Rose's Luxury

The Unassuming Exterior at 717 8th St., S. E.

As the first guests are seated, the long line continues.

FRESH and WARM POTATO BREAD WITH CHIVEY BUTTER, AND A BOURBON PEACH COCKTAIL

The Bourbon drink is bedecked with a  real leaf

My fave: Chilled Vadouvan curry with macadamia nuts and caramelized banana

Rock Shrimp ceviche with crispy plantains

Rarely have I stood for an hour in line for the privilege of a table at five pm. OK, make that never. But after hearing about Rose's Luxury for a year, I had to go see for myself if it were worth the trouble. And yes, it was!!

Carlo and I set out from home at 3:30 in the afternoon to drive to Capital Hill, Washington, D.C.  We arrived at 4, and joined a line of about 90 people. We wondered when the first in line had arrived...

At five o'clock, the hostess/maître d' started greeting each person in line and asking if they would like an early seating or a second seating. We opted for early.  By five pm, the line behind us was about 120 people long. 

The fabulous dessert: A combo of coconut ice cream, kiwi, caramel, burnt coconut and lime with strewn bachelor buttons, a pleasure for the tongue

 

     This is a menu of small plates, served on charming mismatched china and old glassware from the sixties and beyond, carefully collected before opening by the chef/owner.

We enjoyed everything: Grilled avocado with tomatillo, poblano, cotija cheese and cilantro stems;  lichee salad with vegetarian sausage, habanero and peanuts. The potato bread was divinely fresh and warm.

Creativity is big here: a corn creme brulee' works well.
Service is beyond friendly; it is warm and hospitable, and downright smiley! Open for dinner only, and closed on holidays and Sundays. See you in line!

Your food lover,
Patsie