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The Poets Cafe
-Comfortable seating and a large work table

-convenient outlets for computer use
-Accommodates approximately 15 guests
-Perfect for study groups, book discussions,

small meetings and small group receptions

The Busboys Lounge
-The large, chic living room you have always wanted
-1,200 square feet of open high-ceilinged space
-Accommodates approximately up to 150 guests
-Perfect for mixers, fundraisers, receptions and events that
are open to the public
-Features plush sofas, easy chairs, occasional and coffee tables
Busboys Lounge is the heart of our space. From certain
vantage points in the lounge, you can view Busboys and
Poets in its entirety. The Busboys Lounge may only be
rented as part of a full restaurant rental

The Gallery
-High-ceilinged dining room
-500 square feet
-Accommodates approximately 60 guests
-Perfect for intimate receptions and semi-private parties
-Features changing exhibits from local artists

Busboys and Poets Books
Busboys and Poets Books, operated by Teaching for Change,
is Washington, DC's newest source for books and films that
encourage children and adults to question, challenge and
re-think the world beyondthe headlines. We carefully select
every title to ensure access to High quality progressive
politics, poetry & literature Anti-bias children's books
Young adult literature with real world themes Multicultural
titles for pre-K thru 12 teachers & parents Titles by Independent
publishers People's history - African American, Latino,
Asian-American, Arab-American, women and more.

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Room Rental Rates
Please read entire Room Rental section to understand which
charges or discounts might apply.

We do not permit our guests to bring in food or drinks from
outside. If we make exceptions (i.e. a specialty wine, birthday
cakes) the cork fee is $12/bottle and the cake plate fee is $3/
per person. Additionally there is a $150 service charge
assessed on all events held in the Langston Room.

Room use fees are as follows:
Langston Room

Day.....Time ..........Flat Fee.......Hourly Fee ...Fee waived w/
..........................................................................min. food order
Fri-Sun-9am to 6pm.....$1000.........$200................ $2500
Fri-Sun-6pm to 2am ....$2500 .......$400................. $5000
Mon-Thurs-9am-6pm..$750.......... $100................. $2000
Mon-Thurs-6pm -1am. $1000........$200................ $3500

There is a $150 service fee for all events held in the Langston Room

Technical Use Fee for Langston Room---$50 per hour / 2
hour minimum. Includes stage lights, microphones,
CD player, DVD player, VHS, Cable TV, Computer slideshow
or Internet projection


Poets Cafe
There is no charge for use of the Poets Cafe. However, reservations

are only accepted for parties over 10. Dates are held with a

credit card covering an agreed upon, per guest minimum (currently $15 per person)

Gallery
The Gallery dining room may be rented for $2,500 for
a 2-hour block only on Mondays or Wednesdays.

Full Facility
The entire space may be rented only on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 6pm to 1am only for a total price of
$18,750. Fee includes mix of high-end buffet and passed
food, soft drinks and open bar.

The above prices do not include TAX (10%) or GRATUITY (18%)

Room Rental Restrictions and Exceptions
ALL DATES ARE HELD AFTER A $50 NON REFUNDABLE
DEPOST IS PROVIDED. DATES ARE NOT CONSIDERED
CONFIRMED IF A CREDIT CARD OR OTHER DEPOSIT
IS NOT PROVIDED.

CANCELLATIONS
If you reserve space for an event and must cancel your booking, a cancellation fee may be assessed. There is a fee of 25% of the total planned charge if the cancellation
takes place within 14 -21 days of the scheduled event. If the
cancellation takes place within 7 days of the scheduled event,
Busboys will charge 50% of the planned fee.

We must receive the cancellation in writing. The cancellation notice can be faxed to us at 202 387-6138 or emailed to the Events Manager at pamela@busboysandpoets.com

REHEARSALS/SOUND-CHECKS AND SET-UP
If you require time for rehearsing, or need time for set-up or
equipment checks please take this into consideration when
scheduling your event. Busboys and Poets will allow
approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of your
event for set-up. Sound checks and other equipment
checks will be scheduled by appointment at least 24 hours
before the start of your event. Rehearsals should be scheduled
in advance and will require the normal room use fees.

DELIVERIES AND STORAGE
Busboys and Poets is not equipped with sufficient storage space
for outside events. All deliveries should be made the day of the
event and any equipment, props or other materials removed
immediately after the event.

FEE/TICKET CHARGES
If a for-profit organization will have an entrance charge or
ticket price for the event, Busboys and Poets will take an
additional 40% of any funds collected at the door.

