Summer Feasting Continues

Summertime, and the livin' is easy... Join us as we delve into the lively DC culinary scene. We savor all the seasonal delights and have the 411 on the latest menus prepared by your local faves - and maybe some there’s a name or two that’s new to you. We are ready for some summer refreshments — you? 
 

NEW & NOTEWORTHY: 

Seven Years!: Bresca turns seven this September. The restaurant will offer a $177 chef’s tasting menu featuring some of the restaurant’s classics. Enjoy dishes such as Scallop Crudo with celtuce and buttermilk, a Foie Gras Negroni with Beignets, and Cote de Boeuf with Black Garlic, Robuchon Potatoes, and Ambrosia, with supplements like their famous Duck a la Presse ($77 add). Additionally, Bresca is announcing their “7 Days of Memories” on Instagram beginning Saturday, 9/7. You are invited to post your favorite memories for a chance to win a $7 dinner experience each day until 9/14 by tagging @BrescaDC and using hashtag #Bresca7for7- seven winners will be announced each day. 1906 14th St NW; brescadc.com

Eighteen Years!: Bastille is celebrating a huge milestone, 18 years with a special month of fun. Throughout September, Bastille will host a series of special events and new offerings to mark this milestone:
- New Plat du Mois: Starting September 10th, guests can indulge in the North Atlantic Lemon Sole "Meunière," a seasonal dish crafted by Chef Christophe that captures the vibrant flavors of French cuisine. Available all month for dinner.
- Sud-Ouest et Rhône Meridional Wine Dinner – September 19: Experience a curated selection of fine wines from the South of France, paired with a delectable multi-course meal. An unforgettable evening that promises to be a true culinary journey.
- 5 Days of Giveaways: From September 25-29, guests can participate in daily surprises and giveaways, with chances to win fabulous prizes. Stay tuned for more details!
- Fall Menu Launch: As the leaves change, so will Bastille's menu. Look out for new fall dishes at the end of the month that highlight the warmth and richness of autumn. 606 N fayette street; bastillerestaurant.com

Duck on a Roll: This September, savor a culinary creation brought to you by chef Ryan Ratino in collaboration with Beresovsky’s Deli for their ongoing Chefs…on a Roll collab. Experience the "Hot Duckity Dog," a gourmet twist on a classic, featuring a succulent blend of duck, pork, and foie gras hot dog, topped with pickled mustard seeds, chives, pickles, and a unique Calabrian ketchup. Chef Ryan Ratino, the mastermind behind the one MICHELIN-starred Bresca and two MICHELIN- starred Jônt of Hive Hospitality, brings his expertise in blending global flavors with French techniques to this limited-time offering. Indulge in this one-of-a-kind dish for just $12.99 at Beresovsky’s Deli in Navy Yard for the perfect end of summer treat. 1201 Half St SE; beresovskys.com

Cake for Breakfast: Spend your sunny fall Saturday afternoons on Chef James Wozniuk’s patio with new brunch dishes like LO BAK GO (a classic turnip cake with daikon radish, dried shiitake & scallion) Lor Mee (flat rice noodles with sliced pork, fish cake, 7 min egg, minced garlic, sambal, bean sprout, tofu and black vinegar) or KOAY TEOW TH’NG (a thin rice Penang noodle soup with pulled chicken, fish balls, scallion, crispy garlic, and garlic oil.) 3400 11th St NW; makanrestaurantdc.com

New Season, New Menu: Chef Chris Morgan at Joon is offering a new menu for fall. Highlights include an Arugula Salad with heirloom tomatoes, feta, walnuts, pickled peaches, basil, and beet vinaigrette and Mushroom Khoresh with oyster and cremini mushrooms, tomato, swiss chard, saffron and white truffle. 8045 Leesburg Pike suite 120; eatjoon.com

Hong Kong on the Menu (Brunch Alert): Highlights from Immigrant Food's menu include the “Peruvian Double Fried Chicken Sandwich” (with Aji amarillo, salsa criolla, lime) and the “Hong Kong French Toast” (peanut butter, condensed milk, strawberry jam). For drinks, opt for brunch cocktails like the “DIY Mimosa Trio” and Sangria pitchers or non alcoholic favorites like the Café Calma, Pineapple Matcha, and several NA cocktails including a Virgin Piña Colada. immigrantfood.com

