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Art and Soul

Cuisine: American, Southern

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

The product of celebrity chef/owner Art Smith and executive chef Wes Morton, Art and Soul serves up Southern comfort dishes with style. Nosh on buttermilk lemon pancakes or a three egg omelet off the breakfast menu. Lunch favorites include free range friend chicken and the 12 hour smoked pork sandwich. Dinner offerings will have you wishing for a bigger stomach with selections such as beef, cheese and sweet potato fritters, shrimp and grits, pork belly confit and sausage and braised lamb shank. The restaurant partners with regional farmers to bring fresh ingredients straight to the table. METRO: Judiciary Square

Address:

415 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-393-7777

Hours:

BREAKFAST: Monday; -; Friday; 6:30am; -; 10:30am; Saturday; &
Sunday: 7:30am; -; 10:30am; LUNCH; Monday; -; Friday; 11:30am; -; 2:30pm; HAPPY; HOUR; Monday; -; Thursday; 4pm; -; 7pm; DINNER; Monday; -; Thursday; 5:30pm; -; 10:30pm; Friday; &
Saturday: 5:30pm; -; 11:00pm; Sunday; 5:30pm; -; 9:00pm BRUNCH; Saturday; &
Sunday: 10:30am; -; 2:30pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Gina Gallucci White
Washington Local Expert

Group Friendly, Homestyle: "When the weather is warm, grab a table on the front patio for an al fresco dining option with a fire pit and grill."
Breakfast: "For those looking for healthy breakfast options, peruse the Art Start Breakfast menu featuring market omelet, steel cut oats and toasted granola."

Best for Group Friendly, Homestyle Because: Aiming for Southern warmth and hospitality, this venue succeeds with a winning menu.
Best for Breakfast Because: A favorite spot of the Obamas, this restaurant has a number of tasty options to start the day off right.

Pooch Patio Menu
- Main
  
  Gravy Train
  
  House Made Beef and Rice in Savory Gravy ($8.00)
  
  The Hungry Dawg
  
  Grilled and Sliced Sirloin Good Enough for a Human ($10.00)
  
  Peanut-Banana Pupsicles
  
  Miniature Frozen Treats for Your Best Friend ($3.00)
  
  The Raw Deal
  
  Frozen Beef Bone ($8.00)
  
  Bowser Beer
  
  Nonalcoholic Brew ($8.00)
Dinner Menu
- For the Table
  Snack Board*
  
  deviled eggs, pimento cheese, pork rinds, fried green tomatoes, pickles, chickpea fritters, smoked salmon dip, crostini, house crackers ($24.00)
  
  Charcuterie*
  
  pickles, mustard, crostinis, house crackers ($5.00)
  
  Artisan Cheese Board*
  
  selection of five cheeses, seasonal accompaniments ($22.00)
  
  Crab Deviled Eggs
  Half: $12.00
  
  Dozen: $20.00
  Bacon & Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
  
  maple butter, pepper jelly ($11.00)
- Firsts
  
  Today's Soup
  
  seasonally inspired ($9.00)
  
  Roasted Cauliflower
  
  calabrian chilies, pistachios, tahini, dates, mint ($11.00)
  
  Romaine & Baby Kale Salad
  
  reggiano, croutons, caesar dressing ($13.00)
  
  Earth n Eats Baby Lettuce
  
  red onion, candied pecans, feta, peach vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Heirloom Tomatoes & Whipped Burrata
  
  pine nuts, radish, mache, basil-lemon dressing, saba ($15.00)
  
  Wagyu Beef Tartare
  
  vadouvan, cucumbers, garlic chips, yogurt, grilled naan ($15.00)
  
  Scallop Crudo
  
  sumac onions, sesame, dill yogurt, green chili ($15.00)
  
  Crispy Pork Belly Confit
  
  charred rapini, amaranth, radish, tamarind-garlic glaze ($13.00)
  
  Achiote Rubbed Quail
  
  mole poblano, mushrooms, quail egg, cotija ($16.00)
- Mains
  
  Maple Brined Smoked Pork Chop*
  
  baked sea island red peas, pickled cabbage, bbq glaze ($35.00)
  