If the whole amount of the entrance charge or ticket price
will be donated to a charitable, non-profit and/or not-for
-profit organization, Busboys will take 20% of any funds
collected at the door.

If there is a suggested donation, meaning there is no firm
admittance charge, and no one can be denied entry to the
event for non-payment, and no collection of cash at the door
upon entry OR if tickets for charitable events are purchased
in advance so that there is no cash exchanged at any
reception, welcome or literature table, and no money changes
hands for admittance to an event at Busboys and Poets, then
Busboys will not take any part of the door.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL DISCOUNT
If your organization is a non-profit/not-for-profit/charitable
organization, Busboys and Poets offers a substantial discount on the

room use and technical use fees for events held Sunday - Wednesday.

Please contact events manager, Pamela Pinnock,
at Pamela@busboysandpoets.com for possible reductions in rates.

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EVENT PLANNING PROPOSAL FORM

Todays Date_________
Information Taken By/Submitted By_________
Deposit amount _________
Credit Card: Amex MC Visa other Exp. Date: _______
Number __________________________________


Please provide your Tax ID#....... Event/ Organization Name

____________________........________________

Date Requested

Time Requested

Number of Attendees

Contact Person

Address 1

Address 2

Phone

Fax

Email

Website


Description of Event (to be posted on www.busboysandpoets.com)

Event Requirements (choose all that apply)

EQUIPMENT __Microphone(s) _1_2_ 3 _Wireless __DVD
__VHS __Computer __CD

__ 18 x 18 Stage __ 7x10 Projection Screen


SPACE __Langston Room __Hughes Stage __Gallery
__Poets Cafe __Full Restaurant

__ Retail Sales __Bar Service __Food Service __Special Needs

__OTHER:

How will you advertise this event?

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Additional Information

DIRECTIONS
From the North:
Take MD/295South
Merge onto New York Ave NE/ US-50W toward Washington
Turn right onto Florida Ave NE
Florida Ave NE becomes U St NW
Turn right onto 14th Street NW

From the South:
Start out going north on S Washington Street toward King
Street
S Washington Street becomes George Washington Memorial
Pkwy
N/GW Pkwy
Merge onto US-1 N toward Washington
Stay straight to go onto 14th Street

From the West:
Take Military Road E
Turn Right onto Connecticut Ave NW
Turn Left onto T Street NE
Turn Slight left onto Florida Ave NW
Turn slight Right onto U Street NW
Turn left onto 14th Street NW

BY METRO:
Take the green line to the U Street/African American Civil
War Memorial/Cardozo Station.
Bus routes 52, 54 and 90. For Metro trip planning info, visit
http://www.metroopensdoors.com/ or call 202.637.7000

PARKING
There's street parking near Busboys and Poets. Paid parking at he Reeves Center Garage at 2000 14th Street NW is available to the general public after 5:30 PM

ACCESSIBILITY
There is a wheelchair entrance on the 14th Street side of
the building. Restrooms are handicapped accessible

WI-FI
All you need is your laptop.

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EVENT PLANNING MENUS

Breakfast
Assorted Muffins, Bagels and Danish 2.50 per person
Coffee/Tea 2.50 per person
Assorted Juices 3.00 per person
Grits or Home Fries 4.00 per person


Continental Breakfast
7.00 per person
Assorted Breads
Assorted Juices
Coffee/Tea

American Breakfast
14.00 per person
Scrambled Eggs
Turkey Sausage, Bacon or Ham
Toast and Home Fries
Assorted Juices
Coffee/Tea

OR
14.00 per person
Omelet with Vegetables and Cheese OR Western Omelet
Toast and Home Fries
Assorted Juices
Coffee/Tea

OR
16.00 per person
Tofu Scramble with Vegan Sausage or Tempeh
Toast and Home Fries
Assorted Juices
Coffee/Tea

European Breakfast
10.00 per person
Soy Yogurt with Granola and Fruit
Assorted Juices
Coffee/Tea


Reception
Hummus and Toasted Pita 2.50 per person
Vegetable Crudites and Dipping Sauce 2.50 per person
Fruit and Cheese Platter 3.00 per person
Kettle Chips with dip 2.50 per person
Nacho Chips with Salsa 2.50 per person
Bruschetta 3.00 per person

