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There’s something almost sacred about the atmosphere at this petite fine-diner perched atop chef Ryan Ratino’s other hit restaurant, Bresca. Perhaps it's the fact that there's no decoration and each of the sixteen chairs faces the kitchen, leaving diners in no doubt about where the focus lies: on a whimsical 15-course tasting menu consisting of some of the rarest and most luxurious ingredients in the world. Sure, you’re familiar with Wagyu beef and foie gras (which appears here in the form of jelly donuts), but how about rare kaluga caviar, Miyazagi mango and hard-to-find ishidai fish, whose delicate sweetness pairs wonderfully with buttermilk? The top-tier menu draws both serious foodies and those who don’t mind dropping $650 on premium wine pairings. Is spending that kind of cash on a single meal worth it? The fact that it’s so difficult to snag a seat would imply that it is.

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Jônt is expected to open in spring 2019

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Seeking to delve further into the inventive cooking that won him a Michelin sta r within two years of opening Bresca , chef Ryan Ratino will open a new tasting menu restaurant and bar in a renovated space on the second floor of the building that houses his modern gastronomic bistro on 14th Street NW.

Ratino tells Eater the new 18-seat restaurant is called Jônt, a play on “jaunt” in French, and will serve a progressive menu featuring eight to 11 courses per meal for an estimated $84 to $97 per person. Along with a front-facing drinking space, dubbed Bar Jônt, the new venue is expected to open sometime next spring.

Personal journeys and time spent in kitchens are two major themes that Ratino plans to express by crafting cured and fermented ingredients such as 208-day dry-aged dairy cow and lacto-fermented porcini mushrooms. He expects Bresca’s vinegar program to quadruple its production by the time Jônt opens. Customers can also expect an expanded selection of the house-made shoyu sauces and miso pastes.

Ratino, 28, wants to reflect his staff’s commitment to studying science and innovative techniques in the kitchen. “It’s like a little food lab for us,” he says.

Jônt will serve dinner four nights per week, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations will be distributed through tickets available to purchase with a deposit via an online portal on Tock.

By limiting the amount of customers, Ratino says, Jônt can stretch a tough-to-produce menu item over a full night of service — or multiple nights — when the same ingredient might only last for a portion of dinner at Bresca.

Compared to the a la carte menu at Bresca, which compels Ratino to compose balanced plates, a progressive menu allows the chef to play courses off each other and hone in on single flavors. In that respect, Ratino says, he’s been heavily influenced by Nordic and Japanese cooking. He’s planning to schedule research trips to Japan and Scandinavia before Jônt opens.

The tasting menu restaurant will have a speakeasy feel, with Ratino planning to whisk diners into a hidden room. The 35-seat bar at the entrance, on the other hand, will be intended to feel more casual. There will be small dishes available, there, too. “I’m a hot dog fanatic, so that will show up on the bar side,” Ratino says, also hyping an “awesome” sturgeon caviar service that comes salt-cured duck yolk, Comte cheese, and a black onion XO sauce.

Liz Howard and Will Patton, Bresca’s respective general manager and bar manager, will direct the cocktail program. Like Bresca, Jont will be a carbon-neutral restaurant .

Designer Amber Kendrick is collaborating with Ratino on how Jônt will look. Ratino says Kendrick has been traveling throughout Europe, including Scandinavia, studying the design of some of the best restaurants in the world.

Ratino, who was an editor’s pick for Eater D.C. 2017 Sensation of the Year , says the mantra will be, “informative but informal.” In both the food and the aesthetics, he wants to instill a homey feeling.

“We don’t want to take the minimalist approach too far,” he says.

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Jônt (washington, dc), 3 comments:.

The milk bread looks like it could be brioche feuilletée? Despite my years in France it was not until recently that I actually tried it. I missed out, that's for sure.

This meal looked truly delicious...honestly even better than noma kyoto.

