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| - I am a fan of Jose Andres brand, and have sampled many of his cuisines in DC. In a fake and pretentious city that wows you with smoke and mirrors, this massive and utterly eclectic undertaking is truly an experience in fine dining - yet approachable and above all FANTASTIC SERVICE! Oscar made our evening light and delicious! Abel, his busboy side kick, was just as knowledgeable and didn't miss a beat. Each dish that hit the table was served by an enthusiastic server - a preamble for a delicious surprise. And as much as we wanted steak or the suckling pig, we opted to go "tapas" because we just couldn't pick!!! And the vegetables are as good as the proteins! And beautiful to boot! Beautiful food. Served with enthusiasm and utmost professionalism. AWESOME!
Great Spanish wine list, fine crafted drinks, Bazaar offers value - the croquettas de pollo were so crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, you just have to wonder how they can pull this off without the messy sticky fingers in croquettas making process - they come to you whimsically presented in a glass sneaker! They are perfectly shaped, crisp and not greasy, light and flavorful. You have to try the cotton candy foie gras! ITS CRAZY! One bite that hits all your senses. And even though your brain tells you "this doesn't make sense", your mouth just says WOW!
Loved the presentation for the caviar flight! These came accompanied by puffy french fries. Fun to eat, you get to play with your food - the colors, the textures and the flavors! The "traditional tartare" is so cool! Ever had tableside guac? Well they make you tableside tartare! Premium meat that is both super tender, melt-in-your-mouth, but the make it to your liking while you watch! They serve it with these dainty little buns that are made with beef rendering... BEST SLOPPY JOE EVER! Another one of those fun dishes that is robust yet delicate, and so "calm the carnivore" oriented! We also shared the gorgeous, delicately charred and flavorful cauliflower and leeks. The last star before we called it quits was the melt-in-your-mouth sous vide beef cheeks in a sublime pepper sauce. FABULOUS!!! 5 kitchens, all running at once, working hard to make you happy and crave their food! Thank the cooks when you go by, for a job well done, and a meal so well enjoyed!
In a city full of fake boobs, fake teeth, fake hair, fake tans... its delightful to see a high end experience, staying real.
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