Pineapple and Pearls
Fine dining restaurant · Capitol Hill ·
Ambitious, whimsical, and fun four-course tasting menu
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Ambitious, whimsical, and fun four-course tasting menu
"With oversized Champagne bottles, velvet dinner jackets, and balloons galore, Chef Aaron Silverman’s Pineapple and Pearls focuses on playful reverie; the upbeat mood rings closer to a New Year’s Eve party, and guests are encouraged to dress to impress. Dinner is a noticeably condensed affair, punctuated with potent surprises like tableside absinthe cocktails and truffle-infused amaretto warmed over candlelight. Everything comes with a story, and the approachable staff is happy to tell these tales. The equally friendly sommelier is always at the ready with terrific suggestions to pair with dishes like marinated tuna with compressed watermelon and the feather-light gnocchi with rich parmesan cream." - The MICHELIN Guide
"With balloons on the ceilings, disco balls, an absinthe tower, and even a soft serve ice cream machine, this two-Michelin-starred Capitol Hill hot spot throws a party every night. It’s a splurge at $350 per person, but for a place that serves walnut lobster, stacks of funfetti pancakes with edible butter candles, and caviar sundaes with gummy bear toppings plucked from a crystal lazy Susan, sometimes you just have to go all in." - Claudia Rosenbaum
"The second restaurant endeavor of acclaimed chef/owner Aaron Silverman has made a big splash on the national food scene, being awarded two Michelin stars shortly after opening. If you're lucky enough to snag a table for the all-inclusive evening service, you'll be spoiled by the 8-10 course prix fix that's as inventive as it is delicious — but definitely at a price reserved for special occasions. Book reservations well in advance, or keep an eye on @lastminutedinnerplans on Instagram for day-of openings. For a more low-key taste of the Pineapple and Pearls experience, reservations are also available for the Patio, with a menu of light snacks and cocktails. Photo credit: Kate Warren" - Polygraph
"At Aaron Silverman's Capitol Hill showpiece I encountered the over-the-top truffle-and-caviar sundae service: a luxe, two-Michelin-starred sundae station that layers ingredients like caviar, foie gras fat–infused cookies, amaretto-soaked truffle ice cream, umami-fied whipped cream, colorful gummy bears, and sprinkles, and which is offered as a $150 add-on that has reportedly sold “thousands.”" - Eater Staff
"The luxe sundae station at chef Aaron Silverman’s two-Michelin-starred Capitol Hill showpiece is worth its $150-per-person price tag. The wild smorgasbord is a sweet compilation of caviar, colorful gummy bears, foie gras fat-infused cookies. amaretto-soaked truffle ice cream, umami-fied whipped cream, and of course, sprinkles." - Tierney Plumb