Rooster & Owl ✼
Location: Washington, DC
Visit Date: July 24, 2019"The name Rooster & Owl is inspired by its co-founders, husband and wife team Yuan and Carey Tang. The two had opposite work schedules but always came together around food and dining adventures. And that's exactly what Rooster & Owl brings to the table: a social, shared dining experience.
Led by chef and owner Yuan Tang, Rooster & Owl is dedicated to the craft of the culinary arts and passionate about market-driven cuisine. Come experience the thrill of fine dining in a comfortable, customizable environment.”
Halibut | Pomme Puree | Pattypan | Coconut Curry
Food
To Start…
Watermelon Poke | Red Onion | Avocado | Cucumber
Heirloom Tomatoes | Feta | Sourdough | Gazpacho Vinaigrette
Hamachi Tataki | Green Mango | Serrano | Leche De Tigre
…Then…
Shiitake Larb | Thai Curry | Honeycrisp | Little Gem
Parisian Gnocchi | Poached Lobster | Beurre Fondue
Squash Blossom | Goat Cheese | ‘Nduja | Peaches
…And Then…
Halibut | Pomme Puree | Pattypan | Coconut Curry
Spring Lamb | Cumin Carrot | Wild Mushrooms | Banyuls Jus
…To Finish.
Panna Cotta | Summer Berries | Blueberry Balsamic Sorbet | Basil
Old Fashioned Chess Pie | Orange Chantilly | R&O Bourbon * Ice Cream
White Peaches | Lime Posset | Elderflower | Cucumber Mint Granita
Drinks:
I Want to be a Melon-naire: Bedlam Vodka | Watermelon | Salted Lime
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
“A talented husband-and-wife duo is behind DC's newest hipster hangout, which flaunts a contemporary affect—think bare tables and smooth floors. This setting is also the perfect match for its modern, edgy food, which meanders from the Middle East and Mediterranean all the way to Asia. There is unabashed creativity unleashed in this kitchen, as in the fried oyster mushrooms, with mushroom powder serving as a tempura batter. Next up, barbecue carrots that are given the North Carolina treatment—rubbed with vinegar, then grilled to smoky and meaty deliciousness—and served alongside a savory cornbread ice cream. Finally, a seemingly simple brie custard is in fact bold yet balanced, with flavors that come together brilliantly. It is presented in a vibrant blue-and-white bowl with a trickle of red cherry mostarda, honey comb, and buttery "ritz" crackers made in house.
Beverage pairings include the "mixed media," featuring the likes of cider, wine, and cocktails. And since you get to mix and match menu items, the bar follows suit and tailors wine options to the guests' selections.”
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