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Vote for the Gintender!

Calling all Gintender faithfuls! The Gintender (Erik Holzherr) is up for Best Mixologist in the Washington City Paper’s “Best of D.C. Reader’s Poll”! Vote here so he can bring home the gold!

Feb 17, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Press | Tags: The Gintender, Washington City Paper | Leave A Comment »

Slip in to Church and State before or after dinner for a luscious cocktail and truffle pairing this Valentines Day from 6-10 p.m. After scouring the city for local artisan sweet bits, chef mixologist Tammy and I stumbled onto J. Chocolatier in Georgetown. Though not a secret to treasure hunters in the area, it was [...]

Feb 12, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Church and State | Tags: chocolate, J. Chocolatier, Neuhaus, Valentine's Day | Leave A Comment »

Super Bowl XLVI At Wisdom…More Than Just Beer And Pizza

Who says the Super Bowl has to be only about beer and pizza? Why not enjoy a cocktail too? Join Wisdom for Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday. Not sure who’s playing? Neither are we! But that’s no reason not to throw back a few. View the Super Bowl the way it was meant to be [...]

Feb 01, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Events, Wisdom | Tags: Affligem, beer, DC Brau, Fat Tire, Natty Boh, Super Bowl, wisdom | Leave A Comment »

The Gintender Talks about Gin…on the Radio

Check out The Gintender breaking down everything you ever wanted to know about Gin on Foodie and the Beast with David and Nycci Nellis. Click here to listen. Note: The Gintender starts talking around 20 minutes into the program. Enjoy!

Jan 31, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Press | Tags: David Nellis, Foodie and the Beast, gin, Nycci Nellis | Leave A Comment »

Fernet Branca: Not for the faint of heart…or stomach

It’s often referred to as the “liqueur of Hades”. To say it’s an “acquired taste” is a vast understatement. Salon.com even dubbed it “the trendy dink that makes you gag.” So, what the hell is it and why would anyone want to drink? Already quite popular in Italy and parts of Europe, Fernet Branca continues to grow [...]

Jan 31, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Ingredient of the Month | Tags: church & state, Fernet, Leopold Bros, San Francisco | Leave A Comment »

FREE DC Brau Tasting at Wisdom

Come try the local taste of DC at Wisdom as they offer a rare FREE beer tasting TONIGHT, Jan. 19th. Not only will we be serving up FREE locally brewed DC Brau, but you will also have the chance to meet the Brau’s brew master who will be making a guest appearance. This won’t just [...]

Jan 19, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Events, Tastings | Tags: beer, DC Brau, tasting, wisdom | Leave A Comment »

New Pound Menu at Wisdom

Wisdom has an exciting new food menu thanks to Pound (on the Hill). Look forward to trying some of these great dishes while you are enjoying your cocktails! Hummus and pita 8oz hummus, toasted pita Pastrami melt Panini Rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, spicy mustard, thinly sliced pastrami Tuna melt Panini Pumpernickel, hot and sweet [...]

Jan 14, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Wisdom | Leave A Comment »

Tango and Cocktails in Eastern Market

The GINtender is proud to announce that we are the official caterers of Eastern Market Tango! We’ll be slinging smooth, sexy concoctions while you get your Milonga on. Never tangoed before? No worries! We have plenty of liquid courage (our own fresh, original Sangria) to get those limbs movin’! Instructors are available on Thursdays and [...]

Jan 13, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Events | Tags: catering, cocktails, Eastern Market, Milonga, Sangria, Tango | Leave A Comment »

New Winter Menu at The Bat

Fruit Bat’s Winter menu is finally here featuring a few hot beverages to keep you warm until summer! Drop it like its Hot (Seasonal Hot Libations) $6 Hot BAToddy Double Rye Whiskey, orange liqueur and your choice of hot tea (green, berry, or mint) REDRUM CIDER House made Ginger-Apple Cider with your choice of Cruzan [...]

Jan 11, 2012 | Categories: Blog, Fruit Bat | Tags: Fruit Bat, menu, OR-G | Leave A Comment »