesandrockers.com
DEBORAH MDURVWA
Deborah Mdurvwa’s line is not for the shy. Her designs show a lot of skin without crossing the line. Remember those mesh tops from the 80s? Mdurvwa refines that questionable look with structured cuts in neutral tones that empower rather than expose. “I draw a lot of inspiration from women with attitude such as Rihanna, Tracee Ellis Ross and Demi Lovato because they exude confidence,” Mdurvwa says. “I design for the woman who knows her strength [and] her power, and is not afraid to confront the world with those characteristics.” Her looks include unpredictable pairings like dark, textured pencil skirts with mesh jackets. She’s looking forward to the runway experience. “This spring, I am expecting to see a lot of mesh, velvet and crops – also a lot of chokers.”
Learn more: www.twitter.com/mdurvwa
ANKARA STREETS
Ankara Streets specializes in bold, colorful African prints that are a refreshing addition to DC street fashion. These pieces are not for the red carpet, but for the busy woman who is “sexy and turns heads even when she’s going grocery shopping with a toddler on her hip,” says founder and designer Jessica Thomas. She makes dresses, separates, jackets and accessories that include jewelry, head wraps, belts and hats. “I’m constantly on the go and need my wardrobe to flow with me, not constrict me,” she says. “My inspiration comes from real life. I’ve designed dresses based off of my favorite apron or hair accessories that were inspired by my husband’s bow ties. It comes from all over.”
Learn more: www.ankarastreets.com These eight designers will be joined by Elite Fitz for the Hecht Warehouse Fashion Show from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a runway show and pop-up shop, plus light fare, music from DJ Stacks, beer and wine, and tours of the loft-style apartments. The show is free, but requires an RSVP via www.hechtfashion.com. 21+ event.
Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City: 1401 New York Ave. NE, DC; 571-748-3245; www.hechtwarehouse.com
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Fashion for Paws 10th Annual Runway Show Benefiting the Washington Humane Society
April 23, 2016 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Grand Hyatt | Washington, DC
Autumn Clayton By Monica Alford Autumn Clayton is the impossibly stylish and creative entrepreneur behind Arlington boutique Covet, where she sells the cutest and quirkiest items – from home décor to jewelry. She’s also an avid animal lover who frequently fosters pups through local non-profit Mutts Matter Rescue, most of whom get Photo: Jody McKitrick to hang out with her at the shop to greet customers. On Tap caught up with Clayton to see what she’s up to this spring, both in the shop and around the DMV. On Tap: What’s new at Covet this spring? Autumn Clayton: I’ve added quite a few new lines, from hilarious cards and super stylish ombre dog leashes from New England to a beautiful line of hand-thrown pottery from Falls Church. We also have an amazing collection of abstract paintings from artist Anne Marie Coolick that are perfect for updating your décor for the spring and summer. OT: Any plans to refresh your designer/vendor lineup? AC: I aim to have something completely new in at least once a month, so that keeps me on the lookout pretty much all of the time. Covet is comprised of more than 50 vendors from around the country, all working in their small studios trying to carve out a career from their own hands. I like being part of that.
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OT: What events do you have in the queue for customers in the coming months? AC: We are planning a “meet and greet” for a special rescue dog [Violet]. Covet has been donating to her care, and our customers and vendors have generously made donations as well, so we are going to bring her into the shop so she can meet her fans. OT: Where do you head for brunch on the weekends? AC: If all the stars are aligned, then I head straight to Le Diplomate. The food is amazing (hello, radish crudité!) and the atmosphere just engulfs you and makes you part of the entire scene. It’s brilliant. OT: As a huge Nats fan, what are you most looking forward to this season? AC: I like to watch the chemistry between the players – how it affects their game – and getting swept up into it. Of course, we are all wondering what Harper will do this year. It’s been great watching him mature and live up to his potential.
For more information: www.fashionforpaws.org
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OT: What are some of your favorite pre-or post-game spots? AC: Garrison is definitely a favorite for dining and Beuchert’s Saloon hits the spot for great cocktails and people-watching (my other favorite sport).
Covet: 5140 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA; 703-247-9797; www.covetarlington.com.
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Adroit Theory Brewery • Allagash Brewing Company • Atlas Brew Works • Belly Love Brewing Company • Blue Point Brewing Company • Bold Rock Hard Cider • Boulevard Brewing Co. Brewery Ommegang • Budweiser Signature Draught • Caboose Brewing Company • Calvert Brewing Company • Capitol City Brewing Company • The Cocktail Guru feat. Angry Orchard & The Traveler • Constellation Brands Beer Division Feat. Negra Modelo & Pacifico DC Brau Brewing Company • Denizens Brewing Co. • Devils Backbone Brewing Company Dogfish Head Craft Brewery • DuClaw Brewing Co. • Elysian Brewing Company • Evolution Craft Brewing Company • Fair Winds Brewing Company • Flying Dog Brewery • Fordham & Dominion Brewing Co. • Goose Island Beer Co. • Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Heavy Seas • Heineken USA • Hellbender Brewing Company, LLC • Heritage Brewing Co. Highland Brewing Company • Lagunitas Brewing Co. • Lost Rhino Brewing Company Mad Fox Brewing Company • New Belgium Brewing Company • New District Brewing Company • Old Ox Brewery • Port City Brewing Company • Belgian Trio from Anheuser-Busch Stella Artois Nova Unit • Total Wine & More • Tröegs Brewing Co. • Union Craft Brewing Victory Brewing Company
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BE PART OF THE BEST NONPROFIT BEER EVENT OF THE YEAR Important Note on Attendance at Foundation Events: To reduce the risk of getting and spreading germs at CF Foundation-sponsored events, we ask that everyone follow basic best practices by regularly cleaning your hands with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand gel, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow and maintaining a safe 6-foot distance from anyone with a cold or infection.
Medical evidence shows that germs may spread among people with CF through direct and indirect contact, as well as through droplets that travel short distances when a person coughs or sneezes. These germs can lead to worsening symptoms and speed decline in lung function. To further help reduce the risk of cross-infection, the Foundation’s attendance policy recommends inviting only one person with CF to an indoor Foundation-sponsored event at a specific time.
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DERBY-Q FESTIVAL Saturday May 2 2:00 pm–7:00 pm Old Town Square Downtown Fairfax
Watch the Kentucky Derby on the Big Screen
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BANDS 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Moonshine Society 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Clarence “Bluesman” Turner
Craft Beer Tasting 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
All Drink, Dine, Do events are provided by the venues hosting them.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Living Classroom Takeover Guests are invited to learn more about the Living Classrooms Foundation and enjoy a special guest bartender series. This fundraiser also serves as a kick-off event for the Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival on Saturday, April 30. Enjoy the Rye & Dirty Band from 4-6 p.m. in the tasting room. A portion of the day’s sales will be donated to Living Classrooms Foundation of the National Capital Region. Check out the Guerilla vending machine that carries awesome sandwich picks from Dirty South Deli, as well as other great snacks. Dogs are welcome. 1-8 p.m. Free. Atlas Brew Works: 2052 W. Virginia Ave. Ste. 102 NE, DC; www.atlasbrewworks.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Meyhane-Style Dinner In Turkey, the meyhane, or wine house, is a traditional gathering
place for food, wine and music. Ankara will be hosting a meyhane-style dinner enjoyed with Turkish wines. Live Turkish music will be played all evening. First and second courses will be brought to the table and selected by the chef. Guests may choose the main course and dessert. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $80. Ankara: 1320 19th St. NW, DC; www.ankaradc.net
The Scotch Man Whisky Tasting with Dougie Wylie 2:30 pm & 5:00 pm
General Admission—$10 Beer Tasting Package—$25 Beer & Whisky Tasting Package—$65 Kids 3 and under enter Free! All under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult 21+ please.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 7 106.7 The Fan Opening Day Festival In honor of warmer weather and the first home game of the 2016 Nationals baseball season, 106.7 The Fan is throwing a pregame party in Capitol Riverfront. Enjoy live music from For the Win as well as food trucks, craft beer, 106.7 The Fan’s live pregame show and plenty more. 1-4 p.m. Free. Canal Park: 2nd and M Street, SE, DC; www.capitolriverfront.org
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Saturday June 4th, 2016 Hensley Park in Alexandria 12:30-3:30 pm
Register your Croquet Team today for… • Two games of Croquet including practice green—no experience required • Food and Drinks • Carnival-style games for all ages • Prizes and Raffles
More info and online registration: www.scanva.org/croquet All proceeds support child abuse prevention right here in Northern Virginia. Help us protect children and strengthen families!
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DRINK | DINE | DO Bluejacket Opening Day Fest Opening Day Fest returns to Bluejacket for the Nationals home season opener, and this year it’s a block party with clothing store Hugh & Crye. Expect corn hole, a photo booth, music, picnic fare, and a mix of classic Bluejacket brews and newer releases perfect for springtime at Hugh & Crye. On the Bluejacket patio, beer will be flowing and the grill will be fired up for Red Apron sausages, grilled 38° North Oysters, burgers, wings and ribs. Attendees can also look forward to a special performance from Bluejacket brewers in the bar. 12-4 p.m. Free. Boilermaker Shops: 300 Tingey St. SE, DC; www.bluejacketdc.com Devils Backbone Tap Takeover Love Virginia beer but live in the District? Skip the drive and enjoy a showcase of favorite Virginia breweries. Mad Fox Taproom features two bars, 16 taps and three cask engines. Devils Backbone Brewing Company will be making the trip and taking over the taps with their dependable brews. 7-10 p.m. Free event, and beers available for purchase. Mad Fox Taproom: 2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW, DC; www.madfoxbrewing.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 – FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Celebrate National Beer Day There’s no other place to celebrate the beauty of beer than at City Tap House with Brooklyn Brewery, featuring a limited release of improved, old-fashioned, barrel-aged rye ale with botanicals and bitters, and eight other draft lines. Look for BCS 2012, Monster 2011 and 2012, Fire & Ice, Hammarby, Ridgy Didgy, Wild Horse Porter, I Wanna Rye It and Red Sumac Wit. 10 a.m. Free event, and beers available for purchase. City Tap House: 901 9th St. NW, DC; www.citytaphousedc.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Fourth Annual Cherry Blossom Chase Dust off those wheels, bring your best vibes and get ready to roll through DC with 1,000 of your best friends on two wheels because spring is here. Get dolled up in your hottest pink and your brightest floral and head on down for the Cherry Blossom chase. Meet up at the Dupont Circle Fountain and celebrate afterward at the after party at Milk Cult. Expect great tunes, free bike parking and $5 PBR! 7:30 p.m. after party. Free. Milk Cult: 1110 Congress St. NE, DC; www.milkcultdc.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Baseball & Brews with Port City Join Port City at Nats Park for the first Saturday of the season. Your ticket includes a seat in the LF/RF corner, as well as an all-inclusive experience from 2:30-4 p.m. at the home plate tailgate. The first 20,000 fans (21 and over) will also receive a Nationals T-shirt. Your purchase of the home plate tailgate ticket includes Port City beer (including Port City Metro Red), access to the burger bar, hot dogs, salad, watermelon and potato chips. Tickets and tailgate passes can be picked up at will call with photo ID and receipt of purchase. 2:30-7:30 p.m. $75. Nationals Park: 1500 South Capitol St. SE, DC; www.portcitybrewing.com Terrapin Beer Company’s Beer & Coffee Brunch Combine your two favorite vices, beer and coffee, for a very special boozy brunch. Terrapin will feature their brand new Single Origin Coffee Stout series, each made with the same base recipe before incorporating different single origin coffee beans from around the world. Attendees will receive an eight-ounce pour of each of
the Single Origin Coffee Stouts, served alongside coffee brewed with the same beans prepared by Buzz Bakeshop. Not to be outdone, the kitchen will offer an assortment of brunch small plates to pair with the brews. To reserve, call 571-384-1820. 12-3 p.m. $35. Rustico Ballston: 4075 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA; www.rusticorestaurant.com
MONDAY, APRIL 11 District Karaoke Citywide Finals Three months of incredible performances have led up to this moment. It’s time for the District’s top teams to compete for karaoke glory. The winning teams from each five divisions (plus three wild card teams) will compete to determine who will be named our new citywide champions. This is your chance to cheer people on, vote for the best performance and have a good time. 7 p.m. $4 Sam Adams drafts, $16 pitchers and free entry. Penn Social: 801 E St. NW, DC; www.districtkaraoke.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Atlas Brew Works: Spring Brew Fest Beer Dinner A feast fit for kings! Start off with local soft pretzels, stout mustard, Mr. Henry’s Ale mustard, assorted deviled eggs and the brewery’s Cap South 1500 lager. Then enjoy German, helles-style cheddar and beer soup with corned beef brisket, cumin and ancho chili rye croutons, and the brewery’s Ponzi. Next, try the American IPA beet carpaccio with pickled shallots, goat cheese and Dijon vinaigrette, and the brewery’s District Common. Finish off with grilled German sausages, red cabbage, grilled brown bread with whole grain mustard sauce, seared, adobo-spiced shrimp, sweet potato-bacon hash, wilted greens, saffron aioli, and the brewery’s Rye Ale. 6:30 p.m. $39. Mr. Henry’s: 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, DC; www.mrhenrysdc.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Gluten-Free Beer Dinner Devote your evening to being gluten free. Executive Chefs Moreno Espinoza and Edwin Amaya will present four custom, gluten-free courses, each paired with a gluten-free beer or hard cider from Omission, Bard or Angry Orchard. The evening begins with a reception of passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 703-442-9110. $55. Wildfire Tysons Galleria: 2001 International Dr. McLean, VA; www.wildfirerestaurant.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Fashion Show at Hecht Warehouse in Ivy City The historic Hecht Warehouse building will return to its roots with a night of fabulous fashion featuring nine of DC’s hottest designers from 7-10 p.m. Don’t miss collections from Mila & Fire, Carrie Rockwell, Jessica Thomas of Ankara Streets, March Robinson of Beyond The Velvet Rope and more. There will be a runway show and pop-up shop so you can try and buy onsite. The evening will include light fare, music from DJ Stacks, beer and wine, and tours of the amazing, loft-style apartments. This is a free of charge event, but you must RSVP and be 21+ to attend. To RSVP and for event info, visit www.hechtfashion.com. Hecht Warehouse: 1401 New York Ave. NE, DC; www.hechtwarehouse.com
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FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Truckeroo Head down to the Half Street Fairgrounds for this spring’s first Truckeroo, a monthly festival showcasing the hottest food trucks in the DC area. Held April through October, Truckeroo www.ontaponline.com | april 2016 | On Tap
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5:30-7:30 PM 5pm - 8pm Bring your dogs for our kickoff to doggy Yappy Hour every Thursday on the $ 25 Ticket Patio! Includes Food & Drink!
