1/24/2012 Valentine's Day 3 course Prixe Fixe (2/14)
$39.00 plus tax and gratuity
Starters
Oysters Mignonette
Fois Gras Terrine with Toast points
Entrees
Filet Mignon with Truffled wild mushroom ragout
Scallop Risotto with lobster sauce
Dessert
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Chocolate Meringue Hearts with Passion fruit curd
1/2/2012 Triple Points every Tuesday in January!
Dine in at Zest every Tuesday in January and receive triple frequent diner points.
12/21/2011 2012 Resturant Week Menu(1/9- 1/15)
Lunch $20.12 Dinner $35.12
Starters:
Lobster Bisque
Seared Foie Gras with Russian Blini, Pear habanero jelly
Warm Vegetable Salad, Local Allegheny Chevre from Firefly Farms, Romesco sauce
Entrees
Lunch:
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Quinoa, Shitake Mushroom, Dried Cranberries, Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola
Sausage Pepper Pasta, featuring local Stachowski Hot Italian Sausage, tossed with red andgreen bell peppers, fennel and roasted red pepper cream.
South-West Salmon Cake Sandwich, Brioche Bun, Guacamole, Chipotle Mayo
Dinner:
Blackened Salmon, Crab Béarnaise, Fried Potatoes, Caramelized Onions and Collard Greens
Seared Asian Vegetables with Red Cabbage, Carrots, Arugula, Peanuts, Sesame Udon Noodles
Chocolate Porter Braised Short Ribs, Cauliflower Puree, Sautee of Kabocha Squash, Kale and Mushrooms
Dessert:
Pineapple Rum Pudding
Dark Chocolate Coffee Bread Pudding
House Made Cookie Plate
12/31/2011 new years eve 3-course menu
$49.00 plus tax and gratuity
Starters
Savory Foie
Gras Blini
Oyster Stew
Entrees
Prime Rib
Lobster Bouillabaisse
Dessert
Chocolate Meltaway Cake
Pineapple Brulee
3 Course Wine Pairing for $25
Call Zest to make reservations (202) 544-7171
Full Menu Available
11/9/2011 long trail beer diner
Wednesday, November 9th, 7:00pm
$55.00 plus tax and gratuity
Call Zest to make reservations (202) 544-7171
1st Course
Chicken Liver Pâtè , crostini
Long Trail Blackbeary Wheat
2nd Course
Seared Scallop, arugula, fennel, citrus fruits
Long Trail Pale Ale
3rd Course
Lemongrass Squash Soup, fried ginger garnish
Long Trail Harvest Ale
4th Course
Local Virginia Bratwurst, white bean cassoulet, balsamic
Long Trail Double IPA
5th Course
Trio of Empanadas, beef, turkey, roasted vegetable, mole sauce
Long Trail Double Bag
6th Course
Homemade Cheesecake
Long Trail Imperial Porter
Download the menu here>>>
2/22/2011 Tuesday 1/2 price Wine Night
All of our bottles of wine are half price, all night.
2/21/2011 Zests's NEW Happy Hour!
Everyday 3-7pm & Sunday-Wednesday 9-close
For our bar Patrons
$4 Drafts, $5 Wines, $5 Rail Drinks
Bar Bites (daily 3-7pm only)
Crispy Onion Strings $2.95
Falafel Fritters $2.95
Curried Lamb Meatballs $3.95
Fried Ginger Calamari $4.95
Char Grilled Burger on brioche bun w.Fries $6 (add cheese $1)
2/5/2011 Valentine's Day menu February 12th, 13th, & 14th
Enjoy a 3 course feast for $39.95
Starters:
Citrus Fennel Salad
Lobster Ravioli
Entrees
Monkfish “Paella”, clams, mussels, saffron broth.
