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"I'm noting a chic new Italian eatery inside the newly-renovated Fiori Spa will kick open the doors this weekend: Ivy Bar & Bistro, at 2613 Potomac Drive, opens Saturday, November 2. Part of a multi-million-dollar revamp, it will boast an 1,800-square-foot rooftop bar, French-style furnishings, and a striking crystal bar; the daytime vibe will be laid-back, but it becomes decidedly more clubby after dark with DJ-driven dance music and plenty of cocktails. The menu leans Italian—pasta, pizza, and paninis—with gluten-free and vegan options including a cauliflower-crust pizza topped with soy cheese and “sausage.” Cocktails include the Divine Goddess (Zephyr gin, St. Germain, smoked rosemary, and lemon) and the Lime & Thyme, a “skinny” margarita made with lime and thyme tincture. Food will be served from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., and the doors will stay open until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday for late-night drinking and dancing." - Amy McCarthy