Boisterous ‘Bar Rescue’ Host Jon Taffer Christens His Namesake Tavern in Penn Quarter - Eater DC

"Jon Taffer, the spirited reality TV star known for his tough love, no-nonsense approach to the bar business, is as confident a restaurateur as they come. The venue debuts on Thursday, September 1 with hearty and filling pub fare, such as pork belly skewers, tots topped with shredded beef, cheese curds, and mushroom béchamel sauce, fish and chips, and an enormous au jus roast beef sandwich. Meats are cooked sous-vide, a culinary technique favored by chefs for its consistency and flavor. The sous-vide process is overseen in partnership with Northern Virginia-based Cuisine Solutions. The bar offers a cocktail menu with drinks like the Campfire, which starts with a base of rye whiskey combined in a sous-vide bag with browned butter. Taffer’s Tavern is described as an intimate and warm place with a highly-automated kitchen and a polished bar." - Travis Mitchell