FireFlies Delray

Check out this FireFlies article in a local blog!

2009-06-06T20:10:00.002-04:00

Read this entry in a neighbor's blog about an evening at FireFlies. It's great!

Congrats to Matt!!

2009-04-15T14:52:00.001-04:00

For all you that voted for Matt, he made it into the top 5!! Woohoo!! Congrats!

Vote for Matt!!!

2009-03-12T15:05:00.002-04:00

Only 6 days left!! Vote Matt Van Gasbeck DC's Hottest Bartender!!!

Please text ontap41 to 32075. Or register with ontaponline.com and vote there!!!!

You've seen him behind the bar--- now see him on the cover of On Tap!!

President's Day = ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR

2009-02-15T21:36:00.004-05:00

Have the day off? Not sure what to do with yourself? Well, we have the answer! We are opening our doors early at 11am to bring you HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!! That's right, our normal happy hour menu will be in effect from 11am-11pm. At 8pm, Dr. Tim Parks and the Rev take the stage to rock the house!
Come honor our past presidents the way they liked to celebrate-- good food and a tankard of ale!

Valetine's Day Sock Hop!

2009-02-09T16:06:00.002-05:00

Call now and make your reservations for our Valentine's Day Sock Hop! We're going to be boogie-ing to the tunes of the Arlington Swing Band. Alliance Dance Institute will also be with us for a complimentary dance lesson after your dinner!

We will have two seatings at 6 & 8pm! Or, just come by late for some good ol' fashioned dancin'!

Hope to see you there!

Call 703-548-7200 for reservations!

SUPERBOWL PARTY AT FIREFLIES!!

2009-01-27T06:43:00.002-05:00

This Sunday is our FIRST ANNUAL SUPERBOWL PARTY!! WOOHOO! We are going to kick off the event with a patio/parking lot tailgate. Then, at gametime, we'll be heading inside to watch the big game on our 10ft screen (and big screen TV). Join us and cheer on your team (or razz the opponents). You don't want to miss this!

Inauguration Day '09

2009-01-19T07:41:00.003-05:00

Don't feel like schlepping into DC for the Inauguration? Wanna stay local but still celebrate this historic day? Then, head over to FireFlies! We'll be watching the Inauguration on the big screen -- while serving up drink and food specials! Some friends of ours from Artfully Paper will also be on hand with some Obama memorabilia! See you there!

Ready for '09??

2009-01-07T07:09:00.003-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

New Year's was a blast with the Kelly Bell Band. But, if you missed it, do not fret- we will have many more fun nights over at FireFlies!

Here are some highlights of January:

Bluegrass Open Mic on Wednesdays at 8pm- bring your fiddle, mandolin, bass, steel gee-tar, or just your voice and join in the fun!

TOMORROW NIGHT (Jan. 8th)-
Alex Mitchell (you've never heard voilin until you hear this guy's violin) opens for Bobby T and the Magic Voyagers-- Should be an awesome show!

Jan 17th- Sketchbook- FireFlies' own (and part creator of Cozy Creative) Matt's band-- again, should be a great show! Come support Matt and his buds!

Jan 20th- INAUGURATION DAY- Looking for a chill place to hang out, catch the inauguration, enjoy some food and drink specials without too much fuss? Then head over to FireFlies- we'll have the big screen on and you won't have to fight the DC crowds!

Jan 10th & 29th- Tim Parks and the Rev burnin' up the stage

Jan 22nd- Come see Janna Audey

Jan 24th- Disco Heretics

Drop in for some suds, a drink, or some tasty vittles!

More New Year's....

2008-12-09T20:36:00.002-05:00

Ring in the New Year FireFlies style!

We've got the bluesy-funk of the Kelly Bell Band rockin' the house and a DJ to keep the tunes spinning on breaks!
We are clearing out the tables by 8pm so you can get your groove on! We will be open all day up until then for regular menu. After that, our New Year's party will be in full swing!
The party starts at 9pm and won't end 'til it's 2009!

Tickets are on sale now at FireFlies. $20 in advance and, if there are any left, $25 at the door. You can buy your tickets through a manager, your waiter, or the bartender.
We will have a shuttle going to the Braddock Metro and various points down Mt. Vernon Ave. to make your trip home safer.

