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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
website

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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Venue Review: The Big Hunt - Lounge - Bar - Washington, DC

The Big Hunt
1345 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 785 2333

While The Big Hunt has a safari theme, this Dupont Circle lounge/hangout/ pickup spot doesn’t take itself that seriously.  There’s a refreshingly campy and fun vibe here with two floors, animal print furniture, pool tables, and a really strong jukebox.  The bar menu is just that – unassuming old favorites, but The Big Hunt offers lots of other charms like  long list of over 27 varieties of beer on tap and get this – Guinness ice cream. 

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City thought about The Big Hunt

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Venue Review: Blue Gin - Club - Lounge - Washington, DC

Blue Gin
1206 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965 4005

Sleek, stylish, and undeniably sophisticated even by Georgetown standards, Blue Gin has a high energy and international vibe.  This two floor hotspot has plenty of low slung leather couches as well as two modest-sized dance floors.  A long list of heavy hitter DJs keep the energy high with a diverse blend of Hip Hop, global, techno, and downtempo beats.  Three bars are fully loaded with premium and designer liquors including sake and grappa.  Blue Gin rounds things out with a bar menu a few notches higher than a burger & fries with treats like lobster spring rolls.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City thought about Blue Gin

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

Cloud
1 Dupont Circle, NW (@ P St)
Washington, DC, 20036
(202) 872 1122

The bed lounge trend makes its way to Dupont Circle.  More than just an ultrafabulous lounge with a lot of cushy beds, An ethereal white theme extends from the sheer curtains sectioning off areas to the couches, chairs, & low slung tables in the recessed lounge.  A communal dining table practically fills the dining area.  The kitchen serves up a dizzying variety of Tapas-sized appetizers from all over the world.  Their signature cocktails are well worth the trip, and even old favorites like the Cosmopolitan get the Cloud touch with blood orange juice.

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

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Venue Review: Red - Club - Washington, DC

Red  Club
1802 Jefferson Pl, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466 3475

Just south of Dupont Circle, Red caters to a diverse crowd of both straight and gay DC nightlife.  The sparse décor only emphasizes the action on the dance floor.  Throughout the week you may hear indie rock or hits from the 60s on up, but the long list of local and international DJs that spin here fuel Red with a wide variety of house beats.  The action at Red can go on well into the morning (even though they stop serving booze at 3AM). 

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

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Venue Review: Eyebar - Lounge - Washington, DC

Eyebar
1716 I St, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 785 0270
website

Just at the corner of Farragut Square, Eyebar easily shines as a strong see and be seen lounge.  With sleek, modern décor, cushy furniture, and an intimate VIP Bottle Service section in the rear, Eyebar serves up tasty upbeat and trancey house tracks.  Even though Eyebar is decidedly upscale with a strict dresscode and a guestlist only policy, they do not charge a cover, and they round things out with lots of drink specials and fondue during happy hours.

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

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Venue Review: Cafe Saint-Ex - Bar - Lounge - Restaurant - Washington, DC

Café Saint-Ex BLR
1847 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 265 7839
website

The aviation-themed décor at Café Saint-Ex (named after French author & pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupery) stems from owner Mike Benson’s love for and family history with flying. Vintage aeronautical signs, stained glass airplane windows, and aviator maps give the main floor a wamr and inviting Parisian Latin Quarter brasserie vibe. Gate 54, the downstairs lounge, hosts an eclectic range of music from Britpop to indie rock and more. Other whimsical touches run throughout this laid back lounge and the kitchen serves up a seasonal menu of bistro and nouveau American fare. The Chimay Ale Steamed Mussels and the Wild Mushroom Risotto are particularly tasty.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City had to say about Café Saint-Ex

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Venue Review: Blue Room - Bar- Lounge- Restaurant - Washington, DC

The Blue Room
2321 18th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 332 0800
website

Blue Room is a refreshing oasis in Adams Morgan. This multi-level space is drenched in blue (natch) from the walls to the dim lighting to the blue velvet curtains by the restrooms. The second floor area affords a more relaxed vibe, more couches, its own bar, and some great views. DJ spun downtempo, drum’n’bass, and trip-hop beats or live music fill the Blue Room, and the kitchen whips up a tasty menu of tapas sized plates.

