Fruit Bat Comes to 1236 H Street

Fruit bat exposing tip of tongue, originally uploaded by MDL.hu.

I've mention before that a craft cocktail lounge will occupy the space left vacant by H Street Martini Lounge. I've also mentioned that it would come courtesy of the guys behind Wisdom.  Now H Street Great Street has some more detail, including a name: Fruit Bat. HSGS reports that the place will have a South American theme, so expect lots of good summer drinks, with a tropical flair. This pretty much guarantees that you'll see pisco sours, and capirinhas. Other than that, I expect the drink list will look a bit like the specialty cocktail offerings from Ceiba and Cafe Citron (link plays loud music). The kitchen will offer up South American street food. Sounds interesting.

Trivia @Sticky Rice

Sticky Rice is introducing a new trivia night this Sunday night. The game starts at 10:30, and from 12-2am they will be running some terrific drink specials. Stop by and check out the new night. 1224 H Street.

Collider @The Red & the Black

Hey, a friend sent me an email regarding this show tomorrow night (his friend is a member of Collider). It sounds like a cool show. Below is the blurb he sent.

Collider--a DC area hard rock band--is making their H Street debut at the Red & the Black (1212 H Street) tomorrow night with friends, Kilketura. Kilketura will start off the show at around 9pm. You can check out some of Collider's tunes at www.myspace.com/colliderdc. Cover is $8.

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UPDATE
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The band will start at 9pm, not 8:30 as previously reported. I just got word.

FOOTBALL

Come watch your favorite NFL team

At

The Argonaut
1433 H St., NE

10 TVs
Every NFL Game

Half-priced wings
$8 pitchers of bud light
$10 pitchers of booty beer

*Also, the Argonaut's 2nd birthday is coming up & they are planning a bash for September 20th. The celebration will be sponsored by Cruzan Rum.

WP: A Treat of Frites on H

The Sunday Source samples Dr. Granville's. The author mentions the curry mayo. Is it back on the menu?

Bartending for Change @Argonaut

Here's a notice of an Argonaut event benefiting a good cause. The Argonaut is located at 1433 H Street:

This Thursday, August 30th, the charity organization "Bartending for Change," (aka Salim Bhabhrawala and Marty Claessens) will host FOOD FOR ALL as its honored Non-Profit Charity of the month. The Happy Hour will intoxicate from 6:30 to 10 pm at one of the new and exciting H St, NE bars, The Argonaut. There is a mere $3 optional cover charge at the door, which will be donated directly to FOOD FOR ALL. Inside and upstairs there'll be great drink specials and all tips earned will go to FOOD FOR ALL as well! Please come support us and spend an "entertaining" evening with good friends. Come on out, have fun, and support a great cause!!!



FOOD FOR ALL is a non-profit organization that strives to provide food for those in DC who are in temporary situations of need. Their clients are generally elderly citizens, handicapped or single mothers with young children. The operation is entirely volunteer operated with the assistance of generous donations and a federal grant. You can learn more about FOOD FOR ALL at http://foodforalldc.org. See you Thursday at 6:30pm at the Argonaut!!

Express: Bladenburg Road

Check out this piece in today's Express.

(No) H Street Country Club Name Change

The upcoming tavern, which will feature mini-golf, is changing its name to Par Bar. Read more about current and future hot spots on H Street here. This place will be located at 1335 H Street.

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UPDATE
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Apparently not so much of a name change. Here's why Par Bar was on the application:
Par Bar LLC trading as H St. Country Club

Enjoy the Weather @the Argonaut

Photo provided by the Argonaut
If you haven't checked out the Argonaut's patio yet, the time is ripe to do so. With the warmer weather settling in and sunny skies reigning, the patio is the perfect place right off H Street to get some air while hanging out with friends. The patio is open until 11pm Sunday through Thursday and Fridays and Saturdays you can enjoy it until 12am. The Argonaut is located at 1433 H Street.

The Argonaut is Playing Games

Or rather, it wants to play games. The Argonaut (1433 H Street) is seeking donations of used board games (with all the pieces). Head down to the Argo with your complete board game and trade it for a complementary beer. Anyone willing to part with their By Jove? Also, keep your eyes open for menu changes at the Argonaut.

Checking Out the Pug

A Carver Terrace resident enjoys a Guinness at the Pug. The Pug (1234 H Street) hopes to offer a couple of beers on tap. One will likely be Guinness, and the other will probably be a regional brew (which I think they've already selected, I just don't know which one it is). Now offering paninis.

Costumed Karaoke @Palace of Wonders?

According to this Post description of the recurring Kostume Karaoke event at Wonderland host Debbi Arseneaux may add a similar event to the line-up at Palace of Wonders (1210 H Street). Incidentally, Place of Wonders is definitely hosting a hula-hoop cabaret on Saint Patrick's Day.

UBU Dance Party @Red & the Black

At the the Red & the Black (1212 H Street). Support your local dj (Mellie Mel lives in the neighborhood).
Spinning starts at 9:30pm and goes until 2am (doors open at 6pm).
Take the free Atlas Courtesy Shuttle from the bar to Union Station after the show (runs until 2:30am). Call 202-906-0697 for pick-up.

Reminder: Music is Bulletproof

What: a benefit for victims of neighborhood violence. Featuring Dj Key-K, who lost an eye when he was shot last September after leaving work, and Dj Seth. Admission is free, and donations are accepted.
When: music starts around 9pm
Where: The Argonaut (1433 H Street).

GoG: Thumbs Up Pug

The Going Out Gurus had more nice things to say about the Pug (1234 H Street).

Post Reviews the Pug

Those of you who haven't made it down to the Pug yet (and those who have) should check out the Post write-up on the bar (1234 H Street).

Langston Bar and Grill

A new application has gone in for a CT (tavern) license for a new establishment, Langston Bar and Grill, located at 1831 Benning Road.

Pug to Open Tomorrow

Ok, I've heard it from a few sources, and now the Going Out Gurus are reporting it. So I'm going to call it official: the Pug (1234 H Street) will open tomorrow. I stopped by the other night and gazed through the door at the lit-up (but locked) bar. It looks great. I'm not much for sports bars, but I look forward to checking this (boxing themed) bar out.

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The Pug will be open at 6pm.

H Street on the Radar

More and more I see media coverage and other evidence of people interested in what's going on on H Street. This morning I received an email about an event organized by a group called Professionals in the City. On March 3rd the group will be hosting From the Circus to the Sea: H Street NE Nite Life Tour (consisting of visiting the Argonaut, the Red and the Black, H Street Martini Lounge, Palace of Wonders).

NYT: Bar Noise & Residents

The New York Times looks at the East Village bar Heather's (opened by a Rockville, MD native) and its neighbors.