Ugly Duckling opened in December 2024 at the popular corner of 7th and Q Streets Northwest in Shaw, occupying the ground floor of Jefferson Market Place in the former La Jambe space. The neighborhood cocktail and wine bar celebrates the unexpected, blending elegant sophistication with whimsical, relaxed energy. Dark walls, plush suede curtains, soft lighting, and chandeliers throughout create intimacy, while bronze sculptures of moose, ducks, and deer sporting individual personalities add playful touches. The beverage program emphasizes cocktails and wines with craft beers and pear cider also available by the glass. A carefully curated, frequently rotating food menu of small plates matches the drink program's seasonal flavors and creative energy. This is a place designed for unwinding and good times, where refined taste doesn't require pretension.