Sesaonal Fruit Bruschetta 3.50 per person
Assorted Gourmet Cheeses and Seasonal Fruit w/Crackers 4.00 pp
Smoked Gouda and Sun Dried tomato on Toast 3.00 per person
Skewered Fruit and Cheese 3.00 per person
Asparagus and Mushroom Stuffed Puff Pastries 4.00 per person
Hummus Stuffed Endive w/Roasted Red Pepper 3.00 per person
Falafel Ball with Tahini Sauce 3.00 per person
Mozzarella and Tomato with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil 4.00 per person
Prosciutto Wrapped Steamed Asparagus 5.00 per person
Skewered Grilled Vegetables with yogurt Cucumber Sauce 4.00 per person
Skewered Chicken w/ Peanut Dipping Sauce 5.00 per person
Skewered Shrimp with dipping sauce 6.00 per person
Sesame Coated Skewered Salmon Bites w/ Teriyaki Sauce 5.00 per person
Skewered Beef Satay with dipping sauce 5.00 per person
Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing 5.00 per person
Assorted Pizza Wedges 4.00 per person
Cookies 2.50 per person
Brownies 2.50 per person

Mini Fruit Tarts 3.00 per person

Imported Beer $5.50 per person (per drink)

Open Bar (Beer and Wine only) 15.50 per person/per 2 hour event

Dinner or Lunch Options
House Salad with House Dressing
Choice of Entrees:
Catfish with Collards and Corn Cakes $25.00
Meat Loaf w/Sautéed Spinach and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy $22.00
Baked Lemon Chicken Breast w/Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables $25.00
Veggie Lasagna with a Pesto Cream Sauce and Garlic Bread $22.00
NY Strip Steak with New Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables $32.00

Choice of Dessert:
Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
Fruit Bowl
Vegan Fruit Parfait

Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with your choice of potato chips or house salad
Steak and Cheese Sandwich $11.00
Avocado and Havarti with Roasted Pepper $8.00
Falafel Sandwich with Tahini Sauce $8.00
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich with Honey $7.00
Turkey and Ham Sandwich with Cheese and Pickles $9.00
Vegan Sandwich Option $10.00

Platters-Carry Out Only
Vegetable Crudités and Dipping Sauce $45.00
Fruit and Cheese Platter $65.00
Kettle Chips with dip $20.00
Nacho Chips with Salsa $20.00
Bruschetta $35.00
Assorted Gourmet Cheeses and Seasonal Fruit with Crackers $65.00
Smoked Gouda and Sun Dried tomato on Toast $35.00
Skewered Fruit and Cheese $75.00
Asparagus and Mushroom Stuffed Puff Pastries $45.00
Hummus Stuffed Endive w/Roasted Red Pepper $45.00
Falafel Ball with Tahini Sauce $50.00
Mozzarella and Tomato with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil $50.00
Prosciutto Wrapped Steamed Asparagus $50.00
Skewered Grilled Vegetables with yogurt Cucumber Sauce $45.00
Skewered Chicken w/ Peanut Dipping Sauce $75.00
Skewered Shrimp with dipping sauce $95.00
Sesame Coated Skewered Salmon Bites w/ Teriyaki Sauce $75.00
Skewered Beef Satay with dipping sauce $75.00
Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing $75.00
Assorted Pizza Wedges $50.00
Assorted Sandwich Platter $75.00
Cookies $50.00
Brownies $50.00

Host your staff retreat, board meeting, or presentation at
Busboys and Poets!
Your meeting package would include :
9:00 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST of Hot Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Assorted Juices, Water, and Assorted breads

12:00 PM
LUNCH to include a choice of (All sandwiches served with your choice
of chips or house salad and soft drink)
Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Avocado and Havarti with Roasted Pepper
Falafel Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich with Honey
Turkey or Ham Sandwich with Cheese and Pickles
Vegan Sandwich Option

2:30 PM
MID AFTERNOON SNACK to include an assortment of cookies, brownies,
hot tea, iced tea, and hot coffee

This package is $24.00 per person plus tax (DC 10%) and grat (18%).
There is no room use fee with a minimum food and drink order of $1000
(Mon-Thurs) or $1700 (Fri). If this minimum is not met, room use fees
will be assessed at the rate of $100 per hour (Mon-Thurs) and $200 per
hour (Fri) Additionally, there is a tech use fee of $50 per hour (minimum
of two hours) for use of the stage, microphone, projector, screen etc.. Times
stated are typical intervals and may be adjusted to suit your meeting needs.

Thank you for considering Busboys and Poets for your event!
2021 14th St NW ~ Wash., DC 20009 Ph 202-387-7638 Fax 202-387-6138 www.busboysandpoets.com