Birch & Barley

Located on 14th Street near Logan Circle, Birch & Barley delivers a completely unique food and beer experience celebrating a full spectrum of styles, traditions, regions and flavors.  Led by Chef Kyle Bailey, Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac and Beer Director Greg Engert, Birch & Barley is made possible by a passionate team of professionals relentlessly committed to their craft.  Closest Metro is Dupont Circle or McPherson Square.

The Salt Line

The Salt Line is located across the street from the Nationals Ballpark, and has been one of our favorite seafood spots in the city since it opened in June 2017. Looking through the blog archives, I noticed I've never written up a review before. How is this possible?! Well, in order to document this restaurant in my catalog, let's start today. Led by chef and partner, Kyle Bailey, this restaurant takes inspiration from the magical blend where fresh and salt water come together, allowing oysters to thrive. The other major partner is Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, so this place is often jammed on game nights. Classic New England dishes influenced by the bounty of the Chesapeake are highlighted on the menu, along with a nice selection of local beer, wine, and frozen drinks. Closest Metro is Navy Yard.

The Arsenal

The Arsenal is the 200-seat restaurant & bar housed within the brewery, Bluejacket. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef Kyle Bailey of Birch & Barley and ChurchKey and Chef de Cuisine Dan Hahndorf, updates, refines and extends the classic fare of beer halls and public houses by featuring the best locally sourced products available and highlighting house-made specialties such as charcuterie, fresh pastas, alongside whole-roasted meats, hearty grains and seasonal vegetables. Closest Metro is Navy Yard.

Dauphine's

Dauphine's is the newest restaurant concept from the team behind The Salt Line. Led by critically acclaimed Chef Kristen Essig, Dauphine’s is inspired by the playful spirit and iconic cuisine of New Orleans. Chef Essig will work closely with Chef/Partner Kyle Bailey to utilize Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic Louisiana fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the city of New Orleans. Dauphine’s is located within Washington, D.C.’s Midtown Center, a new development at the site of the former The Washington Post building at 15th and L Streets NW.  Closest Metro is McPherson Square.

GBD

Golden Brown Delicious Fried Chicken and Doughnuts, aka GBD, is a casual and lively neighborhood spot near Dupont Circle that pulls triple duty serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ranging from the traditional vanilla glaze to the more gourmet grapefruit-campari old fashion, GBD has a doughnut for every craving. Chef Kyle Bailey's fried chicken and menu of sides take center stage at lunchtime, while the evening presents an expanded dinner and snack menu with plenty of odds & ends for sharing. GBD also serves as a destination for craft beer, fantastic wines and one-of-a-kind specialty punches in the evening. Closest Metro is Dupont Circle.