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minibar
855 E St. NW, Washington, 20004, USA
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Contemporary
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855 E St. NW, Washington, 20004, USA
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Contemporary
Two Stars: Excellent cooking
A single door, with a host to match, marks the entrance to this culinary oasis that goes far beyond its tiny name. The lounge is ideal for a glass of champagne, after which guests can settle at the counter built around the chefs' stainless-steel workspace.
The team is passionate, skilled, and full of technical expertise, creating a menu that gets off to a stimulating start, perhaps a watermelon "margarita" which is in fact a wedge of compressed watermelon infused with mezcal, garnished with lime and salt. Whimsy is a driving force here, and it is delightfully rendered in items like the cauliflower and caviar. The meal hits its crescendo with the likes of a perfectly cooked squab breast sauced with huckleberry gastrique. The fun is carried through to the very end, with the crowd-pleasing fried ice cream donut.
The team is passionate, skilled, and full of technical expertise, creating a menu that gets off to a stimulating start, perhaps a watermelon "margarita" which is in fact a wedge of compressed watermelon infused with mezcal, garnished with lime and salt. Whimsy is a driving force here, and it is delightfully rendered in items like the cauliflower and caviar. The meal hits its crescendo with the likes of a perfectly cooked squab breast sauced with huckleberry gastrique. The fun is carried through to the very end, with the crowd-pleasing fried ice cream donut.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- Counter dining
- Interesting wine list
- Valet parking
- Wheelchair access
Location
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People
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José Andrés: The Story on Your Plate
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People
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Employee of the Month: minibar’s Dawn Mason (Video)
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Dining Out
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Inside Mini-Series, Major Chefs at Minibar
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People
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Chef Spotlight: Minibar's Jorge Hernandez
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Features
1 minute
Michelin Inspector Field Notes: September 2018
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Features
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Michelin Inspectors' Best Dishes of 2017
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