Super Bowl XLVI at Barcode Washington DC
Pats vs. G-Men in Peyton’s House
When: Sunday 02.05.12
Where: Barcode Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
Time: Doors at 4PM, Game at 6:25
Who: New England Patriots vs. New York Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Indiana
Betting: As of 12PM Thursday:
NYG +3, O/U 54
Special Barcode Menu:
- $1 Bud Light + $2 Guinness
- 1/2 off select cans
- $5 Margherita Pizza
- $6 Hot Dog w/ slaw & chips
- $9 (3) Beef/Chicken Tacos w/ avocado dip, salsa
There are many sports bars in Washington DC, but none are as clean as Barcode. We’ll put money on that right now. Over/Under 1 DC sports bar cleaner than this place. Seriously.
The $1 Bud Lights are an unbeatable DC bar special too! Combine that with the food, the HD projectors and HDTV’s and you’ve got yourself one helluva Washington DC super bowl party!
Barcode Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
1101 17th St NW
Washington DC, 20036
(202) 955-9001
(Entrance on L Street)
Chi Cha Lounge
- Venue Type: Lounge, Hookah Bar
- Estimated Size: 250
- Amenities: Hookah, bottle service, tons of seating
- Cover Charge: None
- Hours: Sun – Thu: 5:00pm – 2:00am, Fri/Sat: 5:00pm – 3:00am
- Dress Code: None but look nice anyway
- Age Requirement: 21+
- Neighborhood: U Street
- Address: 1624 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
(202) 234-8400 - Website: www.latinconcepts.com
- Atmosphere: One of the best hookah bars in DC, Chi Cha lounge is more than just a place to smoke shishah. The ample lounge seating, DJ, dance floor and bar maintain the upbeat vibe and keep the 20-somethings dancing and chattering all night long.
Venue Overview
Chi Cha is laid out relatively simple. The DC lounge is split into two halves. The right side where you enter has a coat room and small DJ booth to the right, long bar against the right wall, a small area to dance and booths/lounge seating along the left wall. The left side of the DC hookah bar features more intimate lounge/booth areas to enjoy your hookah. The back of venue houses a kitchen and the bathrooms are downstairs.
The vibe can go from extremely chill and relaxed, to absolutely nuts. The DC lounge’s decor is comfortable, lighting low and as the website says, “The comfortable couches and chairs are grouped together so informally you often become a part of someone else’s conversation.” Definitely a great place to meet!
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Local Washington DC Breweries featured at Barcode
Two DC Breweries featured at Barcode Restaurant, Bar, Lounge
Enjoy the best happy hour in DC Monday through Friday, 3-7.
Barcode Happy Hour features half-price beer, wine and rail drinks!
DC Brau
The first brewery within the Washington DC city limits since 1956, the DC Brau Brewing Company features an eclectic selection of brews available both year-round and seasonally.
Barcode is happy to offer DC Brau’s January 2012 seasonal offering of ‘Thyme After Thyme,’ a strong, Belgian winter ale.
It features a zesty orange rind and herbal aroma; white grape and subtle, herbal character; mild warmth on the tail end of the finish; and added orange peel and thyme. The 9% alcohol, draft-only brew is a well balanced spiced ale perfect for lounging.
DC Brau offers nine different brews, three of which are served year round. Located in NE DC near NY Avenue, the brewery hit it big during St. Paddy’s Day 2011 and hasn’t looked back since!
Lost Rhino
Lost Rhino, located in Ashburn, VA, brings its Rhino Chaser Pilsner (5.6%) to Barcode this winter. Formerly at Old Dominion brewery, Rhino’s founders moved a mile down the road and started their own thing when the original plant moved to Delaware.
A rich, golden lager with a creamy head and sweet backbone, the Rhino Chaser Pilsner features grassy, fresh aromas, no bitternes and a smooth aftertaste.
Lost Rhino currently offers 5 distinct brews and sponsors community events through Northern Virginia!
DC Restaurant Week Winter 2012: Best Deals
Eat Great, Save Huge at Participating DC Restaurants
DC Restaurant Week Winter 2012 is kicking off on Monday, January 9, offering customers the opportunity to dine at DC’s finest restaurants at amazingly low prices. With more than 200 restaurants participating, the culinary choices are endless and prices unbeatable!
January 9-15, 2012
Over 200 restaurants — visit Official Website for complete list!
3-course lunches for $20.12 and 3-course dinners for $35.12!
DC Restaurant Week is hosted bi-annually every January and August by Destination DC and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington.