We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Dan & Marylisa Lichens
FireFlies Restaurant & Bar
1501 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-548-7200
www.firefliesdelray.com

RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT FIREFLIES!

2008-12-07T22:24:00.002-05:00

Join us December 31st for some wild fun! The Kelly Bell Band will take the stage and rock the house! Tickets are on sale now- $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 21+ after 8pm... Ring in the New Year right! Updates later....

21st Amendment Party

2008-12-07T22:19:00.002-05:00

WHOA! Friday night was wild and crazy! Free Lobster Buffet tore up the stage and we partied like it was 1933! If you missed it, you have the chance to make it up at our New Year's Party.

Thanksgiving Week at FireFlies!

2008-11-21T19:24:00.002-05:00

Join us next week for some fun times! We have extended happy hours, music, Black Friday Brunch and more! Read on for the schedule!

Wednesday, 26th- Extended Happy Hour 4pm-7:30pm
Steve Palmer Band 8pm

Thursday, 27th- HAPPY THANKSGIVING- CLOSED

Friday, 28th- Black Friday Brunch- 9am-3pm
Extended Happy Hour 4pm-6:30pm
Jeff Stapleton Acoustic Guitar- 8pm

Saturday, 29th- Extended Happy Hour 4pm-6:30pm
Flo Anito 8pm

Sunday, 30th- Bluegrass Brunch 9am-3pm
Big Hillbilly Bluegrass 11am-2pm
Redskins vs. Giants 1pm- Game Time Specials at the Bar!
Extended Happy Hour 4pm-6:30pm

Redskins vs Cowboys this Sunday

2008-11-13T14:02:00.003-05:00

The rematch is on! Come cheer on your favorite team as they face off in a great NFL rivalry. While your at it, play along on our trivia system. You choose the plays. If you are right, you rack up the points! Game starts at 8pm.... on the big screen TV and the 10ft MEGA screen! Hope to see you there!

Trivia is Here!

2008-11-11T14:54:00.003-05:00

Put your thinking caps on and head into FireFlies! We now have trivia on one of the flat screens! Play along during football games, test your knowledge in pop culture, and just have a lot of fun!

Ask the bartender for your controller and guess away!

Election Night at FireFlies

2008-11-03T06:59:00.001-05:00

After you cast your vote, join us at FireFlies between 4pm & 11pm
for ongoing Election coverage!

We'll have CNN on the 10ft. mega-screen as well as our big screen TV.

So, come in, have a bite, grab a drink and watch the fate of your favorite candidates with your fellow constituents.

COSTUME CONTEST!

2008-10-28T20:37:00.002-04:00

Halloween is upon us! Join us Friday night at 9pm for the first annual Halloween Costume Contest! There will be great prizes. Come prepared to strut your stuff on our stage.....loudest cheer from the crowd wins.... so bring your friends and stack the vote!

October Movie Night..

2008-10-22T07:20:00.004-04:00

This Saturday, October 25th is movie night. We will be featuring "Ben X". For more info, please visit the Coffeehouse Film Series BLOG
Seating begins at 8:30. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Please call 703-548-7200 for more information.

Mystery Beer Buckets- Get 'em while they last!

2008-10-22T07:16:00.002-04:00

As we roll into our new beverage menu, there are some beers that are being discontinued on our list. To honor them, we are offering them in a bartender's choice beer bucket- 6 mystery beers for $18. That's $2 off our regular price. Come in and try a tasty brew while you can! The new list is rolling out soon!

Bluegrass Oktoberfest is here! This Saturday, October 4th!

2008-10-03T15:03:00.002-04:00

Join us at FireFlies for a fun filled day of bluegrass tunes by The Zekiah Swamp Cats, bratwursts on the patio (off our 6ft. grill), and cold Oktoberfest brews! We also have a new specialty drink menu- that will flip your lid!
The party kicks off at 12pm on Saturday, October 4th and goes until 6pm.
Should be a lot of fun!
Don't forget your lederhosen!

OKTOBERFEST is here!

