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Adams Morgan’s New Le Mont Royal Is a Champagne-Fueled Disco Party
A poutine-forward disco flowing with champagne and cheese curds swings open this weekend in Adams Morgan. Le Mont Royal, equal components bar and bistro, makes its glitzy debut within the two-level former Southern Hospitality house.
House owners Bart Hutchins and Chas Jefferson channel Montreal’s funky nightlife tradition to ship a bar with a disco soundtrack that goes heavy on pure wines and stylized dishes (1815 Adams Mill Street NW).
The bar is “the final word celebration of wine, meals, and music,” says Jefferson, as “neo-bistro fare, pure wine, and vinyl are all staples of Montreal tradition.” Noting that the French-Canadian spirit is a barely extra libertine setting than D.C., the duo turned the thought of a French restaurant on its head, ending up with an environment they playfully coin as “Canadian maximalism.”
Jefferson, an alum of close by Jug & Desk, notes that he has spent a lot of his profession “making an attempt to democratize luxurious in drinks.” After residing in France, his curiosity in pure wine grew, and he gives loads of varieties behind the bar at Le Mont Royal.
The wine record will function 54 wines sourced from small producers within the U.S., France, Canada, and past, introduced on a deck of playing cards with every go well with akin to a distinct class (crimson, white, glowing, and pores and skin contact/rosé).
“After I take into consideration what I need to drink after I’m out with mates having a superb time and listening to music, it’s fruit-forward wines that drink like juice”, he says.
Behind the lengthy marble bar, three draft cocktails dominate a stylish drink menu. The Polar Espress riffs on an espresso martini, whereas a Negroni Sbagliato capitalizes on the Italian cocktail’s latest surge in recognition. The drinks are delivered from a customized draft line that introduces nitrogen “to attain most froth,” says Jefferson. Different choices embody the Québécois Previous Common with Canadian rye and maple easy syrup, and a number of other drinks can include a champagne topper to make them “royale.”
Regardless of the transportive theme, “I would like folks to really feel like that is their neighborhood spot,” provides Jefferson.
The downstairs house is for drinks, dancing, and disco (see: a marble DJ sales space for spinning vinyl), accomplished in a dialed-up colour saturation with magenta floral wallpaper and gold accents. Bogs function wallpaper of koalas and monkeys participating in risqué actions.
The extra low-key upstairs (“fur-trapper vibes,” they notice) comes decked out with bistro tables, comfortable sales space nooks, a pool desk, a stuffed Wildebeest head named Wilbur, and a Saskatchewan-sized bear rug. Greater than 40 disco balls shimmer throughout the house, equipped by D.C. “disco supplier” Libby Rasmussen.
If nothing else, Montreal is thought for its poutine obsession, and Hutchins serves two sorts to nosh on: one for carnivores doused in a hearty chicken-and-duck sauce, and a vegetarian model marrying mushroom and miso. When the gravy-and-fries pas de deux isn’t sufficient, decadent add-ons embody foie gras, duck confit, black truffles, and caviar.
“We additionally drove as much as Montreal collectively to acquire some undisclosed poutine substances. I hope we did it proper and I hope it truly is a shock to the system,” says Hutchins.
In contrast to the remainder of the menu, the poutine will probably be accessible till midnight. Together with an a la carte menu, diners can partake in a $75-per-person, four-course choice.
Different dishes on embody French bistro classics “put by an LSD filter,” says Hutchins. Conventional nods to Parisian fare consists of lobster, escargot, duck breast, and venison tartar with shrimp toast. There’s additionally a critical Canada-sourced seafood program with oysters, razor clams, scallops, and different rotating choices.
Naturally, an indulgent seafood tower is obtainable. And the place different French eating places might proffer foie gras macarons to finish a meal, Hutchins swaps out the fragile cookie for a very North American alternative: a Twinkie. One other tongue-in-cheek ending is the “Trois Eclairs Une Aventure Stupide”, a number of three eclairs, together with one which receives a bathe of champagne mud.
Le Mont Royale’s joie de vivre is in step with different new eating places eschewing moderation, like Royal Sands Social Membership. A post-pandemic world is purpose to have a good time, provides Jefferson.
“Taking critical issues and making them enjoyable and playful. We might in all probability do the identical menu in a pretentious house, however you wouldn’t have almost pretty much as good of a time,” he says.