Top 10 Restaurant Week Deals
Since the best deals during DC Restaurant Week are typically found at pricier restaurants, we’ve created a list of restaurants where you can get the most bang for your buck. Be sure to reserve your table in advance and note a few restaurants do not offer the promotional menu for both courses.
701 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-0701
A modern American restaurant famed for its delectable small plates and popularity amongst business clientele. Chef Ed Witt’s exciting menu includes items like lemongrass lobster bisque, veal sweetbreads, and much more.
Lunch and dinner menus available
Ardeo + Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 244-6750
Ardeo + Baredo is a modern American bistro and wine bar located in Cleveland Park that incorporates Asian, Mediterranean, and French flavors for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
Dinner menu only
Honoring Restaurant Week through January 22!
Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC, 20001
(202) 547-8100
Situated directly next to Capitol Hill, Charlie Palmer Steak serves artisan American style food (fittingly) under the direction of Executive Chef Matt Hill. The restaurant features bold cuts of steak, plenty of seafood classics, and an innovative wine cub that features 3,500 bottles of exclusively American wine.
Lunch and dinner menus available
Georgia Brown’s
950 15th St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-4499
Georgia Brown’s is a Southern-style soul food restaurant with an upscale, gourmet twist. Located across from McPherson Square, menu items include anything from their signature buttermilk fried chicken for dinner to chocolate peanut butter pie for dessert.
Dinner menu only
Jaleo
480 7th St., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-7949
Jaleo and celebrity Chef José Andrés are the pioneers behind the wildly popular tapas-style small plates now found in restaurants throughout DC. Enjoy traditional Spanish dishes in their most delicate form at Jaleo, with locations also in Bethesda and Crystal City.
Lunch and dinner menus available
Honoring Restaurant Week through January 22!
Michel Richard Citronelle
3000 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 625-2150
Hailed by Condé Nast as “One of the World’s Most Exciting Restaurants,” Michel Richard Citronelle features an incredibly innovative menu. Stylized French cuisine at its finest.
Dinner menu only
The Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 463-8700
Just blocks away from the Oval Office, the Oval Room is reputedly one of the most powerful restaurants in DC thanks to its high-ranking government clientele and high-profile celebrity chefs. Modern American cuisine with Mediterranean influences, the Oval Room offers a sophisticated dining experience.
Lunch and dinner menus available
Rasika
633 D St., NW
Washington, DC, 20004
(202) 637-1222
Fusing traditional with contemporary Indian flavors (“rasika” means flavors in Sanskrit), Rasika offers a hip setting for the city’s younger professional crowd. A meal at Rasika translates into a wonderful explosion of tastes and smells.
Lunch and dinner menus available
Tosca
1112 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 367-1990
One of DC’s biggest “movers and shakers,” Tosca brings out the best of Italian cuisine. Try any one of Tosca’s savory pasta dishes, the roasted Mediterranean sea bass, or the chef’s modern spin on Tiramisu and you’ll be hard pressed to disagree.
Zaytinya
701 Ninth St., NW
Washington, DC, 20004
(202) 698-0800
Zaytinya is José Andrés’ homage to Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisine. With dishes presented in his signature small plate style, Zaytinya is an incredibly unique but ultimately delicious DC restaurant.
Lunch menu and dinner menu available
Honoring Restaurant Week through January 22!
Barcode Rings in New Year’s Eve 2012 with Style and a Bang!
Creating the perfect night for New Year’s Eve in DC is usually a matter of compromise or chaos. You can’t have a special NYE dinner and an exciting night out unless the stresses of changing locations and waiting in long lines sound inviting.
Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Barcode guarantees a night to be remembered, fusing an unforgettable extravagent dinner experience with all the excitement one could hope for when the lights go down (upscale, relaxed lounge vibe, meet high energy partying).
Tired of stuffy restaurants and insane pricing for special events? Barcode offers a refreshing take on NYE with four courses of amazing food meticulously prepared by their chef at just $60. Make reservations, get seated before seven with your special someone, and ring in the new year with a complimentary bottle of Champagne. Reservations should be made in advance as soon as possible by contacting Barcode via 202-955-9001 to ensure there is still space.
Barcodes departs from most clubs in DC as well, avoiding long lines and denouncing the dark and gloomy lighting typical of many other locations. Upon entering Barcode you will be greeted with marble backdrops, a 45 foot bar, HDTVs, projectors, vibrant and colorful lighting, all accompanied by the energetic sounds of DJ Kam. New Year’s Eve night tickets can be purchased for just $40 online (click Here to purchase tickets) and $50 at the door. Tables are also available starting at $400 with outdoor hookahs available.
