1310 Kitchen & Bar’s New Vibrant Vibe
By • December 28, 2023 0 1620
Jenn Crovato, the resourceful chef/owner of 1310 Kitchen & Bar, gives her Georgetown brunch haven at 1310 Wisconsin Avenue a vibrant vibe with arresting photos of “women in song.” Her recent redo of the spacious, sun-dappled room features distinctive, action shots of popular female entertainers. There’s an airy, modern feel to the space with its sweeping windows and subtle earth tones. Now, she can host receptions and private dinners for groups – receptions for as many as 110 people, seated dinners for 80 and smaller spaces for 40.
Courtesy Georgetown Inn.
Bold flavors distinguish Chef Crovato’s menus. Several new vegetarian dishes – including an eggplant take on short ribs and ratatouille lasagna – reflect her flavor-forward ethos. Tried and true favorites like chicken pot pie are in heavy demand – “even in August,” she says. At her incredibly popular brunch, eggs shakshuka (baked in a zesty Mediterranean tomato sauce) and egg white omelets (paired with fries) fly out the kitchen door. Huevos rancheros are another staple.
Grilled tomahawk steaks and roasted Peruvian chicken with salad. Courtesy 1310.
Dinner highlights include a burrata and caponata starter and a fish stew sparked with red coconut curry. Peruvian chicken, burgers and braised short ribs stoke hearty appetites. Old-fashioned ice cream sundaes gussied up with caramel sauce, Oreo crumbs, housemade snickerdoodles and whipped cream arrive at many tables. Dessert pies in jars are popular orders to-go, as are her signature savory meal-sized pies.
Re-imagined Dining Room at 1310. Courtesy 1310.
A close look at the photos on the walls is well worth the effort. (Ask for the “map.”) These are not glamorous, posed portraits. Music lover Crovato has hunted down unusual action shots that show the “bad ass/tough” character of many of the music stars. In one street shot, beguiling Billie Holliday holds a handbag in one hand and a trumpet in another. Miley Cyrus lets her hair down, so-to-speak, as she belts out a song. Like Chef Crovato herself, they embody intrepid spirits with distinctive styles.
“Women in Song” are featured in 1310 Kitchen & Bar’s new dining room. Courtesy 1310.
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