Was there for opening night. Phenomenal soundsystem, simple but well-designed space with two large bars and, for a music club, great beers. Yes, Eric Hilton has a lot of projects, but they are are creative, popular, well0-executed, and forward-thinking for DC, unlike, say, stuff by the Romeo group, recent sad attempts at hip lounges or poor excuses for megaclubs. This place was designed and built around music, and Eastman and Tittsworth should get some serious props. Eric Hilton should also be commended for being the facilitator. He's the most famous DJ in town, when it all comes back to it, and 18th Street Lounge is still a phenomenal and popular place, thanks to him and his legacy. He should get a medal, not criticism...
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