H.Peter : Yeah, that's what I thought too. However, my server specifically said it was inspired by milk bread, so I'm not quite sure what the distinction is between brioche feuilletée and what I was served. Cindy : Whoa, you went to Noma Kyoto? I was actually trying to get a reservation for the regular incarnation of Noma (I'd like to try the place before it closes), but no luck.

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The 10 Best Restaurants in Washington DC

The city boasts 24 Michelin-starred eateries.

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Politics and governance may be the first thing that comes to mind, but if anyone who has done their fair share of admin knows: bureaucracy can make for a very hungry belly. The reality is that Washnton’s dining scene is about as diverse and eclectic as America itself. From its iconic street food – have you tried the capital’s trademark half-smoke? That’s an extra spicy hot dog made with half pork and half beef to non-Washingtonian – to steak houses and power lunches, Washington DC’s best restaurants have so much more to offer.

Home to 24 Michelin-starred restaurants – including 21 with one star, three with two stars and one with the coveted three-star accolade – the city boasts an array of incredible fine dining eateries spanning every type of cuisine from tapas to sushi. These aren’t stuffy restaurants reserved for Washington’s political elite, either. Helmed by some of the planet’s most talented chefs these are dining spots for real foodies.

With such a variety on offer, selecting your chosen spot is no mean feat. As always, we recommend planning and booking ahead, as reservations at the best restaurants in Washington DC don’t tend to stick around for long (but do make sure you set some stomach room aside for one of those half-smokes).

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Playfully French-ifying the word “jaunt”, Jônt restaurant pleasurably transports you to the fineries of Japanese cuisine without the hassle of long journeying. Despite opening at the peak of the pandemic, Ryan Ratino’s gastronomical mastery was immediately recognized, earning the restaurant two Michelin stars.

As you enter through Jônt’s sister restaurant Bresca , a dimly lit staircase guides you away from distracting color and toward sleek minimalism. A 14-seat counter envelopes the kitchen which, flawlessly clean, leaves the eye with nothing to fixate on but the spotted vibrancy that illuminates from plates of culinary craft.

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Though the tasting menu moves with seasonal availability, dishes such as the deep emerald and pale green of a courgette Trio of Canapés, rose-pink of dry-aged rohan duck a la presse and opulent orange of the Homard à la presse is stripped with jade leek and apple slivers paint both your visual and tasting palette.

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You did not come to a two-Michelin-star restaurant expecting to be served chips and dip but you are pleasantly surprised when a large wooden box unravels three smaller boxes of colourfully loaded circles of chips in Russian doll style. Aaron Silverman and the crafty team behind Rose’s Luxury have provided creatively creamy plates of Panna Cotta, Sea Bass glazed with grape slithers and a 150-layer lobster and octopus lasagne as part of an ostentatious tasting menu that continues to evolve innovatively.

Fuelling its festive atmosphere, an elaborate choice of drinks eases both the mood and mind. A sparkling glass of white wine opens the evening, paving the way for an array of boozy and juicy cocktails . Located only moments from the Capitol Riverfront, Pineapple and Pearl is the place to party.

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minibar by José Andrés

Neighbouring the National Portrait Gallery, minibar continues to uphold the area’s artistry by showcasing José Andrés’ culinary capabilities. The interior itself is inventive; a gold dome dangles from the ceiling above seated tables that encircle an open kitchen and yellow lights set the room aglow. Although the rest of the restaurant space is equally lustrous, this seat, where diners are privy to Andrés’ chef-d’oeuvre first-hand, is the most coveted in DC.

From almond cups with Spanish blue cheese to a coconut steam bun or feta ravioli with Turkish tomatoes, Andrés’ inter-continental mingling grants this cuisine contemporary excellence that transcends boundaries of culture and taste. As suggested by its name, minibar also astounds diners with an alchemy brew of fruity and alcoholic mixtures that steam, bubble and bite with a zesty sting.  

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Although it may seem counterintuitive to wash your hands in chocolate, whimsical experiences define the sensuality of this bold take on Colombian cuisine . Food is not designed simply for eating, but for living, as you consume food whose story is narrated by eloquent staff.

