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Venue Preview: Geisha Lounge - Sushi (Washington DC)

If you're in DC this Saturday then consider heading to the Grand Opening of Geisha Lounge.

Geisha promises to be a trendy sushi bar and lounge in Downtown D.C. The atmosphere is both cozy and stylish. Geisha Lounge will have live music and special guest DJs. Stop in for the first Fusion Saturday andtry their specialty cocktails, including the "Geisha."

For the Grand Opening there will be drink and sushi specials and special guest DJ spinning trance, house and more.

To be placed on the guest list send in your name and number of guest: dcxclusive@gmail.com or geishaoungedc@gmail.com.

All entries must be in by 7pm.

Geisha Lounge
727 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Venue Review: Pearl Seafood Restaurant and Ocean Drive Nite Club - Restaurant/ Club - Washington DC (DC)

Pearl Seafood Restaurant /
Ocean Drive Nite Club & Lounge
11230 Grand View Ave.
Silver Spring, MD  20902
(301) 962-8888
www.pearlseafood.com
www.oceandriveclubandlounge.com

Just outside DC in the revitalized restaurant and club district of Wheaton Triangle, a colossal restaurant/ night club recently emerged serving Mediterranean fine dining in the evenings and international dance music at night.

Executive Chef Alex Reyes, formerly of The Caucus Room in DC and Bablou in Baltimore, lends himself to Pearl creating upscale Mediterranean dishes with Italian, French, Greek, and Turkish influences. You can let the Chef assemble a special tasting menu for $50 per person.Yummy.

Pearl sports a chic tapas lounge with cozy black leather sofas and flat-screen televisions all around, but the real fun is situated inside Pearl- the Ocean Drive Nite Club, self-described as “an upscale NYC/Miami style night club.”

Boasting the hottest, newest music from the International Scene, tonight they’ve got Rene' Alonzo NSU Band Laser from El Salvador playing El Salvadoran Latin music hits.

Ocean Drive Nite Club offers VIP lounges, open 7 days a week from 9pm to 2:30am!

Party on.

Halloween Parties in Washington, DC

Looking for something to do this Halloween? We at JoonBug know it is a bit early but you should at least be thinking about your Halloween Costume by now! Well this year we are oh so lucky because Halloween i is never the same as when it falls on a weekend. Since Halloween is Monday this year we are talking 4 nights of parties, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday. So we better get cracking...

Halloween Parties in Washington, DC

Wyndham City Center

Have some ghoulish fun with a Brazilian Twist at  the Wyndham City Center this Halloween!  WIth loads of dancing, DJs Brazilian music and a dance show you're bound to have a hot time!  Not only that, but there's also a costume contest with over 10 prizes.  And let's not forget the drink specials and candy!  Get your tickets fast!

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Heritage

Two of DCs finest DJs - DJ Marcelo and DJ X will be spinning an eclectic blend of hot global beats from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more.  Added into the picture are drink specials, party favors, a costume contest with loads of prizes, and of course lots of candy!  Get your tickets now!

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New Venue Opening: Leopold's Kafe & Konditorei - Restaurant - Washington, DC

Leopold’s Kafe & Konditorei
3315 M St, NW (btwn 33rd & 34th Sts)
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965 6005

Leopold’s brings the casual warmth and friendliness of the Austrian Konditorei to Georgetown’s Cady’s Alley.  Light, airy, and minimalist, Leopold’s Kafe & Konditorei is open from breakfast through dinner. Serving Austrian favorites with exacting authenticity, Leopold’s is the kind of place where you can hang out and enjoy your coffee or your meal at a leisurely pace.  Everything from hearty servings of schnitzel, bratwurst, and oxtail soup to classic deserts like Linzer Torte and the decadent Sacher Torte.  The pastries are available from their shop as well.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City had to say about Leopold’s Kafe & Konditorei

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New Venue Opening: Oya Restaurant & Lounge

Oya Restaurant & Lounge
777 9th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393 1400
website

Drenched in sleek, ultra-modern elegance, Oya brings a relaxed Los Angeles vibe to the District.  Along with luminaries from LA, Miami, and NYC, Executive Chef and Owner Kingsley John has created a minimalist oasis of style.  Grecian white Statuary marble lines the walls of the dining room.  The staff is decked out in designs from Pereira Scott of New York, and the cozy, intimate lounge is lined with cushy white leather banquettes & sofas.  Throughout, Oya is accented with elegant water walls.  The kitchen serves up a global fusion themed menu with influences from the West Indies.  Signature dishes include the Braised Short Ribs with vanilla pear puree and tostones and the Grilled Green Curry Lobster with red rice. 

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Oya Restaurant & Lounge

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Venue Review: Blues Alley - Club - Washington, DC

Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337 4141
website

This Georgetown club is a veritable landmark.  For over 40 years, legendary Jazz artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, and Stan Getz, & Ahmad Jamal have played here.  With the rich, warm acoustics at Blues Alley, it’s no wonder that Mssrs. Gillespie and Marsalis have even recorded live albums from the stage.  The interiors have a wonderfully intimate, dark, smoky feel.  Blues Alley rounds things out with tasty New Orleans Creole fare.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City thought about Blues Alley

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Venue Review: Avenue - Club - Lounge - Washington, DC

Avenue
649 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 347 8100
website

Avenue brings a high dose of glamorous club style to Penn Quarter.  With four levels of grand style including two distinct VIP areas, private lounges, loads of intimate little spots, Avenue stands out as a chic see-and-be-seen hotspot.  DJs spin a wide range of beats, and live jazz for the Friday Happy Hour crowds.

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Avenue

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Venue Review: The Reef - Restaurant - Washington, DC

The Reef
2446 16th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 518 3800
website

The Reef in Adams Morgan balances a great aquatic atmosphere with elegance and social consciousness.  Free range meat & poultry, organic produce, and sustainably-farmed seafood.  The end result is a menu loaded with fresh, vibrant flavor.  Favorites include the Seared Kodiak Salmon with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach & salsa verde, and the bison burger with provolone, bacon, fries, and coleslaw.  The Reef balances things out with a great selection of beer and a seasonal rooftop deck.

Here’s what Digital City and The Washington Post had to say about The Reef

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Venue Review: Chloe - Restaurant - Lounge - Washington, DC

Chloe
2473 18th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232 5005
website

Chloe is an elegant addition to Adams Morgan with a lot to offer.  This two floor space has an open, expansive feel with subtle hues, romantic lighting, and etched glass panels throughout.  Two bars on the main floor and another on the balcony whip up plenty of specialty drinks.  The balcony has it’s own VIP area, and the main floor doubles as a dance floor later on in the evenings.  The kitchen whips up a wide range of American fare with creative flourishes like their maple glazed pork ribs  & the sun dried tomato pesto crusted salmon. 

Here’s what Digital City had to say about Chloe

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Venue Review: Filomena - Restaurant - Washington, DC

Filomena
1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337 2782
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For well over 20 years, Filomena has been drawing heads of state, actors, diplomats, and Washingtonians hungry for fresh Italian food.  Passersby watch the “pasta mamas” make homemade pasta in the storefront window.  Huge portions of classically prepared dishes like the Tagilatelle alla Montanara – homemade fettuccine with sautéed mushrooms, and the Fusilli di Carrado – long wavy pasta in a vodka-tomato-cream sauce with prosciutto ham keep Filomena packed.  Elegant garden settings are perfect for lunch or an elegant, romantic dinner. 

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City had to say about Filomena

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