  Scottish Salmon*
  
  parmesan spaetzle, mushrooms, herb & onion soubise ($30.00)
  
  Sauteed Branzino
  
  creamed corn, tomatoes, crab, aji amarillo ($35.00)
  
  Fried Amish Chicken Thighs
  
  white cheddar mashed potatoes, whisky barbecue jus ($27.00)
  
  Chorizo, Shrimp, & Calamari Bolognese
  
  bucatini, smoked paprika bread crumbs, preserved lemon ($26.00)
  
  Grilled Swordfish
  
  red quinoa salad, smashed favas, black garlic, aged sherry vinegar ($29.00)
  
  Mixed Mushroom Cavatelli
  
  fava beans, miso broth, truffle butter, whipped burrata ($25.00)
  
  12oz Ribeye*
  
  potato croquettes, baby carrots, romesco, nettle chimichurri ($43.00)
  
  Red Wine Braised Short Rib
  
  smoked eggplant, chickpeas, English peas, tomato chutney ($33.00)
  
  Lamb Merguez Ragu
  
  olive fettuccine, pickled raisins, pine nuts, harissa ($28.00)
Lunch Menu
- Firsts
  Today's Soup
  
  seasonally inspired ($9.00)
  
  Clam Chowder
  
  old bay crackers, maple bacon ($11.00)
  
  Snack Board*
  
  deviled eggs, pimento cheese, pork rinds, fried green tomatoes, pickles, chickpea fritters, smoked salmon dip, crostini, house crackers ($24.00)
  
  Charcuterie*
  
  pickles, mustard, crostinis, house crackers ($7.00)
  
  Artisan Cheese Board*
  
  selection of five cheeses, seasonal accompaniments ($22.00)
  
  Crab Deviled Eggs
  Half: $12.00
  
  Dozen: $20.00
  Bacon & Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
  
  maple butter, pepper jelly ($11.00)
  
  Market Vegetable Quiche
  
  baby greens, lemon dressing ($15.00)
  
  Romaine & Baby Kale Salad
  
  reggiano, croutons, caesar dressing ($13.00)
  
  Earth n Eats Baby Lettuce
  
  candied pecans, pickled pears, spiced cider vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Baby Beet & Poached Apple Salad
  
  hazelnuts, smoked blue cheese, mache, mustard vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Smoked Chicken Salad
  
  shaved vegetables, creamy herb dressing, croutons, bacon ($16.00)
- Mains
  
  Scottish Salmon*
  
  parmesan spaetzle, mushrooms, herb & onion soubise ($30.00)
  
  Grilled 8oz Sirloin Steak*
  
  baby potatoes, spiced cauliflower, tahini sauce, lemon butter ($28.00)
  
  Fried Amish Chicken Thighs
  
  white cheddar mashed potatoes, whiskey barbecue jus ($27.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Burger
  
  spicy aioli, baby kale, pickled red onion ($19.00)
  
  Mixed Mushroom Cavatelli
  
  sunchoke puree, miso broth, truffle butter, whipped burrata ($25.00)
  
  BLT
  
  our bacon, fried green tomato, bacon aioli, tomato jam, sourdough ($16.00)
  
  12 Hour Smoked Pork
  
  pickled slaw, b&b pickles, challah bun ($17.00)
  
  Local Grass Fed Burger*
  
  smoked cheddar, roast garlic aioli, lettuce, tortilla crisps, salsa verde ($18.00)
  
  Chickpea & Black Bean Burger
  
  kimchi, cilantro pesto, aioli, ciabatta ($15.00)
  
  Fried Chicken Sandwich
  
  brioche, habanero-mango glaze, guacamole, pickled slaw ($16.00)
- White
  
  Chardonnay, Saintsbury, Napa, CA
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Riesling, Herman J. Wiemer, Finger Lakes, NY
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Pinot Grigio, Annalisa, Veneto, IT
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Rosé, Domaine Fontsainte, Languedoc, FR
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Sauv Blanc, Complice de Loire Touraine, FR
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Bordeaux Blanc, Ducasse, Bordeaux, FR
  
