“Eggs Benedict, waffles, and omelets are the cornerstone of the kitchen’s all-day breakfast service.”

1219 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: This is the former Pasara Thai space.

From a press release:

“Monday, July 16 marks the opening of REWIND, a diner, and entertainment venue in the heart of the Nation’s Capital at 1219 Connecticut Avenue, NW that takes a new twist on classic American food and entertainment experiences.

REWIND is the latest venue from nightlife curator Antonis Karagounis and his business partner Arman Amirshahi. The venue joins their successful spaces including world-renowned Echostage, fast-casual eatery Taqueria Local and stalwart D.C. hotspots Soundcheck, Ultrabar and Barcode. Regarding his latest concept, Karagounis notes, “People have loved coming to DECADES to relive their youth through music and drinks so we thought we should include food in that walk down memory lane, too, and that’s when REWIND was born.”

French toast. photo credit: Alex Martin

Eggs Benedict, waffles, and omelets are the cornerstone of the kitchen’s all-day breakfast service. The menu also features a full slate of fresh, comfortable options including Thanksgiving dinner served all year long, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, submarine sandwiches, and more. Furthermore, dessert platters and spiked “boozy” milkshakes are additional menu features.

Classic Cheesesteak photo credit: Alex Martin

REWIND’s designers are New York-based interior and architectural firm Reid & Taylor Studio. Thematically, traditional diner materials were given glamorous upgrades. Two 24-foot bars are fully stocked and staffed, presenting timeless cocktail options. Furthermore, diner-style banquettes dominate the space, which is accented by graphic tile floors, speckled countertops and tabletops, plus globe lighting.

Similar to Decades upstairs, exciting and inventive nightlife options are showcased in the elegant, yet understated, two-level, 4,000-square foot space. A full selection of familiar and fun, sing and dance-along pop and rock favorites from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s will be broadcast on three projector screens and HD televisions located throughout the venue. Furthermore, there are plans for karaoke nights and DJ events featuring disc jockeys perched ten-plus feet above the floor below.

As well, when not showing the kings and queens of rock and pop, the HD screen and video walls will feature NFL games on Sundays and Mondays during football season, as well as high profile MMA fights and boxing matches. Sunday NFL brunch, weekly Monday Night Football, and exciting sporting event viewing parties will be highlights of REWIND’s calendar of events.”