Grilled Beef Tenderloin, duchess potatoes, haricot verts, port sauce
Dessert:
Chocolate & Passion Fruit Mousse
Tiramisu
1/11/2011 Resturant Week Menu(1/17- 1/23)
Starters:
Citrus Fennel Salad
Oyster Stew
Homemade Lamb Sausage with Tzatziki Sauce
Entrees
Lunch:
Peking Duck Tostados with Cabbage and Plum Sauce
Warm Tuna Nicoise Salad, Frisee, Olives, Green Beans, Cherry Tomato, topped with a Quail Egg
Tagliatelle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms, Asparagus, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto, and Pine Nuts
Dinner:
Pan Seared Scallops with a Bacon and Mushroom Risotto and Tomato Cream Sauce
Veal Scaloppini with Truffled Root Vegetables and Madeira Sauce
Tagliatelle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto, and Pine Nuts
Dessert:
Upside-down Cherry Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge
Winter Fruit Crumble
Sage, White Pepper Crème Brulee
11/22/10 November 2010 Hilly award Runner Up
Best New Business
read full results here >>
10/18/10 October 2010 in Washingtonian's "Best of Capitol Hill" Article
Cozy and Casual
Washington could use more places like Zest (735 Eighth St., SE; 202-544-7171), a neighborhood restaurant that puts out satisfying food at reasonable prices. Dishes are both nostalgic (root-beer float) and familiar (penne Bolognese) but often have a creative touch. There’s a good muffuletta sandwich with smoked turkey instead of ham, and hanger steak comes with great creamed spinach and yuca in place of potatoes. read full review here >>
6/10 2 Course Lunch Special
Monday-Friday 11a-3p $12
(dine in only)
Choice of:
Mixed Green Salad or Tomato Soup
AND
Roasted Leg of Lamb Sandwich
Grilled Asiago, Pancetta & Tomato
Muffaletta w. Smoked Turkey
Grilled Breast of Chicken
Char Grilled Cheddar Burger-
choice of mixed greens or fries
6/10 The Hill rag
read article here >>
4/15/10 The Hill
ZESTFULLY DONE
Eastern Market's newest addition is called Zest for a reason–if there's one thing the bistro excels at, it's packing punchy flavors into its offerings. A few items may miss that mark as the young restaurant continues to find its rhythm. Yet if the theory is to call oneself something until it becomes true, this particular establishment is well on its way. Read full review here >>
3/3/10 The Washington Post
Eleven years as a general manager with the Deluxe Restaurant Group in Washington explains the poise with which Amanda Briggs now watches over a more personal project, the nearly three-month-old Zest Bistro on Barracks Row. Hers is often the sunny voice on the other end of the line when you call to book a table, and hers is frequently the beaming face at the door when you show up. Read full review here >>
1/30/10 on tap
read article here >>
1/18/10 Join us Mon-Fri from 4-7pm at the bar for our Happy Hour specials:
$4 Drafts Include:Allagash White, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Smuttynose IPA
Victory Pilsner, Brooklyn Brown Ale
$5 Wines Include: Naked Four Vines Chardonnay, Tolloy Pinot Grigio, Snap Dragon Cabernet, Jade Mountain Merlot
$5 Rails
$5 apps: Trio of Dips, Calamari,
$6 Burger
1/12/10 Zagat Buzz: Gettin' zesty in capitol Hill
read article here >>
12/31/09 Celebrate the New Year with your friends at Zest Bistro.
We are offering our dinner menu along with featured specials on New Year's Eve. Signature dishes include Confit of Lamb Shank with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Pepita crusted Pork Loin with Corn Jus and Spinach Fettucine with roasted eggplant and asparagus.
New Year's Day BRUNCH is not to be missed between 11am-3pm and featuring Banana Stuffed French toast with warm Maple Bourbon syrup or Eggs Benedict with house cured bacon, spinach and Basil Hollandaise, to name a few.
Specialty Champagne Cocktails will be offered along with our Zest Signature cocktails handcrafted by our masterful Mixologists.
Now accepting reservations.
12/17/09 Zest makes dc's thrillist
Set amidst the sea of hill pubs and ethnic joints, this bright, brick-walled, open-kitchen serves up a decidedly adult menu of "creative American cuisine" —and maintains a fully loaded/open-late bar ... read more>>
12/14/09 Zest Grand Opening
Our doors open at 11 am and we will be ready for business. Please join us for lunch, dinner or just drinks. Kids are welcome.