Washington, D.C
Melbourne Police Honor Guard Attend Annual Police Officer Memorial Week in Washington DC – Space Coast Daily
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BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Melbourne Police Department Honor Guard’s Officer McKinney and Officer Lopez attended the Annual Police Officer Memorial Week at the United States Capitol.
The honor guards attended the arrival of the Unity Bicycle Tour at the National Police Memorial.
They visited Arlington National Cemetery to pay their respects and watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
They also attended the Annual Candle Light Vigil where they participated in the Cordon Team and escorted family members of fallen officers to the Candlelight Vigil.
Finally, they were so honored to be a part of the Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service where the keynote speaker was President Joe Biden.
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11 Fun Ways to Get on the Water This Summer
Whitlow’s on Water is the biggest boat in Sea Suite Cruises’ fleet. Photograph by Jack Walten.
All aboard! A great way to take in the views of DC’s majestic monuments and landmarks is on a boat adventure. Here’s a list of fun water trips to add to your summer plans:
Go hydro biking
Potomac Ave., SE and 710 Wharf St., SW
Boating in DC offers a unique experience: biking on the water while balancing on two floating rafts. The “hydro bikes” are stable pontoon bikes that can be rented at the Wharf Boathouse, and, starting on May 18, at Ballpark Boathouse in Navy Yard (Fri-Sun through October, $26+).
Picnic on a boat
970 Wharf St., SW
Sail across the Washington Channel—no boating license necessary—in a GoBoat you can rent at the Wharf. The electric boats travel at a speed of about three to four miles an hour, so you can do a leisurely cruise while sightseeing with friends. GoBoats carry up to eight passengers—including pets, for an additional fee. On this ride you are the captain, and are welcome to bring food and drinks (daily, $168+).
Explore on a paddleboard
Multiple locations in DC and Virginia
Test your balance and paddling skills on a standup paddleboard; you can find rentals throughout the area. Just south of Alexandria, paddlers can explore Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, the largest freshwater tidal wetlands near DC, with paddleboards rented from Belle Haven Marina. Boating in DC also rents boards in Georgetown, the Wharf, Alexandria, and Fletcher’s Cove (daily, $16+ for Boating in DC rentals, $30+ for Belle Haven Marina).
Sail on a historic ship
201 N. Union St., Alexandria
Travel back in time to the 18th century aboard the Tall Ship Providence, docked in Alexandria. History guides dressed in period garb talk about the life of sailors in the Revolutionary War. The floating classroom offers dockside tours, sunset cruises, and tasting journeys on the water ($55+ for daily sunset cruises, Wed-Mon; $24 for dockside tours; $76 select dates for tasting journeys).
Party with friends
Multiple locations in DC
Choose a starting point—DC’s Wharf, Georgetown, or Navy Yard—and invite some friends to pedal across DC waters on a Potomac Paddle Club pontoon. There are 10 cycling stations for guests to get active while passing by sites such as the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and Pentagon. Boats can accommodate between 16 to 20 people, and are equipped with coolers, USB charging stations, Bluetooth speakers, and a motor if you prefer not to pedal; you can bring your own beverages aboard, too (daily, $35+).
Go on a Classic DC Outing
1501 Maine Ave., SW
Prepare to move your feet on the Tidal Basin’s pedal-powered, four-passenger boats. Boating in DC offers one-hour rentals for this classic DC experience (daily, $38 on weekdays, $40 on weekends and holidays).
Take a culinary cruise
970 Wharf St., SW
Upgrade your boating experience this summer on a yacht. Nautiste— a woman-owned yacht-charter company—launched last year. It offers three options for a luxe water journey: two motor yachts, the 72-foot Patriot and the more intimate 42-foot Independence, as well as the Cru Classé, a 47-foot French sailing yacht. The fleet ports at the Wharf. There are options to add dining experiences such as champagne and oyster tastings, or charcuterie spreads, for an additional price (private bookings, prices vary).
Throw a tiki party
3100 K St., NW and 355 Water St., SE
If you’re looking for a booze cruise, Potomac Tiki Club has you covered. These Potomac River explorations feature a tiki bar where guests can purchase drinks; guests can also sip beverages they packed from home. There are two boats to choose from: a smaller boat that fits up to six people and leaves from Navy Yard, and a larger boat departing from Georgetown that fits eight to 18 people (daily, $45+ for Georgetown cruises, $350+ for Navy Yard).