features live music, cold drinks, games and more. Use the hashtag #truckeroo2016 to post your photos. 11-6 p.m. Free event. Half Street Fairgrounds: 1299 Half St. SE, DC; www.fairgroundsdc.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Copperwood Tavern Field Trip to Old Ox Brewery Join Copperwood Tavern for their first ever field trip to Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn, Va. The concept of this trip is all about learning where our food and drinks come from. The goal is to sample, socialize and have a great time. The day will begin at Copperwood Tavern. Enjoy coffee, mingle and board a bus that will transport everyone to Old Ox Brewery. Upon arrival, the real fun begins with a beer tasting and brewery tour. After the tours, jump back on the bus, enjoy a snack on the ride home. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $45. Copperwood Tavern: 4021 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA; www.copperwoodtavern.com DC Beer Festival Taking place throughout Nationals Park’s concourse, including Centerfield Plaza, Red Porch, Red Loft and Miller Scoreboard Walk, the DC Beer Fest will have over a dozen food trucks as well as lawn games, DJs and more. Explore dozens of craft breweries and taste spring seasonal beers galore. Patrons have a choice of two sessions: 12-3 p.m. or 5-8 p.m. Admission is $40, including unlimited tastings with food sold separately. Nationals Park: 1500 S Capitol St. SE, DC; www.dcbeerfestival.com
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brewery friends from across the country on five extremely limited collaboration beers that will be released during the event. Admission includes entry into the concert only; beer tickets for DC Brau beers and the special collaborations will be available onsite the day of the event. 1 p.m. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for $200. General admission is $45-$65. DC Brau: 3178-B Bladensburg Rd. NE, DC; www.dcbrau.com DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition Think art, wine and music as specially-curated wineries meet live entertainment at Longview Gallery. Sample premium varietals from some of the best wineries, all while music performers keep the party lively at this all-day, all-night wine experience. Noon-10 p.m. $29-$60. Longview Gallery: 1234 9th St. NW, DC; www.dcwinefest.com Porch Fest 2016 Through the years, Rhode Island Avenue has been home to a variety of live music venues. Porch Fest continues that tradition as local porches and stoops are transformed into stages for an afternoon of free performances including music, dance, poetry and more. This event brings together neighbors, business owners and artists in a casual and fun display of creative expression. Free. Porch Fest 2016: 2300 Rhode Island Ave. NE, DC; www.riamainstreet.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 19 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Baseball Beer Dinner Celebrate our national pastime with the return of Mad Fox’s popular Baseball Beer Dinner, held at the Falls Church, Va. location on April 19 and Glover Park Taproom on April 20. Enjoy a five-course menu featuring Mad Fox’s creative
interpretation of some famous ballpark food paired with their award-winning beers. Get in the spirit by wearing your favorite team’s hat and apparel. Play ball! 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Mad Fox Brewing Company: 444 W Broad St. Falls Church, VA and Glover Park Taproom: 2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW, DC; www.madfoxbrewing.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 How High Can You Go? DC Jenga’s Championship It’s time to put your Jenga skills to good use. Register as a single competitor in the 32-person singles bracket or with a teammate in the 32-team doubles bracket. All participants get to enjoy an extended happy hour. This event will follow standard Jenga rules, so no funny business! Win prizes and giveaways from WeWork, such as a choice of either one free month of a Hot Desk membership or 50 percent off the first month’s membership fee for a private office, a free season of District Karaoke and gift certificates to Penn Social. Oh, and never-ending bragging rights. 7 p.m. Up to $27.37. Penn Social: 801 E St. NW, DC; www.pennsocialdc.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Crawfish Boil Get crackin’ and enjoy an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil featuring corn, potatoes, sausage and two free Abita beers with ticket purchase. Also enter their raffle for two free tickets to a Washington Nationals home game. 3-6 p.m. Presale tickets are $25-$35 at the door. Capitol Lounge: 229 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC; www.abitacrawfishboil.com
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Garden in a Glass Join Blue Duck Tavern Bartender Alex Gordon and Chef de Cuisine Brad Deboy for an exclusive culinary and cocktail experience, highlighting unique flavors of the garden’s springtime bounty. Guests will learn how to make seasonal cocktails using herbs from the garden, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres featuring the same key ingredients. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $65 per person, all-inclusive. For reservations, call 202419-6620 or email masters. phwashington@hyatt.com. Blue Duck Tavern: 1201 24th St. NW, DC; www.blueducktavern.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 – SUNDAY, APRIL 24 National Harbor Wine & Food Festival Enjoy the annual Wine & Food Festival at National Harbor, an event bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen and culinary pioneers with thousands of DC foodies. Check out their special craft beer tasting biergarten experience, and choose from over 150 different wines, beers and spirits in an all-you-care-to-taste affair. Meet local-, regionaland nationally-recognized chefs through meet and greets, book signings and demonstrations. 12-6 p.m. $29-$99. National Harbor Wine & Food Festival: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD; www.wineandfoodnh.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 DC Duck Race DC’s inaugural Duck Race is a fun festival that will bring the community together in support of local non-profit organizations. Members of the community can sponsor rubber ducks that will participate in a race on a contained course
along the Anacostia River, with funds supporting community organizations. In addition to prizes for the winning ducks, participants will enjoy music and other entertainment, food, artists, activities and much more. 10 a.m. Duck sponsorships start at $10. Yards Park: 355 Water St. SE, DC; www.dcduckrace.org Leesburg Beer Festival Enjoy 75+ beers, food and live music all along Village Market Boulevard in Leesburg. Guests receive a sampling glass upon entry to try the beers as they stroll along the avenue. While sipping your favorite suds, make sure to enjoy the main stage with live music or take in a workshop at the tasting theater. There are beer games for the adults and even a kids’ activity area. Feel free to bring along your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to make yourself at home. 12-6 p.m. $35$49. Village at Leesburg: 1602 Village Market Blvd. SE #215, Leesburg, VA; www.greatbeerfest.com Spring Beer Festival Spring out of winter with Capitol City Brewing Company and many other regional breweries as they tap new springtime brews in Shirlington Village. This springtime beer tasting event will include a lineup of 35 regional breweries. This year’s participating local breweries include Capitol City Brewing Company, DC Brau, Pleasure House Brewing, Starr Hill, Flying Dog, Adroit Theory, Hellbender, Fair Winds, Bold Rock, Caboose and Union. Try fare from a variety of Shirlington Village restaurants and local eateries such as Busboys and Poets, Café Pizzaiolo and Luna Grill and Diner.12-7 p.m. $30. Capitol City Brewing: 4001 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA; www.capcitybrew.com
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THURSDAY, MAY 5
SUNDAY, MAY 1 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Wharf Kick off Cinco de Mayo with On Tap, Corona, Cantina Marina and The Wharf on May 1 from 1-4 p.m. on the Southwest Waterfront. There will be food trucks, live music, ice cold Corona, Corona Light and Modelo Especial, and of course, DC’s funniest Cinco tradition – the Fifth Annual Running of the Chihuahuas. Cheer on 96 pint-sized pups as they race for glory and prizes. All the action is broadcast live on the jumbotron. Only Chihuahuas can race, but the event is open to all dogs, including contests for best trick and best costume. The event is free and open to the public. Get all event info and sign your Chihuahua up to race online at www.cincodc.com. The Wharf: 690 Water St. SW, DC; www.wharfdc.com
Rockland’s 8th Annual Pig & Oyster Roast The 8th Annual Pig & Oyster Roast will be at Rocklands Arlington from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This year they will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and to top it off, roast a 98-pound pig that will be ready to carve up into tasty sandwiches. Also enjoy grilled oysters, sides, beer and a raffle while taking in the warm spring weather. Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket, or six for $20 if you purchase them online up until 4 p.m. on May 5. If you purchase raffle tickets online, you can pick them up when you sign in at registration. All ticket proceeds will go to Doorways for Women and Families to help women, men and children experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness to lead safe and stable lives. Rocklands: 25 S. Quaker Ln. #11, Alexandria, VA; www.rocklands.com
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Guests at the Cherry Blossom Beer & Wine Festival enjoyed unlimited tastings of 100+ beers and wines, access to DC area food trucks, and live entertainment all day. PHOTOS: MICHELLE GOLDCHAIN
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Derby-Q: BBQ, Blues, Bourbon & Brews Festival This community festival will feature specialty beer and bourbon tastings along with a variety of BBQ vendors. Blues bands will perform onstage while the crowds await the greatest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby, to be shown on the big screen. Enjoy live music, BBQ vendors, mint juleps and more. 2-7 p.m. $10-$65. Old Town Square: 3999 University Dr. Fairfax, VA; www.fairfaxva.gov
In the place we call home, you won’t find any borders. Not between D.C., Maryland and Virginia, not between natives and newcomers, not between those just cutting loose and those who grew up to “Bustin’ Loose.” Here, there is only one allegiance that matters: NATIONALS BASEBALL. We come together in the pursuit of happiness. We hop the Green Line to make the 7:05 game time. We celebrate our inalienable right to hot dogs and high fives. We cheer for the MVP on Opening Day — and share the hopes of a child, dreaming of becoming him one day. We wear the red, white and Curly W, pursuing a championship, writing our team’s history, together. THIS IS OUR PURSUIT.
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hen the Washington Nationals take the field for their home opener against the Miami Marlins on April 7, the team and its loyal fans will be eager to erase memories of a disappointing 2015 season. They’ll have plenty of reasons for optimism. With an experienced new manager in Dusty Baker, a strong bullpen led by ace Max Scherzer and the healthy return of the National League’s reigning MVP, Bryce Harper, Washington is again expected to reach the playoffs and possibly even earn their first World Series berth. Nationals fans not only have reason to be excited about what’s happening on the field, but also the overall ballpark experience. The franchise has upped its concession game considerably for the 2016 season, doubling the size of the wildly popular Shake Shack counter and expanding Top Chef Mike Isabella’s gourmet presence. One of the biggest changes to the lineup for 2016 is the Nats new beer partner, Budweiser. You will still find local crafts on tap, but now fans will have access to a Goose Island bar, Stella Artois and the full family of beers in the Anheuser-Busch portfolio. Look for new names for some familiar spots, and an opening day celebration featuring the world famous Clydesdales. The Nats have also planned some fun giveaways including free Nationals sunglasses for the first 25,000 fans at the home opener, and a Bryce Harper bobblehead doll and Chia Pet later in the season. “The Nationals are always looking to enhance the fan experience at Nationals Park,” said Valerie Camillo, the Nationals’ Chief Marketing Officer. The team opens its season on the road with Scherzer throwing against National League rival Atlanta on April 4. Three days later, the
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team welcomes its fans to the home debut for a matchup against the Marlins at 4:05 p.m. Stephen Strasburg, who finished last season in blazing form, will be on the mound. The Nats will battle the Marlins twice more over opening weekend on Saturday, April 9 at 4:05 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 at 1:35 p.m. Tickets are still available for both of those games. The team’s powerful batting lineup returns mostly intact with Harper and slugger Anthony Rendon taking top billing, but Joe Ross also with Wilson Ramos, Danny Espinosa and new addition Daniel Murphy expected to produce lots of runs. Murphy, an infielder with a big bat, was acquired from the New York Mets in the off-season and has drawn rave reviews for his positive clubhouse influence and work ethic. Veteran slugger and fan favorite Ryan Zimmerman, hobbled by a foot injury last season, looked strong in spring training in Florida and will be ready to go for the home opener. Outfielder Ben Revere, whom the Nationals acquired in an off-season trade by sending pitcher Drew Storen to the Toronto Blue Jays, should provide some at-the-plate consistency that the Nats lacked with oft-injured Denard Span. Of course the biggest story at the plate is Harper. The 23-year-old
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phenom hit .330 last season while blasting 42 home runs, a tie for the most in the National League. In the process, he became just the seventh – and youngest – unanimous MVP in baseball history. Some analysts are wondering if Harper can capture the NL’s first Triple Crown since Joe Medwick accomplished the feat with the Cardinals in 1937. In an interview with MLB.com earlier this year, Baker seemed practically giddy at the prospect of coaching Harper, the most heralded baseball player in a generation: “Hey man, this kid can play. He can really play. I love watching him play. Hopefully he can learn from me, and there might be something he can teach me.” While their bats look hot, the Nats’ pitching rotation also appears strong, if not quite as powerful as in recent years. In his first season with the Nats last year, Scherzer set a team record for strikeouts and became the fifth player in major league history to notch two no-hitters in one season. Meanwhile, Strasburg – among the most hyped players in league history when the Nats signed him in 2010 – seems to have put a slew of injuries behind him. Strasburg was one of the best pitchers in baseball over the second half last season, going 8-2, with a 1.76 earned run average. The team will also field some young but promising relievers in Felipe Rivero and Trevor Gott, and competent journeymen in Shawn Kelley, Oliver Perez and Yusmeiro Petit. “We’ve got some live young arms and some good veteran experience,” Bob Boone, the Nats’ assistant GM, told the Washington Post in late March. Of course, one of the biggest storylines of the Nats’ off-season was signing 66-year-old former player Baker to a two-year contract as the team’s new manager. An eclectic presence known for his rapport with players, Baker replaces Matt Williams, who rubbed many in the clubhouse the wrong way. Baker won a World Series as a player and has spent 20 years as a manager. “He’s great with young players, he’s good with veterans,” retired outfielder Doug Glanville, the ESPN analyst who played for Baker with the Chicago Cubs, told the Associated Press last month. “Seeing him come back is great. I thought it was really important that he pass that torch in a way that he can end on the note he wants to end on.”
