Posts Tagged ‘the gibson’

We Love Outdoor Dining: Our Favorite Spots Around Town

‘indigo landing at dusk’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’
Now that the weather is starting to turn for the better (don’t mind that pesky rain), all I can think about is eating and drinking outside. And in Washington, where the appropriate outdoor dining season is about two weeks long, it pays to be organized. That is why we’ve put [...]

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Flower Cocktail Hour

Sometimes you need to completely give in to your inner girl.
Kat Bangs understands. Not only is she the very talented sommelier at Komi, she’s got an eye for fun fashion that I seriously envy. Join her monthly Flower Cocktail Hour with the next gathering on Wednesday, October 6. From 6:30pm to 8:30pm you can relax [...]

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Foodie Round-Up (April 13-17)

‘The Pour’
courtesy of ‘maxedaperture’
It’s a drink-focused round-up this week, but I think that’s because spring is in the air and all of us are practically clawing at our office doors to escape to grab a beer on the patio with friends. That said – Earth Day, jazz brunches, cocktails from the city’s best mixologists and [...]

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We Love Drinks: The Gibson

On a dreary rain-soaked night in the heart of U Street, I was buzzed into The Gibson. Well, as befits a speakeasy or “secret bar,” first I was let into a ratty little foyer where my reservation and legality were confirmed with brisk efficiency by a tweedy doorman. Then he smiled broadly.
“Welcome to The Gibson,” [...]

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