Recap: Esby Inc.'s Move to Mai Thai

On Saturday night I celebrated my ls birthday with Esby Inc. at Mai Thai (1200 19th Street NW). Although they usually hold down Penang, which is right across the street because of some rumor or another (greedy restaurant owners/trying new things/etc.) they decided to party it up at Mai Thai.

For some reason I couldn't help but think of how G4 used to do it.

And it was easy to think that with Mecca AKA Ready Set Go on the mic and DJ KI on the tables. Still, the college educated DC socialites finally filled up Mai Thai close to 1 AM (when I arrived...smile).

(From left to right) DC Fab! fan Mary with DC Fab! Correspondent Miss Aminata. Both look fab! Well done ladies!

I spotted a lot of people who continually hold down DC, like my man Colin from Clockwise Clothing, Anwaa from Dope Fresh Clothing, Ms. Kimiko, Nate from Talk of DC and even Washington Wizards new recruit Javale McGee was trying to pop bottles here (nobody cared too much but he did stand out...all 7 feet of him).

DC Fab! with the man on the mic Mecca AKA Ready Set Go and Nate from Talk of DC

I don't know about you but it's nice to go where everybody knows your name! :)

Mini Recap: Esby's 1837 M moves to Mai Thai

So I get this email in my inbox today regarding Sayo and Esby, Inc.'s move to Mai Thai. Thier party, which was established at Penang (1837 M Street NW), went right across the street. The move had people wondering if they could pull off the switch. A party goer writes:

Mai Thai, despite being hidden behind construction fences was actually more than poppin' on Saturday. Kimiko and the gang held it down and did a great job of attracting some of the DMV's finest ladies. The ratio must have been 3 females to 2 males. The bar was much easier to access than at Penang and there was also more space to lounge. With the music being louder towards the front, it gave ample space to socialize in the back. Ready Set Go aka Mecca was hyping the crowd all night and overall it was an enjoyable Saturday.

Congrats Sayo! Check out his next party at...well I'm not sure where it is now but you know DC Fab! will keep you updated :)

Saturday Night Fever

Okay y'all so forgive me for not picking out the hottest parties for Friday...did anybody have a good time in the District? If so, tell me about it! Still, I've hand picked where the party is on Saturday and we've got some good ones:

My favorite sisters, Angela and Vanessa Simmons will be at Republic (1355 U Street NW) tonight. I heard last Saturday was packed and if that's any indication of tonight, get there early. The Simmons sisters will also be signing autographs at 2 PM in Shoe City at PG Plaza today, promoting their new pastry line! Click here for more info.

If you haven't already checked it out, Layla Lounge (501 Morse Street) will be poppin' tonight. Check out DC Fab!'s review from last week here.

If you go to 1837 M Street NW looking for a party you won't find it. The party has moved across the street to (our beloved) Mai Thai (1900 M Street NW). When asked why they decided to switch, Ms. Kimiko said, "We decided to switch for several reasons, Mai Thai is a more elegant venue in general. More intricate decor, very exotic inside...(I'm sure you already know). We felt like the venue better suits the type of crowd we bring out. There were some business reasons but no need to get into detail, I will say Mai Thai will better accomodate our guests and their needs..there will not be long waits at the bar, bottle service, etc." Cool.

p.s. Sayo can you call me back? Thanks!