Rooftop Riviera: P.O.V. Rooftop Terrace Seasonal Launch Party Debuts Spring Cocktail Lineup

We’re becoming quite familiar with the W Hotel and all it’s little gems hidden away within its walls including J&G Steakhouse and the downstairs Living Room bar. We still haven’t made it into Bar 515, but someday. We’re determined like that. Instead we found ourselves in the P.O.V. rooftop lounge with all the scenic glory of D.C. stretching as far as we could see for the “Rooftop Riviera” Annual Spring Launch party and debut of their newest cocktails for the season. Part of the proceeds of the event were donated to the Washington Ballet.

Guests were treated to interactive activities, and sample stations including chef Gianluigi Dellaccio of Dolci Gelati dishing out small cups of Key Lime, Honey Marscapone Fig, Apricot Yogurt gelatos and a Mojito sorbet, and Nectar Skin Bar doin’ up the ladies’ lips. A duo from Oysters XO were mingling with the crowd while shucking fresh oysters for the party goers, and DJ Charity was rocking in the house with her dance vibe beats.

We’ve never been disappointed in any of the cocktails we’ve had at the W Hotel (we’ve tried a handful so far), and once again we weren’t disappointed with the newest Spring offerings. The carefully crafted cocktails were citrus-y, and colorfully vibrant to match the season’s blossoms and sunsets (we’re guessing) while almost nearly too beautiful for consumption. The newest cocktails on the menu include Feeling Groggy, Juice & Gin, Smash & Run, Mexican Standoff and Awkward Situation. We were a little bummed we didn’t have time to stay for all five libations, but out of what we sampled, the Feeling Groggy topped our favorites.

Now we understand why we hear so many raves about P.O.V. The view is KILLER, the drinks rock your world, the atmosphere is casual chic (meaning no flipflops, tank tops, sneakers, etc.), music is lively with P.O.V. featuring some of the East Coast’s hottest DJ’s, and of course access to an eclectic tapas menu. When it comes down to it, we didn’t want to leave. We could have spent the entire evening throwing back drinks and watching the sun set over the city.

P.O.V.
(Point of View)
515 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

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Rebekah spent much of her childhood on the coast of Maine where she cultivated her affinity for local seafood. Her lust for traveling extended beyond her New England borders and so she spent time traveling to Nepal, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and various parts of the U.S. before taking up blogging and spawn rearing as her full time gig. A transplant into the DC Metro Area, she has a newfound enthusiasm for gastronomy, and finding the best indulgences in the District. Rebekah's photographs and writing have been published by various media outlets, however her love of adventure would find her constantly on the go exploring new places and cuisine.

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