Nina May
New American restaurant · Shaw ·
Inventive cocktails, seasonal New American fare, chef's choice menu
Inventive cocktails, seasonal New American fare, chef's choice menu
"The $89 Christmas Feast Box (pickup at all locations or delivery on December 23) includes a cozy, wintery menu featuring creamy parsnip and apple veloute, herb-crusted Norwegian salmon, roast lamb with rosemary and pomme puree, and eggnog panna cotta with gingersnap crumb. Guests can also add on festive treats like a cookie-decorating kit, hot chocolate ,and marshmallows (with an optional spike), mulled wine, and house-made eggnog." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"The weekend brunch (Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at this hyperlocal American restaurant in Logan Circle has plenty of outdoor seating. Opt for a “chef’s choice” ($45 per person) to sample a variety of dishes, or go with a la carte options like eggs Benedict topped with braised short rib." - Tierney Plumb
"Nina May will offer a special menu only available on New Year’s Eve. The spread retails for $100 per person and is served family style. Highlights include scallop carpaccio with winter citrus, dry aged prime rib, and basque cheesecake. Make reservations here." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This neighborhood spot in Shaw has brought back its Winter Wonderland covered patio for the season, where diners can take advantage of cozy fire pits and blankets surrounded holiday decor and a grand Christmas tree. Classic winter cocktails include eggnog, hot toddies, mulled wine, and Mexican hot chocolate. Chef Colin McClimans’ warming dishes include Parker House rolls with sage butter; butternut squash and sage risotto fritters with pink peppercorn ricotta and brown butter; and more hearty bites. Don’t miss out on free canapés and ornaments handed out during a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m. — EV" - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Originally conceived by the same team as a more casual, all-day cafe component of their small D.C. empire, this Logan Circle restaurant became a higher-end, special-occasion-coded spot as it developed. The owners originally planned to have an all-day cafe here and, during the pandemic, learned how to adapt to to-go orders — lessons that later informed menu and service choices at their new neighborhood project. A handful of pastas first served at this location influenced the new restaurant’s array of five pasta dishes, including items like pesto-drenched ricotta gnocchi." - Emily Venezky