Tables/Bottle Service
Inside – $600 minimum liquor purchase
(6 people max)
Patio – $400 minimum liquor purchase
(4 people max) – hookah available
Call 202.955.9001 for reservations and info
Your Guide to DC Food Trucks
Ya can’t beat the meat in the street!
Food trucks in DC are far more than your typical Manhattan falafel, kabob or even Belgian waffle stand. Washington DC street vendors come fully equipped with mobile kitchens, a bevy of street food options and health code standards far beyond the conventional food truck norms.
Fueled by Washington’s need for quick lunch options, DC food trucks travel from spot to spot offering Washingtonians amazing street food like tarts, lobster rolls, Korean barbeque, falafel, sweet & savory pies, tacos and much more!
How do you know where they are?
Every day street food vendors in Washington DC update their Facebook and Twitter profiles with their whereabouts, menu options, whether or not something has sold out, closing time, tomorrow’s hours, etc.
They pretty much roll up where the action is and watch as the lines form. You can find DC food trucks everywhere from North Capital to K Street, down to GW and Virginia Ave and into NoVA!
We found all these trucks just in McPherson Square!
Red Hook Lobster Pound
It’s a bit expensive by street food standards, but once you bite into the butter-soaked roll and taste that lobster, the dent in your wallet will mean nothing.
Find the DC Lobster Truck @lobstertruckDC | Hang with the Lobster Pound on Facebook
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Sweet or savory? No matter which way you cut it (pun definitely intended) the DC pie truck is, as its name clearly warns, dangerously delicious!
Find the DC Pie Truck @thepietruckDC | Get Dangerously Delicious on Facebook
Sabora Street: Latin Inspired Street Food
Judging from the marked up menu, Sabora Street’s chicken tacos/arepas are rather popular! Their beer-battered soft-shell crab is delicious too!
Find Sabora’s Latin street food @saborastreet | Visit Sabora Street on Facebook
Sweet Flow Mobile
The folks at Sweet Green wanted to bring the ice cream truck from our youth to the office – so they did! The tart yogurt is of course, fat free, all-natural and uses live active cultures 🙂
Find the Sweetflow Mobile food truck @SweetflowMobile | Visit Sweetflow Mobile on Facebook
TaKorean: Korean BBQ Tacos
You will never go wrong with Bulgogi, Kimchi and Sriracha sauce – you know, the hot sauce with the rooster on it. This is one of our favorites!
Find the DC Korean BBQ Food Truck @TaKorean | Visit TaKorean on Facebook
Tasty Kabob
It’s all in the name baby! Chicken, lamb, or meatballs over rice and voila, you’ve got some tasty kabobs; DC food truck style!
Find the DC Tasty Kabob Food Truck @TastyKabob | Visit Tasty Kabob DC on Facebook
Sauca
Eat the World! DC’s Sauca food truck is probably the most in tune with social media. Being that they serve Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean and American delights, they need all the reach they can get!
Follow Sauca @wheresauca | Visit Sauca on Facebook
AZN Eats
Simple and amazing. It’s Asian, it’s eats, and it’s delicious!
Follow AZN Eats @azneats | Visit AZN Eats on Facebook
The DC Big Cheese Truck
There’s nothing better than a cheese sandwich and some tomato soup, especially when it starts to get chilly. The Big Cheese DC food truck puts some eclectic twists on an American classic!
Follow The Big Cheese Truck @bigcheesetruck | Visit The Big Cheese Truck on Facebook
The DC BBQ Bus
What’s better than a pulled pork sandwich dripping with sauce on a plate full of slaw and baked beans? Give up? Nothing! Get on the bus!
Follow The DC BBQ Bus @bbqbusdc | Visit BBQ Bus Food Truck on Facebook
Sol Mexican Grill
What’s better than a pulled pork sandwich dripping with sauce on a plate full of slaw and baked beans? Give up? Nothing! Get on the bus!
Follow The DC BBQ Bus @bbqbusdc | Visit BBQ Bus Food Truck on Facebook
The Hula Girl Truck
Grilled to order Teriyaki steak, chicken and tofu highlight a delicious menu! They’ve got everything on a salad, sandwich or plate and serve it with rice and some real mean mac salad! And let’s not forget the Hawaiian Punch!
Follow The Hula Girl Food Truck @hulagirltruck | Visit Hula Girl Food Truck on Facebook
Porc BBQ Food Truck
Purveyors of Rolling Cuisine! There’s something about menus written on chalkboards that make you feel more at home. The pulled pork is good, but that Pastrami sandwich was an amazing surprise!
