Local Love: DC Harvest

This past Sunday I had the pleasure to stop by DC Harvest and finally try their brunch I’ve heard so much about. I had high expectations after reading their menu and what they stand for “DC Harvest is a scratch made kitchen and bar serving a seasonal menu highlighting a healthy approach to upscale dining.” I went there with my good friend Ashley of ChicvilleUSA. We kicked things off with the roasted beet salad and Farmstead cheese plate as appetizers. The first thing that comes to mind when you take that first bite is how fresh everything is — the veggies were almost as if they were picked from a veggie garden that day. And don’t even get me started on their delicious cheeses – that’s an experience in itself. For our main entrees we ordered the organic scrambled eggs and house-made spicy lamb sausage which came with sweet potato hash – a much healthier and tastier substitute for the regular potato side you often see with eggs. I was very happy with my order – the portion size was perfect leaving enough space to try a dessert. DC Harvest also offers bottomless mimosas for $15 or bottomless bloody mary’s for $20. Below is a little Q&A with Jared, one of the owners of DC Harvest.

Q&A with Jared Ringel, Owner/GM of DC Harvest

How many years have you been in business?

1.5 years. We opened on Sept. 2, 2014.

What inspired the name of your business?

We wanted to combine our love and passion for H street & DC with our commitment to local and sustainable sourcing and making everything from scratch in house.

How did you get into your line of work?

Arthur Ringel (my brother, our chef and the other owner) and I have been in restaurants all our lives. We first got summer jobs together at a neighborhood restaurant when we were in high school. Arthur went on to CIA in NY to study to be a chef and I worked my way up thru different experiences to getting my first GM job at the age of 25.

What do you love most about being located in DC?

Being part of the hottest up incoming neighborhood in the city.

Share with us and our readers an insider’s tip into your favorite spots or activities in the city.

Love the POP rooftop bar at top of W hotel. I enjoy hanging at Poste and RFD (I have had season tics for Wizards for many years)

Do you have a special promotion, event you’d like for our readers to know about?

Yes. New recurring weekday specials. Mon-Half priced wine bottles, Tue- Date night 2 cocktails, 2 entrees and 1 dessert for $50, Wed- Half priced Pastas, Thu-Happy Hour all night, Sun – Half priced appetizer and dessert