Lincoln
American restaurant · Downtown ·
Bottomless BBQ feast w/ brisket burgers, ribs, mimosas
Bottomless BBQ feast w/ brisket burgers, ribs, mimosas
"An American standby in downtown D.C., this ode to Abraham Lincoln opened in 2011 to early praise from then–Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema and became known for a namesake burger and fries, mac and three cheeses, kale salad, deviled eggs, butternut squash soup, and the top-selling Freedom Manhattan that’s always aged 30 days in an oak barrel. Beyond the menu, it’s aesthetically defined by endless rows of pennies lining the space. Fifteen years on, it will serve its last course on Saturday, December 20, with a farewell party (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) featuring passed apps, a “Final Penny Mule” cocktail, and photo ops on its monumental “Lincoln” chair; the floor pennies are being bagged and handed to guests. The closing comes amid challenging conditions around 1110 Vermont Avenue NW, but the restaurant’s “Food of the People, by the People, for the People” spirit and moments like hosting President Barack Obama for lunch in 2012 cement its place in D.C. dining history." - Tierney Plumb
"Nathan Tavares recalled a seasonal favorite: “Closer to home, it was the banana bread Manhattan I had a few weeks back ...” That specific cocktail — a banana bread Manhattan — is noted as a recent holiday indulgence, mentioned alongside other seasonal treats." - Erika Adams
"At downtown’s 14-year-old American stalwart, owner Alan Popovsky pays tribute to his 94-year-old mom with some of her favorites across a three-course Mother’s Day menu. That includes a Maryland soft shell crab starter with cheddar grits, Old Bay, tomatoes, and spring onions. The Sunday, May 12 meal ($70 per person) also includes a choice of mains like roasted rockfish and lobster Benedict." - Tierney Plumb
"Referred to as a South Boston brunch hotspot within the group’s small local empire, Lincoln was also the subject of an earlier design collaboration with Assembly Design Studio about a decade ago." - Erika Adams
"It’s an all-day affair at the venue named after our 16th president. From 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Lincoln is offering a bottomless barbecue feast where guests can enjoy brisket burgers, hot dogs, chicken, pork ribs, and to drink, Lincoln mimosas and patriotic mules. The dinner is $55 a person, $30 for children ages 6-12 with a two-hour limit." - Vinciane Ngomsi