  ($14.00)
- Red
  
  Merlot, Hyatt, Yakima Valley, OR
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Cab Sauv, Ross Andrew "The Huntsman", WA
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Cab Sauv, Alcance, Central Valley, CL
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Garnacha, Castillo Monjardin, Navarra, SP
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Pinot Noir, Caramel Road, Monterrey, CA
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Malbec, Argento "Reserva", AR
  
  ($12.00)
- Regional Draught Beers
  
  Regional Draught Beers
  
  ($8.00)
Dessert Menu
- Dessert
  
  Chocolate Turtle Tart
  
  pecans, oreo crust, whipped cream ($8.00)
  
  Pecan Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
  
  maple-bourbon crème anglaise ($8.00)
  
  Orange Blossom Crème Brulee
  
  caramelized sugar crust ($8.00)
  
  Bourbon Peach & Blueberry Crisp
  
  vanilla bean ice cream ($8.00)
  
  Our Own Ice Creams & Sorbets
  
  seasonal flavors ($8.00)
  
  Artisan Cheese Board
  
  selection of five cheeses and seasonal accompaniments ($22.00)
- Drinks
  
  Espresso
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Latte
  
  ($5.00)
Bar Menu
- Sparkling
  Blanc de Blancs, Grandin Brut, Loire Valley, FR, NV
  $13.00
  
  $48.00
  Prosecco, Villa Sandi, Veneto, IT, NV
  $14.00
  
  $52.00
  Brut Classic, Chandon, Napa, CA
  $14.00
  
  $52.00
- White
  Chardonnay, Saintsbury, Carner OS, CA '13
  $15.00
  
  $58.00
  Riesling, Herman J. Wiemer, Finger Lakes, NY '15
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
  Pinot Grigio, Annalisa, Veneto, IT '15
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
  Rosé, Domaine Fontsainte Corbieres, Languedoc, FR '16
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
  Sauvignon Blanc, Complices de Loire, FR '16
  $12.00
  
  $50.00
  Bordeaux Blanc, Chatueau Ducasse, Bordeaux, FR '16
  $14.00
  
  $55.00
- Red
  Merlot, Grayson, Napa Valley, CA '15
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
  Cabernet, Ross Andrew "The Huntsman," WA '14
  $14.00
  
  $55.00
  Cabernet, Jackson Estate, Alexander Valley, CA '13
  $15.00
  
  $60.00
  Garnacha, Castillo Monjardin, Navarra, SP '15
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
  Pinot Noir, Carmel Road, Monterey, CA '14
  $14.00
  
  $55.00
  Malbec, Cholila Ranch, AR '16
  $12.00
  
  $48.00
  GSM Blend, Hecht & Bannier, Languedoc, FR '13
  $13.00
  
  $52.00
- Draft Beer
  
  Draft Beer
  
  Rotating seasonal selection ($8.00)
  
  Draft Beer
  
  5 daily blackboard offerings ($6.00)
- Food
  Snack Board*
  
  deviled eggs, pimento cheese, pork rinds, fried green tomatoes, pickles, chickpea fritters, smoked salmon dip, crostini, house crackers ($24.00)
  
  Charcuterie*
  
  pickles, mustard, crostini, house cracker ($5.00)
  
  Artisan Cheese Board*
  
  selection of five cheeses & seasonal accompaniments ($22.00)
  
  Chips & Smoked Onion Dip
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Chickpea Hummus
  
  grilled naan, mixed pickles ($10.00)
  
  Smoked Chicken Wings
  tamarind garlic glaze
  
  Half: $9.00
  
  Dozen: $15.00
  Romaine & Baby Kale Salad
  
  reggiano, croutons, caesar dressing ($13.00)
  
  Cheesy Smoky Pig Fries
  
  bacon, pulled pork, chilies ($14.00)
  
  Crab Deviled Eggs
  Half: $12.00
  
  Dozen: $20.00
  Local Grass Fed Burger*
  
  smoked cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce, tortilla crisps, salsa verde ($18.00)
  
  12 Hour Smoked Pork
  
  pickled slaw, b&b pickles, challah bun ($17.00)
  