Here’s what The Washington Post & Digital City thought about The Blue Room

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Venue Review: Black Salt - Restaurant - Washington, DC

Black Salt
4883 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342 9101

Jeff Black’s latest eatery in quiet nook of Northwest DC is a wonderful combination of restaurant and  fish market.  Black Salt is a seafood haven with ultra fresh ingredients.  Because the menu changes regularly to take advantage of market availability, it’s kind of hard to think of particular house specialties, but the raw bar offers up top notch oysters, and the crab cakes are great standbys.  No matter what specials are available, save room for their deserts like the Key Lime Pie. 

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

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Venue Review: 21 P - Restaurant - Washington, DC

21 P
2100 P St, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 223 3824
website

21 P covers a lot of territory on their menu at this down-to-earth Dupont Circle eatery.  Curry Crusted Scallops with Coconut Grits, Black Bean & Manchego Soup, and Cilantro Braised Lamb Shank with White Beans Ravioli are just some of the diverse treats here.  The bright, airy, sun-kissed room has a California feel with bright red walls offset with wood slats.  The staff is consistently very friendly and outgoing.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City had to say about 21 P

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Venue Review: IndeBleu - Bar - Lounge- Restaurant - Washington, DC

IndeBleu
707 G St, NW (@7th St)
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 333 2538
website

Penn Quarter’s IndeBleu is passionate about fusion.  They combine grand elegance in their dining room with swanky, decadent, upscale style in their downstairs lounge.  The kitchen serves up a delicious blend of French and Indian cuisine.  Foie Gras is served with a mango – rose petal marmalade and sandwiched between layers of garam masala brioche.  The drink menu (including 50 signature cocktails) was whimsically crafted to look like a map of the Washington Metro.  The bottle service friendly lounge exudes sensuality with rich, warm orange & reds throughout and loads of couches & seating areas.  The restaurant waitstaff has received formal deportment training, and yet the overall experience at IndeBleu is far from formal with their sense of whimsy extending even to their desserts like the “Spaghetti & Meatballs” – ribbons of Saffron – Cardamom ice cream served with little rose scented Indian milk cakes.

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

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Venue Review: 9:30 Club - Washington, DC

9:30 Club
815 V St., NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 265 0930
website

The 9:30 Club has a lot of history in the District.  From its humble origins as a dingy yet fiercely loved joint to its current digs by Howard University, the 9:30 Club has been the paragon of diversity in music. In any given month, you’ll find up & comers as well as artists like Fatboy Slim, The Beastie Boys, James Brown, and Tony Bennett.  Acts that normally play arena-sized venues play here because they want to.  The 9:30 Club has a state of the art audio/video system along with a heavy duty ventilation system to constantly pipe in fresh air.  Four bars, a lounge, and all the bells and whistles you’d come to expect from clubs around the world are here.  What you won’t find is loads of attitude.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City thought about the 9:30 Club

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Venue Review: Gazuza - Lounge - Washington, D.C.

Gazuza
1629 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667 5500

Gazuza has quickly become one of Dupont Circle’s hottest see and be seen spots.  Sleek, ultra modern décor, ultra friendly staff, and some killer cocktails draw in a hip, mixed crowd of laid back gay & straight urbanites.  In warmer climes, the patio overlooking Connecticut Ave opens up.  The DJs keep the ambient/downtempo beats to a comfortable level for conversations and relaxing.

Here’s what Digital City & The Washington Post had to say about Gazuza

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Venue Review: Tabard Inn - Restaurant - Lounge - Washington, DC

Tabard Inn
1739 N St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 833 2668
website

About a stone’s throw from Dupont Circle, the Tabard Inn has a great rustic charm with crisp clean lines, Shaker-style furniture, and romantic dim lighting.  The lounge is a cozy space that hosts weekly jazz performances.  The bar is extremely well stocked, and the kitchen creates elegant creative fare from breakfast to a late dinner. The lightly fried semolina crusted oysters and the arugula pasta are particularly noteworthy.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City thought about Tabard Inn

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Venue Review: Sequoia - Restaurant - Washington DC

Sequoia
3000 K St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944 4200
website

With a great Potomac location just on the edge of Georgetown, Sequoia is easily one of the best see and be seen spots in the District.  The crowds are a wide slice of DC with young professionals, power brokers, politicians, and tourists.  This elegant two floor restaurant is loaded with simple, yet well-polished charm and some great riverside views.  The kitchen serves up hearty American fare with some creative flourishes.  During the warmer months, Sequoia opens up their patio. 

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

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Venue Review: Bar Rouge (at the Rouge Hotel) - Lounge - Washington, D.C.

