South Block St. Patty's Day Hangover Happy Hour

I recommend South Block for a St Patrick's day-after pick me up. Just grab one of their specials on Garfield and 11th Street as you pass by on your walk of shame. From 10am until 2pm Sunday they feature:

• $1 shots of wheatgrass
• $2 Iced Red Eyes (organic coffee with a shot of intelligentsia espresso)
• 1/2 price Berry Active Breakfast Smoothies

Scenes form St Patrick's Day in Clarendon

Clarendon is packed with green clad party goers tonight celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Here are some pictures from this beautiful Saturday night:

Lots of party goers were already intoxicated ... at 8pm

The line for Whitlow's rooftop was the longest

Whitlow's was heavily decorated

Several guys were sporting kilts #respect

Mister Day's

Mister Day's dancefloor via @DJRizzo

Spider Kelly's

Clarendon Ballroom

Free South Block Smoothie St Jude fundraiser today

Stop by the always delicious South Block in Clarndon today from noon to 3pm to support St. Jude Children Hospital. For their "Drink Green for St. Jude" event they are giving away free junior size Super Green Smoothies!

Screwtop Wine Bar Grilled Cheese HH

Check out Screwtop Wine Bar tonight at 4pm for a free beer and cheese tasting. They will also be hosting a grilled cheese flight special for $9!

St. Patrick's Day in Clarendon

Boccato Gelato festive Chocolate Guiness

Happy St Patrick's Day Clarendon! Check out Arlnow.com impressive list of events this Irish holiday. Clarendon highlights include:

Whitlows for live celtic music at 1pm and cover band at 8pm (no buffet today).

IOTA has the raucous celtic punk O'Tasty band at 8:30pm.

O'Sullivan's for live Irish music throughout the day and  Boyle School of Irish Dance at 5:30pm.

Mister Day's for green beer.

RiRa for three cover pands and a benefit party for The Reading Connection.

Clarendon Ballroom rooftop opens Thursday

Clarendon Ballroom photo via Citysearch.com

With high temperatures suddenly upon us, happy hours and nights out can once again take advantage of open air patios and rooftops in Clarendon. Whitlow's year old rooftop opened last week, and Clarendon Ballroom is preparing to open their massive roof this Thursday March 15. Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill plans to open their roof on April 1. Also on Thursday, Eventide is opening up their smaller rooftop at 5pm.

Cava Mezze



Cava's lollipop chicken mezze

Not only does Cava Mezze offer half price wine bottles on Monday, but also most of their small plate dishes are delicious. My current favorite is the "lollipop chicken" dish, which featured three drumsticks covered in sweet caramel and served on top of greek yogurt.

Juniper Lane, Margot MacDonald, Against Grace at Iota

Last Friday a triple header of great local indie music took over at Iota in Clarendon. Nothing could stop Margot MacDonald's amazing singing and keyboarding, as she was able to maintain composure and the beat even when the power cord popped out of her keyboard. Juniper Lane played next and reminded me why they are one of my favorite local bands of all time. Singer Vivion Smith led the band flawlessly despite being extremely pregnant. Newcomer Against Grace rounded out the night with an impressive performance.

Margot's performance is always mesmerizing

Vivion Smith's vocals and keyboards lead Juniper Lane

Against Grace finished out the night strong

$10 for $20 at Whitlows via Google Offers

Picture via Google.com

Google Offers is currently offering a deal for our favorite local restaurant and bar - Whitlows on Wilson. For the next four days you can buy $20 worth of food for $10.

Mardi Gras Parade Tuesday

This Tuesday Februrary 21 is the annual Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade. Celebrating Fat Tuesday starting at 8pm, this family friendly event features floats and decorated vehicles from many local restaruants and businesses.

Also Tuesday night, IOTA is tapping Ballast Point Brewing Company Sculpin IPA at 6:00pm before the Mardis Gras Parade on Wilson Blvd. Gumbo shots galore!