Shireen "digitalsista" M.'s Profile
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Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-6500
The Front Page
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
If you show up on during one of the days they are giving out free food prepare to see a packed house and come early. You can always tell when that will be happening if you take a peak right around 3pm and see a table in the lobby area. How many HH places give you free food with your happy hour priced drink.
I'm currently the Duchess, writing this and it took me so long to do a review. I love the bartenders especially those that remember what I order as soon as they see me. Oh and the free wifi is a good reason to go as well.
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 797-7227
The Heights
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Everyone that knows me, knows the two places to catch me or I will suggest they visit is Legal's first and the heights second. Tonight, would have made me embarrassed if anyone receive the service I did at the bar.
I would guess that the bartenders were new. I hadn't seen them before so part of me wants to chalk it up to newbism (one man and woman), but the other half which noticed there was barely anyone else at the bar to attend to and still we had to ask for EVERY drink. They never noticed we were empty and when we tried to get their attention it was like they were "trying" to avoid eye contact.
The only saving grace was the service at the door. The server and hostess was gracious and hospitable, which is the main reason I go here so often. I had a box I purchased across the street and the server offered to hold it at the door so I wouldn't be uncomfortable. That is the service from the heights I know and love.
So I won't send this to my social networks which includes 7k+ because of them. I am expecting to do another update, however based on today's experience there needs to be improved service before I do or recommend the heights again. Heads up, Billy and a special thanks goes out to the server and hostess that I met around 6:45pm, cheers.
2 Previous Reviews:
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11/6/2010
I was told Chris is no longer there but tonight we had the #TrinityTweetup at the Heights. We couldn't reserve the community table for #HH which would have made this rating all fives but we did get birthday desert gifts for the Trinity. http://twtvite.co...
We just might have the next one here since we've decided to probably keep this going. The service was great! we had a ball and forgot it was happy hour. We had only the happy hour menu hummus, nachos, crab cake, & calamari, it was all delicious.
Thanks to the staff for a great Trinity (actually five of us were celebrating) Birthday. -
6/5/2010
I go here quite often during HH, it's one of the few places that has happy hour every day. I can get my pinot grigio at HH prices where other places try to charge me more but only putting Chardonnay on the HH wine list.
Love the sour dough bread and I usually get the crab cake (real non breaded) or mussels they are always great! The bartenders are the best especially Chris who always remembers my orders.( i.e the usual) or maybe I just go there too often ;)
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 299-1162
The Getaway
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
As usual I was there for #HH and staff was extremely helpful and cordial. They had a lot of people to cater to and I never felt ignored. Great Job. I will probably hang out there more often.
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 956-6650
Urbana
Category:
Italian
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
The food was great, I had the margherita pizza and oysters. Don't think they were expecting me to ask for them but they were happy to serve me. Hopefully more people will go asking for them during lunch. It seemed they were only thinking it was for happy hour.
I would definitely go back and visit, might stop by for HH.
The bar area was interesting but the most important part was that the service was great! The fact that there were very little people in the place meant that I didn't have to fight for service. The food was good and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I will definitely go back.
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 414-3601
Champps Americana
Category:
American (Traditional)
We received drive-by service at best, I guess we could have gone through a drive through and received a little more attention. Everything was a drop and go with out checking if we needed anything else or even looking at us. If we didn't catch our server (felt like I needed to tackle him at times) we would never have gotten through our meal.
The Mimosa's were mostly orange juice, don't even think there was champagne in it. My food was ok, nothing to cheer about. (oh yeah, I was never a cheerleader what am I talking about).
Probably won't go back unless I desperately needs to play contact sports with my meals. I don't think any other place will provide that experience for me.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-0909
One Lounge
Categories:
Lounges,
Dance Clubs,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
The atmosphere is appealing but I looked at the menu and if it wasn't happy hour I don't think I would have been there. The second floor had more of an open space with a comfortable feel. Now that just could be I like a bar style environment. (is that the Geek or the Girl in me? dunno).
Downstairs is split into two rooms but the bar area is about 5 or 6 seats. Not enough for me. Upstairs there are no seats at the bar but the whole room is designed for a bar environment.
I didn't have any food so I can't comment on that. However, it is one of the few places that have HH 7 days a week. Not sure that is reason enough for me, but the service is great.
New: Hashtag #HH7 for happy hour 7 days.
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 395-2020
The White House
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
There are two check points so you will not be able to slip through easily, so that's good but no one knows which way (including security) is best to go in the place.
Anyway I had a ball talking to Tina Tchen and to those that were online and engaged while we chatted. And yes, I would visit again if invited, why not?
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