Bar Rouge (at the Rouge Hotel)
1315 16th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 939 6422
website

The Rouge Hotel’s lounge is intimate, swanky, and reminiscent of ultra lounges in New York and Miami, but it’s refreshingly laid back with no cover and no dress code.  The bar whips up a tasty array of signature cocktails, and the kitchen serves up tapas-sized dishes to sample.  The long, narrow dark interior is accented with plush, colorful couches, low tables, and pillows.  A large flat screen monitor behind the bar shows tranquil, seasonal images or classic movies, while the sound system fills the place with conversation-friendly acid jazz & downtempo electronica. 

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

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Venue Review: Zanzibar on the Waterfront - Washington, DC

Zanzibar on the Waterfront
700 Water St, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 554 9100
website

Almost every dish at Zanzibar on the Waterfront reflects their passion for African and Caribbean cuisine from traditional Jerk and curried goat to their house burger mixed with seafood.  Zanzibar gets really busy later in the day when diners enjoy the magnificent view of the sunset waterfront.  Later on in the evenings, Zanzibar transforms into a nightclub with a top flight sound system and a VIP lounge.  Three bars and a stage for live acts round out this sophisticated and refined nightspot.

Here’s what Digital City and The Washington Post thought about Zanzibar on the Waterfront

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Venue Review: 1223 - Washington, DC

1223 (MCCXXIII)
1223 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 822 1800
website

This Dupont Circle ultralounge radiates New York and Miami style on three floors.    While the DJs spin a variety of genres the emphasis is on trancey, international House.  The upstairs floors have a more sophisticated and increasingly exclusive vibe.  The VIP Room offers up champagne, caviar, and incredibly comfy booths draped in red velvet.  The door policy is rather firm, so check in advance for details. 

Here’s what Digital City and The Washington Post thought about 1223

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Venue Review: Mie N Yu - Washington, DC

Mie N Yu
3125 M St, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333 6122

Deep in the heart of Georgetown, Mie N Yu serves up an eclectic range of dishes in a variety of atmospheric settings.  The space is divided into “rooms” with a loungey vibe and influences ranging from Moroccan, Tibetan, and Chinese, to European, and Turkish. Somehow, it all flows together in a rich, seductive experience.  The kitchen serves up some of the most innovative dishes in the District, while DJs set the laid back mood.

Here’s what Digital City and The Washington Post had to say about Mie N Yu

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Venue Review: Vida - Washington, Washington DC

Vida
1120 20th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293 5433

Vida serves double duty as a refreshingly moderately priced South American restaurant as well as a lounge/dance club vibe later on at night.  The “Wine Room” feels like a walk-in humidor.  The full bar can accommodate table & bottle service, and there are spacious rooms that can accommodate private parties.  The owners strove for authenticity having traveled extensively across South America. 

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

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Venue Review: Ortanique - Washington, DC

Ortanique
730 11th St, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393 0975

Ortanique plays well to a number of different kinds of nightlife in the District.  Dramatic curtains accent throughout the restaurant/nightclub.  The drama of the huge main room is enhanced by lofty ceilings and a balcony offering the best views in the place as well as more intimacy.  The main room is accented by lots of little romantic dining areas.  Both live bands (playing a variety of Latin rhythms) as well as DJs rock the joint, and the bartenders whip up a variety of mojitos and house specialties.  The kitchen can accommodate both dinner as well as late night munchies with a dazzling array of Latin and Caribbean fare.

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Venue Reviews: Eighteenth Street Lounge - Washington, DC

Eighteenth Street Lounge
1212 18th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-3922

ESL is one of the District’s best known clubs, but then again with owners like Deep House legends Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton and Rob Garz, it’s not hard to figure out that people from all over the world have made a point to come here to party.  The dress code may be relatively sophisticated, but ESL is fairly down-to-earth with music ranging from Deep House to classic Jazz.  It is an ultra glam club with loads of cushy lounges that feels like a fabulous home – no big surprise since ESL is both home to Thievery Corporation and the ESL Music label they created. 

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Venue Review : Nation - Washington DC

Nation
1015 Half St, SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 554-1500

After an extensive (and expensive) overhaul, the former Capital Ballroom became Nation, one of the flashiest uber-clubs in the District.  There are two levels of balconies overlooking the dance floor and stage.  The VIP Deck offers a prime view of the stage from 25 feet up.   Make no mistake – Nation puts its state of the art sound system to the test with well known DJs and more than 100 - 150 big shows a year.  Nation rounds things out with 8 full bars and an outdoor patio offering an incredible view of the Capitol Dome.

Here’s what The Washington Post and Digital City thought about Nation.