2008-09-23T20:30:00.002-04:00

Now through October 4th, stop by FireFlies to sample some of this year's Oktoberfest brews! We also have some German favorites on the menu to go with your tasty brews! Even better, stop in with friends and share a bottle bucket of Oktoberfest brews- 6 Oktoberfest beers for $25. More details later on our special Oktoberfest Biergarten on October 4th!

Our Oktoberfest brews:
Victory
Spaten
Left Hand
Dominion
Harpoon
Bell's
Hacker Pschorr
Blue Grass Brewing Company

NAYAS this Saturday!! And Reggae Nights....

2008-09-18T10:39:00.012-04:00

Join us at FireFlies for a great night of music! Nayas will be here from 8-10pm. Hittin' the reggae tunes! If you are a fan of reggae, don't forget to come check us out on Mondays. Where we will be featuring reggae music every Monday from 8-10pm! Eat a plate of jerk, have a tasty brew, and enjoy the tunes. Get up and dance if you feel so inspired!

September Movie Night!

2008-09-18T10:39:00.009-04:00

This month we are featuring "Days and Clouds". Movie begins at 9pm on Sept. 27th. Hope to see you there!

For more info about the movie, please visit the Coffeehouse Film Series' blog. As always, reservations are not required, but they are recommended.

Welcome to Fall!!

2008-09-07T18:13:00.003-04:00

Well, it's back to school.. but that doesn't mean the fun is over! Look forward in the upcoming weeks for movie night every Saturday night starting at 9pm. See our calendar of events for upcoming bands. We have live music 7 days/week!

Oktoberfest is also right around the corner! More details to follow!

August Movie Night!

2008-08-17T19:27:00.002-04:00

It's that time again! Movie night! Sat. Aug 30th at 9pm. We are featuring "The Grocer's Son". For more information, please visit the Coffeehouse Film Series Blog. Reservations are not required, but are recommended. Seating begins around 8:30- but come early for some tasty drinks and yummy food!

Winding Down....

2008-08-17T19:14:00.003-04:00

Phew! Our Grand Re-Opening weekend is winding to a close! And man, was it a lot of fun! The house was rockin' at night and hoppin' during the day. Thanks to all of you who made it out and made it special! Keep checking our calendar of events by clicking below for up-to-date info!

Happy Hour 7 days/Week! New!

2008-08-13T21:41:00.004-04:00

Hey folks,
Just wanted to let you know that we now have happy hour 7 days/week from 4:30-6:30!! Come on in for some tasty brews (or wine or spirits) and some delicious food!

Grand Re-Opening!! August 14th-17th!

2008-08-13T21:41:00.001-04:00

It's here! It's here! The FireFlies Grand Re-Opening! We'll have live
music and specials all weekend long! We have a new look, a new bar, a
new menu, and swanky new awnings over our patio. It's going to be a
great, rockin' weekend at the restaurant. Come on in and order a
bucket of microbrews!
For a calendar of events, please visit our website by clicking below.

First Thursday.....

2008-07-31T10:54:00.003-04:00

is comin' around the corner! And we have Tim Parks and the Rev singing the Cure! It's going to be awesome- smoke machine and all! So get your emo (the original!) on and head into FireFlies Thursday, Aug. 7 from 6-11pm

Angela Easterling is back at FireFlies!

2008-07-23T14:10:00.005-04:00

She's back! That songbird from the South. Thursday, July 31st from 7-10pm! Please call ahead for reservations. 703-548-7200.
www.angelaeasterling.com

Curious to know who is playing?

2008-07-23T14:08:00.001-04:00

Please visit our calendar of events on our website for an up-to-date listing of musicians playing at FireFlies.

Movie Night is Back!

2008-07-18T19:16:00.004-04:00

It's time for movie night again!

Along with the Duncan Library's Coffeehouse Film Series, we are presenting "Choking Man".

Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 9pm
Trailer: "Choking Man"
Admission: Free
Reservations: Are suggested, not required.

For more information about the movie, please visit the Coffeehouse Film Series blog

**Please note that this movie had not been rated by the Motion Picture Association. Some of the content may not be suitable for young audiences. **

New Hours/Days of Operation

2008-07-15T14:02:00.004-04:00

Woohoo! Now you never have to be without FireFlies! Beginning THIS Sunday, July 20, we have new hours... here they are:
Monday 4:00-11pm
Tuesday-Friday 11am-11pm
Sat. & Sun.- 9am-11pm

Wanna Play at FireFlies?

