Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 81) Nightlife from high-energy clubs showcasing top-ranked DJs to modern lounges and casual bars, DC is packed with nightlife options sure to entertain. Agio’s 5151 Pooks Hill Rd Bethesda Marriott · Bethesda, MD · (301) 897-9400 · Agio’s a sleek and sophiscated casual Italian restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Private dining room. Metro: Bethesda AMsterdAM FAlAFelshoP 2425 18th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 234-1969 · falafelshop.com · Serving falafel/pita sandwiches that you top yourself from a garnish-bar of over 18 authentic delicious toppings. Open 11am daily until midnight or later seven nights a week. Form of payment: Cash only please. Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan Art & soul 415 New Jersey Ave. NW The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel · Washington, DC · (202) 393-7777 · James Beard-Award winning Chef Art Smith opened Art and Soul at The Liaison Capitol Hill to provide Washingtonians with “food for the soul.” This 221seat dining destination serves up fresh and modern regional cuisine with southern accents. The modern décor merges with a welcoming environment to create the perfect setting in which to meet and connect. Metro: Union Station lux lounge 649 New York Ave NW · Washington, DC · (202) 3478100 · luxlounge.com · Creative and cutting edge, stylish and hip, Avenue is a sexy, four level lounge with a passion for guest service. Exposed brick walls, candle-lit nooks, and plush decor fuse together to create the perfect place for a sophisticated night of lounging and dancing. b. sMith’s 50 Mass. Avenue NE · Washington, DC · (202) 289-6188 · Located in the historic Presidential Suite of historic Union Station. Stylish ambiance and innovative cuisine. Metro: Union Station bAr PilAr 1833 14th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 2651751 · barpilar.com · Bar Pilar, an alluring restaurant and bar that blends distinct local character with true international flavor. Featuring a colorful array of comfort cuisine crafted with a variety of cultural accents, utilizing only the freshest ingredients. The beer list is an invigorating mix of tantalizing brews, with a focus on microbrews from the east coast. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo bAr rouge 1315 16th St. NW Hotel Rouge · Washington, DC · (202) 232-8000 · loungedc.com/ · Ooh La Lounge. Bar Rouge’s signature cocktails and innovative cuisine, bring glam to DC-prompting Travel & Leisure to dub it “one of America’s best new hotel bars.” Metro: Dupont Circle be bAr 1318 9th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 232-7450 · bebardc.com · Urban adventure and daredevil design meet in Be Bar, a new genre of lounge. Close to Mount Vernon Place and the Washington Convention Center, Be Bar is a brilliant reflection of the boldness and diversity of the city. Wireless access. Catering menu available upon request. bistro bis 15 E St. NW Hotel George · Washington, DC · (202) 661-2700 · A modern bistro featuring French cuisine with American sensibility. Hip and sophisticated, warm and intimate, the interior is reminiscent of a French bistro (albeit one with 17-foot ceilings). Extensive list of French wines and a cigar lounge which gives diners a birds-eye view. Metro: Union Station bistro FrAncAis 3124-28 M St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 338-3830 · bistrofrancaisdc.com · Fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, veal, lamb, pastries, daily specials and excellent wine list. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU blue ducK tAVern 1201 24th St. NW (24th and M St. NW) · Washington, DC · (202) 419-6755 · blueducktavern.com · A contemporary neighborhood tavern with a central focus on its wood-burning oven. The menu showcases the best of the season. Chef Brian McBride brings sharply focused, bold flavors to the table through simple, traditional cooking methods. Featuring an open staff pantry and kitchen, a glassenclosed wine cellar and private tasting room seating ten. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU blues Alley JAzz 1073 (Rear) Wisconsin Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 337-4141 · bluesalley.com · Now celebrating 41 great years as Washington’s oldest jazz institution. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown in an 18th century red brick carriage house, Blues Alley offers its patrons a unique ambiance, reminiscent of the jazz clubs of the 1920’s and 30’s. Open daily. Dinner and show packages available. