TRENDY WITH AN ATTITUDE  KSTREET

1301 K St NW, Washington, DCBALTIMORE 20005, 202-962-3933

http://www.kstreetdc.com 

First the good.Extravagant, upscale and thoroughly wired, kstreet targets is DCBALTIMORE's current "in-bar" with it's bottle service and clientele... and an attitude to match. The high-tech minimalist space with its futuristic feel has 22 high-performance cameras for web casting parties, rows of plasma TVs and flat-screen television monitors built into block-style laminate tables. Additional amenities for those who reserve ahead include free valet parking and free admission for friends. There's no doubt that kstreet delivers a powerful wow factor, but some complain the club is a wannabe VIP illusion where expensive liquor is served in plastic cups. Also tagged with some serious customer service issues, kstreet still has some work to do in that department. From over billing to rough handling as well as complaints of pompous behavior, kstreet has also garnered a more dubious reputation from patrons.

FEATURE Cachaça

Pronounced "KA SHA SA", Cachaça is made from sugar cane plant like rum. It is made from fresh sugarcane juice that's fermented and distilled. Cachaça is the national spirit of Brazil. It is also the key ingredient in Brazilian traditional cocktail, caipirinha.

Caipirinha
Pronounced 'KIE-PUR-REEN-YAH', this fresh, exotic cocktail is becoming as hot among international crowds as it is on Copacabana Beach. The traditional caipirinha blends Cachaça, sugar cane, lime juice and ice. Traditional Caipirinha is made with Cachaça, sugar, and crushed limes, served over ice. It is always muddled (crushed with a masher or the blunt end of a wooden spoon). Make sure to muddle in a shaker or a sturdy, non-breakable glass. You can also try replacing lime with about 1/2 cup of fresh tangerine, star fruit, passion fruit, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, orange, mango, grape, guava, figs, etc.