Follow The Porc BBQ food truck in DC @porcmobile | Visit Porc Food Truck on Facebook
Empanada Food Truck DC
Who doesn’t love empanadas? Whether it’s beef, pork, chicken or veggies, DC Empanadas is a favorite amongst food trucks in DC.
Follow DC empanadas food truck @DCEmpanadas | Visit DC Empanadas Food Truck on Facebook
Floridano Pan con Lechon Food Truck in DC
Pan con Lechon is obviously a must have. A rotating, Florida-inspired sandwich offering makes El Floridano a favorite!
Follow the El Floridano food truck in DC @flmeetsdc
More to come…
Stay tuned as we bring you more DC food trucks whenever we find them. There seems to be infinitely many!
7 Halloween Parties in DC Not to be Missed!
Visit our Lucky 13 Halloween Parties of 2012 in DC.
Thursday 10.27.11 – Axwell (Swedish House Mafia) – Glow @ Fur Nightclub
From the most talked about group in house music, Swedish House Mafia star Axwell gets the 2011 DC Halloween weekend started!
Every time he spins Glow @ Fur the club reaches capacity. Here’s the Axwell Glow TV video to prove it!
It’s $5 off before 11 for everyone with this pass
Friday 10.28.11 – Fright Night! – Costume Party @ Barcode
The scariest Happy Hour –> Dinner –> Nightlife progression in DC!
Start the 2011 DC Halloween right with Happy Hour specials, a tasty dinner and freaky moves with Panorama resident DJ Saam!
Check out Barcode on Facebook for more info!
Friday 10.28.11 – Wet Dream on F Street – Pop @ Ultrabar
The naughtiest Halloween party in DC!
• Featuring 4 floors of sexy 2011 DC Halloween action
• VIP Special: $175 Ciroc Vodka [All Flavors]
As if you needed an excuse to dress like you want some!
Get your fan pass and enter for free before midnight!
Friday 10.28.11 – Masquerade Ball – Glow @ Josephine
A Masquerade Ball for the Halloween sophisticate.
Glow brings DC lounges an evening to remember. Complimentary champagne for groups of 5+ ladies with RSVP. Ladies dressed for the ball receive free entry all night!
$10 off before 11 with this pass
Saturday 10.29.11 – Dirty South – Glow @ Fur
One of the hottest DJs of the moment. The Grammy-nominated Dirty South is boys with the Swedish House Mafia and has Tiesto spinning all his stuff!
This is another one of the club glow, 2000+ capacity monster events! Check out Dirty South’s music and decide for yourself!
Saturday 10.29.11 – UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz – Halloween Fight Night @ Barcode
The best place to watch fights in DC is Barcode!
Dress up, watch the fight, get wasted and take that sexy zombie home!
Let’s get it on!
Saturday 10.29.11 – Nightmare on F Street – Ladies Night @ Ultrabar
This is Ultrabar’s annual Halloween sh*t show!
• Featuring 6 bars, 5 levels, 4 DJs
The one night where the staff may just outdo the party people!
Get in for free with the fan pass!
Do you want to know more?
Visit the DC club guide to find out more about the best clubs in DC!
MNF: Redskins vs. Cowboys 9/26/11 [BΛRCÖDE]
Monday Night Football
Redskins vs. Cowboys
BΛRCÖDE
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 955- 9001
21+
With a strong season start at 2-0, the Washington Redskins are ready to take on the Dallas Cowgirls Cowboys.
Fighting to maintain their #1 position in the NFC East, the Skins certainly have an important game ahead. Quarterback Tony Romo and the pass-happy Cowboys will put the Skins to the test, do they have what it takes to defeat their Texas nemesis this season?
The two teams last met on December 19th in 2010 with a minor victory of 33-30 by the Cowboys. The Redskins’ record in the rivalry is not good (60-38-2 since 1960 to be exact) but on Monday nights the record is even. There hasn’t been a Monday night battle between the rivals since 2005 when the Redskins prevailed with a 14-13 victory.
Barcöde will be showing the game of course. With 2 70″ projectors and 10 42″ HDTVs you won’t miss a second of any Monday Night Football action. Refreshments will include an extended happy hour until 2AM with half off all beer, wine, and rail drinks. If food is in your forecast $5 cheeseburgers and wings are available and the full menu is available every day until midnight. Reservations are available, call 202-955-9001 to carve out your spot for lunch, dinner, or bottle service.
Ozio
- Venue Type: Multi-floor, multi-level Club/Restaurant
- Estimated Size: A lot bigger than you think!