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Venue Review: Home - Washington DC

Home
911 F. St, NW
Washington, DC 20004

There are few clubs that can go toe to toe with Home.  5 floors of decadence are guarded by a very selective door policy with dress code in full effect.  There’s a tasty variety of music provided by some of the best DJs on the East Coast and beyond.  The top two floors are VIP only and while bottle service is the rule of thumb on both floors, access to the Attic – the top VIP floor will run you $1,000 a year.  In spite of an exclusive and elite atmosphere, there are more than enough drink specials and happy hour events to round things out for Home as a white-hot nightclub.

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

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Yes, it’s gonna sound like a pun but has anybody been to Home lately?

Venue Review: Platinum Club - Washington DC

Platinum
915 F St, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 393-3555

One of DC’s hottest uber-clubs, Platinum draws in a steady stream of young well-heeled international
glamorous people hungry to see and be seen. There are two floors of bangin’ house, trance, techno, and
hip-hop along with more intimate (and pricey) lounge areas for the VIP set. The sound systems will drown out anything resembling a conversation, and the wallet damage can be considerable, but the people watching is prime.

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Venue Review: H2O - Washington, DC

H20
800 Water St, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 484-6300

While H2O is rather large, the atmosphere is rather intimate with mood lighting and cushy booths. The
seafood menu draws partially on its prior incarnation as local legend Hogate’s. Large dishes of traditional
seefood fare are rounded out with steak, pork, and poultry along with pasta dishes. This is most definitely a cut above fish & chips.

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Venue Review: Dragonfly - Washington, DC

Dragonfly
1215 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036-2606
(202) 331-1775

The first thing to hit you upon entering Dragonfly is the stark post-modernist décor. The all white
interiors are nicely matched with a steady mix of trance, techno, and drum & bass kept at a tolerable
level for schmoozing and conversation. There’s a perpetual stream of martial arts movies and Japanese
animation projected throughout Dragonfly, and one of the most refreshing things about this elite club is
that there’s no cover. There may be a line to get in, but you have to expect that of any club right by
Dupont Circle.

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Venue Review: Diva - Washington, DC

Diva
1350 'I' Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 289-7300

Late on the weekends, primo Italian restaurant Tuscana West changes into Diva, a globally cosmopolitan dance club. After all, in a city that thrives on international visitors like Washington, many of the
patrons are diplomats and foreign students as well as DC’s polyglot natives. The service is first rate, and
the house DJs spin housed-up versions of pop hits, but also Latin & Arabic flavored techno and drum & bass with a side room offering a more sedate chillout spot. Diva fills up quickly with fabulously dressed
clubbers looking to see and be seen (in addition to doing some wallet damage).

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Venue Review: Saki - Washington, DC

Saki
2477 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-5005

This stylish Pan-Asian restaurant gets clubbers up and down Dupont Circle for it’s great sushi and creative
dishes. The décor is fairly more comforting and colorful than what you might expect. There’s also a
cushier lounge area downstairs with just enough space to dance. This is the spot to take a date out for
something swankier than just a bite to eat.

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Venue Review: Fur - Washington, DC

Fur
33 Patterson Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Fur is loaded with all the trappings of larger uber-clubs, and part of that means the exclusivity,
and the velvet rope along with a killer sound system, multiple floors, and loads of chillout lounges.
There’s even a smoking lounge with a respectable cigar list and a restaurant offering up munchies. No matter what the night, Fur is bound to be filled with decked out beautiful people looking to show off.

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Venie Review: Five - Washington, DC

Five
1214 B 18th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-9882
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While the lines to get into Five are long, at least the attitude here isn’t all that exclusive. This is a
straight up dance club with a fairly laid back atmosphere, meaning you don’t have to blow a wad on
the latest couture just to get in. There is a different theme to each night, and on the weekends,
Five’s DJs ramp it up to afterhours energy levels and spin til the break of dawn.

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Venue Review: Dream - Washington, DC

Dream
1350 Okie St NE
Washington, DC 20002-1732
(202) 636-9030

One of the few true uber-clubs in DC, Dream is positively loaded. Everything is posh, and there are
some features you won’t find elsewhere. The main dance floor could easily accommodate 1,000 people, and is a different theme to each of the dance floors throughout. There is an incredible number of fully
stocked bars at Dream to accommodate a wide spectrum of clubbers looking to have a seriously good time. Of course there are lounges, but the crowning achievement here is the VIP floor complete with a bedroom (no joke). For about $5,000, you could rent this place out for the night complete with bartender and waitstaff included. Now that’s luxurious.

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