Following a public naming contest and vote, Artisphere and restaurant group Barroso Inc. are thrilled to announce that HERE was selected by the public as the name for Artisphere’s new restaurant and full bar—a signature feature of the Washington, DC area’s newest urban arts center. The winning name entry was submitted by Bonnie Imlay of Silver Spring, Maryland. The two finalists, "Artesano" and "También," were submitted by Berard Tierney of Arlington, Virginia and Mary Sheridan of Arlington, Virginia respectively.

To celebrate the opening of HERE, Artisphere and Barroso Inc. are throwing a free public launch party on Friday, April 1 from 8pm-11pm. Registration is required and limited to 300 guests. The public can register starting today by clicking here . The celebration features a live performance and visual projections by Fort Knox Recordings’ funky trio Thunderball followed by beats spun by DJ Rex Riddem, hourly drawings for door prizes, surprise programming and the reveal of a new art installation. All launch party attendees will receive a free drink at the bar, enjoy samplings of the restaurant’s cuisine and are encouraged to explore Artisphere.

The restaurant and bar, open the same hours as Artisphere, will be a modern and exciting addition to Rosslyn’s daytime dining, happy hour and nightlife scene.
ABOUT RESTAURANT GROUP BARROSO INC.
Barroso Inc. was created more than a decade ago when Guajillo in Arlington opened, the first traditional and authentic Mexican restaurant in the DC area. Since then, Barroso Inc. opened Casa Oaxaca (2007), which specializes in Southern Mexican food and also, a full catering service.

Barroso Inc. is run by native Arlingtonians Karen Barroso and Rolando Juárez who decided to honor their Mexican roots by bringing the authentic and traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine to the Washington, DC area.