Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company

"Tiki isn’t a bad option for day drinkers and this cocktail bar and distillery from Todd Thrasher opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon Friday through Saturday." - Missy Frederick

"Make your own coconut rum-tini, courtesy of Tiki TNT’s resident distiller and owner Todd Thrasher. His tropics-influenced getaway at the Wharf offers cool cocktail sets for the holidays, including one with coconut rum, espresso cocktail mix, and custom glassware. The cocktail kits can only be purchased on-site." - Adele Chapin

"Nationally recognized mixologist Todd Thrasher’s massive endeavor on the Southwest Waterfront attracts tourists, locals, and service industry types alike. The multi-level tiki bar and happy hour spot offers cheeky, frozen rum and Coke in a can, classics like a Zombie or Mai Tai, and an extremely potent T.N.T. Problem Forgetter (bourbon and Thrasher’s spiced and overproof rum, apricot liqueur, coconut cream rum, honey, and lime). A retooled food menu features fabulous waterfront snacks like pork-topped nachos and spice bomb-blasted ramen." - Tierney Plumb, Travis Mitchell

"Bring island vibes to the Wharf while sipping on beach-friendly drinks at Tiki TNT. The frozen rum “in” Coke ($15) is always a crowd favorite and drops to $10 during happy hour." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb

"The Wharf’s resident tiki perch invites customers to dress the part: don a Hawaiian shirt or tropical clothing to get a 15-percent discount during its new “Aloha” brunch (noon to 3 p.m.). Patrons can go bottomless with mimosas for $25 (two-hour time limit). For food, French toast built on King’s Hawaiian bread comes stuffed with ube cream filling, and Manifest sesame sourdough balances Hawaiian avocado mash and coconut-crusted tofu. Owner Todd Thrasher enlisted his buddy David Guas — chef/owner of Arlington’s Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery — to produce rum buns for brunch." - Tierney Plumb