RSS FeedDining Out: America Eats Tavern
I finally got around to dining at the new Jose Andres restaurant, America Eats Tavern (405 8th St. NW). I am a huge fan of Jose’s restaurants. Cafe Atlantico was always one of my favorites and I was really sad to see it go. As others had warned me and I have to agree, the menu is challenging. I loved learning about the history of a dish, but it is too dense and assumes you just know what most dishes are requiring more dialogue than usual with your server. We ended up ordering way too much food and next time plan to just share several starters (this seems to be the strongest section of the menu anyways). Overall, it was a delicious dinner for a rainy night and I would recommend it if you haven’t been. By far, the hushpuppies were the highlight of the meal (we ordered two helpings and I’ve been thinking about them all day). The most Jose dish I tried was the peanut butter and jelly sandwich with foie gras. It reminded me of why I like Jose so much – simple ingredients combined and presented in an innovative way.
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I was there Saturday night and tried the gazpacho, hot dog, and upside down pineapple cake. food was excellent and the homemade catsup and mustard were great condiments. focused American wine list was fine.
@Artisan Resident – the PB & J shows on both the “upstairs” and “downstairs” menus so I don’t see why you shouldn’t have gotten your sandwich. the menu system (upstairs/downstairs/bar/specific days of the week) is confusing.
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Did you get the peanut butter and jelly and foie sandwich at the bar? I tried to order it from a table, and the server simply (and quite rudely) refused. I don’t mind them not allowing it, but the server was aggressively rude that I even asked. It really soured my impression of the place, and we haven’t been back.