Washington, D.C. - September 26, 2006

Booty Call

Piratz Tavern

Most of the time, crime doesn’t pay.

The one exception: piracy. (Just ask Orlando Bloom.)

And the best booty yet is available at Piratz Tavern, a new lovably goofy spot serving an eclectic mix of international cuisine such as Caribbean BBQ, Thai-style mussels, Portuguese cod fritters, and Jamaican jerk pork. All against a backdrop of skulls and crossbones, swords, cannons, maps, fountains, and treasure chests.

Still working on those sea legs? Walk the plank out to the patio and sip on a rum cocktail served up by the sword-swallowing bartendress (on Saturdays). Or try any of the international wines or teas while vibing to the reggae, Moroccan, Caribbean, Arabic, or Brazilian music.

With all that to set the mood, you may just be in for the biggest payoff of all.

Meeting your first mate.

Piratz Tavern, 8402 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, at Bonifant Street (301-588-9001 or piratztavern.com).

  Brunch, Live Music