  Chicken & Blackbean
  
  kimchi, cilantro, pesto, aioli, ciabatta ($15.00)
  
  Fried Chicken Sandwich
  
  brioche, habanero-mango glaze, guacamole, pickled slaw ($16.00)
  
  BLT
  
  our bacon, fried green tomato, bacon aioli, tomato jam, sourdough ($16.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Burger
  
  spicy aioli, mixed greens, pickled red onion ($19.00)
  
  Cheesy Smoky Pig Fries
  
  ($12.00)
  
  House Made Pickles
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Crab Deviled Eggs
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Fried Pickled Green Tomatoes
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pimento Cheese & Crackers
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Chips & Smoked Onion Dip
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Chickpea Hummus
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Pork Rinds
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Charcuterie
  
  ($3.00)
Brunch Menu
- Share
  Snack Board*
  
  bacon deviled eggs, pimento cheese, pickles, pork rinds, fried green tomatoes, fritters, smoked salmon dip, crostini, house crackers ($24.00)
  
  Charcuterie*
  
  pickles, mustard, crostini, house crackers ($5.00)
  
  Artisan Cheese Board*
  
  selection of five cheeses & seasonal accompaniments ($22.00)
  
  Mom's Banana Bread
  
  whipped mascarpone, honey butter ($10.00)
  
  Crab Deviled Eggs
  Half: $12.00
  
  Dozen: $20.00
- Sandwiches and Salads
  
  Smoked Chicken Salad
  
  shaved vegetables, creamy herb dressing, croutons, bacon ($16.00)
  
  Romaine & Baby Kale Salad
  
  reggiano, croutons, caesar dressing ($13.00)
  
  Earth n Eats Baby Lettuce
  
  fennel, pine nuts, citrus vinaigrette, herb yogurt ($11.00)
  
  Fried Chicken Sandwich
  
  brioche, habanero-mango glaze, guacamole, pickled slaw ($16.00)
  
  12 Hour Smoked Pork
  
  pickled slaw, b&b pickles, barbecue sauce, challah bun ($17.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Burger
  
  spicy aioli, mixed greens, pickled red onion, brioche ($19.00)
  
  Local Grass Fed Burger*
  
  cheddar, roast garlic aioli, sweet pickle, lettuce, smoked onion jam ($18.00)
  
  Chickpea & Black Bean Burger
  
  mozzarella, pesto aioli, arugula, ciabatta ($15.00)
  
  Fried Egg & Cheddar Sandwich
  
  choice of ham or bacon, brioche bun ($15.00)
- Brunch
  
  Fruit Parfait
  
  greek yogurt, our granola, berries, local honey ($9.00)
  
  Lemon Pancakes
  
  maple syrup, whipped butter ($13.00)
  
  S'Mores French Toast
  
  brioche, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, graham crumble ($14.00)
  
  Chicken & Waffle
  
  buttermilk brined boneless thighs, hot maple glaze ($18.00)
  
  Farmers Breakfast*
  
  two farm eggs, skillet potatoes, choice of breakfast meat & toast ($16.00)
  
  BLT Benedict*
  
  two poached farm eggs, our bacon, tomato jam, baby greens, skillet potatoes, hollandaise ($16.00)
  
  Crab & Asparagus Omelet
  
  skillet potatoes, baby green salad ($17.00)
  
  8oz Sirloin Steak & Eggs*
  
  skillet potatoes, sauce béarnaise ($26.00)
  
  Brunch Bowl
  
  cheddar grits, bacon & ham or kale & mushroom, two farm eggs ($15.00)
  
  Market Vegetable Quiche
  
  baby greens, lemon dressing ($15.00)
  
  Chilaquiles
  
  tortillas, smoky chili sauce, cotija, avocado, two farm eggs ($15.00)
- Brunch Cocktails
  
  House Made Bloody Mary (or Maria)
  
  Fresh ground horseradish, chive, & house pickles ($10.00)
  
  Mimosa
  
  Fresh squeezed orange juice, Blanc de Blanc ($10.00)
  
  Mimosas for the Table
  
  bottle of sparkling wine, fresh orange juice ($40.00)

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