“4 New Bib Gourmands Make 2022 MICHELIN Guide Washington DC” including Two from Petworth!!

photograph courtesy Honeymoon Hen

From The MICHELIN Information:

“The MICHELIN Information has chosen 36 eating places in Washington deserving of the Bib Gourmand distinction, together with 4 new additions. This announcement precedes the MICHELIN Information Washington DC Star Revelation occasion on Wednesday, Could 4.

Bib Gourmand eating places provide a full menu of a starter, most important course and dessert, making it potential to order two programs and a glass of wine or dessert for round $40 or much less (tax and gratuity not included).

Right here’s the record of latest Bib Gourmands, with inspector notes from every restaurant (inspectors’ feedback in full on the MICHELIN Information web site and cell app):

Daru (Indian delicacies)
Rasika vets Dante Datta and Chef Suresh Sundas are behind this much-anticipated Indian operation. The nook area, flaunting a windowed façade and white-ringed Sanskrit emblem, is an instantaneous attention-grabber. Climate allowing, a big sidewalk will increase the eating capability. Inside, on the bar-counter set abuzz with vibrant tunes, the kitchen staff takes traditional Indian delicacies in a novel path.

Dauphine’s (Creole delicacies)
The outdated adage “By no means choose a e-book by its cowl” couldn’t be extra apt for this operation, which appears a impossible candidate for “severe meals.” It’s huge and unfold over three ranges, however once you’re seated in that good nook stuffed with fairly folks and tantalizing cocktails you’ll begin to get the drift. There isn’t a denying Chef Kristen Essig’s immense ability, as she prepares a scrumptious tapestry of New Orleans dishes — with zero fuss and most taste.

Honeymoon Hen (American delicacies)
Chef Rob Sonderman of the Federalist Pig has expanded to hen — properly, an up to date model of fried hen to be exact. This Petworth perch resembles a contemporary diner with old-school vibes. Yellow-upholstered cubicles in alcoves are a haven of privateness, whereas the ever-present counter is greatest for solo visitors. The menu, not not like the idea, is targeted. Friends can construct their very own bucket (or combo) and sandwich.

Menya Hosaki (Japanese delicacies)
As soon as a pop-up and now a full-fledged brick-and-mortar institution, this younger’un is making waves within the metropolis’s ramen scene. The kitchen runs the size of this modern, slim area in Petworth; and the younger cooks working it transfer about with the deftness of a staff a few years older. They’re as targeted because the menu, which is all ramen apart from the karaage served with yuzu mayo. Fastidiously composed bowls function skinny, chewy, house-made noodles accompanied by delicate broths with nuance and depth.

“We’re thrilled to announce these new Bib Gourmand eating places,” stated Gwendal Poullennec, worldwide director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Washington, D.C., hardly ever disappoints the MICHELIN Information inspectors, and this 2022 choice lived as much as these lofty requirements.”

The total record of Bib Gourmands will likely be accessible on the time of the Star Revelation occasion on Could 4.”