From a press release:
“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)
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.
Previous editions gave diners a first taste of Oyster Oyster, Maydan, Jônt, Call Your Mother, Your Only Friend, The Salt Line, Unconventional Diner, Lucky Buns, Daru, Bar Cana, Providencia, Piccolina, Cielo Rojo, Colada Shop, RASA, Hill East Burger, and many others.
Date and time: Saturday, April 26, 2025, for two separate two-hour sessions; 12-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.
Location: Mess Hall, 703 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC 20017; messhalldc.com
Tickets: Available on Eventbrite. There are a limited number of early bird general admission tickets for $99 and early bird VIP tickets for $139. General admission is $119. Additionally, there are a limited number of VIP tickets available for $159, which include a swank swag bag with a cookbook hand-selected by the team at Bold Fork Books, as well as gifts from our sponsors, such as Maldon Salt, illy Coffee, Burlap & Barrel spices, and more.
NKOTB 11 is a Mess Hall/Creating Productions joint production.”