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Ripple

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Want a casual setting to sit back and have fun with friends yet still have an upscale experience? Head to Cleveland Park and seek out Ripple, a restaurant/wine bar located just across the street from the historic Uptown Theater. Even the most persnickety wine connoisseur will find a wine to enjoy here because the menu has ten pages worth of by-the-glass and bottle options. (Wow!) The food menu changes every day so head to their website to see what seasonal dishes will be available for your evening out. Don't leave before heading over to the grilled cheese bar where you can order delicious sandwiches.

Address:

3417 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
2022447995

Hours:

Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Website:

rippledc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Gina Gallucci White
Washington Local Expert

Wine Bars: "Don't leave without sampling some after dinner wine choices available off the dessert menu."

Best for Wine Bars Because: Their 10 page wine list will win over novices and connoisseurs alike.

Dinner Menu
- Savory Option 1
  
  Tuna Crudo
  
  finger lime – avocado – radish – asian pear ($15.00)
  
  Study of Beets
  
  fennel – gooseberry – yogurt – curry ($11.00)
  
  Lolla Rosa
  
  squash – cabernet vinegar – burrata – quinoa ($12.00)
  
  Sourdough
  
  truffle butter – radicchio – ricotta salata – lemon ($9.00)
  
  Lobster
  
  stracciatella - mango - basil - petite lettuces ($18.00)
- Savory Option 2
  
  Rabbit Pansotti
  
  rye - carrot top pesto - hazelnut - raisin ($17.00)
  
  Lightly Smoked Trout
  
  new potato – mustard – roe – onion ($16.00)
  
  Truffled Hen Egg
  
  maitake – burnt onion – sweetbreads – black truffle ($15.00)
  
  Farro Risotto
  
  bone marrow - octopus - shiso - parmesan ($18.00)
  
  Frog Legs
  
  aquarello rice – iberico – spinach – preserved garlic ($18.00)
- Savory Option 3
  
  Duck Breast
  
  carrot – black garlic – huckleberry – barley ($19.00)
  
  Diver Scallops
  
  brown butter – asian pear – sunchoke – broccolini ($33.00)
  
  Hay Smoked Veal
  
  red cabbage - maitake - foie gras - bordelaise ($39.00)
  
  Roast Porcelet
  
  sweet potato – almond – parsley root – apple ($30.00)
  
  Côte de Boeuf
  
  painted hills ribeye – spinach & beef cheek ragout - herb brioche – truffled butter – new potato confit; $45 per person supplement to tasting menu ($65.00)
- Sweet Option
  
  Citrus Ambrosia
  
  tapioca – sherbet – meringue – mango ($9.00)
  
  Gianduja Tart
  
  banana – vanilla – hazelnut – chocolate ($9.00)
  
  Caramel Apple
  
  salted caramel – popcorn – peanut – spice ($9.00)
  
  Ice Creams
  
  choice of house made ice creams ($9.00)
  
  Kunik
  
  apple butter - balsamic - grilled sourdough ($11.00)
- Featured Items
  
  Foie Gras Truffles
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Red Table Lonza
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Wagyu Crudo
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Trout Latkes
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Iberico de Bellota
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Prosciutto di Parma
  
  ($13.00)

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