Visit a local bar on a boat
3100 K St., NW and 1492 4th St., SE
The local bar Whitlow’s recently launched a 48-passenger tiki boat cruise in collaboration with Sea Suite Cruises. Whitlow’s on Water— which has televisions, music, and an open-air bar mixing up summery drinks—sails the Potomac River. The boat is also available for private charters (daily, $40+, Georgetown, Navy Yard). (Here’s more.)
Paddle the Anacostia River
4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg
Spend some time exploring a quiet stretch of the Anacostia River by yourself in a single kayak, or take a serene canoe trip. Rentals can be booked from Bladensburg Waterfront Park through October (daily, $25+ for Prince George’s and Montgomery County residents, $33+ for non-residents).
Enjoy sunset views
3000 K St., NW and 580 Water St., SW
Capitol River Cruises and City Cruises are great boat options for sunset tours, date-night dining, and monument sightseeing around DC. On City Cruises, you can have a three-course meal and dance to a live DJ while overlooking the Potomac; on special occasions there are firework shows, too. Capitol River Cruises ship out around 8 PM for 45-minute journeys past the Kennedy Center, the Jefferson Memorial, the Capitol, and the Lincoln Memorial (daily, $25+ for Capitol River Cruises; daily, $52+ for City Cruises).
Voyage to Mount Vernon
145 National Plaza, National Harbor; 0 Cameron St., Alexandria
Tickets will be available soon for this experience that includes spending time at historic Mount Vernon. First, patrons cruise to George Washington’s former estate by way of a water taxi, which departs from Alexandria and National Harbor. On-board guides provide narration as guests pass sites such as Fort Washington. After the boat ride, passengers have three hours to tour Mount Vernon before the boat ride back (schedule TBA, $56+).
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18 Dems vote in favor of GOP-led bill cracking down on DC crime
A House Republican-led bill aimed at overhauling Washington, D.C.’s criminal policies passed with the support of 18 Democrats on Wednesday evening.
It is a sign that crime in the nation’s capital has been an increasingly urgent issue for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Rep. Byron Donalds’ D.C. Criminal Reform to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (DC CRIMES) Act would impose specific changes targeting how juveniles and young adults are prosecuted.
The bill passed the House by a 225 to 181 vote, with only Democratic lawmakers opposed.
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Democrats who supported the bill include Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.; Pat Ryan, D-N.Y.; Henry Cuellar, D-Texas; Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas; Jared Golden, D-Maine; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio; Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz.; and Angie Craig, D-Minn.; among others.
Donalds, R-Fla., said in a statement after its passage, “Our nation’s capital is experiencing a historic crime wave as a result of progressive, soft-on-crime policy. This man-made public safety crisis is unacceptable. Congress has a constitutional responsibility to oversee the District of Columbia and it is imperative that we act quickly to assert our control when local government fails to do its job. The American people deserve a safe capital city and I will not stand idly-by as it descends into chaos.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., similarly blamed Democratic policies for fueling the city’s crime issues.
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“Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies have significantly changed policing across the country – and some of the worst consequences can been seen in our nation’s capital,” Johnson’s statement read. “Congress has a responsibility to act in the interest of the District of Columbia.”
It is not the first time since the beginning of 2023 that Congress has stepped in to exercise its authority over the capital to crack down on crime.
Last March, both the House and Senate passed a GOP-led resolution overturning the city council’s proposed overhaul of the Washington, D.C., criminal code that would have drastically reduced minimum sentences for armed carjackings and expanded the right to jury trials, which critics say would have caused unnecessary delays.
Donalds’ bill would lower the age classifying “youths” from under 25 to under 18. The classification gives Washington, D.C., courts more flexibility in issuing sentences for crimes committed.
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It would prevent the courts from handing down sentences under the minimum statutory requirements for youth offenders, and stop Washington, D.C.’s progressive city council from changing what those requirements are.
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The bill would also require the Washington, D.C., attorney general to keep the public better informed on youth and juvenile crime rates by creating a public website where statistics are readily available.
According to a year-to-date crime comparison provided by the Metropolitan Police Department, homicides in the nation’s capital rose 35% from 2022 to 2023, with the overall rate of violent crime climbing 39%. Robberies increased by 67%, while instances of motor vehicle theft have climbed 82%.
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