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When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, for two separate two-hour sessions; 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Deets: New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Saturday, April 26. The eleventh edition of long-running food festival offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 8 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open. For two hours, guests have the unique chance to meet the talent behind these forthcoming hot spots, get the behind-the-scenes lowdown on their latest ventures, and take a few selfies with them.
NKOTB 11’s participants are:
Marcus DC by Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster) and Anthony Jones (Dirty Habit)
Nhau by Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien and Thi Nguyen (Moon Rabbit)
Chai Pani by Meherwan Irani (Chai Pani Restaurant Group)
Electric Bull by Victor Albisu (Taco Bamba)
Barbouzard by Cedric Maupillier (Convivial)
Old Westminster Winery & Burnt Hill Farm by Tae Strain (Momofuku CCDC)
Marv’s Dogs by Diane Gross (Cork Wine Bar)
Snow Crane by Takeshi Nishikawa (Rose’s Luxury)
Hint for the Average Socialite: Guests will enjoy beer by Right Proper Brewing Company and cocktails powered by spirits provided by Prestige Ledroit. Topo Chico is the official water of the event.
