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Today, I.M.P. Stands for "It's My Potato" as The Anthem Unveils New European-Style French Fry Stand on The Wharf, FRITES AND GREET
Seth Hurwitz's I.M.P. Brings European-Style Frites to The Wharf WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Anthem today launched Frites and Greet, a European-style french fry stand conceived by I.M.P. chairman Seth Hurwitz and featuring hand-cut, double-fried potatoes with seven musical-themed dipping sauces at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. The stand, operated by longtime kitchen partner Eco Caters, is located across the walkway from The Anthem by District Pier. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Reporters and social media outlets can sign up to take part in a special tasting event. To get more information on this, please register here.) The stand serves hand-cut, European-style frites that are double-fried for maximum flavor and crispiness. Each order includes one housemade dipping sauce with musical takes on classics, including Mean Mr. Mustard, Smoke On The Water, or Ranch Against The Machine. Customers can choose from seven different sauces, with additional flavors available for 75 cents each. The menu also features three housemade sparkling lemonades in strawberry, mango, or blackberry flavors. 'My son Sam, who used to be at The Anthem but now runs The Atlantis, says to me one day 'We should sell fries. Everybody loves fries,' said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of The Anthem, the 9:30 Club, and The Atlantis and operator of Merriweather Post Pavilion and the Lincoln Theatre. 'Of course, we have to make the best fries, so we did a little research trip to the European frites capitals. Ten pounds later we returned, knowing what we had to do to make fries like THEY DO…fresh cut, double fried, and fantastic sauces.' Hurwitz worked with longtime chef Steve Mannino to design the menu. 'When I tasted the final product, it went from just selling fries, to selling the best fries,' Hurwitz said. 'I am as excited to see people enjoy them as I am to see people enjoy shows.' Frites and Greet will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm, and on Anthem show nights beginning at 5pm. On some nights, fans will even be able to greet some Frites after the show! The stand will also be open during The Wharf's 'Sunset Cinema Movie Nights,' currently scheduled for July 17th, July 24th, August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28. About The Anthem Built to host both artists on the rise and arena acts seeking a more intimate experience with their audience, The Anthem boasts a wide variety of seated and general admission standing configurations with a flexible capacity from 2,500 to 6,000 across three floors. Balcony boxes are each uniquely angled to face the stage so fans can connect with their favorite artists without craning their neck, with the first two rows of each box designated Super Excellent™ Seats – providing a reserved, non-transferable option to those in search of the best seats in the house without fear of getting gouged by scalpers. Located just blocks from the National Mall, The Anthem anchors The Wharf and draws thousands to Washington, D.C.'s Southwest waterfront every night while ebbing and flowing with the audience to comfortably adapt from hosting David Byrne or Lil Nas X one night to former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel in conversation with former President Barack Obama the next. With full arena production and rigging capabilities, internationally-renowned artists like The Killers, Erykah Badu, Tame Impala, Lorde, and Weezer have chosen to make The Anthem their stop while on arena tours, while artists like Billie Eilish, Hozier, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, The Creator, and Charlie XCX all stopped there on their way to stardom. Even living legends like Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, and Jane Goodall have graced The Anthem's stage! Since The Anthem's inaugural show with the Foo Fighters on October 12, 2017 the venue has been dubbed Washington, D.C.'s 'Monument to Music' and hosted nearly three million fans across more than a thousand events of all shapes and sizes, from weddings and the WWE to the Washington Nationals' World Series victory party. More than 1,200 artists have graced the stage from all genres, including comedy icons like Steve Martin and Martin Short, Jo Koy, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, Aziz Ansari, Ron White, Hasan Minhaj, and Andy Samberg's The Lonely Island. The Anthem joins I.M.P.'s family of venues alongside the world-renowned 9:30 Club, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lincoln Theatre, and The Atlantis, and is the only venue of its size in D.C. specifically built from the ground up for live entertainment. Media Contact:Audrey Fix Schaeferaudrey@