As well as these vocalised tales, the artistry of dishes speak for themselves. The Tree of Life, a loaf of fresh Yucca bread served on a wire bonsai tree representing the lung of the word – the Amazon rainforest – functions to this very end, profoundly resonating at a time of deforestation and climate change.

The menu comprising of 22 courses guides you through many such journeys. One is transported to the golden beaches of Cartagena and through the depths of the Amazon jungle using orality and physical immersion alone. The airily simplistic and vegetative interior of the restaurant further reflects the liberal naturalness that Colombia beholds.

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The finest of Italian cuisine is delivered by Nicholas Stefanelli at one of Washington DC’s best restaurants, Masseria. Secretly enclosed behind a large wooden fence, entering the restaurant reveals a warm outdoor lounge with firepits and fairy lights that prelude magical dining. Inside the dining room, enchantment continues as bubbled chandeliers float from the ceiling and exposed, industrial walls are fancified by veined marble counters.

Comfort is at the forefront of the restaurant’s ambiance as diners are invited to “vestiti per soddisfare gli altri, ma mangia per soddisfare te stesso”: Dress to Satisfy Others, but Eat to Satisfy Yourself. Yet satiety is far from the only purpose of indulging in this finery. Plates are playfully presented in treasure chests and metal cans, adding an amusingly interactive element to your meal. For the meals that are plated traditionally, their colors prove unconventional, blending purples with browns and oranges with greens to create strikingly edible art. The swirled linguine with XO sauce, a popular diner’s dish, is slurping lip-smacking, adding new depth to our conception of pasta.

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As well as bringing you the best of Middle Eastern grills, Maydān hopes to bring together diners through a ‘ Tawle ‘ menu option (meaning table in Arabic), which places clay-oven-baked bread as the centerpiece of every table. Diners are encouraged to break bread together and immerse themselves in Middle Eastern culture by making bread their utensil. As you tactilely navigate your way through flavourful condiments, garlic, parsley, saffron and smoked paprika not only simmer on your tongue but fill your nose with familiarly mingled aromas to create a sense of home-cooked comfort.

Complimenting this smoky savoring experience are the rich browns of exposed red brick, hardwood floors and mahogany tables whose glass covers refract light from the open fire. Fresh from the fire, classic dishes are given a spicy twist to showcase the prowess of Middle-Eastern cuisine. Chicken shish taouk is sweetened by piquant pomegranate molasses, halloumi seasoned with nutty dukkar and enhanced by wildflower honey and a selection of hearty hearth-roasted vegetables that are both succulent and savory.

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Serving Spanish cuisine with heartfelt, Mediterranean hospitality, Xiquet caters to both appetite and comfort at the opening of Washington’s Observatory Circle. Diners are able to experience a seat at the Chef’s Counter where they sample canapés and aperitivos, peruse the evening’s tasting menu and prepare to ascend to the top floor dining room.

Seeping with sunlight during the day and warmly sky-lit in the evening, the dining room lined with sofa seats and auburn cushions invites leisure, whilst the simplicity of décor directs your gaze to the glass-enclosed kitchen.

The anticipation built-up in the watch of Xiquet’s world-class culinary team climaxes at taste. Espàrrecus Blancs served with Kristal Kaviari caviar and drizzled in smooth walnut sauce, Australian wagyu strip lion with meaty porcini and a zingy Meyer lemon tart with earthy lemon sage sorbet are a few top picks from an elaborate tasting menu.  

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Imperfecto: The Chef’s Table

A step up from Seven Reasons, the interior of this restaurant provides a seventh heaven. Located at the heart of the West End, Imperfecto invites you to leave the paths more trodden and step into naturally lit, minimalistic modern furnishing for a reversion to calm that juxtaposes the busy streets of Washington. Low ceiling lights and intimately long dining tables further invite conversation and enjoyment.

