The Weekend Playbook: New Thai on 14th and a SHORTS PARTY, Y'ALL

Weekend Playbook August 28th KABIN
Travis Vaughn
Travis Vaughn

Event of the Week: SHORTSThe famed SHORTS party is back Friday, taking up all three of Sticky Rice's floors, with Nouveau Riche and Fatback spinning all night. The only rule: you must wear shorts. Shirt, shoes, shorts = service. Bonus: 30-team flip cup tourney on Sunday w/ the Rocky soundtrack on repeat all night. Check them deets and join the party here

Freebie of the Week: KABIN Free CocktailThursday, kicking off cooler weather, KABIN is hosting a Moët Ice Tasting event from 10-11p, where you'll receive one complimentary cocktail of your choice at the "Alps-inspired" club, where eerrrbody throws up their hands and, um, yodels? Haven't seen KABIN? Check out pictures of the alps-inspired venue

Thursday, September 5thAs drinking whiskey in a basement is somewhat nostalgic, take a more grown-up approach to it with Jack Rose's "Whiskey Cellar Series", where you'll meet in the basement bar for educational tastings and expert guest speakers focusing on everything from bourbon and Scotch, to international whiskeys and the benefits of cask strength. Take a look at what you'll be learning this week in school

Friday, September 6thJust opened Doi Moi (meaning "new change"!) is a 14th St Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant from the Proof and Estadio group that hopes to change your feelings on the regional dishes found throughout Thailand and Vietnam, in a minimalist-designed space w/ mosaic flooring and imported tiles from Vietnam. Call them here to reserve a table this weekend

Saturday, September 7thGet ready for football season by learning how to add South American flavor to your next tailgate w/ this Del Campo class that demonstrates proper technique w/ skirt steak roulades, grilled octopus, and pork belly. After, even if you can't remember what you just learned, you'll still get to drink cocktails and eat the food. Finally learn how to properly tailgate

Sunday, September 8thCelebrate the end of summer a week late at Jackson 20 (6p) with their Endless Coastal Fare party and wolf down an endless offering of oysters, fried clams with tartar sauce, a Chesapeake crab boil, Summer corn, and cole slaw. You'll be boiling mad if you miss this one!

What to Eat This WeekRosa Mexicano is launching their Mexican Truffle Celebration with a special shuffle and featuring a special huitlacoche menu that includes quesadillas, crepes, stews, salsas, and huitlacoche ice cream. TRUFFLES!

Weekend Playbook August 28th MEX