Annapolis Barhopolis Blog

Memorial Day Weekend in Annapolis

heather — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:02:06 -0400

If you're not hitting the beach this weekend, what are you doing? Friday starts off with Navy graduation & VP Biden speaking, so it will be a little crazy with traffic....after that, it's a great weekend to spend in town.

Sly Fox & Pusser's are great places to hang outside & listen to live music while sipping on Orange Crushes or Painkillers! Taking the Woodwind out on Saturday or Sunday is fun during the day & romantic at sunset. If you're looking for the best crabcake in town......then head to Dock Street, they serve full menu til 1am everynight.

Let me know what you are doing?

Cinco de Mayo

heather — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:47:36 -0400

Where are you celebration Cinco de Mayo? It's going to be 75 degrees and sunny and the only thing I'm thinking about is where am I going to have my Margaritas....

If you are looking to get some sun, you want to be at Sly Fox, Pusser's and Mexican Cafe.

The big party is at Dock Street! DJ Panda @ 8PM, with $2.50 Corona & Negro Modelo, $4 Patron Shots and $3 Margaritas. See You There!

Annapolis in Love

heather — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:48:43 -0400

This weekend is all about Love! Annapolis has been voted one of the most romantic cities in the States and the entire town will be celebrating April 16th- April 18th.

Check out their website for a fantastic list of events www.annapolisinlove.com

Level Small Plates & Lounge will be launching this romantic weekend on Thursday night. Come out to celebrate our beautiful town & to support the American Heart Association.

Level Restaurant- "LOVE is SEXY" Kick Off Event (Thursday, April 15th at 7pm). Join us for complimentary cocktails, finger foods, DJ music and a rockin' hot Fashion show with Sexy Spring looks and Swimsuits. Hosted by Diva, Horse, Brown Eyed Girl, Madison Boutiques & Ruby Salon. Other fun treats include: "Lash Bar" where guests can get glamorous false eyelashes and dramatic makeovers by a professional make up & hair squad. Raffle giveaways, swag bags for the first guests to arrive. Benefitting the American Heart Association.

2010 Cherry Blossom Festival

heather — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:25:59 -0400

If your not heading to the beach or out on the boat this weekend, head to the 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival. This is my favorite time of year in DC!! The peak dates have been moved to April 1 & 2 and you can enjoy everything from live music, free yoga on the mall & of course drinks!

Lifelike Drunk Driving Ads

heather — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:38:35 -0500

What am I doing this weekend....taking a trip to Acme. I've come across a very strange article in the capital that I would love to get your opinion on.

To remind customers not to drink & drive, the Maryland Impaired Driving Coalition has come up with an ad campaign that puts cutout drunk men and women in the restrooms. In the women's restroom there is a women slumped on the ground, with a beer can in her hand and in the men's restroom, there is a man hanging over a stall about to vomit.

I'm just not sure what to think of the whole ad campaign. I commend Acme and any bar that encourages patrons not to drink and drive, but I just don't get it.

Check out the article & what do you think?

www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2010/03/05-07/Lifelike-drunk-driving-ads-target-bar-patrons.html

Green Beer Races

heather — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:30:40 -0500

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Celebrate St. Patty's Day a little early & join us at the Green Beer Races in Eastport!

Saturday, March 13th from 11am to 8pm (Rain or Shine) at the Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State Street in Annapolis.

For more info: http://www.eastportdc.com/green-beer-races

Drink for thought....Fidencio Mezcal.

heather — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:41:39 -0500

Mezcal.....What is it? I had the opportunity to attend a tasting for Fidencio Mezcal last night at Oyamel in Washington DC....awesome! Mezcal was not a liquor that I was familiar with, so I was not sure what to expect. Mezcal is a Mexican distilled spirit made from agave plants. Fidencio Mezcal was extremely smooth, aromas of pears & kirsch and finishes soft yet spicy. It was nice just to sip with dessert and it seemed to mix well with so many different ingredients like lime, banana, mint & coffee...my favorite! Its on the shelf at Level in Annapolis & all of Think Food Group restaurants in DC, so check it out!!

What's the best way to get rid of a hangover?

DON JUAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:22:40 -0400

Hagngover. Gone. I'm drinking right now and I'm already plannin gon avoiding a hangover. SOme may say that hair of the ol' dog is best to avoid a hangover, have you seen that movie, it's sweet. Some may prefer some herbal.tea.

I like to take an antacid before I drink. Yhsay way if I puske it's awesome.

Beer.

What's the best non-alcoholic way?

Vitamin b-12 drip

A screwdriver

Massive tacos

Burgers

Dave Pace

Football

Before" drinking a aclean vodka

Chicken Wings

Acme

Autumn in Annapolis

DON JUAN — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:29:55 -0400

As I look outside my window, I notice swollen leaves gently kiss the earth and for no other reason than I officially declared it 'fall,' I guess it must be Autumn in Annapolis. It's (almost) time to retire my swim trunks and flippy floppies for the year when die-hard blondes begin looking for tanning salons and guys find a new excuse to fire up the grill because, yes, it's football season (I'm getting killed in Fantasy) once again.

Locals are settling in and finding particularly crunch leaves on which to step and rutting season is rearing it's make-up splattered head.. Before you strap on mountains of makeup and adorn yourself with fountains of facepaint, remind yourself to be vigilant. Say, I will not be fooled by your slutty nurse, slutty policewoman or slutty bumblebee costume this Halloween. Say, I am not fooled by your Purple and Black (or Burgundy and Gold) colors of devotion on game-day. Just because it's autumn does not necessarily mean that it's time to start 'falling' for someone... again...because you know you're automatically locked in through February anyway.. fact.

Some might say, it's nice to have someone around for the holidays. Others may say, DON JUAN, you're only being cynical, jaded and hate fall because you're colorblind. I say, let that someone be you and grab a brew and toast to your number one fan. And if that doesn't float your boat, you can always raise a class to 'honor,' I know I will be doing exactly that, especially at this year's Octoberfest.

Have a nice trip, see you this fall.

Irish Pubs

BIG CAT — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:39:47 -0400

Having recently taken a trip to Dublin, I have grown an appreciation for Irish Pubs and Culture. I spent St. Patrick's Day in Dublin and I was surprised to see the number of children taking up occupancy with their families in the pubs. In Dublin the pub represents more than just a watering hole, it is a cultural center. Local musicians play their instruments, fathers dance with their daughters, and grandparents sit back and sip on their pints.