- Amenities: Rooftop, Kitchen ’til Midnight, Bottle Service, Valet, Cigar Bar w/ Walk-in Humidor, Happy Hour, Multiple lounge areas
- Cover Charge:
- Hours: M-Th, 5pm – 2am | F 5pm – 3am Sat 6pm – 3am | Kitchen ’til midnight | Sun Closed
- Dress Code: Some suits, t-shirts w/jackets, button downs, look nice
- Age Requirement: 21+
- Location: Midtown
- Address: 1813 M St NW Washington DC 20036. (202) 822 6000
- Website: www.oziodc.com
- Atmosphere: Elegance at every turn. Maintaining an air of historic Washington, Ozio is located in 2 combined row houses and fuses an Art Deco style with the colonial feel of exposed brick. Intimate yet spacious. Around every corner patrons will find hidden lounge areas for a quick escape. With all the different levels, it’s hard to nail down how many floors the venue is, which we love. At the top of Ozio sits a vibrant rooftop servicing two bars, VIP, more lounges and a high-end crowd that came to have a good time
Venue Overview
From the outside, Ozio seems to be a small, seemingly regular bar/lounge. The beautiful, well-dressed, diverse crowd waiting to get in says otherwise. The first floor allows patrons the luxury of smoking at the bar, provides ample booth seating and features the bar tending expertise (and trickery) of Ozio’s owner. A walk-in humidor cements the suave appeal of the venue. It’s the calm before the storm above.
As patrons ascend a wide, wrapping staircase, they are met with the first of Ozio’s many splits. To the left is a high-end cigar bar with a menu consisting of Arturo Fuentes (incl. Opus X) , Ashtons, Cohibas, C.A.O.s, Macanudos, Monte Cristos, Romeo & Julietas and a host of others, including the Padron Anniversario. It’s a level frequented by diplomats, businesspeople and young professionals alike. At the end of the bar and around a corner exists the first of many hidden lounges at Ozio. A descending staircase leads patrons into the 2nd row house, revealing exposed brick, artwork and spacious yet intimate couch settings.
Should you hang a right when arriving at the second floor, you’ll find a dance floor, bar and DJ booth at the far end of the room, and a gateway to the rooftop above. This gateway, another of Ozio’s levels, features a large table area and a mini staircase leading to another low key, spacious lounge area.
The proper stamp allows party goers access to Washington DC’s newest rooftop bar. Encased in an ever changing spectrum of club lights, scattered trees and two bars, Ozio’s rooftop provides a completely different atmosphere to the bars and lounges below. Featuring house music and outdoor bottle service, the Ozio rooftop club is DC nightlife’s newest gem. Packed with an attractive and refreshingly unpretentious crowd, it’s a great place to spend your weekend hours. Moving across the roof you’ll be met with more of Ozio’s famous elegant lounge and VIP areas. They are inside but feature open air hallways to the roof.
Events
- Happy Hour: M-F, 5-8 and Sat 6-11 feat. $4/5 Martini, $4 Wine and $3/4 Beer Specials
- Dinner: Greek/Italian fusion highlighted by Grilled Baby Eggplant Pizza, an assortment of tapas, eclectic salads, sandwiches and entrees ranging from Chicken Corinthian to Baked Stuffed Shrimp to Filet. Kitchen open daily ’til midnight.
- Late Night: Enjoy martinis, bottle service, cigars, various lounges and Ozio’s brand new rooftop every Monday – Saturday!
Latest Updates from Ozio
Photo Tour: First Floor & Humidor
Photo Tour: Second Floor – Cigar Bar, Dance Floor, Levels
Photo Tour: Rooftop
Video Tour: Ozio
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Win a 4-course Champagne dinner for 2 from CoCo Sala
To celebrate their 3-year anniversary, our neighbors at Coco Sala are giving away a free dinner for 2! All you have to do is comment on their post by the end of the day on Sunday (May 15th 2011) with your favorite CoCo Sala experience!
They’re also having a celebration right now (Thursday) to mark the occasion in style, complete with complimentary champagne and the works. Their food is really fantastic, so go ahead, indulge yourself!
From their Facebook pagec:
“Thanks to all of our loyal guests & friends, Co Co. Sala will be celebrating its 3rd Anniversary this Thursday! #DC Our celebration wouldn’t be complete without those who have continuously showered us with love & support. Please stop by Thursday between 4pm-9pm, tell your bartender/server “Happy Anniversary Co Co. Sala” & receive a complimentary glass of Bubbly. Here’s to many more years filled with amazing friends like you!”
More info:
www.cocosala.com
www.facebook.com/cocosala
