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Donovan House's Pool Looks Like More Fun Than Thompson LES's

Where: 1155 14th St Nw [map], Washington, DC, United States, 20005

Thompson's track record has been not so good with their outdoor pool scene. Well, back up: that's kind of a vast generalization based on the issues the NYC Lower East Side neighbors have (quite vocally) had with the pool crowd at the Thompson LES — namely, it's loud and obnoxious.

But mmm, doesn't this shot of DC's Donovan House's pool get you going a little bit? This space, which was (unfortunately or fortunately, depending on who you are) "modeled after the exclusive A60 at 60 Thompson in New York and ABH at Thompson Beverly Hills," is officially called Above D.C. (ADC). We're not quite sure what the scene is like up there during its first seasonal go-round (but feel free to tell us), but it sure does look posh, doesn't it?

It's rockin' a full service bar and lots of food from chef Susur Lee's Zentan, Brazilian Ipe decking and, yes, Cherry Blossom Trees — and you can sip on that infamous signature cocktail from A60, “The Thom”, while you're up there.

Meanwhile, we'd like to add this: Zentan needs to get its website together.

[Photo: InspirationDC]