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU booMerAng tours, inc. 2909 Olive St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 7256226 · ridetheboomerang.com · We are DC’s best nightlife & excursion tour bus company! We take up to 48 guests to four of DC’s best hotspots in four different neighborhoods from 8 pm until 1am. Guests enjoy great music, hysterical games, dancing, drink specials, no lines or cover charges, meeting others, & one wild tour through the city on our wacky handpainted Boomerang bus! Tickets are $25. Visit our website for times & pick up locations. cAFe sAint-ex 1847 14th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 265-7839 · saint-ex.com · In the 14th and U Street corridors, Cafe Saint-Ex is a charming restaurant and lounge that integrates a classic Bistro-cafe ambience with vintage aviation and travel motifs from the art deco era. Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo cAPitol city brewing coMPAny - Arlington 4001 Campbell2700/S. Quincy St. · Arlington, VA · (703) 578-3888 · capcitybrew.com · Capitol City Brewing Company in Shirlington is Virginia’s homegrown brewery restaurant. Enjoy handcrafted beer and great American pub style food. Located on 28th St. in Shirlington Village. Join us for happy hour 4pm-7pm Monday through Friday. Metro: Pentagon cAPitol city brewing coMPAny - cAPitol hill 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE · Washington, DC · (202) 842-2337 · capcitybrew.com · Capitol City Brewing Company is DC’s homegrown brewery restaurant. Enjoy handcrafted beer and great American pub style food. Located across the street from Union Station. Join us for happy hour 4pm-7pm Monday through Friday. Metro: Union Station cAPitol city brewing coMPAny - downtown 1100 New York Ave. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 628-2222 · capcitybrew.com · Capitol City Brewing Company is DC’s homegrown brewery restaurant. Enjoy handcrafted beer and great American pub style food. Just a few minutes from the Verizon Center. Join us for happy hour 4pm-7pm Monday through Friday. Metro: Metro Center chloe restAurAnt lounge 2473 18th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 265-6592 · chloedc.com · Chloe is Adams Morgan’s hottest restaurant lounge. Two levels, five bars and a rooftop patio. Professionals mingle with an international set and university crowd. A full menu of innovative appetizers, sandwiches, burgers & entrees are served. Tue-Fri. happy hour food/drink specials. Chloe is available for private parties, tour groups and student tour groups. Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/ Adams Morgan circle bistro One Washington Cir. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 293-5390 · thecirclehotel.com/circle_bistro.htm · Soothing pastel decor and eclectic cuisine by critically- acclaimed chef. Live piano music. Open daily. Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU coeur de lion 926 Massachusetts Ave. NW Henley Park Hotel · Washington, DC · (202) 414-0500 · henleypark. com · Truly elegant dining room featuring seasonally inspired cuisine. Sunday brunch. Jacket and tie suggested, or elegant casual attire. Metro: Metro Center crystAl city sPorts Pub 529 S. 23rd St. · Arlington, VA · (703) 521-8215 · ccsportspub.com · This comfortable sports pub environment offers great food at a reasonable price. Open 365 days a year for breakfast, lunch & dinner. We offer 6 pool tables, foosball, darts & golden tee. For your viewing pleasure we have 60 TVs and 12 satellites. Metro: Crystal City cure bAr & bistro 1000 H Street NW Grand Hyatt Washington · Washington, DC · (202) 637-4765 · grandwashington. hyatt.com · A multi-level relaxed swank lounge, featuring top-jazz concerts on 4 large plasma televisions, eclectic, comfortable furniture arrangements; and happy hours filled with modern jazz, gourmet Mediterranean tapas, and 101 Martini selection variations on the Brat Pack Classic, the Martini! Metro: Metro Center d.A.’s regionAl Food & drinK wAshington 810 7th St. NW · Washington, DC · (202) 289-2030 · rfdwashington.com · DC’s largest multi tap. 40 taps, 300 different beers from around the world share the bill with an exciting kitchen menu featuring regional specialties and many items cooked with beer. One block from the Verizon Center. Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown decoy lounge 7401 Surratts Rd. Colony South Hotel · Clinton, MD · (301) 856-4500 · Maryland’s only 4-star restaurant features tableside cooking and an excellent wine cellar. 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