Roman style coffee shop-OPEN 8am Tuesday-Sunday: cafe, cappuccino, cocktails, gelato
UPCOMING SUMMER 2025 EVENTS
OYSTERS on the AVENUE
Join us Thursday, June 26th for
Oysters on the Avenue
5pm-7:30pm
The May Mollusk defending champion was the "Barstool Canadian PEI". It will be back for a shell to shell face off with a new oyster contender! Attendees vote on their favorite oyster of the two!
Pre-pay and secure your oyster order in advance with a discounted rate of $12 for
Join us Thursday, June 26th for
Oysters on the Avenue
5pm-7:30pm
The May Mollusk defending champion was the "Barstool Canadian PEI". It will be back for a shell to shell face off with a new oyster contender! Attendees vote on their favorite oyster of the two!
Pre-pay and secure your oyster order in advance with a discounted rate of $12 for half a dozen oysters or... take your chances same night at $21 for half a dozen oysters* (*while supplies last)
ART, APERTIVO & ARGENTINE TANGO on the Avenue
Join us Friday, June 27th for live street music from Trifilio Tango ...
...as Bold Alley and Italian Bar host a sultry summer evening featuring the evocative printmaking of Kristine DeNinno, a celebrated DC based artist, educator and designer whose work has been exhibited worldwide.
Sip Italian spritzes as you listen to the seductive Argen
Join us Friday, June 27th for live street music from Trifilio Tango ...
...as Bold Alley and Italian Bar host a sultry summer evening featuring the evocative printmaking of Kristine DeNinno, a celebrated DC based artist, educator and designer whose work has been exhibited worldwide.
Sip Italian spritzes as you listen to the seductive Argentine tunes and then grab dinner later that night at I'm Eddie Cano as you shop, sip and dine local.
WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS
WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS
Started in November and return in September! It's been a great run ladies. Enjoy the summer and don't forget to look for the start of the happy hours again in September.
ITALIAN WINE TASTINGS
ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS
WOMEN'S NETWORKING HAPPY HOURS
Join sommelier and owner Carolyn Papetti the second Thursday of each month for a guided Italian wine tasting which returns in September (taking July & August off!)
6pm-7:30pm
Attendees sample four wines with some light snacks.
Limited to 16 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last tasting of the season is June 12 and then
Join sommelier and owner Carolyn Papetti the second Thursday of each month for a guided Italian wine tasting which returns in September (taking July & August off!)
6pm-7:30pm
Attendees sample four wines with some light snacks.
Limited to 16 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last tasting of the season is June 12 and then the series will resume in September!
The format is casual in nature and the wine presentation will be done per each group/couple/single as they arrive. As such, it is not necessary to arrive at 6pm sharp but please don't arrive after 7pm!
TICKETS ARE $24 PP AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND*
*Your ticket is for one person for the wine tasting and light snacks. Please note, tax and hospitality charge are added at check out.
ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS
ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS
ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS
Parli Italiano? Poco o tanto?
Join us the third Thursday of each month for an Italian conversation happy hour and an evening speaking only Italian!
7pm-8:30pm
featuring $10 spritzes and glasses of wine and some complimentary light bar bites.
Limited to 25 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last event of the season is July
Parli Italiano? Poco o tanto?
Join us the third Thursday of each month for an Italian conversation happy hour and an evening speaking only Italian!
7pm-8:30pm
featuring $10 spritzes and glasses of wine and some complimentary light bar bites.
Limited to 25 people. Tickets are limited and must be pre-purchased. Last event of the season is July 17 and then the series will resume in September!
TICKETS ARE $19 PP AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND*
*Your ticket is your advance purchase of your first drink and the light bar bites. Please note tax AND hospitality charge are added at check out.
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AMARO TASTING EXPERIENCE
ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS
ITALIAN CONVERSATION HAPPY HOURS
FINDING YOUR AMARO SOULMATE
Join owner and sommelier Carolyn Papetti weekend nights at 8pm for a post-dinner amaro tasting discovering digestive bliss as you find your amaro soulmate!
8pm Fridays & Saturdays
TASTINGS ARE $18 PP and include four tastings of any Amaro of your choosing
*Best to book in advance on cold and wet weekend nights as w
FINDING YOUR AMARO SOULMATE
Join owner and sommelier Carolyn Papetti weekend nights at 8pm for a post-dinner amaro tasting discovering digestive bliss as you find your amaro soulmate!
8pm Fridays & Saturdays
TASTINGS ARE $18 PP and include four tastings of any Amaro of your choosing
*Best to book in advance on cold and wet weekend nights as we tend to close at 8pm sharp on those evenings so we'd love to know to expect you!
PRIVATE PARTY REQUESTS
WINE TASTING EVENT
THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?
WINE TASTING EVENT
Owner Carolyn Papetti has for two decades been a certified wine sommelier. She loves teaching about wine while entertaining at the same time! We can accommodate a group of 10-30.
PRIVATE HAPPY HOUR
THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?
WINE TASTING EVENT
Private Happy Hours can be booked Monday-Thursday. We can accommodate groups of 10-45
(until we open back up full-time)
THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?
THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?
THROW A SURPRISE PARTY?
They'll never suspect a thing! We can accommodate groups of 18-35. Do something original at our romantic little Italian Bar.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND HOURS
We will be open Friday, July 4th
from 10am-4pm
and regular hours the rest of the weekend.