I’m not going to even try and puzzle out how many “Nearly Broke” in DC and Arlington Articles I’ve written since my grad student days…a few years ago.  Here is the new installment (sans a roman numeral):

I enjoyed seeing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince last night, but a few mojitos beforehand wouldn’t have hurt too much.

Wheeeeee….special effects – is Harry flying, or am I?

Before a night of Georgetown Waterfront bars such as Sequoia or Tony & Joe’s, or seeing the new Harry Potter movie at the Georgetown Theatre, you can imbibe your choice of 6 kinds of $6 mojitos (mango, cucumber, pomegranate, etc.) or a couple of kinds of $7 martinis (mango, passion fruit) during the Happy Hour at Mate‘.   Happy Hour Appetizers, Soup, Salads are Half Price, and discounted maki (rolls) range from $3.50 (California, spicy tuna , and salmon/avocado rolls) to $6 (rainbow rolls) or $7 (volcano rolls).  I’m not a fan of volcano rolls (since they are difficult to eat) but I enjoyed the rainbow and salmon/avocado rolls, the mixed greens salad ($3.50), and the fruit flavored mojitos.

Mate’ is part of Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld’s  Latin Concepts group, along with places like Chi-Cha Lounge and Gua-rapo.  Their website describes Mate’ as such:

“Mate is decadent, lush and entirely unexpected in historic Georgetown. All red décor, very luxe Panton spiral lamps, red Luna chairs, a sleek aluminum bar and a Latin inspired sushi menu are brought together to create a sophisticated and seductive atmosphere for Washingtonians.”

Mate’s Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm, and their address is 3101 K St., NW.

-JAY