SOFT OPENING YESTERDAY
Piazza Beer Garden will officially open this Thursday, September 26, in downtown Bethesda, according to an employee. I stopped by last evening during a soft opening.
The menu (see actual menu below) and beer list were both short and sweet. Beers listed were entirely local: DC Brau, Frederick's Flying Dog, and Heavy Seas from Baltimore. Adding Flying Dog's The Fear and Heavy Seas' Pumpkin Ale would make the autumn-themed list even better, but there's not much to complain about as it stands.
Food offerings included thin, crisp pizzas, a sausage trio, handmade potato chips, and Italian twists on pretzels and beignets.
The decor follows the keep-it-simple theme. Tables are matched with neon green chairs and stools. All materials are recycled, making Piazza a "green" business. Help wanted ads emphasized a search for "young sexy" servers. Last night, the staff did indeed appear to be universally young females.
So, Thursday for the official opening, but - if you're in Bethesda already - it might be worth stopping by tonight on the chance the soft opening may continue.
First impression: this is a great addition to the downtown nightlife scene, and definitely fills a vacuum. Colder temperatures will be a challenge. While there were no outdoor heaters last night, as far as I recall, those could certainly be employed quite easily.
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By the way, Piazza is located at 7401 Woodmont Avenue, and is steps away from the Bethesda Metro Center on the Red Line.
I love the green chairs. very cool.
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