Ambar's basement offshoot for coffee, Balkan bites & rakia cocktails in a relaxed setting.
"Been There, Eaten That tried out Baba, the sister spot to Ambar in Clarendon, and writer Lori Gardner recommends ordering anything with a fresh Balkan cheese called kajmak. It’s in the steak tartare — which, Gardner says, gets an “extra oomph” from fried capers — and a dish of forest mushrooms with fried polenta." - Gabe Hiatt
"Ambar’s underground sister spot in Clarendon serves up seven sparkling varieties with prices starting at $8 for a glass of Cricova Moldova. Bottles of celebratory stuff like Moet and Dom Perignon will set back diners $125 and $400, respectively." - Tierney Plumb
"Clarendon’s cozy subterranean cocktail bar conjured up this festive-looking drink for the fall. It features a deep pear flavor and smoky finish thanks to Hubert 1924 pear rakia, Del Maguey Vida Miguel mezcal, lime juice, cinnamon syrup and pear purée. The $17 order comes with a sweet perk: a pineapple dessert." - Tierney Plumb
"Baba also serves a la carte brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Featured offerings include assorted pastries, custom grain bowls, tiramisu oatmeal, shaved lamb-filled paninis, and more." - Tierney Plumb
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