Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Opening: The Gryphon


By: Jennifer McNinch
Capital Cooking  Contributor


The Gryphon, a myth-inspired sports bar, made its debut in Dupont Circle just in time for March Madness with a VIP Preview Party.   Owners Tony HudginsDavid Karim and Rich Vasey were on-hand to introduce the venue, which boasts the social dining atmosphere of a restaurant, the heart of a pub and the view of a stadium. 
Photo credit: Salaam Mufti

Among the attendees, besides yours truly, were DC Senator Paul Strauss, NBC 4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer, NBC News Channel Correspondent Danielle Leigh (not pictured) and Joe Biden's Director of Legislative Affairs, Tonya Williams.  Photo credit: Salaam Mufti

Executive Chef Joseph Evans of brother restaurant Lost Society served up towering plates of bite-sized menu highlights, including gator bitespimento cheese stuffed pepperdewscrawfish mac-n-cheese and short ribs over creamy grits. Guests were also treated to an open barhouse-popped popcorn and Evans' signature raspberry-topped chocolate torte as they explored the warm, majestic new eatery. 

The Gryphon's fully-integrated media system - including 31 televisions - ensures that college basketball fans catch every air ball and alley-oop, whether they're rooting for the favorite or the fairytale.


The Gryphon is located at 1337 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC.  http://www.thegryphondc.com/.   For reservations, please call 202.827.8980. Photo credit included above each image.

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