For schedules, tickets, bios and more, visit www.nationals.com Nationals Park: 1500 S. Capitol St. Washington, DC
New | Notable | No Longer Lapis Formerly Napoleon Bistro, now the Afghan owners are stepping into the limelight with their personal family recipes. The cocktail menu has also been overhauled and now plays off the main menu’s subtle and sophisticated spices. We like the Negrita (cognac, espresso, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur and cardamom syrup). Lapis: 1847 Columbia Rd. NW, DC; www.lapisdc.com
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complete gluten-free and vegetarian menus and proactively asking diners if they have any (any!) food allergies. This will become a prime destination for large groups of picky foodies. Burton’s Grill & Bar: 6452A Beulah St. Alexandria, VA; www.burtonsgrill.com
Espita Mezcaleria I went with eyes primed to roll at the “we fly our masa in from Oaxaca” schtick – but left a humble convert to the dense, flavorful corn tortillas. The delightful list of mezcal cocktails sealed the deal. This is where you’ll find me now: at the bar, drink in hand, demanding to know when the next flight from Oaxaca arrives. Espita Mezcaleria: 1250 9th St. NW, DC; www.espitadc.com
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Michael Schlow (Tico DC, The Riggsby) has so many restaurants in DC, people are forgetting his origins in Boston. But his latest is based on his Alta Strada outposts in New England – is “sister restaurant” the trendy, posh pronunciation for “chain”? If so, we wish all chains could be like this urban Mediterranean dreamboat. Alta Strada: 475 K St. NW, DC; www.altastradarestaurant.com
Burton’s Grill & Bar Burton’s has all the normal American menu items: steaks, burgers, “street tacos” – but it is also a leader in allergen-awareness, fielding
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Kyirisan I remember when Tim Ma’s Maple Ave in Vienna burst on the scene – and I vividly recall the perfectly paired scallop risotto and ice cream I had there. I remember the delightful omelet with spam and kimchi at his next venture, Water and Wall, in Arlington. Closer and closer to DC – and now he lands in the heart of the trendy beast, in Shaw itself, with a cryptically named restaurant hung with panels taken from his uncle’s restaurant in China. Count to three and take the plunge. This will easily compete for best new restaurant of the year. Kyirisan: 1924 8th St. NW, DC; www.kyirisandc.com
The masterminds behind Rose’s Luxury strike again, but this time with a space that occupies both ends of the dining spectrum: a coffee and pastry counter in the morning, and a $250-a-head, prix fixe “fine dining” destination in the evening. In fairness, the $250 includes seven to 10 courses, beverage pairings, tax and gratuity (and living wages for restaurant staff ). Still – I’ll start with a latte. Pineapples and Pearls: 715 8th St. SE, DC; www.pineappleandpearls.com
Sovereign I’ve noticed lately that hardcore beer drinkers have gotten in the habit of making a secret handshake out of IPAs, uttering the letters to close a magic circle around themselves. While we all love to feel a part of something special, this is a bad habit, beer drinkers. Sovereign (from the folks behind ChurchKey) is helping everyone branch out with an entire bar dedicated to Belgian beer (including some Belgian-style beers brewed in America). But fear not, hopheads – even Belgium has dry-hopped beers. Go and explore. Sovereign: 1206 Wisconsin Ave. NW, DC; www.thesovereigndc.com
Un Je Ne Sais Quoi The cupcake craze is over when the city’s heart of mainstreamed trendiness will no longer support a cupcake shop. In the place of Hello Cupcake, a couple of French expats bring us a pastry shop specializing in merveilleux (a.k.a. piles of meringue and cream). I’m ready for the new craze to begin (because French people can’t make other people fat either, right?) Un Je Ne Sais Quoi: 1361 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC; www.twitter.com/unjenesaisquoip
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Notable Cochon 555 This foodie event has become an institution, with DC’s brightest, sparkliest chefs (think Marjorie Meek-Bradley and Jonah Kim) cooking over 36 dishes prepared from whole, locally-raised heritage breed pigs. This year’s culinary competition is on April 17, with tickets starting at $130.95. Cochon 555: Loew’s Madison Hotel, 1177 15th St. NW, DC; www.cochon555.com/2016-tour/washington-dc/ TAKODA’s skillet mac and cheese
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TAKODA TAKODA (“friend to everyone”) takes the cake for best-looking new restaurant. Well done, Edit Lab at Streetsense (the latest in “craft” celebrities – not chefs, but restaurant designers). Though owners Ryan Seelbach and Eric Lund (The Huxley) have dubbed the top of their building a “beer garden,” I can think of nothing less like one. The partially-enclosed rooftop is all atrium-meets-whiskey-meets oh, I don’t know – maybe, my dream of how every happy hour should start? (But there are some taps, and some plants – so maybe it’s a beer garden if you really want it to be). Chef Damian Brown (Blue Duck Tavern, Stanton & Greene) is in charge of the poshed-up bar food menu (think rosemary parmesan tots), and the gorgeous second-floor dining room and bar boasts high ceilings and lots of light. This will be a choice destination for DC’s pretty young drinkers in nice weather. Downside? It will get crowded. Solution? Early happy hour. Done. TAKODA: 715 Florida Ave. NW, DC; www.takodadc.com
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Brunch By Alex Benedetto and Jean Schindler
Brunch in DC isn’t just a popular pastime – it’s a way of life. We take brunching seriously in the DMV, planning our weekends around the hottest spots to cure our hangovers with inventive comfort food and refreshing cocktails. On Tap’s favorite foodies put together their short list for some of the best brunches around town, divvyed up by
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category to give 33 excellent locations a fair shake. From carnivorous to vegan, boozy to health-conscious, live music to drag show – we’ve got it covered. Read on for our top brunch picks in and around the District.
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(they’re classy) Bellinis are $15, and bloodies are $18. The best part? The cute little carafes of juices they bring so you can customize your Bellinis. Oh, and the food is reliably high-end hotel quality. Urbana: 2121 P St. NW, DC; www.urbanadc.com
The Pursuit Wine Bar There are a lot of obvious bottomless destinations on DC’s brunch scene – but let’s take a look under the radar and spread the love to The Pursuit Wine Bar on H Street, where bottomless mimosas are $10, the wine list is thoughtful, the servers are friendly, and loaded French toast means Nutella and bananas. The Pursuit Wine Bar: 1421 H St. NE, DC; www.thepursuitwinebar.com
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Ragtime’s lobster eggs Benedict
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Urbana’s Bellini
Urbana In Dupont, almost anything near Connecticut Avenue with a patio is a no-brainer. But head down P Street and look for Urbana at Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar. I have fond memories of trying to drink this place dry with one of my best friends on a semi-regular basis. The refillable
This Sunday brunch is the perfect way to unwind after a long weekend with some talented local musicians. The music level is loud enough to enjoy, but not so much that it overpowers your rehashing of Saturday night. A $13 all-you-can-eat waffle and omelet bar (with bacon, sausage and fruit) means you don’t have to tackle that epic first-world problem – eggs or waffles? Order a pitcher of mimosas or build your own Bloody Mary, and sit back and enjoy the tunes. Ragtime: 1345 N. Courthouse Rd. Arlington, VA; www.ragtimerestaurant.com
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Acadiana Take a trip to Louisiana without leaving DC at this Cajun-inspired live jazz brunch every Sunday. The music is the perfect backdrop to heavenly Southern fare, where $29 gets you a three-course menu featuring fried green tomatoes, seafood crepe gratin, French market beignets and more. Add on $10 to make your brunch bottomless with spicy Cajun Bloody Marys or blood orange mimosas. Acadiana: 901 New York Ave. NW, DC; www.acadianarestaurant.com
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fragrant chaos of the carts, the passive-aggressive struggle with the cart ladies trying to pawn off less popular dishes, the victory of scenting a cart laden with your favorite item (char shu bao!) and the thrill of discovering something new. Pro tip: Avoid anything that looks like regular Chinese restaurant food (e.g., trays of fried noodles) and focus on the dumplings. Note: This is not for your vegetarian friends (though a server here once insisted to me that chicken is a vegetable). This is for a large group of your favorite carnivores – the more the merrier, since that means more dumplings. China Garden: 1100 Wilson Blvd. (Mall Level), Rosslyn, VA; www.chinagardenva.com
At the request of the owners, I won’t share too much information, so as not to ruin the surprise for patrons. But if you have yet to go to “La Boum” at L’Enfant Café, you are missing out. Plan to make your reservations way in advance, especially if you have a large group, but it is well worth the wait. Once you are inside and your brunch time begins, the blinds are drawn, the champagne flows and the dance party really starts. Choose from a 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. seating on Saturdays and Sundays. The price is $29.50 per person, plus 20 percent gratuity. L’Enfant Café: 2000 18th St. NW, DC; www.lenfantcafe.com
International Fare
TooSso’s halwa puri
China Garden
TooSso Pakistani Kitchen
Brunch doesn’t always have to be about eggs benny and mimosas. Turn your Saturday morning into a destination brunch. Dim sum is my all-time favorite, and in DC there is nothing like China Garden – the
If East Asia is not your destination of choice, head to the family-owned TooSso (or stuff yourself ) Pakistani Kitchen in Potomac Falls (a second location is coming soon to Rockville) for their halwa puri (traditional Pakistani breakfast) of fried bread, halwa and spicy cholay. On
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weekends, they also serve nihari, a rich beef shank stew (kind of like a Pakistani pho). It does get crowded, so get ready to count bottle caps to pass the time (there are over 22,000 of them affixed to the walls – but how many, exactly?) TooSso Pakistani Kitchen: 20921 Davenport Dr. Potomac Falls, VA; www.toosso.com
Ambar If you dream of exotic European destinations, go to Ambar and immerse yourself in the Balkans. The “endless selection” is $39 and includes all you could possibly eat or drink off the brunch menu. The Ambar mimosas are made with Balkan sparkling wine and peach and lavender puree, and the menu is a gloriously caloric list of crepes, meat pies, mezza and Nutella. Once you’ve eaten through the menu (it might take a few visits), get on a plane and indulge at its sister restaurant in Belgrade. Or just ogle their Instagram: @ambar_belgrade. Ambar: 523 8th St. SE, DC; www.ambarrestaurant.com
On A Budget Medium Rare At the rate that we brunch in DC, I’m surprised we’re not all broke. When the urge to save money conflicts with my need for brunch, I plunge into the festive din of Medium Rare and spend $25 for two courses and bottomless mimosas, bloodies and coffee. I drool in my sleep for their 24-hour soaked (then fried) French toast (sorry, TMI). You’ll find me at Capitol Hill, but check out their Cleveland Park location as well. Medium Rare: 515 8th St. SE, DC; www.mediumrarerestaurant.com
Quench’s brunch
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Quench Alternatively, head to Rockville. Quench opened with a splash in 2012, serving a creative menu and holding fun cocktail classes. It changed owners in 2014, but it’s still serving the neighborhood – and their $9 bottomless mimosas are solid. Quench: 9712 Traville Gateway Dr. Rockville, MD; www.quenchnation.com
Central Michel Richard Central Michel Richard might seem like a strange choice for the “on a budget” category, but hear me out. This bottomless (mimosas or bloodies), three-course brunch at one of Washington’s great restaurants costs $42 (or $27 without bottomless) – the equivalent at Central for another meal will run far higher. So, this is budget lux brunch. Plus, I heart chocolate pancakes. Central Michel Richard: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC; www.centralmichelrichard.com www.ontaponline.com | april 2016 | On Tap
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Drag Shows Perry’s Restaurant The entertainment does not stop during a Sundays drag brunch at Perry’s Restaurant. Whether you are sitting in the bar or at a reserved table with your group, the queens come around and keep you on your toes. And if you are celebrating something special, definitely be sure to tell one of the queens! Perry’s offers two brunch seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., each lasting two hours. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and show are $25.95 (not including beverage/tax/gratuity), and include an array of delicious salads, eggs, fruit, baked goods and sushi. Brunch sells out quickly, so plan to make your reservations one to two weeks in advance. Perry’s Restaurant: 1811 Columbia Rd. NW, DC; www.perrysam.com
Nellie’s brunch
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Nellie’s Sports Bar No shortage of personalities at this brunch, with Shi-Queeta Lee and her divas giving the crowd everyone from Beyonce to Liza Minelli. A $39.85 ticket gets you an unlimited breakfast spread including roast pork, mini empanadas, homemade mini-Nellie cupcakes and more. All taxes and gratuity are included in the price, along with your first mimosa or Zing Zang Bloody Mary. Brunch happens Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite via Nellie’s website. Nellie’s Sports Bar: 900 U St. NW, DC; www.nelliessportsbar.com
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The Partisan’s triple stack burger
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The brunch menu is only a year old, but The Partisan has certainly gained a reputation for offering carnivores their ultimate weekend escape. The Penn Quarter restaurant serves as a meat showcase, if you
will, for partner and neighbor Red Apron Butcher, which is all about sourcing local and humane meats. For the ultimate fix, try the triple stack burger, with two beef patties, a breakfast sausage patty, cheese, bacon, a fried egg and maple butter. And you cannot make it through a brunch without ordering a bacon plate and beef fat fries for the table. If your mouth is not watering yet, it should be. Entrees range from $10 to $22. The Partisan: 709 D St. NW, DC; www.thepartisandc.com
The Pig The name clearly gives away the premise, but a love of pork and utilizing the whole animal are the focus at popular restaurant The Pig, with brunch being no different. Start off your meal with a heavenly charcuterie and cheese platter (little pig for $23 or big pig for $37), and move on to one of their tasty sandwiches (highly recommend the pork cutlet) or entrees (try the pork hash or waffle with fried chicken thigh). The mac and cheese truffle crust is the perfect sidekick to any of the meat-focused dishes, and be sure to order bacon cinnamon buns for the table. Entrees range $15 to $18. The Pig: 1320 14th St. NW, DC; www.thepigdc.com
Kangaroo Boxing Club Smoked brisket, pulled pork and heavenly BBQ are the main players at Kangaroo Boxing Club. The popular Columbia Heights eatery offers a cozy atmosphere for a lazy brunch, complete with a juke box and prime-time people-watching spot on the patio. Try the big house breakfast with smoked brisket, sunny-side-up egg, biscuit and pastrami smashed potatoes with sausage gravy. Or go for the addictive tater tot hash with chopped brisket or bacon, eggs and red pepper jam. The pineapple papaya mimosa is a welcome change to the classic beverage, so order up a carafe for the table. Prices range $8 to $14. Kangaroo Boxing Club: 3410 11th St. NW, DC; www.kangaroodc.com
Join us f0r brunch every Sat & Sun from 11am to 3pm We have all your favorites from Traditional Irish Breakfast to Eggs Benedict & Pancakes. Check us out at sineirishpub.com for the full brunch and regular menus. Come enjoy our brunch inside when you want to watch your favorite sporting event on our flat screen HD TVs, or outside on the patio in the beautiful weather.