Like the lover who believes their partner’s imperfections make them perfect, you will be besotted by Enrique Limardo’s unapologetic platters of Imperfecto. Smoked eggplant, ground lamb, pine nuts and goat-manchego cheese cream pack a phyllo dough to construct a moussaka cigar, cardamom explodes with fruity sumac in a fluffy falafel and the finest salmon tartare is imbued with Latin toum and trout caviar to present dishes of improbable equilibrium.

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Tail Up Goat

Based in the historic Adams Morgan enclave of Washington DC, it is a beautiful and worthwhile commute to dine in Tale Up Goat. The wood-furnished restaurant, run by husband and wife duo Jill and Jon and their friend Bill, radiates the feel of togetherness and friendship that establishes this restaurant as one of the best in Washington DC. Intimate tables are circled by four chairs and cushioned booths line the walls whose nautical lighting compliments the emerald blues of sea-horizon wallpaper.

With an entire course devoted to bread, the simple heartiness of this dining experience is pleasingly evident. From breakfast favorites with a fishy twist, like seaweed sourdough with pickled fennel, to sophisticated dandelion greens with Sicilian almond brittle and anchovy, this restaurant nourishes both stomach and soul. A customer favorite is the goat lasagne, so flavourful and intricately layered that your tail would be up and wagging with glee.

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The Inn at Little Washington

Perhaps we’re stretching what we consider as the Washington metropolitan area, but we had to make an exception for The Inn at Little Washington – and considering it boasts three Michelin stars and an additional green star, it far to say its worth crossing into the Virginian border. Although its façade seems typical of an American inn or private country house, the interior is far from ordinary. Richly carpeted and wallpapered with an intricate design that is illuminated by shimmery accents and lighting, the grandeur of the dining room is spectacularly romantic.

For those hoping for an intimate front-row feast, two Kitchen Tables cushion a baronial fireplace and can accommodate up to 12 guests. Alternatively, springy sofas and velvet chairs await you at white-clothed tables in the main dining room.

Starting the meal off with a glass of wine is never a bad idea when there are over 14,000 in the in-house cellar to choose from. Yet, just a glass is rarely enough, a dedicated sommelier is able to be of service for those who order three bottles or more, helping to guide and cultivate a prime tasting experience.

At the heart of this experience are of course the beautifully crafted dishes of chef Patrick O’Connell. Ranging from the highest-grade hamachi crudo atop golden beet “pasta” with a mélange of citrus and beet tartare, to a wonderfully wobbly vanilla panna cotta with strawberry consommé, the profundity of sweet, savory and sour are poised to perfection.

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This my second time here and decided to give it another shot after ordering a mid-cheeseburger combo for lunch. But who orders a cheeseburger from a soul food place ‍. I'm glad I came back! I ordered the 1/4 Chicken leg dinner with Mac and Collards this time. The chicken was flavored to the gods and the sides were delicious. I will definitely come back for the rest of the menu! PS to the store: Being able to call my order in was a godsend and kept me on schedule.

I am sooooo Happy to have found a place with some GOOD food! First, they've been open less than 2 months, so Please give them grace. I spoke with the owners wife, who was very pleasant and personable! We're both from Uptown! She suggested I get the jerk turkey wings. I'm glad I did!!! They were delicious! No complaints!! My sides were greens and mash n gravy. Again, No complaints!!

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Chef Ryan Ratino's ambitious counter is an experience like nothing else in the city. Sitting just above Bresca, the room is a constant hive of activity with sharp-suited servers gliding about and laser-focused chefs working in perfect tandem. From the cutlery to the cooking, expect beauty and boldness. Top-rate seafood and meat from Japan and beautiful sauces form the core of this menu. Think delicate tarts with wagyu tartare, grilled sawara with beet and pomegranate sauce, and a particularly striking king crab rice cooked in a donabe. Dessert is its own counter that ends with a treasure box of mignardises. All throughout, a high-energy playlist matches a high-performing team who want nothing more than for guests to enjoy themselves.

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