Fall for These Flavors: Fall has arrived at Jeni's Ice Cream with their new fall collection. Enjoy new flavors like Bay leaf cheesecake with a herby cream cheese icing, sweet potato marshmallow praline with spiced sweet potato and cadnied pecans, the miso butterscotch brownie with toasted sugar and miso. jenis.com

The Best Cookie: Levain is bringing back the classics with the launch of their new Black & White cookie. This cookie is like a love letter to the classic black & white, with rich dark cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chunky white chocolate bits. It’s been super popular as an exclusive limited time offering online, and now you can grab one in Georgetown, but only for a little while. levainbakery.com

Skyedom (Chef Alert): Skydome has welcomed a new chef to join their team. Enis Achour brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Skydome team in his new role as he begins leading the team. Boasting over 12 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, his culinary journey began in Tunisia, where he grew up. With his mother’s French background and his dad’s from Tunisia, he finds inspiration in his Mediterranean roots and French culture. 300 Army Navy Dr; .hilton.com

And They're Back: Busboys and Poets has reopened their flagship location on 14th street. To celebrate, they are giving you complimentary mimosas with your brunch order on the 7 & 8th of September. 14th & v; busboysandpoets.com

From Garden to Menu: Alhambra has released a new seasonal menu to ring in the colder weather while focusing on hyperlocal sourcing for the freshest meals. Try the new watermelon and tomato salad, coconut rice pudding, blackened octopus and more. Decanter, 923 Black Lives Matter Plz NW; alhambradc.com

Let's Go!: Yalla is a new middle eastern restaurant in the DMV with an emphasis on Chef Chehaieb's Lebanese background. Try dishes like the Beet Kibbeh Nayeh with traditional raw kibbeh made with tomato, beets, mint and pistachios. yallabyspace.com

Salmon Week: This September 9th – 15th, restaurants across Washington, D.C. will feature wild Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon on their menus. This culinary celebration connects wild sockeye salmon from Alaska’s wild western coastline to exceptional restaurants in the nation’s capital. Each restaurant creates their own unique dish with Bristol Bay Sockeye at the center, offering a wide range of flavors for restaurant guests to experience all week long throughout the District. bristolbaysockeye.org

Taste of Bethesda (Mark Your Cal):  Taste of Bethesda will be back on the streets of Woodmont Triangle (Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell & Del Ray Avenues) on Saturday, October 5th. Featuring 35  Bethesda restaurants, live music on four different stages throughout the festival, and children's activities including face painting, this is an event you do not want to miss. Learn more here. 

The Beast is Back (Mark Your Cal) : Snallygaster season is approaching very quickly and tickets are going fast. If you've been waiting to purchase your Basilisk tickets, this is your sign to jump on the opportunity. At the festival on October 12th, you can enjoy over 450 beers from over 175 brewers and enjoy the best of the best in food trucks, live music on two stages, entertainment and family fun all on Pennsylvania Ave in the heart of Washington DC. Purchase tickets here. 

Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Cakes: Chang Chang is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival (taking place on September 17) with the return of Lisa Chang's beloved mooncakes, available for presale now through September 28. The Chang family uses a Suzhou-style recipe that is flakier and paler than the mooncakes of Hong Kong and southern China; the sweet red bean + savory pork mooncake pastries are sold as a box of 6 for $18 and available for pick up every Friday and Saturday at Chang Chang, until September 28. Order the moon cakes here.

Mark Your Cal or Get Shucked (Mark Your Cal): The 11th annual Shuck It! oyster and beer festival is upon us on October 19th. Enjoy live music as you slurp on oysters and the best brews in the area. Tickets are going very fast, so make sure you get yours here. 

Chiko x Colada Shop = Collab: Celebrate Cuban Sandwich Day with a unique twist. Colada Shop and Chiko have teamed up to bring you an unforgettable Cuban Sandwich, blending the best of both worlds. Enjoy a delicious fusion of pork, ham, Sichuan pickle relish, and Chinese mustard, available at all Colada Shop locations from September 1st. coladashop.com

Packing a picnic? Check out our list of all the best spots to find provisions to fill your basket, here. 

