New 14th Street Restaurant Gypsy Kitchen Opens Tonight (DC)!

Aug 27

Gypsy Kitchen rooftop wide by Scott Suchman

New 14th Street Restaurant Gypsy Kitchen Opens Tonight
The D.C. location boasts a year-round roof deck and pan-Mediterranean food and beverage offerings

Washington, D.C. (August 27, 2020) — Gypsy Kitchen (1825 14th Street NW), a new pan-Mediterranean style restaurant, is opening its doors on 14th Street tonight. Executive chef Eric Milton, formerly of Think Food Group, has put together an extensive menu influenced and inspired by the flavors of Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, and more. Milton's menu will feature a mix of traditional dishes and innovative bites such as:

Tuna crudo: harissa, squid ink tuile, smoked salt
Lamb moussaka: grilled eggplant, tomato, conserva, feta custard
Lacquered half chicken: seasonal pickles, sabzi salad, chef's selection of sauces served, flatbread
Crispy chicken briouat: phyllo-wrapped Turkish spiced chicken, oven-dried confit tomato jam
Kibbeh: beef and lamb, bulgar parsley salad, garlic toum

A curated bar program will complement Milton's food offerings. Bar Director Giovanni Maramis and his team of bartenders will be featuring a cocktail menu and wine + beer list that highlights regions of the Mediterranean and Europe like:

Hafla at the Clover Club: American dry gin, fino sherry, cocchi rosa, raspberry, lemon aquafaba
Isla de Moda: bourbon, walnut banana, honey, spice bitters
Achilles Leg Day: cognac, dates, clementine, greek yogurt, lemon

Gypsy Kitchen's zero-proof cocktails include:

I'm a Little Tea Pot: chai, mint tea, lemon
The Bear Necessities: bergamot, vanilla, lemon, soda
Ring-a-Ring O'Roses: hibiscus-blueberry shrub, lemon, ginger beer

Local beers from 3 Stars Brewing, Atlas, Right Proper Brewing, and more will join Mediterranean brands on the beer menu like Efes (Turkey) and KEO (Cyprus). A carefully picked wine menu features Lebanese favorite Massaya, Greece's Domaine Skouras Aghiorghitiko, and D.Reynaud "Les Monestiers" from France among others.

“We're thrilled to join the 14th Street neighborhood and be part of the community,” says managing partner Andres Sweek. “Chef Eric has put together a delicious menu of many flavors that we're excited to launch in D.C.” A D.C. local, Sweek has also been at the helm of another one of the District’s top restaurants, such as Oyamel and Barcelona Wine Bar. Sweek and Milton have curated a team of local talent for the launch, including chefs, bartenders, line cooks, and more.

Complementing the menu offerings, Gypsy Kitchen’s decor will also include nods to the Mediterranean region, including elements of North African and European cultures. Every detail, down to the vibrant tapestry rugs and tiling, will transport guests to another land. A mix of high top, lounge, and traditional dinner tables offers diners a unique experience. While the space, designed by RDStudio Inc., has been completely transformed and elevated, some familiar elements of the former Masa 14 remain, notably the iconic rooftop bar and patio. Boasting a retractable awning and greenery-decked walls, the 1,100-square-foot deck will remain open as a year-round oasis for Washingtonians to enjoy.

Gypsy Kitchen will be open from 4pm to 10pm, Monday through Wednesday; 4pm to 11pm on Thursday; 2pm to 11pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm to 10pm on Sunday. Weekend brunch will launch in the coming weeks.

About Gypsy Kitchen
The second outpost of the Spanish-style, Atlanta-based restaurant franchise, Gypsy Kitchen’s D.C. location will offer pan-Mediterranean cuisine influenced by Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, Israel and beyond. With a focus on shared plates, the 14th Street location of Gypsy Kitchen features a communal dining experience designed to foster a sense of togetherness among guests.

About Southern Proper Hospitality
Southern Proper Hospitality owns and operates The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, Gypsy Kitchen, The Southern Gentleman, Chido & Padre’s, Ocean & Acre, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails and Tin Lizzy’s Cantina. Chosen by FSR magazine in 2019 as one of “10 of America’s Most Powerful Restaurant Groups,” Southern Proper Hospitality provides a short-term escape for diners by creating distinct dining experiences that appeal to their guest’s sense of adventure. For more information, visit sphospitality.com.

For additional information, please contact Maha Hakki of MoKi Media: maha.hakki@mokimedia.com or 703.973.7075.