How Eebee’s Became DC’s Hottest Bar
On a recent Friday night, people lined up in the snow to get into DC’s newest hotspot. They weren’t seeking out some trendy cuisine or buzzy chef. They were waiting for Eebee’s, which is, basically, just a neighborhood bar. Vintage beer signs and family photos give the Shaw corner joint a dive-y unpretentiousness. You can get a Miller High Life for $6 or a martini for $13. And the cheeseburger is better than you might expect. But if you ask the regulars, what has really made Eebee’s such a phenomenon is the bar’s namesake: owner Emily Brown. As billionaire-backed ghost kitchens, private equity-funded cafes, and massive out-of-town restaurant groups take over the city, it’s increasingly rare to know an owner’s first name or see her taking your drink order.
