Dear friends of the dining pleasures,
Many of you who have watched Top Chef on Bravo TV are familiar with Spike Mendelsohn. He is a force!
Last week, I stumbled quite by accident into one of his restaurants: Bearnaise on Capital Hill. Only open for two weeks, there are no kinks that need ironing out!! The restaurant has a Parisian ambiance and menu, even though it is a stone's throw from the U.S. Capital Building, at 315 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
First, I must swoon over the fresh crusty French bread. It has a great texture! Crisp on the outside, rustic on the inside, yet light.
The chicken paillard was magnifique. The French fries were to die for. Although the place calls itself a steak frites menu, I did not have the chance to taste their steak. However! Tomorrow is another day.
And yes, bearnaise is one of many sauces offered alongside one's chicken or beef. It is truly delicious and not heavy.
Bearnaise Restaurant
Down the same block is Spike's wildly different offering:
We The Pizza! It had a line twenty deep of eager eaters. A casual restaurant that offers unusual pizza flavors and toppings, it has little ambiance and little seating. There is a stand-up counter inside, and a few tables out on the sidewalk. Judging by the line, it must be delish!
In addition, in case two restaurants in the same block are not enough Spike, there is a third of his in between: Good Stuff Eatery. Heaven help us!
Your imaginary Foodie,
Patsie
Many of you who have watched Top Chef on Bravo TV are familiar with Spike Mendelsohn. He is a force!
Last week, I stumbled quite by accident into one of his restaurants: Bearnaise on Capital Hill. Only open for two weeks, there are no kinks that need ironing out!! The restaurant has a Parisian ambiance and menu, even though it is a stone's throw from the U.S. Capital Building, at 315 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
First, I must swoon over the fresh crusty French bread. It has a great texture! Crisp on the outside, rustic on the inside, yet light.
The chicken paillard was magnifique. The French fries were to die for. Although the place calls itself a steak frites menu, I did not have the chance to taste their steak. However! Tomorrow is another day.
And yes, bearnaise is one of many sauces offered alongside one's chicken or beef. It is truly delicious and not heavy.
Bearnaise Restaurant
Down the same block is Spike's wildly different offering:
We The Pizza! It had a line twenty deep of eager eaters. A casual restaurant that offers unusual pizza flavors and toppings, it has little ambiance and little seating. There is a stand-up counter inside, and a few tables out on the sidewalk. Judging by the line, it must be delish!
In addition, in case two restaurants in the same block are not enough Spike, there is a third of his in between: Good Stuff Eatery. Heaven help us!
Your imaginary Foodie,
Patsie
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