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.
By the way, Piazza is located at 7401 Woodmont Avenue, and is steps away from the Bethesda Metro Center on the Red Line.
ReplyDeleteI love the green chairs. very cool.
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