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Come join us for brunch at Tunnicliff’s Tavern, located right in the middle of Eastern Market! We are open for brunch from 9am until 3pm, Saturdays and Sundays. Volt’s crab waffle Chesapeake
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Volt Brunch is all about indulgence – but sometimes you need to pay for your sins. Make a down payment with a hike up the dog-friendly Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, Md. Then head to the 19th-century brownstone mansion that houses Volt from celeb chef Bryan Voltaggio in nearby Fredrick for their seasonal three- or five-course tasting brunch ($35 and $55, respectively). Volt: 228 N Market St. Frederick, MD; www.voltrestaurant.com
Try our brunch special: one brunch entree and a cocktail for $15. Enjoy our patio all year long, as well as our bar area where we have lots of TV’s showing all the day’s games. Craft beer, cocktails and delicious seasonal fare– reserve your table or private party today! 222 7th St SE, Washington, DC | 202.544.5680 www.ontaponline.com | april 2016 | On Tap
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Indigo Landing If you’ve run or biked far enough down the Mount Vernon Trail, you’ve passed the Washington Sailing Marina. What you probably haven’t noticed is the old-school restaurant overlooking the water. On weekends, Indigo Landing puts out an epic brunch buffet (including an omelet station) for $35/person. Try biking there and back – it’s the perfect break halfway through your workout. Indigo Landing: One Marina Dr. Alexandria, VA; www.indigolanding.com
Kafe Leopold If being out on the water is more your style, start at sunny Kafe Leopold in Georgetown for a light brunch of soft-boiled eggs with toast points and good coffee. Then walk to the Key Bridge Boathouse at the far end of K Street for an afternoon of canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding. Kafe Leopold: 3315 M St. NW, DC; www.kafeleopolds.com
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
Fainting Goat’s Bloody Goat
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The Fainting Goat A creative take on the classics and an inventive approach to ingredients makes The Fainting Goat a must-go for drinks, especially for brunch. The local hotspot prides itself on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, from its food to its beverages. Try Brucey’s Cocktail, inspired by the head bartender’s trip to the Amalfi Coast, with house-smoked lemon juice and vodka, and topped with an Averna-glazed and grilled lemon wheel. Brunch libations range from $7 to $11 each, with bottomless mimosas or Bloody Goats available for $17. The Fainting Goat: 1330 U St. NW, DC; www.faintinggoatdc.com
Old Town Pour House a space to enjoy French cuisine with a great wine selection & craft cocktails in a vintage attic decor, a cosy atmosphere with intimate ambiance on the vibrant H Street corridor
Open Tuesday - Sunday | Brunch Saturday & Sunday 502 H Street NE, Washington, DC | 202.544.5999 | legrenierdc.com
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Everyone claims to have the most creative and tasty Bloody Mary, but the Churchill Bloody Mary at Old Town Pour House takes the cake. Described as “bold and unwavering in character, like the British bulldog himself,” this $12 drink is a meal in and of itself. Served in a 21-ounce goblet, the Bloody Mary is crowned with a jumbo grilled shrimp and generously loaded skewer including steak medallions, cubed pepper jack cheese and cherry tomatoes. The drink is capped off with a Slim Jim resting on the seasoned rim. Old Town Pour House: 212 Ellington Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD; www.oldtownpourhouse.com
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DC’s Best brunch Every weekend downtown in the heart of the city!
Once you visit, you’ll agree – DC stands for District Chop! Brunch Saturday & Sunday from 11am-3pm
Blue Duck Tavern’s short-rib hash and egg
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$3 Bloody Marys and $2 Mimosas Plus Signature Cocktails & Craft Beer! Join us for weekday Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner. Book your private party with us today!
Blue Duck Tavern
DISTRICT CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY 509 7th Street, NW 202.347.3434 | www.districtchophouse.com
Can I have a picture of the pig you’re going to serve me? I want to gaze into his eyes before I tuck into brunch. Okay, not really – but who doesn’t want to know where their food grew up? Farm-to-table has moved from trend to staple, but some restaurants do it better than others. Blue Duck Tavern is the gold standard, listing the source of produce and meats for each dish on its menu. The staff is ready with further details about the living conditions of your late chicken. It’s also the gold standard for luxury brunching – it’s been six years since I swooned over a whitefish rillette there, and I still think about it. It tasted like it had lived a good life. Blue Duck Tavern: 1201 24th St. NW, DC; www.blueducktavern.com
Private event space Upstairs No charge
Ripple The buzziest farm-to-table brunch in DC right now has to be at Ripple, home of the now-famous Marjorie Meek Bradley (you may have seen her on this season’s Top Chef ). Ripple offers an affordable lux experience for brunch via a pastry, an entree and bottomless libations for $30. Farm sources are listed at the bottom of the menu. Ripple: 3417 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC; www.rippledc.com
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If you want to feel like you’re at the farm table, head to Broadlands, Va., where you’ll find Willow Creek Farm, part of the Clyde’s group of restaurants. The beautifully reconstructed late 18th century and early 19th century farmhouse buildings are practically a museum to American country life – a museum that also serves locally-grown produce and hormone-free beef. Brunch is officially only served on Sunday, but the Saturday lunch menu also features eggs benny and other brunchy foods. Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm: 42920 Broadlands Blvd. Broadlands, VA; www.clydes.com/willow
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51st state bar & kitchen
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VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
Brunch
Saturday 11am-3pm Sunday 10am-3pm
Smoke & Barrel’s sweet potato donuts
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Smoke and Barrel I could almost be a vegetarian if I could brunch every weekend at Smoke and Barrel. Their vegan spare ribs make carnivores happy, as do the vegan sweet potato donuts. The cocktails are underthe-radar amazing, but they love mimosa purists, too, with their 48-ounce pitcher for $20. Smoke and Barrel: 2471 18th St. NW, DC; www.smokeandbarreldc.com
Equinox Tysons Corner Plaza 2 703.847.1870 @earlstysons
If you want something less messy and with fewer hipsters, head to Equinox for Todd Grey’s market vegan brunch buffet. For $35, you can graze the soft taco station (tofu scramble!), granola-crusted French toast and a wide range of beautifully prepared, plant-based dishes. Equinox: 818 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC; www.equinoxrestaurant.com
True Food Kitchen
HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday, 4-7pm $5 local drafts, select wines
FADÓ BY NIGHT
Monday night Trivia at 8pm with DJ Pieman Wednesdays Crafty Hour Thursdays Danny Burns rocking the pub has become a new DC favorite. Saturdays Live Bands for craicing mix of drinking and dancing.
If you find your vegetarian self in the Mosaic District, head to True Food Kitchen. I can get behind anyone who creates an “anti-inflammatory food pyramid” and puts chocolate at the top. Their extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan options (quinoa Johnny cakes!) are integrated across the menu, since this is where plant-based diets are a legitimate way of life. Me? I’m going for the cocktails. Those are plantbased, right? True Food Kitchen: 2910 District Ave. #170, Fairfax, VA; www.truefoodkitchen.com
ALL-DAY BREAKFAST
Visit our website for Late Night Drink Specials and music lineup.
Brunch Saturday and Sunday until 2pm featuring Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys We are the premier location for European sports Olivia’s pancakes
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Olivia’s Diner Sometimes, brunch needs to happen for dinner. When those moments strike, I head to Olivia’s in Dupont Circle. Nothing complicated, just a diner with good pancakes and eggs, updated for the city – and open until 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Olivia’s Diner: 1120 19th St. NW, DC; www.oliviasdiner.com
Bob & Edith’s Diner When the night is slipping into morning and I’m looking to wallow in some hot, greasy hash browns and icy cold milkshakes, I drift to Bob & Edith’s Diner on Columbia Pike. This is 24/7 old school, a classic – part of the American teenage dream that we all revisit at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday to reassure ourselves that we’re still young (or at least youngish). Bob & Edith’s has added two newer locations, but I’ll stick with the iconic original. Bob & Edith’s Diner: 2310 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA; www.facebook.com/BobandEdithsDiner
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Silver Diner Of course, if you’re in Maryland when late-night omelet cravings strike, head to Silver. This is the modern, posh member of the Silver family of diners – so not just heart-healthy, gluten-free menu options and locally-sourced produce, but also a good list of cocktails and a slightly swank vibe. So go ahead – it’s 6 p.m., and you should totally order that vegetarian banana French toast. Silver Diner: 7150 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD; www.eatatsilver.com
Gluten-Free Chef Geoff’s Chef Geoff’s has always blended its classic American menu with a high level of health awareness – without sacrificing taste. Even breadlovers will savor the full menu of gluten-free options (more big shrimp and very gouda grits, please!) Other menu items can be prepared without gluten as well. Chef Geoff’s: 8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA; www.chefgeoff.com
Trummer’s on Main The idyllically glam Trummer’s on Main has long been a romantic foodie destination, but it also has a very flexible kitchen, offering to accommodate any dietary request, and even going as far as to urge those with unique allergies to phone ahead so the kitchen can be prepared. We just might be on the all-mimosa diet. Trummer’s on Main: 7134 Main St. Clifton, VA; www.trummersonmain.com
Pennsylvania 6’s wild mushroom toastie
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Pennsylvania 6 The quirkily beautiful Pennsylvania 6 offers a full gluten-free menu, including burgers served on Udi’s gluten-free buns. The celiac’s dream brunch: wild mushroom toastie (red onion jam, Grana Padano, fried egg and Udi gluten-free toast) with a bottle of Veuve. The champagne bar lets you play bartender and customize your bubbles with an array of juices and garnishes. Pennsylvania 6: 1350 I St. NW, DC; www. pennsylvania6dc.com
Guests at Taste on Wheels celebrated the vibrant food truck scene in the Mid-Atlantic and enjoyed drinks and featured signature brunch “taste” items. Photos: Michelle Goldchain
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Index of advertisers (what’s on the menu) 51st State 2512 L St. NW, DC www.51ststatetavern.com
Great food, $5 Bloodies and $25 unlimited mimosas.
Agua 301 301 Water St. SE, DC www.agua301.com
Bottomless margaritas, sangria, Bloody Marys and mimosas for customers to enjoy while dining waterside. Enjoy Mexican specialties such as pozole verde, migas and chilaquiles as well as omelets, frittatas and tacos.
Ankara 1320 19th St. NW, DC; www.ankaradc.net
Enjoy Turkish breakfast specialties, flatbreads and meze. Patio seating available
Champps 1201 S Joyce St. Arlington, VA; www.champps.com
We are not just another sports bar with brunch. We skillfully make scratch-made food every day, and recently re-launched our brunch menu to add some new flavors. Brunch specialties include our apple butter French toast and tex-mex Benedict.
District ChopHouse 509 7th St. NW, Washington, DC; www.districtchophouse.com
We are featuring a new brunch menu that includes a prime rib Benedict, chicken and waffles, a Benedict flight with three different styles, lemon ricotta Belgian waffles, and more. We also offer a selection of classics from our lunch and dinner menus like our signature pub burger.
Earls Kitchen + Bar 7902 Tysons One Pl. Tysons, VA; www.earls.ca
Our brunch menu uses premium, homemade ingredients and is enhanced by our signature cocktail, a Canadian twist on a Bloody Mary, and our goat cheese frittata, a light mix of fluffy eggs, goat cheese, pesto and arugula that’s perfect for the patio.
Fado Irish Pub 808 7th St. NW, Washington, DC: www.fadoirishpub.com
Aside from our traditional Irish breakfast, we have an assortment of plated brunch items from a classic eggs Benedict to our hangover sandwich. Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys are always a good start to the day, especially the morning after...well, what happens at Fado stays at Fado.
The Fainting Goat 1330 U St. NW, DC; www.faintinggoatdc.com
Bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas pair wonderfully with our seasonal menu, featuring fresh and local ingredients, and our menu is designed with sharing in mind.
Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant 555 23rd St. S. Arlington, VA; www.freddiesbeachbar.com
We serve pancakes, omelets, eggs and more.
Howard Theatre 620 T St. NW, DC; www.howardtheatre.com
A range of amazing music performances, and its Southern-influenced cuisine will surely leave you with an experience not to be forgotten. We are excited to introduce our new apple pie a la mode with diced apples that are sugar-wrapped in a deep-fried pastry puff and topped with ice cream and house-made caramel sauce.
IOTA Club & Café 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA www.iotaclubandcafe.com
We offer excellent Ceremony drip coffee and espresso, and Revolution tea. We serve gourmet breakfast pastries and breakfast sandwiches, and delectable breakfast bread pudding. Ask for our 100 percent real maple syrup.
Le Grenier 502 H St. NE, DC; www.legrenierdc.com
On Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., enjoy one appetizer and one entrée or one entrée and one dessert with a glass of champagne or a mimosa for $19.95
Mad Fox Brewing Company 444 W Broad St. Falls Church, VA; www.madfoxbrewing.com
The flavors of our award-winning craft beer are blended into our savory brunch specialties. Dig into crispy fried chicken and waffles smothered in Orange Whip IPA maple syrup, or kölsch-battered biscuits and gravy.
Mad Fox Taproom 2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW, DC; www.madfoxbrewing.com
We’re shaking up the traditional bottomless mimosas brunch scene with bottomless mead-mosas for just $15, featuring seasonal mead from Charm City Meadworks. Indulge even further with a colossal cinnabomb filled with a gooey brown sugar filling, and topped with a decadent Grand Marnier and cream cheese frosting.
Park Lane Tavern 3227 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA; www.facebook.com/PLTClarendon
Park Lane Tavern offers an array of fresh and original brunch options crafted to perfection. Combine this with our extensive gourmet Bloody Mary bar and flavored mimosas, and we make brunch not just a meal but a true experience.
Sehkraft Brewing 25 N Garfield St. Arlington, VA; www.sehkraftbrewing.com
We offer a large, eclectic buffet with a waffle bar, omelet and beer tasting stations, smoked micheladas, butcher shop fare, a traveling dim sum cart and more.
STK Washington DC 250 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC; www.togrp.com/restaurant/stkwashington-d-c/
Every Sunday you can indulge in our a la carte brunch menu, sip $20 bottomless brunch cocktails and dance the afternoon away to beats by our in-house DJ. We feature themed brunches including a drag brunch hosted by Birdie La Cage and fellow queens once a month.
Tortoise & Hare 567 23rd St. S. Arlington, VA; www. tortoiseandharebar.com
We love to get creative with our menu. Whether it’s our Captain Crunch French toast or individual breakfast pizzas, you’ll love anything you choose at Tortoise & Hare.
Tunnicliff’s Tavern 222 7th St. SE, DC; w ww.facebook.com/TunnicliffsTavern
Our brunch menu includes just about every item you can imagine – anything from pancakes, to corned beef hash, to an assortment of omelets, to four different takes on eggs Benedict.
