New & Noteworthy: American Ice Co.
Reviewed By David Dorsen
Comments () | Published April 1, 2011
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American Ice Co.
Address: 917 V St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-758-3562
Neighborhood: U Street/Shaw
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Nearby Metro Stops: U St./African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo, Shaw-Howard University
Special Features:
Wheelchair Accessible
Scene:
Outdoor Seating

In what was an icehouse and garage, Eric Hilton--the mind behind Marvin, Dickson Wine Bar, and the Gibson--left rough touches such as paint-mottled walls. The bar/restaurant is already a hit with the U Street crowd, which clamors for Mason jars of beer, pulled-pork sandwiches, and pickle plates.

This article appears in the March 2011 issue of The Washingtonian.

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