
photo courtesy Melena DeFlorimonte
From a press release:
“Jeanine Prime is proud to announce the long-awaited opening of St. James, a modern Caribbean restaurant located at 2017 14th Street, NW in Washington, DC. The 67-seat dining room features dishes celebrating the diversity of Caribbean cuisine along with creative cocktails and a thoughtful wine list, all designed to pair with the flavor profiles of the food. The modern Caribbean cuisine at St. James is reflective of the region’s melting pot of cultures, boasting African, East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese and French influences and is a collaborative effort between Prime, Cane culinary veteran Emma Hernandez, and Alfredo Romero Contreras, St. James’ newly appointed chef, who joins the team from Fiola Mare. St. James features a 14-seat bar with plans for a 12-seat seasonal patio in the coming months. Opening is planned for Tuesday, May 17, with dinner service starting at 5:30 p.m. (more…)