Whitlow’s on Wilson 2854 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA; www.whitlows.com
On both Saturday and Sunday, we offer the a la carte menu from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and our buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet includes breakfast standards, an omelet station, crab legs, fried shrimp and plenty of comfort food classics. Drink specials include $14 make your own mimosas with a bottle of champagne, plus a Bloody Mary bar.
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Guests enjoyed complimentary beer samples and a taste of the new menu at Gordon Biersch in the Navy Yard. Photos: Brittany Corridean
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By Matt Laslo When your Friday night’s faded into a blurry, PBR-soaked memory, sometimes a fruity mimosa or salad-like Bloody Mary just isn’t what the doctor ordered. Fight fire with fire: if beer is the dog that bit you and your head is aching for relief, sometimes it’s wise to avoid vodka and go straight back to your first love – hops. Craft beer has swept across the DMV in recent years, but if you look a little deeper, there’s been another trend that’s made DC look a little more like NYC as of late: the beer cocktail. But sometimes for brunch, you don’t want something too fancy. Lucky for you, the region has a variety of brunch options for beer lovers of all stripes.
THE BEER MIMOSA This may take you a second to get your head – or taste buds – around, but it exists: the beer mimosa. And you can find it at Scion Restaurant: 2100 P St. NW, DC or 1200 East-West Hwy. Silver Spring, MD; www.scionrestaurant.com. Scion used to offer the acidic beer concoction on their bottomless brunch menu, but now you can request their in-stock wheat beer with OJ by the glass. It’s hard being single, or maybe the Temperance Movement is having a comeback. But it’s a pretty simple drink, so you can just try it at home in your own bottomless punch bowl: scoop a Hefeweizen – or six – and mix with orange juice (and add slices of fresh orange for sex appeal).
THE MICHELADA
THE BEER AND EGG COCKTAIL
If you wake up and need to pack in some food and a few inexpensive drinks before heading to a Nats game, check out Navy Yard’s Agua 301: 301 Water St. SE, DC; www.agua301.com. They offer a spicy take on the Latino specialty the michelada – a beer-infused variation of the Bloody Mary that’s relatively light and perfect for summer days. At Agua 301, this hangover cure is served with fresh lime juice, hot sauce, tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce. But let’s face it – the michelada has been around since before Navy Yard got cool. Check out a local Latino dive in whatever neighborhood you live in. The chances of finding delicious food, friendly people and an authentic – if less spicy – michelada are strong.
When you’re in the mood to drink your breakfast, do it the right way – with beer and egg all in one. Mixologists came up with a new take on the root beer float at Boundary Road: 414 H St. NE, DC; www.boundaryrd.com. It’s called the Five and Dime cocktail, and it starts with some egg yolk that’s added in with maple syrup and root beer liqueur. The concoction is then mixed with a porter, giving it a frothy, root beer float-like feel and look. There’s one catch though: the Five and Dime is no longer on the menu, but they tell me they still have all the ingredients behind the bar. So just ask them to whip one up for you and tell ‘em I sent you!
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THE SHANDY If your taste buds are crying out for some refreshing citrus after checking out a museum or going for a stroll on the Mall, but you don’t want all the pulp and prosecco of a mimosa, you may be in the mood for a good, old-fashioned shandy – the original beer cocktail, one might say. As the temperature starts to heat up, mosey on over to Eastern Market’s Boxcar Tavern: 224 7th St. SE, DC; www.boxcartaverndc.com. It’s a quaint, little old-time pub that refreshingly – or annoyingly, depending on your mood – smells like a pub. In the summertime, they serve Curious Traveler Shandy, a Traveler Beer Company ale infused with lemony goodness that’s sure to perk you up after a night on the town.
Visit our Butcher Shop and Market! April Music Schedule: Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 19
TUESDAY TRIVIA Wil Gravatt Band Laura Tsaggaris (full band) Will Overman Band B2R Student show (day show) Trivia Malarky McLovins “Tax Day Blues Party” w/ Bobby Thompson Project KIDSROCK! w/Mr Knick Knack Ten Feet Tall Black Muddy River Trivia
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Up the Chain Footwerk “Sirens of the Spring” featuring Sweet Leda Mama’s Black Sheep/ christine Havrilla Ron Holloway Band w/SKRIBE We Are The 9 Anthony Pirog Dale and the Zdubs w/ of good nature Moonshine Society DC Rockers Charity show
925 N Garfield St, Arlington VA | (703) 841-5889 | www.sehkraftbrewing.com
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Deli • Groceries • Wines from around the world • Live music • Weekend Brunch! 5863 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA www.westovermarketbeergarden.com
THE BEER RUN There are those Saturday and Sundays when you just want to curl up on your couch, but that doesn’t mean you can’t imbibe. If you need an excuse to crack a cold one, just tell yourself (or your partner) that you really want to try the growing trend of coffee stouts. A good place to scoop a variety of them up is at Red, White & Bleu: 127 S Washington St. Falls Church, VA; www.redwhiteandbleu.com. They sell Brooklyn-based Sixpoint’s C.R.E.A.M., or Cash Rules Everything Around Me, for you non-Wu-Tang Clan aficionados out there. As they advertise, “You started with cream in your coffee, now have coffee in your cream ale.” ‘Nuff said. Red, White & Bleu also sells a special craft beer for those days when you need to tackle some chores, but you really just want to drink a beer or two. Try the Cosmic Ristretto Black Lager by Green Flash in San Diego. It’s a black lager infused with cold-pressed espresso, hence the name Ristretto – a true coffee beer.
Sure, everyone’s raving about mimosas and Bloody Marys these days, but just remember to be you. There’s nothing classless about cracking a good, old-fashioned American craft beer while at brunch. But if you want to fancy your suds up a bit, remember the DMV has some great options that may even turn some heads when you’re out (or hanging some art at home) over the weekend. www.ontaponline.com | APRIL 2016 | ON TAP
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The Bierdo “Lets Get Beer’d!” By Nick Hardt
Photos: Nick Hardt
Spring has sprung, Bierdos! Craft breweries are springing up everywhere outside of the Beltway, particularly on farms and beautiful scenic properties, rather than the dank industrial warehouses and such we’ve been accustomed to here in the DC area. These unique farm breweries have become the new family-friendly weekend travel destinations to enjoy the sunshine, nature and a pint in a setting that’s more conducive to say, a country winery, than an industrial park nano-brewery – no sketchy vagrants to dodge or towing/scrap yards without parking. Simply put, the craft countryside is your new ambient beer oasis, and Waredaca Brewing Company is no exception. It’s absolutely beautiful. What started as a Maryland-based camp for boys in 1932, Waredaca Farm in Laytonsville has transitioned into “one of the area’s best equestrian eventing barns and riding lesson facilities…and today, the descendants of Beecher and his family have continued this tradition of kids, horses and family.” And now, the land is home to an environmentally-friendly, self-sustainable farm brewery. All of their delicious beers include “something grown/produced on the farm, and the production schedule is directly related to harvest timing.” You’ll still see the horses grazing as you enter the farm, and you’ll also notice the creative, farm-inspired beer names once you enter the cool, recycled-material, farm yard tasting room, which is open from 4-8 p.m. Thursday through Friday, 1-8 p.m. on Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. But I’ll let them explain the farm intricacies – you’ll have to learn more about Waredaca when you try these beers in person.
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• Little Dam Honey Wheat Pale Ale, 5.3 percent: This little wheat ale sounds just like it tastes, and is the perfect beer for your visit. An Americanized version of a hefe, this brew is going to have more of a honey lager taste than the bananas or cloves you may be used to in the traditional wheat ale, but you’ll still enjoy the floury finish. It’s light, with a nice wheaty mouth feel and a slight honey brightness that I enjoyed so much, I ordered a second pint. And yes, the bees on the farm made the honey! Rating: Dam good little beer. Catch the buzz! • Reveille Coffee Stout, 7.5 percent: Decent stout with a roasted coffee/dark grains taste and some residual kick in the booze department. Enough said. You can drink these all day long since it’s not as thick and creamy as most stouts we’re used to. Rating: A stout to cheers to! • Maude Dubbel, 6.7 percent: Belgian-inspired malty ale with some spicy booziness to it on the end. This was my fave of their Belgian-style beers. Tasty and drinkable, this one rounded out my top three beers here. Made with Cascade Hop Farm hops, Maude Dubbel was yeasty with a dry finish. Rating: Great farm-style dubbel! Waredaca Brewing Company: 4017 Damascus Rd. Laytonsville, MD; 301-774-2337; www.waredacabrewing.com
Have a beer for the Bierdo to try? Drop him a line at nick@ontaponline.com.
By Vanessa Mallory Kotz Photo: Courtesy of Hellbender Brewing Co.
Detox 2 Retox at Hellbender Brewing Co.
Late on a Sunday morning, a gathering of yoga enthusiasts sit with legs crossed and stretch their arms up, breathing deeply, the scent of hops and brewer’s yeast filling their lungs. That’s right. It’s time for Beer & Yoga at Right Proper Brewing Company in Alexandria, Va. Three times per week, the neighborhood spot opens up its immaculate brewing room, gleaming with stainless steel tanks, for an hour of gentle yoga followed by a pint of craft beer in its comfy, quirky tasting room. “We have a huge, open space,” says Right Proper’s General Manager, Elizabeth Schnettler. “This is our fourth yoga event since we opened in December, and we’re usually full.” Beth A. Wolfe, a certified yoga instructor who leads classes in breweries around town, including at Right Proper, says it’s a fun fit to have a yoga class in a non-traditional space. Wolfe caught on to the hot new trend early. “The same people who are into yoga are also often into craft beer,” she says.
Beer & Yoga participant Laura Spencer had never tried yoga before. “But Beth immediately made me feel really comfortable,” she says while sipping a fresh-brewed cold one at Right Proper. Socially, it’s a great bet. After a relaxing class geared toward all levels of yoga ability, attendees easily meet to linger over their beers. Wolfe says even the guys like it: “Their girlfriends and wives want them to try yoga, but the beer is the thing that brings them here.” “Yoga is for the willing,” she says. “It doesn’t matter how strong you are or if you’re flexible. In yoga, you’ll fall eight times, but you’ll get up nine.” After all that hard work, you’ll deserve a toast to your efforts. Starting this month, Beer & Yoga will be held on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays for $15.
Right Proper Brewing Company: 920 Girard St. NE, DC; 202-526-5904; www.rightproperbrewing.com
Sixty-minute yoga session the first Saturday of every month, plus a pint of beer, for $15 at Aslin Beer Company: 257 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, VA; www.aslinbeer.com. Hatha yoga for $10-$15 at BadWolf Brewing Company: 9776 Center St. Manassas, VA; www.badwolfbrewingcompany.com. Vinyasa yoga on the last Monday of each month for $15 at Capitol City Brewing Company: 4001 Campbell Ave. Arlington, VA; www.capcitybrew.com/arlington.php. Photo: Courtesy of Hellbender Brewing Co.
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Vinyasa yoga on April 10 for $15 at DC Brau: 3178 Bladensburg Rd. NE, DC; www.dcbrau.com.
“Detox 2 Retox” every third Thursday of the month for $25 at Hellbender Brewing Co.: 5788 2nd St. NE, DC; www.hellbenderbeer.com. Beer yoga every Tuesday for $15 at Port City Brewing: 3950 Wheeler Ave. Alexandria, VA; www.portcitybrewing.com. “DETOX-RETOX w/ Eat Yoga Drink” on the first Monday of each month for $15 at Sehkraft Brewing: 925 N Garfield St. Arlington, VA; www.sehkraftbrewing.com.
Please Enjoy Leinie’s Responsibly. ©2016 Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., Inc., Chippewa Falls, WI
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Rose Previte and Janelle Whisenant, Compass Rose
Get to know some of DC’s best and brightest mix mavens – the talented ladies behind some of the city’s most popular bars and dining destinations. Read on for their thoughts on everything from women in the DMV’s food and beverage scene, to hard-hitting topics like their choice of last drink on Earth.
Rose Previte
Janelle Whisenant
Age: 36 Gig: Owner, Compass Rose From: Ada, Ohio Lives on: 14th Street/U Street
Age: 30 Gig: Bar Manager, Compass Rose From: Easton, Pa. Lives: “Uncomfortably close to Compass Rose. A very short commute – and they have keys to my apartment.”
On the female presence at Compass Rose: “I’m very proud of the girl power we have on display at Compass Rose. All the women running Compass Rose now just found their way to us. I got to know them and learned they wanted to make this industry their career, too. Now, I’ve got a team of badass women helping to make Compass Rose the special place it is.” On her experience opening the restaurant: “It’s hard for any small business owner, but I definitely felt like being young and female made it even harder. I am really proud of what I’ve accomplished since then and felt like I gained so much confidence through the opening experience.” On how that affected her: “It made me want to teach and mentor other women interested in the service industry as a career. I had a lot of people take a chance on me when I told them I wanted to open a restaurant. And now that I’m in a position to help others, that’s what I want to do. Anyone who wants the chance to learn and grow can get one with me.”
On her dream job: “If I can make drinks and make art, I’d probably be the happiest person in the world, which is exactly what I’m doing!” Janelle on Rose: “She’s definitely a bar owner that is present, [and] very positive. She’s just in it. She loves everyone and everything, and her spirit is so, so obvious.” On the female presence at Compass Rose: “All of a sudden, there’s kind of this female power that’s growing in Compass Rose. Again, that wasn’t really intentional, it just kind of happened that way. We all kind of found each other, and found ways to build each other up, and help each other, and find our strengths.” On having her art displayed at Compass Rose: “There’s some hanging in the restaurant. The paintings that I make have a little bit of this street art influence, and one of the concepts of Compass Rose is street food from around the world, so it fits that theme. It’s a good way for people to get to know me a little bit behind the bar and to connect with your guest, which is awesome.”
Interests beyond the world of food and drink: “Travel, trees, trains.” Favorite drink on her menu: “The Compass Rose.”
If you like her paintings, find more at www.janellewhisenant.com, or strike up a conversation with her on your next visit.
Compass Rose: 1346 T St. NW, DC; www.compassrosedc.com
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Chantal Tseng Age: 37 Gig: Literary Cocktail Bartender, Reading Room at Petworth Citizen Nickname: Sherry Ninja or Sherry Queen From: Buffalo, N.Y. Lives in: Adams Morgan
Age: 23 Gig: GM, Buffalo & Bergen From: Rockville, Md. Lives in: Rockville, Md. On powerful female influences: “I was trained by two of the baddest in the city, [including Gina Photo: Cesar Sanchez Chersevani], who also happen to be women, so I’ve been surrounded by amazing women both as mixologists and chefs in my career.” On differing treatment from customers: “Not with cocktails, but I do notice customers are different when asking about beer. There seems to be this perception that young women in particular aren’t beer savvy.” Her go-to drink: She asks bartenders for recommendations and enjoys trying new things, but: “A julep done right is my jam.” Her last drink on Earth: “Depends on the cause of death. If we’re talking zombie apocalypse, Corpse Reviver #2, if only for the pun. If I’m dying of natural causes, please pour me a shot of 23-year Pappy Van Winkle [Family] Reserve, and bury me with the bottle.”