2008-07-15T14:00:00.004-04:00

If you are a musician yearning to be heard, then contact us for a gig! Currently, we are featuring music 3 nights a week, but we'll be adding to this. Drop me a line through our website www.firefliesdelray.com.

Who's playin' and when?

2008-07-10T23:17:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder to check out our website at www.firefliesdelray.com to find out who is on the music lineup for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click on the calendar of events and you'll see all the latest updates.

The A/C- she's a-workin'

2008-07-10T23:15:00.002-04:00

Folks, sorry for all the heat around here- we like it hot! No, just kidding... we were having some troubles with our A/C units keeping up. BUT, we got it worked out and now we are back in the cool again! So, if you stayed away due to the heat- come on back in and cool off with a tasty drink from our new bar menu! Or sample some of the new fare on our most recent menu!
Hope to see you back soon!

Closed July 4th!

2008-07-03T14:02:00.001-04:00

We will be closed Friday, July 4th (we gotta have some fun too!). We will reopen first thing Saturday morning for breakfast. Come in and get your pancakes on!

FIRST THURSDAY!

2008-07-03T14:01:00.001-04:00

Don't forget that tonight is First Thursday- Mike Conrad and Tim Parks are going to be rockin' the house from 8pm-10pm. After all the Del Ray festivities, pop on in for some music and a tasty beverage! See you tonight!

New Menu

2008-07-01T13:31:00.002-04:00

Hey Folks,
Our new menu is rolling out this week- look for all new sandwiches, salads, & pastas as well as your favorite appetizers and pizzas!

Don't forget to wash it down with one of our new specialty cocktails!

This week's music

2008-07-01T13:29:00.001-04:00

Come join us this week and celebrate our new later hours!
Tonight, we have Michael Yugo from 8pm-10pm
Thursday- we have Tim Parks from 8-9pm & Mike Conrad from 9-10pm

New Hours Starting July 1st

2008-06-22T15:11:00.002-04:00

Well, the time has come... the bar is opening this week!!! Starting July 1st, we will be open until 11pm Tuesday- Thursday, 'till midnight on Friday, and 3pm on Sundays....

THEN..... beginning July 21st, we will be open 7 DAYS/WEEK!!!

After July 21st this will be our hours:
Monday- Thursday 11-11
Friday 11am-12am
Saturday 9am-12am
Sunday 9am-11pm

Join us for Flag Day! Saturday, June 14th!

2008-06-12T20:38:00.002-04:00

Join us on Saturday, June 14th for flag day! Flights of Fire, the fire dancing crew will be back on our patio at 8:30pm. Also, Tim Parks will be playing inside starting around 7:30. And, to top it all off, we are firin' up the grill and cookin' up some tasty treats! All food off the grill will be available to go while walking up the Avenue and inside the restaurant if you want to sit, relax, have a drink, and enjoy the show! Our regular menu will also be available. We hope to see you there!

Flights of Fire Are Coming Back!

2008-06-04T12:59:00.003-04:00

Mark your calenders! Flights of Fire, those cool fire throwers who were here on First Thursday, will be back on June 14th! It's a Saturday, so stop on by and check them out. It's a lot of fun and the show will get started on our patio around sundown. Hope to see you there!

Those phones!!!

2008-05-27T20:14:00.002-04:00

You may be wondering what the frick is goin' on with our phones... well, so are we!
Verizon is having some problems, which is, in turn, giving us problems. But hang in there, they should be fixed by tomorrow!

"Noise" at FireFlies

2008-05-26T16:50:00.002-04:00

Join us Saturday, May 31st at 8:30pm for Movie Night! We are showing the movie "Noise". Reservations are suggested, but not required.

Here is some more information about the movie:
http://www.alexandrianews.org/?p=1116

And here is a trailer for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u8KxEf4A3M

Give us a call at the restaurant to make reservations. 703-548-7200

Know any good bands?

2008-05-08T14:14:00.001-04:00

We are looking for bands who want to play on Tuesday and Thursday nights at FireFlies. If you are in a band/know of a band, email us to get on our schedule!

