Returning...with tail between legs. A favor:

Well, it has been an embarrassingly long time since I have updated this. The unfortunate truth about this industry is that it is about proper time management and updating the blog took a back seat to the responsibilities of running a venue. I have excuses for days; I've been writing a cook book with my wife. We released a brand new food and cocktail menu at Mate Lounge. All of these things mean nothing, after all, I hate excuses. So let's move on.

New cocktail menu! We have some really exciting stuff on my newest menu. It's nice to know that I can still push myself to hit new goals and expand my craft. As always, I owe all of it to the continued support of friends and family, and of course, the Bear.

This bring us to the tail between legs part. I need your help.

Washington City Paper does a "Best of" contest every year when you can nominate and then vote for any venue in different categories. I implore, beg, plead: please vote for us. We have 3 categories that we are fighting for, and every single vote counts.

Polls close FEBRUARY 27 so PLEASE vote now!

Step one: Click this Link: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofpoll
Step Two: Scroll Down to "Food and Drink" and click "81 more"
Step Three: Vote for the following three catagories:
Best Cocktail Selection: Mate Lounge
Best Restaurant: Mate Lounge
Best Mixologist: Eric Tollar

You have to sign up and it takes a moment of your time, but this is really important to me.

As payment, here is a picture of my adorable dog.

Stay Thirsty,
Eric Tollar