The Commodore, a self-described “five-star dive bar,” is now open for business in Old Town.
Owners Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim used a huge trident to pierce the ribbon on their new bar and restaurant at 220 N. Lee Street yesterday (Thursday). It was an on-brand move for the business, which is filled with nautical decor.
About a dozen people turned out to the ribbon cutting to celebrate Van de Graaff and Kim’s second Commodore location, joining their pub in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. The new bar replaces a vacancy left by Mystic BBQ & Grill in November…