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We promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. As future members of the DC Lawyers Assistance Program, we are proud to present a bi-weekly run-down of DC hotspots. We'll try to review new bars, but this week we're doing a review of the party thrown by a select group of Dean's Fellows and Current, the December 8th Bar Review selection.

Before getting into this review, we'd like to re-introduce ourselves to you, our now faithful readers. Set is a recent graduate of George Washington University and DC's very own former bar wench. You might have already met her at Bar Review, since every Friday at least 10-15 new people know her by name and have an inside joke with her. Lisa, fresh from the Chicago working world, is thrilled to be in a new city, with new bars. You might also have met Lisa at Bar Review, especially if she torture racked you and asked for outlines.

Dean's Fellow Fiesta

Case: January 14, 2009 review of a party thrown by a small group of Dean's Fellows for us, their deserving students. In the interest of not getting anyone removed from their Dean's Fellow position, we will not name names nor give the location of the party. Let's just say the party locale had a stripper pole, an excellent selection of late 90s music (think Offspring), and a TV that played classic music videos. One particular host offered to teach us the Thriller dance if we reviewed his party and many awkward dance moves later, here we are.

Facts: The party spot is located very close to Dupont Circle and luckily, was close enough to our residence to make the stumble home quite quick. The layout of the location was excellent- well-placed flip cup/beer pong table, easily accessible bathroom, and there were even snacks. Who doesn't appreciate a slice of Serbian New Years cake after a particularly grueling flip cup match? We have every reason to believe that many parties have taken place at this spot throughout the year and that there will be many more before the end of the year (that we will be invited to because of this glowing review).

Issue: Why did we play "your team lost this round of flip cup so you need to take a shot of cheap tequila" flipcup?

Holding: Great party. Great guests. Great hosts.

Rule: We love any party where booze is provided for free and this party was no exception. We picked up some awesome new dance moves, got to torture rack our fellow classmates and Dean's Fellows other than our own, and we still made it to contracts the next morning (well, one of us). We must give a special shout out to our fellow reveler (and one of the last 5 people left at the party) who got called on in Contracts the following morning.

Current

Case: January 8, 2009 Review of Current, located at 1215 Connecticut Avenue NW. This was a last minute bar review selection due to the dropping out of K Street Lounge, so we weren't sure what the night would hold. Expecting many free drinks because of a generous tab, we headed out a little before 9 to check out the scene.

Facts: Current is a sushi restaurant/lounge located in Dupont Circle, close to many of our favorite spots. We did not get to check out the downstairs as we were herded upstairs very quickly by the bouncers. Barely taking in the scene on the top floor, we raced to the bar to see if the tab was still open. Gliding in just before the tab was kicked, we managed to get several extremely overpriced drinks for ourselves and our friends. Tab over in 15 minutes? Good work GW Law! After bemoaning the loss of further free drinks, we took a moment to look around and liked what we saw. Yes, the clear bathroom doors were a little freaky, but there was lots of seating, no one stole our coats, and the football game was on.

Issue: Why were drinks SO expensive?

Holding: After initially being upset that the tab only lasted a few minutes, we settled down and really enjoyed ourselves at this modern bar. But after the third $10 drink, we realized it was time to go and to cheaper establishments we went (or tried to go to but got denied).

Rule: The drinks at Current were a little too pricey for the two of us. Especially when drinks were only $2 at Lucky Bar next door. But overall, a good replacement Bar Review selection.

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