From a press release:
“New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The fifth edition of the renowned culinary event series offers a onetime-only opportunity to taste of 11 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open. Guests have the chance to savor signature dishes and drinks from each concept, while enjoying unlimited beer from 3 Stars Brewing Company.
The participants are:
Emilie’s by Kevin Tien
Piccolina by Amy Brandwein
Bar Jont by Ryan Ratino
Philotimo by Nicholas Stefanelli
Dauphine’s by Kyle Bailey
Oyster Oyster by Rob Rubba
Hatoba by Katsuya Fukushima
Prima by Michael Schlow
Sloppy Mama’s by Joe Neuman
Daru by Dante Datta and Suresh Sundas
Cracked by Alex Buc
Cocktails will be powered by spirits provided by our generous sponsors – New Columbia Distillers’ Green Hat Gin, El Silencio Mezcal, One Eight Distilling, and Catoctin Creek.
While eating and drinking, guests will have a chance to view and purchase food-focused artworks from local artist Jodie Kostelnik of the Neighborgoods.
Washington City Paper dubbed New Kitchens On The Block “the Godzilla of pop-ups,” because the monster-sized line-up never fails to wow. Previous editions gave diners a first taste of Maydan, Spoken English, Brothers & Sisters, Call Your Mother, the Salt Line, Unconventional Diner, Lucky Buns, Chloe, Reverie, Coconut Club, Colada Shop, Gravitas, Three Blacksmiths, Rasa, and many others.
The details
Date and time: Sunday, April 7, 2019 for two separate two-hour sessions; 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Location: Mess Hall; 703 Edgewood St NE
Tickets: Available on EventBrite. General admission is $75 and there are a limited number of VIP tickets available for $135, which include epic swag-not-schwag bags.”