Buffalo & Bergen: Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE, DC; www.buffalobergendc.com
Lucy Dunning Age: 25 Gig: Bar Manager, 2 Birds 1 Stone From: Adams Morgan Lives in: Adams Morgan On being indoctrinated into craft cocktails: “I wasn’t really introduced to craft cocktails until I was hired at 2 Birds. I give most of the credit to where I am today Photo: Alanna Sheppard to Adam [Bernbach]. I feel very lucky to work with people who are devoted to what they do, and the well-being of their coworkers.” On women in the DC scene: “One of the things I love about the food and beverage industry in DC is the number of women making a name for themselves as strong, creative people in their workplace. It’s always awesome when you meet just as many talented women thriving in their field as you do men.” On staying sane behind the bar: “I learned a long time ago that letting things go is the key to keeping your sanity behind a bar. That being said, Adam once told me that when someone orders a vodka Sprite, it’s a sign that the night is going to be messy. Still have yet to disprove that one.”
How she got her start: After working as a barista, she began reading up on cocktails, and then pursued wine training courses. She became bartender then bar manager at Dupont’s Tabard Inn, and stayed for nine years, launching their craft cocktail program. Then she left to open and run the bar program at Mockingbird Hill. Photo: Farrah Skeiky
What she’s up to now: “Currently, I am passionate about reading and writing fiction and have set up a Friday and Saturday Literary Cocktail series where I design a menu based on books of a particular author I read during the week.” About her events: The events take place in the Reading Room in the back of Petworth Citizen. She also hosts a roaming sherry pairing supper club with Redeye Menus (www.redeyemenus.com). Monthly events showcase sherry paired with Asian cuisine from chefs across the city. On women getting more attention behind the bar: “I think that women, generally speaking, are often less likely to promote themselves, but that is changing with younger, newer bartenders getting in the profession. We also have a growing badass community of women organizing things like Speed Rack (www.speed-rack.com), and also opening their own bars.” Trends to watch for: Sherry, her “point of passion and pride.” But also Spanish vermouths, absinthe-forward drinks and: “better garnishes or #garnishgame gaining. Extra garnishes without a purpose have always been borderline annoying. But garnishes with purpose – and that purpose can be whimsy without identifying as Tiki – seem to be catching on.” Go-to drinks: Fino sherry, or Green Chartreuse in hot cocoa when it’s cold: “Also, I adore getting a piña colada from Adam Bernbach at 2 Birds 1 Stone when he has it on the menu.” Favorite DC bar: “2 Birds 1 Stone.” Her last drink on Earth: “Really delicious, vintage, bottle-aged champagne on the drier side, on the top of a mountain overlooking the ocean. Ideally, I won’t be altitude sick or super cold, [and] either by myself or with wonderful friends.”
Petworth Citizen: 829 Upshur St. NW, DC; www.petworthcitizen.com
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Celeste Hendrickson Age: 27 Gig: Bartender, Hank’s on the Hill From: Wakeman, Ohio Lives in: Capitol Hill
Photo: Farrah Skeiky
Carlie Steiner
Age: 24 Gig: Co-founder, Stir Bartending From: The 757 Lives in: Park View/Petworth
Liz Ball
Age: 28 Gig: Co-founder, Stir Bartending From: Tennessee Lives in: Shaw
How Stir Bartending came about: Carlie: “After attending the Culinary Institute of America, I jumped immediately into the bartending scene here in DC at Minibar and Barmini by Jose Andres.” Liz: “I met Carlie in early 2014 at Barmini after returning from traveling abroad. I previously worked in special events and project management in DC, and knew there was a need for craft cocktail catering.” Carlie: “After months of deliberation to pursue our idea, I finally worked up the guts to leave what I thought was the most amazing job I would ever have, and Stir Bartending Co. was born!”
How she started bartending: “This is my first bartending position. I have worked in the Photo: Sabrina Zahid service industry off and on for 10 years, but always as a server. I began working at Hank’s almost two years ago. First, I was a daytime server and slowly worked my way up.” Her go-to drink at home: “Scotch on the rocks.” Favorite drink on her menu: “I previously had a cocktail on the menu called Nobody Leaves This Place Without Signing The Blues. It was made with dates, rye, lemon, sweet vermouth and bitters. I was proud of the way it turned out – balanced and not too sweet.” Hardest lesson learned behind the bar: “Patience. I jumped into a very intense bar program, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything I don’t know. I have to be very patient with myself as I try to improve and learn every day.” When she’s not bartending, she’s: “Hiking or enjoying a DC museum.”
Hank’s: 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, DC; www.hanksoysterbar.com
Sarah Rosner
On the rise of female bartenders, especially in DC: Carlie: “DC has a better scene than many other major cities, which could relate to being such a progressive place to live. That being said, women are still not always represented overall. Women are still getting put into a box of ‘best female bartender’ instead of ‘best DC bartender.’” Most memorable nightmare story: Carlie: “When we first got started, we did a charity event for a close friend and well...” Liz: “I accidentally combined both punches into one super punch...” Carlie: “...not super!” Liz: “She has never let me live this down.” Their last drinks on Earth: Carlie: “Four shots of tequila and a dirty martini.” Liz: “One bottle of George Dickel Rye.” The DC area bartenders they want making their drinks for them: Carlie: “Sarah Rosner, Chantal Tseng and Dan Searing.” Liz: “Carlie!” When they’re not making drinks, they’re: Carlie: “Rock climbing, eating pickled things, singing karaoke, longboarding, being super gay, riding my scooter round town, yelling and screaming compliments from my scooter to strangers I pass by, and snowboarding.” Liz: “Skiing, trollin’ around town, getting my National Park Passport stamped, hip-hop dance class and also being super gay.”
Stir Bartending Co.: www.stirdc.com
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Age: 33 Nickname: Rosner or Roz Gig: Lead Bartender, Radiator From: South Kona, Hawaii Lives in: Dupont Circle How she got started bartending: “My first bar shift was on my 21st birthday – it was the only way I wanted to celebrate. I had been eagerly waiting to be old enough for those shifts.” Photo: Beatrice Valdes Paz
On whether she’s been treated differently by employers: “Mostly, no. Though, I had a boss once say in a group bar training that women weren’t strong enough to shake cocktails. I thought to myself, ‘Old man, I am definitely stronger than you.’” On competing in the DC Craft Bartenders Guild’s Cocktail Queen Competition: “I was worried the women would be catty. It was the complete opposite. All of us ladies were super friendly. We all helped each other and cheered each other on.” Behind-the-bar tip: “Wear non-slip, comfortable shoes.” Her last drink on Earth: “I hope I go as an old lady, so a perfectly stirred, 50/50 Dolin Blanc gin martini would be a classy choice.”
Radiator: 1430 Rhode Island Ave. NW, DC; www.radiatordc.com
Jade Aldrighette
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Age: 29 Gig: Bartender/GM, The Passenger (reopening soon) From: Juneau, Alaska Lives in: Mt. Pleasant How she started bartending: After stints as a host, server and Photo: Aaron Wright then bartender in Juneau, she moved to the DC area and began as a server at Busboys and Poets while working a government job. Then, she started at The Passenger, which “changed everything.” She quit the day job and was soon bartending full-time. On whether customers care if there’s a male or female bartender: “I hope they don’t care. If people care whether their bartender is male or female, that kind of sucks. Even if it’s preferring a female over a male. Why?” On representation of women in the industry: “Women are well-represented for sure. It would be cool if it didn’t have to be a category though – ‘best female bartender’ and that kind of thing.” Favorite DC bar: “Looking Glass Lounge.” Her go-to cocktail at home: For day drinking, Bloody Marias and micheladas. Otherwise: “Manhattan, or something with vermouth usually – stirred, brown spirit.” Her last drink on Earth: “Brandy Old-Fashioned – my all-time favorite drink. Or a stinger, also brandy. It’s so good.” When she’s not behind the bar, she’s: “Riding my bike, doing crossword puzzles, watching Trailer Park Boys [and] going to as many Nats games as possible.”
The Passenger: 1539 7th St. NW, DC; www.passangerdc.com
Patrons at the DC Brewer’s Ball, presented by matchboxfoodgroup and Anheuser-Busch, enjoyed beers from 35+ of the region’s best craft breweries and fare from 30 DC restaurants. PHOTOS: MARK RAKER
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Bubbly in Our Backyard
Locally-Made Sparkling Wines By Tess Ankeny
What truly distinguishes a proper brunch from a hearty breakfast is certainly the beverage you’re sipping. Bloody Marys and other brunch cocktails will always have a place at the table, but bubbly is the staple of any worthy brunch. After all, it’s never too early to indulge in sparkling wine. Most winemaking regions produce some sparkling wine, including those that are right in our backyard. Enjoy spring and make a day trip to these Virginia and Maryland wineries to try some local bubbly. Forget the myth that sparkling wines are only for celebrations and pop open a bottle today!
Cobbler Mountain Cellars Bubbly to try: 2009 Blanc de Blanc, $45/bottle
This 100 percent chardonnay sparkler showcases ripe tropical fruit, lush apple and pear, and a creamy, rich texture. It’s “semi brut,” meaning it has enough sweetness to be soft on the palate and crowd-pleasing, whether you’re enjoying it on its Photo: Jeff Louden own or mixing it into a mimosa. Cobbler also produces a semi-sparkling vidal blanc ($32/bottle, $7/glass), which has a light effervescence and is perfect for any spritzers or cocktails. Though not sparkling wines, Cobbler Mountain’s sparkling ciders are also tasty options for your next brunch feast – definitely check out the seasonal Ginger Peach Cider. Cobbler Mountain Cellars: 5909 Long Fall Ln. Delaplane, VA; www.cobblercellars.com
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
Bubbly to try: Blanc de Blancs 2013, $39/bottle Chardonnay is the signature grape of many sparkling wines worldwide for a reason: it produces elegant, rich wines with delicate fruit flavors. Greenhill Winery’s Blanc de Blancs is no exception. This sparkling wine is Photo: Abby Jiu creamy and fruity, with notes of ripe apples, pears and freshly baked bread. Pair this sparkling wine with a springtime picnic to enjoy on one of the winery’s several outdoor spaces. Greenhill Winery & Vineyards: 23595 Winery Ln. Middleburg, VA; www.greenhillvineyards.com
Paradise Springs Winery
Bubbly to try: Aprés Sparkling Viognier, $45/bottle Made with 100 percent viognier – Virginia’s signature grape – and using the traditional champagne method, this sparkling is rich, luscious and aromatic, with fine bubbles and a dry finish. Visitors can also try another sparkling wine in the tasting room: a vintage-dated sparkling made from chardonnay and pinot noir that the winery acquired at an auction of a closed Virginia winery back in 2011. Fans
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of pink wine should also keep an eye out for a possible 2016 sparkling rosé. Paradise Springs Winery: 13219 Yates Ford Rd. Clifton, VA; www.paradisespringswinery.com
St. Michaels Winery
Bubbly to try: Sparkling Vidal Blanc, $35/bottle This Maryland wine is made with early harvest vidal blanc grapes from Hemsley Fortune Vineyard in Queenstown, Md. Vidal blanc is a hybrid grape that was developed to combine the elegant flavors of European varietals with the hardiness of American varietals, and is grown throughout Virginia and Maryland. This vintage is currently in production at the winery – make a trip to St. Michaels to be among the first to sample this year’s wine. St. Michaels Winery: 609 S. Talbot St. St. Michaels, MD; www.st-michaels-winery.com
Thibaut-Janisson
Bubbly to try: Blanc de Chardonnay, $35/bottle on average Claude Thibaut and Manuel Janisson have combined the champagne tradition with Virginia terroir with their flagship Blanc de Chardonnay, a sparkling made in the traditional champagne method with chardonnay grapes grown in Monticello. The wine is soft, delicate and fruity, perfect as an aperitif or paired with a variety of foods. You can contact the winery to schedule a private tour, or buy bottles at locations throughout the DMV, including DCanter Wine Boutique in Southeast DC, Glen’s Garden Market in Northwest and Del Ray’s Planet Wine. Thibaut-Janisson: Charlottesville, VA; www.tjwinery.com
Trump Winery
Bubbly to try: 2009 Sparkling Rosé, $32/bottle Trump Winery produces a variety of serious, vintage-dated sparkling wines made traditionally from estate-grown grapes. This sparkling rosé has won a number of awards, and was rated at 86 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Made from chardonnay and pinot noir grapes grown in the foothills of Carter’s Photo: Courtesy of www.pinterest.com Mountain in Monticello, this wine is a beautiful, salmon-pink color, with ripe flavors of strawberry and cherry and a creamy texture – it’s like summertime in a glass. Trump Winery: 3550 Blenheim Rd. Charlottesville, VA; www.trumpwinery.com
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Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar
Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant
Voted “Number One Artisan Pizza” in Northern Virginia, Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar offers exceptional wood-fired pizza from our five-ton, custom-made wood-fired oven. We offer one of the largest selections of draft and bottled craftbrewed beers available anywhere in the DC area (over 170). We also have one of the most spacious patios in Arlington for outdoor dining, with 125 seats and many umbrella tables, as well as our lighted and heated canopy. Enjoy one or more of our 33 draft craft-brewed beers, or one of a couple of cask-cured ales on tap. Or try a bottle of one of our fine wines, from an extensive list of local Virginia wines, domestic and imported labels. Our varied menu offers unusual appetizers such as a Hot Pot of Steamed Mussels, or Smoked Blue and Bacon Risotto Fritters, as well as creatively prepared entrees, such as Beer-Braised Half-Chicken and Gnocchi with Lamb Bolognese, if you want something other than pizza. Fun times await you outdoors on the patio.
For a casual, colorful patio experience, join us at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. Full on beach kitzch meets neighborhood fun here! There is always something going on at this “straight friendly” gay bar. Freddie’s has events every night! Whether it’s karaoke, Drag Bingo, a live DJ or Freddie’s Follie’s Drag Show, there is always something exciting going on at Freddie’s! And, of course, don’t miss our Saturday Breakfast Buffet and our Fabulous Champagne Brunch on Sundays! Please call or visit us online for more information, reservations, and up to date events.
