As soon as we met Marco Maffeo (who was voted D.C.’s top mixologist and bartends at the W Hotel’s P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge as well as Capitale), we knew we’d have no trouble at all getting the inside scoop about D.C.’s Halloween scene. Just in time for this year’s big Halloween weekend, Marco spoke with Betty about all things spooky and fun.
Boo! It's Halloween, my favorite time of year. Witches and ghosts roaming the streets, free candy, haunted hay rides, and of course, the libations to go along with all of it. Yes, we are too old to hit the streets and head door-to-door asking strangers for candy, but we are too young to sit at home and watch horror movie marathons only to be in bed by midnight. We have a social obligation to dress-up, cram ourselves into the nearest watering hole, and drink until that zombie across the room starts to look hot. Our nation's capital might not be the Halloween capital, but I've assembled a list (a “gravest” hits if you will) of my favorite haunted cocktail bars that will cast a spell on you in the district—only for my favorite pin-up gal, Betty. Who knows, you might even run into a dead president or two!
Check back next week for my signature Sloop Betty cocktail—perfect for any fall day.
Cheers,
Marco Maffeo
P.O.V. AT THE W HOTEL DC (http://www.pointofviewdc.com)
Pull those leopard leggings and neon sweat suits out of storage and head over to P.O.V.'s Neon Nights 80's Halloween party. DJ OZ will be spinning your 80's favorites while you sip on some spooky crafted cocktails on the roof of the W Hotel. Put some effort into your retro gear because the winner of their costume contest wins a W sleepover package with a champagne breakfast in bed! You may even see me behind the bar!
WHEN: Friday, October 26, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
WHERE: W Hotel Washington D.C., 515 15th Street Northwest
CAPITALE (http://www.capitaleofdc.com)
K Street's newest ultra lounge is opening up their doors for two nights for the true blood themed party, Blue Blood. Drink potions on special include the Misty Mummy and the Bruja Brew.
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, October 26-27, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
WHERE: Capitale, 1301 K Street Northwest
THE PASSENGER (http://passengerdc.com)
Get ready to see your very first (hopefully) human sacrifice at Passenger's The Trail of the Mahiki party. Stay up till midnight to see the main event, but in the mean time sip down some Zombies and fill your belly with whole roasted pork.
WHEN: Saturday, October 27, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
WHERE: The Passenger, 1021 7th Street Northwest
L2 LOUNGE (http://www.l2lounge.com)
DC's premiere “members preferred” club is letting us take a peek at their Angels and Demons party. L2's ghoulish cocktails will keep you spooked all night!
WHEN: Saturday, October 27, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
WHERE: L2 Lounge, 3315 Cady's Alley Northwest
BRIXTON (http://brixtondc.com)
This English style gastro-pub is haunting their house for the night. Enjoy bloodcurdling cocktails on the roof deck and then bring your A-game for the drunken pumpkin carving contest.
WHEN: Sunday, October 28, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE: The Brixton, 901 U Street Northwest
Yet no mention of the Once Upon a Runway Event on Oct 25th at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore? The cocktails there were a big hit thanks to good folks serving out Sloop Betty. It was a winner with the Neuro drink mixers too. Thank you!
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