What a great First Thursday!

2008-05-02T14:12:00.002-04:00

Well, I don't know how many of you were there last night, but Tim Parks was rockin' and Flights of Fire were, well, on Fire!! It was a great night and a great show! We're planning to books more evenings with both... so if you missed this one, be sure to catch the next one!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or is it........

2008-04-28T13:15:00.004-04:00

the long awaited bar??? That's right, folks.... the BAR is underway at FireFlies. Please excuse our mess while we are under construction. Should be finished in a few short weeks!!
Stop on in for a drink, catch a game on the tube, and have some great food! We'll keep you posted as things move forward!

First Thursday is right around the corner!

2008-04-28T13:12:00.002-04:00

How do you know Spring is officially here and Summer is on the way? First Thursdays in Del Ray, of course!! The theme this week is Kids and Kanines. At FireFlies, we are ready to party down! We have not one, but TWO bands lined up to play on Thursday from 6-9pm- Tim Parks AND Brainfang. It'll be a lot of fun!

Become a part of the FireFlies Family- Join our mailing list!

2008-04-26T01:28:00.004-04:00

Would you like to receive regular updates and coupons from the folks at FireFlies? If so, click the link at the bottom of the page to sign up for our newsletter! That way, you'll never miss all the cool stuff at the restaurant!

What's up with the big, giant monkey and all those sunglasses?

2008-04-25T21:54:00.004-04:00

So, if you've been into the restaurant lately, you've probably noticed our big, giant monkey. He was a gift from a local passerby who was looking to give the monkey a new home. We thought our little patrons would enjoy playing with him.. and well, now he seems to have become somewhat of a mascot at the restaurant. Feel free to give him a hug, a flick on his crazy, pointed nose, or whatever.. but please give him some love...

And those shades? Well, we have a west-facing building with LARGE windows that stare right into the sun. While sunset is beautiful, it can be a little bright while trying to gaze into the eyes of a loved one over some tasty food. So, we thought we'd offer some sunglasses while the sun sets for the night. We have some silly ones, some more traditional styles, some groovy 80s-style ones, and crazy star-shaped ones for the kiddies. Please enjoy them while at the restaurant, but leave them for others to enjoy.

Got some old shades you want to get rid of?? Donate them to the FireFlies Sunglasses Fund!!

Coming to Brunch?

2008-04-25T20:47:00.000-04:00

Our Brunch was reviewed yesterday in the Washington Post. Our Brunch, according to the Post, is worth getting out of bed for! It's a pretty great review and we are really excited about it. If you haven't been in for Brunch, what are you waiting for? It's not for the weak at heart- it's a loud, rowdy Bluegrass Brunch full of great music and even better food! If you'd like to check out the article, please click the link below. And see our website for the full Brunch menu.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/23/AR2008042301182.html

Specials this week

2008-04-23T11:13:00.001-04:00

We've got some great specials this week! MmmmmMmmm Good!!
For Apps- we have everyone's summer favorite- FireFlies Famous Deviled Eggs
We also have BBQ Rib Tips served with a roasted onion-horseradish sauce

For Entrees- we have an Oven Roasted Pork Loin served over a warm Spinach Salad
A salad topped with Smoked Norwegian Salmon and a creamy Cucumber Dressing
Blackened Petit Sirloin served with Roasted Potatoes and a yummy Corn Sauce.

We've also rolled out our new pizzas and entrees for Spring- we'll be changing our salads and sandwiches in the next couple of weeks

FireStar at FireFlies

2008-04-23T11:08:00.000-04:00

We've just started a new event at FireFlies called FireStar. It's a customer driven music contest and, man, it's a lot of fun! Every Tuesday from 6-9pm bands try to woo our guests into voting for them. If they win the vote, the band is then invited back to play a full set on the second Thursday after the gig.
If you are a band and want to compete, email us at chefthomasr@gmail.com.
If you are a groupie, come in and vote for your favorite band.
If you are a foodie, just come in and enjoy great music and great food!

We have music every Tues and Thurs from 6-9pm. We also have live bluegrass from our favorite bluegrass band every Sunday- Big Hillbilly Bluegrass from 11am-2pm!