Where: The Coupe, 3415 11 St. NW Bartender: David Fritzler Mystery Ingredient: Balsamic vinegar Bartender Response: Fritzler hopped into action, making several trips to gather ingredients. “I don’t think I’ve walked around this much for any drink I’ve made,” he said. What We Got: A fruity, smoky spin on a michelada. In addition to tomato [...]
Where: The Heights, 3115 14th St. NW Bartender Response: He suggested a high-proof beer and vodka cocktail. What We Got: Moscow Mule with Ultimat Vodka, house ginger-lime syrup, and Gosling’s Ginger Beer. Price: $9 How It Tasted: Like a ginger-y limeade. Improv Points (1-5): 3. A high-proof drink is a common salve for heartbreak, but [...]
A surprising number of restaurants and bars is staying open despite Metro closings and severe weather warnings. And while restaurateurs say they're playing it by ear, many are die-hards about not closing—no matter what. "I hate closing," says Chef Geoff's Geoff Tracy. "Restaurant people are hardworking people, and they're not looking to stay at home and [...]
The Dish: Buffalo-style frog legs Where to Get It: The Coupe, 3415 11th St. NW; (202) 290-3342; thecoupedc.com Price: $11.99 What It Is: Frog legs marinated in Vermont maple syrup brine, coated in light buttermilk breading, and served with Georgia’s Ascher bleu cheese and a green apple-celery salad. What It Tastes Like: Crisp and juicy, [...]
The Coupe has been open for about a week, but as of tonight, the Columbia Heights diner is officially going 24/7. The eatery is giving the first 50 customers after midnight a voucher for free breakfast of up to $10 at its sister restaurant, The Diner. Will the 24/7 model last? Or will it go [...]
First it was cocktails on tap. Will bottled cocktails be the next local booze trend? The Coupe, a diner/bar/coffeehouse that opened in Columbia Heights last night, offers three cocktails that are concocted and bottled in-house. So far, the drinks include the "Georgia Comforter" ($11) with Filibuster bourbon, rosemary smoked maple syrup, and peach bitters, "Grandma's [...]
