minibar
Washington, USA
⭐2 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
A single door, with a host to match, marks the entrance to this culinary oasis that goes far beyond its tiny name. The lounge is ideal for a glass of champagne, after which guests can settle at the counter built around the chefs' stainless-steel workspace.The team is passionate, skilled, and full of technical expertise, creating a menu that gets off to a stimulating start, perhaps a watermelon margarita which is in fact a wedge of compressed watermelon infused with mezcal, garnished with lime and salt. Whimsy is a driving force here, and it is delightfully rendered in items like the cauliflower and caviar. The meal hits its crescendo with the likes of a perfectly cooked squab breast sauced with huckleberry gastrique. The fun is carried through to the very end, with the crowd-pleasing fried ice cream donut.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Unique Dining Experience: Minibar offers a highly exclusive dining experience where guests sit inside the kitchen, witnessing chefs prepare dishes in a choreographed manner.
- Collaborative Menus: The restaurant features collaborative menus with renowned chefs from around the world, creating diverse and innovative culinary experiences.
- Modernist Techniques: Minibar employs modernist techniques such as spherification and foams, blending cooking with science to create unique textures and taste experiences.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Wax and Honey: Used in a signature cocktail, the wax bowl is made from beeswax sourced from Barr Hill farm in Vermont, adding a unique element to the dining experience.
- Honey: Sourced from Barr Hill, it contributes to the floral notes in the cocktail.
- Beeswax: Used as a material for the wax bowl, it adds an artistic touch to the presentation of the cocktail.
Note: Specific signature ingredients unique to minibar's dishes are not detailed in the available sources.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- The Experience: $325 (7 courses)
- The Journey: $375 (10 courses)
A La Carte
- Passion Fruit-Mezcal Margarita: $22
- Beet 'Tumbleweed': $18
In The Media
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