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NEW KITCHENS ON THE BLOCK 8 (NKOTB 8), DC

  • Mess Hall 703 Edgewood Street Northeast Washington, DC, 20017 United States (map)

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Deets: NKOTB IS BACK! The eighth edition of our signature food festival offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 7 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open.

NKOTB 8’s participants are:

  • Shababi by chef Marcelle Afram (Maydan)

  • Your Only Friend by mixologist Sherra Kurtz (Columbia Room) and chef Paul Taylor (Southern Efficiency)

  • Tawle by restaurateur Rose Previte (Maydan, Compass Rose) and chef Omar Hegazi

  • Cenzo's Upper Eastside by restaurateur Shaun Sharkey and chef Margaux Riccio (Bubbie’s)

  • Hill East Burger by pitmaster Joe Neuman (Sloppy Mama’s) and Chris Svetlik (Republic Cantina)

  • ToriSumi by chef Blake King (Rose’s At Home)

  • DC Vegan – the city’s first vegan bar – by restaurateurs Leah Curren Moon and Michael Jantz Moon

  • Bar Ivy from Blagden Hospitality Group (Tiger Fork, Calico, Fainting Goat)

Hint for the Average Socialite: Regular and VIP tickets are available now! Guests will enjoy local beers from 3 Stars Brewing Company, as well as cocktails galore powered by spirits provided by our generous sponsors – One Eight Distilling, El Silencio Mezcal, and Dahlia Tequila.

All purchasers of VIP tickets will receive a MEGA SWAG BAG WORTH MORE THAN $150, featuring coupons, gift cards, and treats from our generous sponsors: Cabot, ampersandwich, Unconventional Diner, L'Ardente, Hopfheiser Brewing Company, Kyvan Body Essentials, Lebanese Taverna, The Ven Hotel, Beefsteak, Compliments Only, Eat Me Guilt Free, African Dream Foods, Counter Culture, Bark Social, General Mills, District Fray, Toast Supplements, Vista Hermosa, Rowdy Energy, Chopt, Maman Bakery, Caboose Brewing, Lura’s Kitchen, PLANTA, Frolick, CANTEEN Spirits, and others. (Each bag will not necessarily contain items from every donor listed).

****Disclaimers: Ages 21 and over ONLY. IDs and Proof of Vaccination will be checked at the door.******

*Please enjoy alcohol responsibly.