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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Ashok Bajaj, the owner of the dual restaurants Ardeo+Bardeo, has closed Bardeo and opened in its place Bindaas, an Indian eatery under the direction of Rasika chef Vikram Sunderam. While sipping Indian beers or craft cocktails, patrons can scan the menu to pick out a variety of savory snacks, kebabs and assorted street foods that include pork, fish, chicken, beef and vegetables. Bindaas also features an open kitchen that allows cooking fragrances to entice patrons and to show off the chefs at work creating the unusual treats that include pathar gosht, a lamb kebab cooked on a stone oven and served on a bed of saffron rice; and uttapam, a fermented rice pancake with lentils and shrimp pepper. Note: Bindaas is Indian slang for “independent” and “cool.” Sister restaurant Ardeo will continue to offer its American menu. Bindaas, 3309 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008, 202-244-6550.

News Bytes

The Grill Room's Upcoming Fast Lunch
Executive chef Frank Ruta of The Grill Room will launch a grab-and-go sort of lunch menu he dubs On the Fly starting September 6, 2016. It will feature an entrée plus a choice of wine or a seasonal sorbet, all for $28, minus tax and tip. The planned menu will star such dishes as barbecued Wagyu flank steak; Moroccan spice-crusted tuna; and ricotta and spinach ravioli. As guests lunching for pleasure or business enjoy the setting, they can also overlook the C&O Canal. The Grill Room, Rosewood Washington, D.C., 1050 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-617-2424.

Ambar's Balkan Lunches
Not familiar with Balkan food? The best introduction comes from Ambar on East Capitol. The owners have expanded their lunch menu with an assortment of open-face sandwiches served “European style with a Balkan twist.” Chef Ivan Zivkovic has created a crispy meat pie made from phyllo; a ham-and-cheese crêpe with Gouda; and a spicy sausage sandwich with green peas and a root vegetable stew. Lunch specials allow patrons to select any two sandwiches plus a glass of house wine, a beer or a special Ambar fruit drink. Ambar, 523 8th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202-813-3039.

A Tribute to Michel Richard
The culinary world mourns the passing of chef/restaurateur Michel Richard, who died August 13, 2016, at the age of 68. Michel Richard Citronelle was a longtime favorite on the Washington, D.C., dining scene. His bistro, Central Michel Richard, remains open. Read André Gayot’s tribute.

Chef Shuffle

Charlie Palmer Steak has welcomed executive chef Mike Ellis, who marks his homecoming to Washington DC and to the restaurant. He will use the menu to showcase locally caught fish and shellfish and locally raised meat and poultry. Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-547-8100.

Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Washington D.C. to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from the past. La Colline, R.I.P.

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CULINARY EVENTS
Want to learn to cook? Try new dishes? Meet a foodie friend for fun? Check out our compilation of culinary events in your area.

View our calendar of Wine Dinners & Tastings in Washington DC

BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

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BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

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GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

Over the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

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News for Restaurants in Washington DC August 2016 Archive

News for Restaurants in Washington DC
August 2016 Archive