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DC Modern Luxury

Pubs, generally speaking, are about as abundant as politicians in this city. But authentic British inspired gastropubs? That’s another story.

The opening of Againn in a glassy office tower near Mt. Vernon Square merges trad Old World ideas with mad modern twists. Savor ale-battered fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and Welsh rarebit in a Euro-chic interior, featuring faux fox heads in shadowboxes, white subway tiles and a zinc bar. Nibble Anglo signatures like oysters beside your own private Scotch locker (130 are available for rental at $500 a year).

Why not invite a friend? It makes sense: againn means “with us” in Gaelic. The visionary force behind this unconventional eatery is a pair of seasoned hospitality pros who cut their teeth at the Ritz-Carlton. Ace business partners Mark Weiss and Bahar Makinaci share an eye for quality. They hired veteran chef Wesley Morton (formerly of Citronelle and Circle Bistro) to rock a menu of contemporary classics. Meanwhile, Weiss and Makinaci envision seven future restaurants around the world, making Againn merely their beginning.

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