Have you ever walked into a place and thought, “Wow. This place is much cooler than I am.” ?
Happens to me all the time.
Like recently, when my husband and I went to Busboys & Poets in Mount Vernon Square. It’s a D.C.-based restaurant/free trade shop mini-chain with a hip, loyal following. I’d been to the one on 14th Street, but this one was even more interesting.
The main room is a soaring, vertical space with a graceful spiral staircase.
They’ve done a beautiful job integrating the interior and exterior. It was a beautiful night when we were there.
This is right behind my chair. From left, the exterior sidewalk, track for window, river stone border, and banquette.
Busboys & Poets is named for American poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Marriott.
Even the menus are cool.
As is the shop.
Tomorrow (or soon), more about the two artists featured in the Mt. Vernon location. I’m curious.