NOT NEW, BUT NOTEWORTHY: 

A Taste of the Amazon at Lunch: Amazonia is excited to announce the launch of its new 3-course lunch pre-fixe menu, available starting Sunday, August 25 from 11am to 3pm. The new lunch pre-fixe menu is designed to give guests a well-rounded taste of Amazonia’s culinary offerings. For $45, diners can enjoy one starter, an anticucho, and their choice of any sandwich or main dish. 920 Blagden Alley NW; causadc.com

Prost Oktoberfest: Prost is returning with an Oktoberfest celebration September 21st. Enjoy traditional German food and authentic German beer. 919 5th Street; prostdc.com

Mangia Mangia : Corso Italian has just introduced a new all-you-can-eat Italian brunch with a wide array of italian-inspired eats and drink specials like bellinis and more. Try the ricotta pancakes, honey foacacia toast and more dishes. 4024 Campbell Ave; corsoitalian.com

Van Leeuwen x Johnny Spero collab: Van Leeuwen has opened a new 14th street location and to celebrate they have collabed with Johnny Spero to create a limited-edition sundae. The Spero sundae features two scoops of cheesecake ice cream and a black cocoa caramel sauce with a roasted chocolate crumble. 1415 14th street; vanleeuwenicecream.com

Throw a Tomato: It's that time of the year again at Jaleo, the Tomatina menu is back to celebrate the La Tomatina festival. Enjoy tomato-inspired dishes like tomatoes rellenos, a heirloom tomato salad. 480 7th St NW; jaleo.com/location/washington-dc

Fairfax City Restaurant Week: Fairfax City Restaurant week is coming on September 2-8th. There will be over 30 exciting food and dining options that show a diverse amount of culinary recipes. fairfaxcityrestaurantweek.com

Mexico at the Market: Union Market's La Cosecha is getting a flavorful boost with Apapacho, a new taqueria led by the passionate and talented husband-and-wife team, Alam Mendez and Elisa Reyna. Apapacho, inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Mexico, promises to deliver a dining experience that is both authentic and soulful. With Alam's deep roots in traditional Oaxacan cooking, influenced by his family's renowned restaurant Las Quince Letras, and Elisa's artistry as a pastry chef, Apapacho is set to become a haven for food lovers. Each dish, crafted with the finest ingredients and handmade with care, embodies the essence of the Nahuatl word "Apapacho" – to embrace with the soul. instagram.com

Fried Chicken For Us: The Roost is excited to welcome Buttermilk, the latest culinary venture by seasoned pitmaster Shannon Bingham, known for his exceptional barbecue expertise. After gaining recognition for his Central Texas-style smoked meats at Emmylou’s, Bingham is now bringing his love for comfort food to Buttermilk, where fried chicken takes center stage. You can indulge in mouthwatering sandwiches like the #1 with coleslaw, pickles, and honey mustard, or the #3 with pimento cheese, jalapeno jam, and BBQ sauce, all served with crispy waffle fries. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue; .theroostsedc.com

Alice Waters + Smithsonian Food History Gala (Mark Your Cal): The Smithsonian Food History Gala takes place on October 17th, where the annual presentation of the Julia Child Award for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts will go to this year’s recipient, Alice Waters. As we gather for the 10th annual Gala, we not only celebrate a decade of culinary excellence but also recognize the pivotal role the Food History Project plays in fostering a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of what we eat. Info here. 

If It Walks Like a Duck: Replacing Birch & Barley, Mallard brings a twist to traditional Southern dishes, featuring locally sourced ingredients and innovative techniques. Join us for a taste of Shrimp and Grits, Seared Sea Scallops, and more, complemented by a curated selection of craft beers, unique cocktails, and boutique wines. 1337 14th St NW; mallarddc.com

Farm-to-Table Breakfast: Shilling Canning Company, from Chef Reid Shilling and Sara Quinteros-Fernandez, is known for its farm-to-table ingredients and seasonally changing menus, and offers brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Guests can start their morning with freshly made Country Ham Biscuits with Broadbent country ham on a cheddar biscuit with pepper jelly, Shilling’s take on a Breakfast Burrito made of pork belly, cheddar, farm eggs, crispy potato, Path Valley black beans, Fresno, corn, fire roasted salsa, and avocado, all inside a house-made flour tortilla. 360 Water Street; shillingcanning.com