Crown the Best Gin Rickey
Location: Bourbon, Adams Morgan, 2321 18th St., NW
Time: 6pm
Ph: 202-625-7770
A gin rickey is a drink that was invented at a DC bar in the 1890s, called Shoemaker���s on Pennsylvania Avenue. Several great local bartenders (Central, Bar Pilar, Eat Bar) are gathering to celebrate this drink tonight at Bourbon. The winner of the best Gin Rickey will be crowned and rickeys will be served all night long.
Wednesday, August 6
New Restaurant Opens in Columbia Heights
CommonWealth, brought to you by the chef/owner of Hank's Oyster Bar (5 Stars) in Dupont Circle and Old Town, opens today. This gastropub is sure to be winner. If you stop by let me know what you think.
Thursday, August 7
Happy Hour at the Australian EmbassyLocation: Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Time: 6pm - 8pm
RSVP: yb@si.edu by Aug. 4, due to security restrictions at the embassy, reservations are required, and all attendees must present a valid photo id for admittance.
Ph: (202) 797-3000
Cost: $10
The Smithsonian Young Benefactors is hosting a happy hour at the Australian Embassy to celebrate UTOPIA ��� A Picture Story ��� a collection of silk batiks by Indigenous Australian artists from the Utopia region. The batiks in this exhibition have never been shown in the United States before, and represent some of the earliest works produced by Australian indigenous artists. There will also be complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beer.
The Real Scoop on Upcoming Restaurant Week: August 11- 17
Getting a table during restaurant is not as easy as it used to be in DC. The Washington Post has broken down which restaurants are starting early and which are extending restaurant week. Click Here for more info.
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