2350 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington | 703-527-8700 www.fireworkspizza.com
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Gordon Biersch features hand-crafted beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Purity, precision and perfection are the hallmarks of our premium Germanstyle biers. Crafted to the exacting standards of the Reinheitsgebot – or German Purity Law – we use only the highest quality Weyermann Malt from Bamberg, authentic Bavarian Hersbrucker hops, and pure, filtered water to develop a range of well-balanced flavors for every discerning taste. Gordon Biersch is located in Tysons Corner Center and boasts two enclosed patios inside the mall. This setting allows you to enjoy the patio environment in a controlled climate that’s open all year round. Be sure to swing by Gordon Biersch the next time you are shopping in Tysons Corner.
One of the DC area’s most sought after outdoor dining spots. Grand Cru offers fine wine and dining in an exclusive European Garden style atmosphere. Secluded from the busy streets, here in Ballston you find yourself relaxing near our large fountain and surrounded by lush foliage. Occasionally you can even catch a wedding ceremony being performed on the steps of the fountain. Grand Cru offers an intimate, charming setting and features an array of tapas, salads, sandwiches, entrees, dessert and fondue prepared by their world class chef. In addition to a huge variety of wine options, they offer an impressive selection of premium beers from around the globe. Open a bottle, relax and enjoy.
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Alison Carney is a testament to the great talent that can be found in the DC music community, with an expansive performance history rivaling the touring experience of veteran musicians. The songstress has toured in the U.S. and Asia, as well as shared the stage with performers such as Talib Kweli, A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock, Ma Yancey, Sy Smith, Kokayi, Yahzarah, Wayna, Choklate, V.Rch and J. Hayden. She’s also performed regularly in the DC Loves Dilla tribute concert and the now unfortunately defunct Can a Sister Rock a Mic? (CASRAM) Festival. Carney grew up in both DC and New York City, splitting time between cities and parents. She may consider herself an honorary New Yorker, but her training and her artistic lineage come from the District. She grew up with Duke Ellington School of the Arts Founder Peggy Cooper Cafritz, and went on to study at the National Cathedral School. It was around that time that Carney plunged herself into her passion for the arts.
By Jackson Sinnenberg
“My mother got me involved in so many art-related programs when I was growing up, because all I wanted to do was make art,” she says. As she developed as a singer, she took cues from the local community to develop her serious musical chops. She cites go-go musicians as among the most well-rehearsed and professional in the country, and credits DMV artists and producers like [Jesse] Tittsworth and T. Fox as gurus in her artistic development. Carney’s artistic development feels more like a redevelopment, or rebranding, as she shifts musical directions from R&B/soul diva to try to fulfill her professional ambition of becoming a trap rapper. Trap is notoriously a male-driven, testosterone-fueled ode to Southern partying. The female perspective would undoubtedly be a welcome addition to the current musical landscape in DC and beyond. She’s also working on a highly-anticipated EP, especially timely since it’s been five years since her last formal studio project, 2011’s Alison Wonderland. But as part of the development she’s undergoing as an artist, she’s changing everything from her sound to her name. To that end, she wanted to take the time to, “Reintroduce myself [as] Ace Ono.” “My [new] project is called I Bet You Think This Song Is About You. I’ve been working on it way too long, revamping it way too many times, but now I know what I want and I’m making it happen. I can’t wait to share it with the world.” We could use more female artists sharing their work like this in DC, which still tends to be a male-dominated environment even in the diverse fields of jazz and indie/punk rock. However, Carney thinks that area music fans could also be doing more to support the fabulous ladies making music locally. Fans, and even people just interested in what’s going on in their hometown, need to put their ears to the ground and listen. “I think there are so many amazing female artists influencing this music thing, from-hip hop to alternative to [whatever] – Pinky, Reesa, Kacey, Marlee, Kelow. We have women influencing every genre in DC. People just really have to make the effort to pay attention.”
To learn more about Alison Carney, follow her on Twitter: @iamalisoncarney. Photo: Jeremy Mines, www.JeremyMines.com | Courtesy of Art Lives Here
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Thirty-five-year-old Cleveland, Ohio native Kellie Thomas doesn’t necessarily play records as DJ Cleveland Browne because she’s a football fan. However, not unlike the franchise which inspired her name, she’s an old-school throwback that preaches the fundamentals of her craft, eschews defined emblems for her work and perpetually aims to create excellence defined by a classic ideal. At a time in DC where there’s just as many DJs as there are venues for DJs to showcase their craft, her adherence to creating value by upholding standards has allowed her to gain acclaim within four years as a professional DJ spinning in the nation’s capital. Thomas describes herself as “tired” when talking to On Tap, as in both holding down a nine-to-five job and DJing in a city that routinely is a seven-day-a-week party locale – the balance is daunting. From brunches to happy hours, and late-night soirees to sweat-soaked weekend dance fests, the DC area boasts something for everyone. “I think I bring a refreshing vibe to DC,” she says. “I like a party that’s not super big, where people can just kind of fall through and discover something organic that they weren’t expecting. Sometimes you want to play sets for people who just want to have a nice evening of music and not feel bombarded with a lot of the same sounds you hear everywhere else.” That desire to find something different and something more has defined her time in the DC metropolitan area. Before becoming DJ Cleveland Browne, Thomas moved to DC in 2006 and found herself in what she defines as the “wrong spaces,” a.k.a. parties that were not necessarily delivering insofar as her nightlife desires. “I didn’t know anyone when I moved here,” she continues. “I went to places like [Northwest DC destination] The Park at Fourteenth and [one-time Northeast DC nightspot] Love, and they didn’t feel like my kind of places.” What eventually became “her kind of places” were the parties being thrown by the likes of soulful house and classic rap lover DJ Stylus, as well as event promotion company Lil SoSo Productions. Describing a DJ Stylus set as “one of the most amazing and transformative experiences [she’s] ever had” at a party, she decided
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that she wanted to be able to provide the same party experiences for others. Musically, her sets steer in the direction of the 70s soul and funk of her parents, plus a heavy dose of 90s-era Midwestern and Southern rap music. Her tastes have evolved to jazzy house sounds and afro-beat as well.
“Being able to rock a party by transitioning between genres and having the set make sense is important,” she says. “Anybody can match beats, but creating an experience for people and a journey that crosses genres is what inspires me.” She also tells On Tap, “In 2016, everyone is a DJ. As much as you need people who cater to the crowd that’s popping bottles and buying up the bar, you need people like me who try to create a warmer and more relaxed vibe. There needs to be more spaces that are open to developing DJs who want to do something beyond what a lot of people think is the expectation.” Thinking about the future, Thomas says, “I want to get technically better [as a DJ], so I’m constantly practicing. I want to find my own niche, though. I want people to hear my sets and say, ‘That’s DJ Cleveland Browne!’ That’s going to require me to keep an ear and eye out for new sounds and how people react to them.” Ultimately though, when it comes to what makes Thomas tick behind the decks, she states it succinctly. “I’m a storyteller and an artist. DJing is a craft. I’m a creator and I respect what all of that means.”
Learn more about DJ Cleveland Browne here: www.facebook.com/DJClevelandBrowne.
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DC hip-hop artist Wale performed with other local musicians at the Events DC Presents Music Showcase at South by Southwest (SXSW). PhotoS: courtesy Washington DC Economic Partnership
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Live at 9:30
T
he 9:30 Club isn’t just DC’s favorite concert venue. It’s the cornerstone of our local music scene. For 36 years, 9:30 has been incubating local and national talent, and bringing an eclectic range of world-famous and emerging acts to the club. And it’s not just local recognition that the club has been garnering for decades, with “Nightclub of the Year” and “#1 Big Room in America,” by Pollstar and Rolling Stone, respectively, among its national accolades. Now, the 9:30 Club is taking its success to the next level with a groundbreaking TV show. Live at 9:30, airing on public television stations around the country in May, is a 12-episode “modern-day music variety show” highlighting the musical and comedic talent who perform at the 1200-person venue. Each episode features masterfully shot performances from several bands spanning genres, band interviews with everyone from NPR’s Bob Boilen to former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins, and a three-minute, music-focused short film, 180 at 9:30, showcasing the camera work of local aspiring filmmakers and even some well-known bands. The show’s executive producer, Michael Holstein, is hoping for 80 percent of the nation’s 350 public stations to pick up the show. Five of the nation’s top 20 stations have already approached his team about carrying the show, proving that its buzz is extending far beyond the District. “There’s definitely excitement about [the show],” Holstein says. “It’s edgy for public television, for sure. It’s pushing the envelope of what people have seen [on public TV] before, especially visually.” Holstein, who first sealed the deal with club co-owner Seth Hurwitz two years ago and received full funding for the project last summer, is referring to the cutting-edge visual technology used to film bands and comedic acts unobtrusively. Since last September, Holstein’s team has filmed around 60 performances at 9:30 using 15 cameras – that’s four to six hidden GoPros, an app-operated, aerial-view cable cam above the crowd, several mounted cameras for coverage of the entire venue and four to five handheld cameras. Some musicians like Shakey Graves and Yonder Mountain String Band even let the camera crew put GoPros on their instruments for insanely cool shots of finger-picking
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from each artist’s point of view. 9:30 Club Communications Director and Live at 9:30 Co-Creator Audrey Fix Schaefer says one of the most important things to the club was ensuring that bands and fans had the exact same experience as if they weren’t being filmed. The camera crew needed to be “just a fly on the wall.” “Michael got that,” Schaefer says. “I think the best testament [to] this was the first night of filming.” Halfway through the show, the musician’s publicist made a beeline for Schaefer and said, “Audrey, I thought you were filming.” “And I said, ‘We are.’ [And] then proceeded to point out where each of the 12 cameras were.” The only constant in each Live at 9:30 episode is variety, according to Holstein. The television producer and entertainment lawyer says he wants the show to be about discovery, crossing genres as much as possible throughout the season. From rock legacies like Garbage and The Jesus and Mary Chainto hip-hop, electronica, folk and country, and different flavors of indie, the first season’s lineup couldn’t be more diverse. “The challenge is we’ve got 60 bands to fit in 12 interviews,” Holstein says. “How do we do this in a way that’s interesting but still coherent? It’s like putting together a puzzle. But I think we’ve come up with a really cool episode plan.” Lianne La Havas, Pusha T, Youth Lagoon, Of Monsters and Men, Cold War Kids, Ibeyi, Leon Bridges, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, The Arcs, and Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals are among the dozens of music acts featured in the first season. Holstein says he’s been blown away by some of the musicians he was less familiar with, like indie pop band MisterWives and English songstress Jess Glynne. And of course, he had his own fan boy moments, like geeking out when interviewing Garbage drummer Butch Vig (who also produced Nirvana’s Nevermind). Holstein channeled his inner Chris Farley with the question: “Remember that time you invented Nirvana?” Universally known or up-and-coming, he says all of the musicians have been really sweet, kind and generous with their time. And they all seem pretty psyched to be involved. “The 9:30 Club is one of the best venues in the country,” says EL VY’s
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Matt Berninger (also the frontman for The National). “It’s always great to play there, and Brent [Knopf ] and I were more than happy to be a part of the show.” This enthusiasm extends to the comedians, with a steady stream of talent supplied by DC Improv including Tony Rock and Top Gear’s Adam Ferrara, and the notable inclusion of larger-than-life stand-up comics like Ralphie May. All comedy bits tie back to music, and Holstein says the comedians have come prepared and really know their stuff. He describes the comedic elements of the show as an inverse SNL setup. “Instead of breaking up our comedy with music, [we’re] breaking up our music with comedy.” Holstein says if the comedians are funny and like music, he’s happy to have them on the show. Some comedians were among this season’s contributing interviewers, plus a range of other talented folks including other bands, authors, actors and music buffs. Jill Kargman (Bravo’s Odd Mom Out) interviewed 80s ska band The English Beat, and went into “VJ mode” with a handful of band introductions and histories in multiple episodes. “There’s a hole in the marketplace for that kind of edgy, small-venue concert series,” Kargman says. “It’s what I loved about MTV Unplugged. I guess [Live at 9:30 will] be the modern alternative: Plugged.” Bob Boilen, who Holstein says “knows everything about everyone,” interviewed a half dozen or so artists over the course of the first
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Live at 9:30 Continued season. The All Songs Considered host’s history runs deep with 9:30 as a music journalist, musician and fan. His band, Tiny Desk Unit, was the very first and last band to ever play the original club at 930 F St. Since then, he’s hosted hundreds of live audio and video webcasts from 9:30’s newer location, and developed relationships with Hurwitz and other folks on staff. “[Live at 9:30] is going to be the sort of show that appeals to an audience that wouldn’t necessarily be in the crowd at the 9:30 Club, but a crowd that loves music,” he says. “I think that’s what they’re after, and I’m proud to be a part of it.” Boilen notes a particularly special interview with folk rocker Frank Turner, who had been quite close to 9:30’s Josh Burdette (the venue’s former manager who passed away in 2013 and was known for taking excellent care of visiting bands). Turner wrote a song about Burdette Photo: Courtesy of Live at 9:30 that he performed at 9:30, bringing a lot of audience Bob Boilen high-fives Frank Turner members to tears, and spoke with Boilen about it. increasingly more pumped. Schaefer says she can’t wait to see each “It sort of sums up a lot about what the club is about,” Boilen says. “It episode, because it will be like reliving four or five nights at the club could be like so many clubs you walk into – just get the band in [and] in a single hour. get the band out. But that’s not them at all. [9:30] connects us with “When I think about what each episode will look like, I get butterflies people.” in my stomach – the kind you get on a roller-coaster ride. I think of the Boilen and other interviewers spoke with bands around the club, 9:30 Club as a kaleidoscope. It changes as each night turns. Sharing on their tour buses and even at DC-based electronic music collective bands people know and love, while introducing them to acts they Thievery Corporation’s local studio (the group is also featured in might not have ever discovered otherwise – that’s pretty thrilling.” the show’s first season). An impressive amount of detail went into Though not yet confirmed, Holstein is hopeful for a second the shooting and editing of each episode, with behind-the-scenes season that flows right out of the first, with 9:30 Roadtrip excursions snippets, short takes between segments showcasing the club and to Merriweather Post Pavilion as early as this summer. The producer more alternative parts of the District, and memorable episode intros wants to show some love to Hurwitz’s other I.M.P. Productions venues – apparently there are some surprises in the queue involving “people in future seasons, Merriweather chief among them to give filmmakers with aspirations of elected office, on both sides.” the opportunity to shoot at a bigger, outdoor venue and feature acts in Holstein says he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to the summer 2016 lineup like The Cure, Tame Impala and Ellie Goulding. show that DC is hipper than people think it is: “Not just showing, ‘Oh, “I’d like to not wait at all [between seasons],” Holstein says. “If our here’s the Lincoln [Memorial],’ but ‘Wow, I didn’t know there was this sponsors are happy and they want to keep doing it, we’ll just keep cool street art scene in DC.’” it going. Austin City Limits has been on for 40 years. I’ll be dead in 40 The show also offers unique animation, with opening credits years, but hopefully the show will still be going.” courtesy of Live at 9:30 Art Director Wayne White (best known for his design work for Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and art direction for The Smashing Learn more about Live at 9:30 at www.liveat930.com. Check out Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight” video), who joined forces with his son for web-only footage, behind-the-scenes content and full episodes of the the project. show starting in May. As the show’s debut grows closer, the Live at 9:30 team is becoming