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Seth Hurwitz Marks 9:30 Club's 45th Anniversary With Reissued and Expanded Coffee Table Book
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club, today announced the reissue of 9:30 - a Time and a Place, the sold-out coffee table book that captured the legendary venue's history through never-before-seen photos, stories, and memories. The expanded 45th anniversary edition features more than 100 new pages, including The Atlantis venue, complete show listings, and tributes to the artists and staff who have made the 9:30 Club one of the world's most beloved music venues. Fans can pick up a copy at the 9:30 Club's box office during office hours or the 9:30 Club's merch booth during a show to skip shipping charges, or the book is also available online at 9:30 Club's website, (plus, members of I.M.P.'s free-to-join loyalty program, Friends with Benefits, qualify for free shipping on all online orders). The book will also be available to purchase as an add-on to concert tickets, with additional fees. 'We wanted to make a coffee table book that actually told the story,' said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club. 'I think it does. In fact, I think it tells a lot of people's stories. Because a lot of people are what the 9:30 Club is about. And there were some real characters. Still are.' The 9:30 Club is celebrating its 45th Anniversary with a limited edition, significantly expanded reissue of 9:30 – A Time and a Place, featuring more than 100 new pages of photography, storytelling, and history including the debut of I.M.P.'s latest venue, The Atlantis: a re-creation and near replica of the original 9:30 Club, constructed to host 450 fans night after night. Located at 2047 9th Street NW, next to the 'new' 9:30 Club, The Atlantis opened on May 30, 2023 with Foo Fighters kicking off a grand opening series of 44 underplays by legendary artists who were integral to the 9:30 Club's storied history, like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Joan Jett, Jeff Tweedy, Tove Lo, Gary Clark Jr., Maggie Rogers, and so many more. These new pages reveal exclusive artist notes as well as 44 photos of that grand opening series - 41 by famed concert photographer Jim Saah, and three by photojournalist Ben Eisendrath - connecting the past, present, and future, as I.M.P's newest venue lives up to its tagline, 'Where Music Begins' - giving both established and burgeoning artists alike a new, intimate home to connect with fans in D.C. The updated edition also includes something fans have been asking for since the release of that first edition - a complete chronological listing of every show ever played at the 9:30 Club, from the original F St. location to its current home at 815 V St. In addition, the new book includes a heartfelt memorial honoring the late Shawn 'Gus' Vitale, the 9:30 Club's beloved lead sound engineer, with a tribute written by Ian MacKaye of Fugazi and Dischord Records. Featuring legends like Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Shirley Manson (Garbage), Keanu Reeves (Dogstar), Sarah McLachlan, Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), HR Hudson (Bad Brains), Chuck D (Public Enemy), the Club's co-owners Seth Hurwitz and Rich Heinecke and scores more, 9:30: A Time And A Place is curated by Roger Gastman, famed art dealer, filmmaker, and publisher who focuses on graffiti and street art. 'Of the 100+ books I've made, the 9:30 Club book is the one I get asked about the most. Everyone wanted it long after it sold out,' said Gastman. 'Being able to breathe new life into it, adding a ton of new pages and images to the classic content, got me just as excited as I always felt (and still feel) going to the club. It was an honor to do this for my old hometown's foremost venue.' About the 9:30 Club Located at 9th and V Streets, NW, in Washington, D.C.'s historic U Street neighborhood, the 9:30 Club has been the inimitable place bands aspire to play and music fans love to attend since 1980. It's the most attended club of its size in the world, serving D.C.'s vibrant local audiences while also drawing in patrons from across the globe. Gracing the stage have been legends like Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Chuck Berry, and James Brown; rising stars like Turnstile, Sabrina Carpenter, Billy Strings, Charli XCX, and Thundercat; and arena acts like Adele, Foo Fighters, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, Stromae, The Smashing Pumpkins, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead. The 9:30 Club has won multiple Top Club awards from Billboard, Rolling Stone and Pollstar.
