Friday, June 23, 2006

The Red & the Black Featured in Daily Candy

Following only days in the footsteps of its neighbor Palace of Wonders, the Red & the Black appears in Daily Candy.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Spent some time there last night. It was definitely a good scene.

Anonymous said...

My friend and I went there last night and the overly hipster vibe was a complete disappointment. It totally doesn't reflect the neighborhood.

inked said...

Anonymous, I think that there are all kinds of people currently living in the neighborhood & it's likely to be the case that not every one of these new establishments is going to appeal to everyone. Hopefully having a variety of places will mean that there is something for everyone. Let's review what's here & what is coming (various bars/taverns/restaurants from the 1400 block south -but I'm skipping the carry-outs & other places less well suited to hanging-out):

1400 block of H Street

The Argonaut: pretty neighborhoody in my opinion. Serves a fun menu including brunch on weekends. Has a large tv for sporting events. The opening of the 2nd floor (a more loungy space) & the patio are in the works. liquor license & bar.

Daavi's: West African food. Not generally much of a hang-out, but the closest West-African food around. They have plans to create a patio space behind the restaurant. I don't think they have a liquor license.

There is supposedly an Ethiopian place in the works for the 1400 block, but I don't have anything more solid yet.

1300 block

Ohio Restaurant: Southern style food (including breakfast). Great old-school jukebox. Liquor license & bar.

Rose's Dream: Bar with live music & karaoke nights. No food, but you can carry up food from the Caribbean carry-out downstairs. Obviously they have a liquor license.

The Majestic by Gwen: Restaurant & bar. Live music & dancing. Liquor license.

R&B Coffee: Coffee house with events. Sandwiches, salads, desserts & pasties. Really nice space upstairs. Plans to open the patio out back. No liquor license.

Rock & Roll Hotel* (coming soon): Bar serving middle Eastern inspired fare. Focus on live music (like a smaller 9:30 Club).

Phish Tea: Neo-Caribbean fusion restaurant & bar. Various events (including live music & theme nights). Liquor license.

1200 block

Dr. Granville's Brickyard* (coming soon): a tavern serving Belgian food & Belgian brews.

H Street Martini Lounge: A lounge serving appetizers & featuring live jazz. Liquor license.

The Pug* (coming soon): A boxing themed sports bar serving American food. Liquor license.

The Beehive* (coming soon): A tavern serving Tex-Mex burritos. Featuring a jukebox. Liquor license.

The Red & the Black: A New Orleans style bistro & bar featuring live music & serving up Cajun/Creole cuisine.

Palace of Wonders: A circus themed bar featuring various shows like swordswallowing, fire eating & burlesque dancing.

400 block

Sidamo* (coming soon): An Ethiopean coffee house serving light fare.


Did I miss anything?