Tangier Lounge Remembers the Life of Brian Adkins

Recently we learned that a good friend of Tangier Lounge died while serving the US Foreign Service in Ethiopia. Brian was a regular guest at our restaurant where he practiced his language skills and learned about our culture with fellow patrons. We lost a great friend in Brian. He will be deeply missed.

- Abdou Zouaydi at Tangier Lounge and Mohamed Aribi at Azela Cafe

Memorial Mass for Brian D. Adkins

A Memorial Mass for Brian D. Adkins, a Foreign Service Officer of the United States and George Washington University alumnus, who died on assignment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 31 January 2009 will be offered at

St. Stephen Martyr Roman Catholic Church

2436 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-0982
Saturday, 28 February 2009 at 3:00 PM.

Please join those who were unable to travel to the funeral rites in Ohio in commemorating Brian at his Memorial Mass on the 28th of February. A reception with light refreshments will immediately follow Mass in the church hall. There will be an opportunity to deliver eulogies at the reception following Mass.

The church is located on Pennsylvania Avenue at the corner of 25TH ST, NW. The nearest Metro station is located two blocks away at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro stop on 23RD ST, NW.

Representatives from the U.S. Department of State, Washington Diplomatic Corps, George Washington University, and the GWU Elliot School of International Affairs will be in attendance.

Brian Daniel Adkins Memorial Fund:

Brian’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Brian Daniel Adkins Memorial Fund. All of the contributions will be allocated for the private, Catholic school education of Brian’s young nephew, Chase. This was very important to Brian, and is one of many examples of his selflessness. Although he never advertised it, while working for the State Department, he set aside a portion of each paycheck for Chase’s education. His family is grateful for your generosity.

Electronic fund transfers can be made to WesBanco Bank:
Account# 3481505539
Routing # 043400036

Contributions can also be mailed to: 4147 Manassas Ct., Columbus, Ohio 43207. Please make checks out to his parents: Dan and Christine Adkins.

Tangier Lounge Named One of the Three Best Hookah Bars in Washington DC

In her articled “Hookah Bars – the New Singles Scene” published at examiner.com, DC Singles Examiner writer Danielle Duff names Tangier Restaurant and Hookah Lounge on of the best places in DC to smoke shisha. Danielle writes

With the winter months quickly approaching I like to warm my body with a soothing glass of Moroccan mint tea, which they prepare with fresh mint – it sure beats Lipton! The staff at Tangier are amazingly friendly and helpful. You’re sure to fall in love with Tangier on the spot!

Thanks Danielle for the kind words! You can check out the article and read the rest of the review. Come in for some tea, or try our specially prepared Moroccan coffee next time you’re in Adams Morgan.