Location Connecticut & 18thTransportation Metro: Farragut North - Dupont Circle
Phone 202-955-5525
Website www.currentsushi.com
Cover Free - $25
Address 1215 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
CLUB OVERVIEW:
Current was conceived as "an ultra-futuristic luxury yacht," says partner Richard Koch. Downstairs, which fills with suits after work, the room is dominated by small wooden dining tables, a long bar and a sushi bar. Even at happy hour, there are customers who could be models sipping martinis and picking at colorful eel rolls. The club's looks are simple: hardwood floors, pieces of wavy, curving metal set under the glass-topped bars, mimicking waves. Nautical touches abound: The ribs overhead look like the below-decks of a cruise ship, and "portholes" in the ceiling allow views between floors, though a constant wash of water keeps the glass slightly opaque. A large projection screen shows a mix of scenic ocean views and hit movies. Up a grand floating staircase is where the real action is, especially on weekends, when the wide-open room fills with groups dancing to a DJ and kicking back on a row of couches along one wall, where up to eight people can reserve space for a minimum tab of $500. If you're into bottle service, Current has one of the better setups around: The tables aren't as crammed as they are at other clubs, so you feel like you have some breathing room, and you feel a little more like a VIP.
The "prow" of the second floor, a U-shaped area near windows overlooking Connecticut Avenue, is the "Captain's Table." It has a $2,000 minimum and room for up to 20. Perks include a private elevator that whisks you directly from the street to your booth without any of the waiting that commoners must do. For those of us not dropping that much cash, service is generally good, though the bartenders can be a bit pokey when the orders fly fast and furious. The biggest complaints so far include how well-lit the place is (even at 1:30 in the morning, which takes away some of the nightclub aura) and the generic music. Madonna and Justin Timberlake remixes and vintage Biggie aren't exactly the cutting-edge sounds that Dragonfly was known for. ...Read More...
No comments:
Post a Comment