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2
King Soul Retro, Southern-fried soul gets an energetic update when local eight-piece outfit King Soul hits the stage. Sporting matching suits and a who’s-who of DC area musical all-stars, King Soul routinely gets DMV dance floors jumping. The band includes dynamic lead singer Tom Clifford, guitarist-vocalist Jake Flack, bassist-vocalist Mark Noone and tenor saxophonist Matt Rippetoe. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club: 7719 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD; www.bethesdabluesjazz.com
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the upcoming Spanish/English album Lola, offers a Texas-bred twist on Mexican ranchera songs, creating a musical hybrid for a culturally blended world. Tickets are $20. Jammin’ Java: 27 Maple Ave. E. Vienna, VA; www.jamminjava.com
Thursday, April 7 Yacht Rock Revue If you can’t get enough of 70s light rock, Yacht Rock Revue is for you. This band of merry musicians puts on their 70s threads, and plays the hits of bands like Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald and Steely Dan. They’re all top musicians and they’ll make you get up and dance. $20-$25. The Hamilton: 600 14th St. NW, DC; www.thehamiltondc.com
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Carrie Rodriguez A singer-songwriter and accomplished fiddle player from Austin, Rodriguez is among the leading lights of the ever-expanding genre known as Americana. Her newest project,
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backing band The Innocent Criminals rejoined him last year, and they sound right at home on Harper’s new record, Call It What It Is. As always, Harper’s passionate amalgamation of rock, soul and reggae is punctuated by his fiery, lap slide blues guitar. Early word on the reunited band says they’re recapturing the bluesy boogie that burned so brightly in the late 1990s and early 2000s on such albums as Lifeline, Burn to Shine and Diamonds on the Inside. $57.50. 9:30 Club: 915 V St. NW, DC; www.930.com
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals After a nearly eight-year hiatus, Ben Harper’s
Gracie Terzian Though she may now live in New York, Oakton’s own Gracie Terzian is a proud member of the Virginia/DC music scene. The jazz singer grew up going to shows at Blues Alley before studying and performing jazz at UVA and in the Charlottesville area. Terzian’s vocal tone is a crisp yet smooth warmth, a filling sound – much like a slice of apple pie. Her writing, which is just as strong, aspires to the kind of charming wordplay and sophisticated romance of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. She’s still a rising figure in the jazz world, but her star is due to shine. $10. Twins Jazz: 1344 U St. NW, DC; www.twinsjazz.com
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Jewel She may no longer be filling arenas, but Jewels songs persist to fill radio waves and ear canals all across America. Bursting into the musical landscape of America in the late 1990s alongside other blonde-haired pop divas like Britney and Xtina, Jewel quickly lost her “Intuition” for pop and turned to the twang and soul of country music. She’s recorded with Dolly and Merle Haggard, and gone on to still have every one of her albums hit the Top 40, and often Top 10, of the Billboard charts. This is an uncommon opportunity to see one of the stars of the last two decades perform in a more intimate, accessible setting. $55-$75. Lincoln Theatre: 1215 U St. NW, DC; www.thelincolndc.com
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FRIDAY, APRIL 8 An Evening with Molly Ringwald Known for her 80s acting roles in such iconic films as The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink, Molly Ringwald is also an accomplished and acclaimed jazz vocalist. Since 2013, Ringwald has been touring with her quartet, supporting her debut album, Except Sometimes. $35-$45. AMP by Strathmore: 11810 Grand Park Ave. North Bethesda, MD; www.ampbystrathmore.com
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People’s Blues of Richmond People’s Blues of Richmond, young veterans of the Richmond, Va. hard rock music scene, conjure the spiraling swirl of late 1960s psychedelia in their heavy rock. There are the slamming triplets popularized by Zeppelin’s John Bonham, the classical-aspiring, flamenco-spiced guitar runs and riffs, and the wail of a lead singer broken by drink, drugs and evil women. The group also takes influence from groove-based music, so expect an occasional reggae-like slow jam to wash over crowds like waves on Jamaican beaches. $13. Gypsy Sally’s: 3401 Water St. NW, DC; www.gyspysallys.com
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Quiet Life Quiet Life’s constantly-evolving sound can be hard to pin down. Written over a lazy summer on the coast of Rhode Island, their new album, Foggy, is truly a product of its environment, with songs that sway between verse and chorus with the steady rhythm of a swinging hammock. $12. IOTA Club & Café: 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA; www.iotaclubandcafe.com
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TUESDAY, APRIL 12 The Jason Masi Band A depression-era movie palace renovated as an art deco treasure, the Tally Ho in Leesburg showcases some of the DMV’s best local musical talent. April’s lineup features Jason Masi, a DC-based singer-songwriter with an appealing acoustic soul and R&B sound. Masi has released three solo albums in the past six years, and keeps his live show sharp with more than 250 gigs per year. Teddy Chipouris, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter out of Lovettsville, Va., is also on the bill. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Tally Ho: 19 West Market St. Leesburg, VA; www.tallyholeesburg.com
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his work with Jackson Browne – the pair constructed much of the country rock sound that make Browne’s first few albums required listening. Here he performs his own works, and it’s the chance to see a true master at work. $22-$30. Jammin Java’: 227 Maple Ave. E. Vienna, VA; www.jamminjava.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
The Joy Formidable Bleached Often the most vital, powerful music is born from intense personal tragedy and catastrophe. The members of Bleached have gone through plenty of that in the three years since their first LP, Ride Your Heart. The California-based trio went through hell in their personal lives, but came out resilient in the ferocious new songs on their record, Welcome The Worms. They’re unabashedly a punk band, but more like the first generation with their knack for earworm harmonies and simple, enjoyable power chord riffage. Throw in some sun-kissed keyboards and you have a pretty fun rock ‘n’ roll band. $12-$14. DC9: 1940 9th St. NW, DC; www.dcnine.com
Welsh alt-rock trio The Joy Formidable is one of the modern rock bands who reach through the history of alternative in their influences. The result is a sound that’s hard to pin down, but you can taste the familiar ingredients. There’s the dark, dance floor vibe and rhythms of Joy Division, the ethereal transcendence of shoegaze, and the hard-hitting distortion of Wire and other punkier groups. The musicianship is also clearly there, making this group just one of those all-around got-to-see good bands. $25. 9:30 Club: 815 V St. NW, DC; www.930.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Waco Brothers Buddy Guy A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and a major influence on guitar heroes like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy is now 79 and shows no signs of slowing down. The wild man with the polka dot Fender Stratocaster still knows how to play the blues like it means life or death. $67. The State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA; www.thestatetheatre.com
David Lindley Like many great instrumentalists and accompanists of the rock age, David Lindley tends to be known more for who he plays with than his own music. But the music he has made with partners is phenomenal. The multi-instrumentalist is best known for
No one melds alt-country twang with punk rock energy quite like the Waco Brothers. Formed by John Langford of Mekons fame nearly 20 years ago in Chicago, the Waco Brothers are as revered as much ( if not more so) for their live performances as their recorded efforts. As author Sarah Vowell recently told Chicagoist: “I’ve never been able to find a live band in New York as consistently thrilling and funny and fun as the Waco Brothers.” The band, touring in support of their new record, Going Down in History, is sure to deliver an incendiary set at IOTA this month. $15. IOTA Club & Café: 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA; www.iotaclubandcafe.com
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down You may remember Falls Church native Thao Nguyen from local solo shows, before she relocated to San Francisco, signed a record deal and hit the big time with her band, The Get Down Stay Down. After three critically-acclaimed albums, she’s back with her new one, A Man Alive, and back in town to play live. $20. 9:30 Club: 815 V St. NW, DC; www.930.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Har Mar Superstar Sean Tillman, a.k.a. the indie dance/R&B crooner Har Mar Superstar, aims to create a retro-futuristic dance party every time he hits the stage. Although his persona is jokey, Har Mar Superstar’s exuberant pastiche of late 80s R&B grooves, crisp synth samples and cheeky lyrics make for a seriously booty-shaking live experience. Har Mar is also bringing some major indie rock firepower to his new album, Best Summer Ever, which features production by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes and a duet with Karen O of the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. $15.The Black Cat: 1811 14th St. NW, DC; www.blackcatdc.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Justin Jones Justin Jones has been a fixture of the DC music scene for more than 10 years. He’s toured all over North America and played
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Ryan Montbleau Band Ryan Montbleau hails from Massachusetts, but his music drips with New Orleans soul, which isn’t surprising considering how much time he spent honing his musical chops in the Crescent City over the years. Blending rock, funk, soul, folk, psychedelia and even strains of jazz, Montbleau’s sound is fiercely unpredictable but always satisfying. His new album, Growing Light, which drops in April, was produced by Ben Ellman of the New Orleans-based jazz-funk powerhouse band Galactic. Expect a tight, upbeat and accomplished live performance when Montbleau and his longtime band visit Gypsy Sally’s this month. $15. Gypsy Sally’s: 3401 K St. NW, DC; www.gypsysallys.com
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Creed Bratton Don’t miss an evening of music from the one-of-a-kind Creed Bratton, best known from NBC’s The Office. But Creed also co-founded the popular 60s band The Grass Roots, and continues to release new music. He’ll be joined by musician Andrew Tufano and comedian Michael Larrick. $20-$30. Jammin’ Java: 227 Maple Ave. E. Vienna, VA; www.jamminjava.com Poliça Over the course of three increasingly impressive albums, Minneapolis-based Polica has honed a mesmerizing synth pop sound featuring big bass riffs and Channy Leaneagh’s gorgeous, soaring vocals. Polica’s latest record, United Crushers, is at times reminiscent of Depeche Mode, Garbage and even The Eurhythmics, but still sounds intensely fresh and immediate. In recent years, Polica has rocked some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including Coachella and Glastonbury. Now you can watch them work their magic in the much more intimate confines of the 9:30 Club. $20. 9:30 Club: 915 V St. NW, DC; www.930.com
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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 RDGLDGRN If you still haven’t seen RDGLDGRN, arguably the most prominent of the rising generation of bands to emerge from DC, then this will certainly be an interesting experience. The indie hip-hop/go-go band opens for sun-soaked, California hip-hoppers Dirty Heads at the Fillmore, but they bring an attitude that is all East Coast. And all DC. Their sound is laced with the rhythmic power of go-go, and their rhymes and tunes aim for the heart. $31.50. Fillmore Silver Spring: 8656 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD; www.fillmoresilverspring.com The Quebe Sisters Band Not even most prolific bluegrass musicians these days – even if they were born right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia – can boast harmonies as tight as fiery sister trio from Texas. Their “old timey” music aspires to a different time – a period in American music where dances where still held in barns and the fiddle was the weapon for heroics. Their music sounds like it is fresh out of the time capsule, but in reality it’s just fresh out of Texas. Fresh fiddle music should be enjoyed more regularly. $22-$25. The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Rd. Vienna, VA; www.wolftrap.org/about/venues/barns
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Bob Mould Sometime DC resident, former member of Husker Du and Sugar, and littleknown pro wrestling aficionado Bob Mould is back in DC with a new album. Mould’s recent work may be considered his “third act,” but it’s widely seen as some of the strongest work of his career. $25. 9:30 Club: 815 V St. NW, DC; www.930.com.
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LEWIS BLACK: THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES: THE NAKED TRUTH TOUR
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BON QUI QUI IN CONCERT, GROUP 1 CREW
MAY 7–8
FLOW HIP HOP & THE CHURCH: AL B SURE, ANGIE STONE, PETER GUNZ, & FLOW
PRESENTED BY ANJELAH JOHNSON
MAY 14 MAY 19–21
BILLY CONNOLLY: HIGH HORSE TOUR BRIAN REGAN
MAY 22
THE AMAZING TOUR IS NOT ON FIRE
MAY 26
THE MONKEES GOOD TIMES:
JUN 3
MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE
JUN 17
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND
AUG 7
BRING IT! LIVE
SEP 12
LITTLE FEAT
SEP 16
CELTIC THUNDER: LEGACY
SEPT 27
IL DIVO AMOR & PASION
OCT 27–28
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
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Music Picks
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Fellowcraft Washington-based power trio Fellowcraft recently released their debut album, Get Up Young Phoenix, a tightly-crafted set of loud, snarling rockin’ blues. High energy, intensely percussive and raucous, Fellowcraft has been featured on NPR and is among the emerging bands to watch on DC’s indie rock scene. Check out the track “West Texas Blues” online to get a feel for this up-and-coming band’s eclectic sound. $12. Rock and Roll Hotel: 1353 H St. NE, DC; www.rockandrollhotel.com Maggie Rose and The Morrison Brothers One of the Washington area’s greatest musical success stories of the past couple years, Maggie Rose, has moved to Nashville and managed to find her place among Music City’s A-list country talent. In fact, she’s already notched more than 30 appearances at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. In April, Rose brings her big voice and genre-spanning songwriting chops home for a gig with fellow hometown favorites The Morrison Brothers, whose unique brand of country rock is also gaining notice well beyond the DMV. $20. 9:30 Club: 915 V St. NW, DC; www.930.com Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival Now in its seventh year, this event has become the largest all-local music festival in the National Capital Region, attracting over 13,000 attendees in 2014. Local favorites such as Herb & Hanson, Jonny Grave and Oh He Dead will be the soundtrack to a beautiful day at one of DC’s hidden natural wonders. $20. Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival: 575 Oklahoma Ave. NE, DC; www.kingmanislandbluegrass.com
The Young Dubliners rocked the house in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at The Hamilton. PhotoS: Mark raker & Michelle GolDchain
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