Birch & Barley

"A modern restaurant in the heart of D.C. and a tiny Maryland bakery with a cult following are closing their doors this month, all before re-emerging as completely new establishments. Logan Circle’s Birch & Barley closed its doors this weekend, but Neighborhood Restaurant Group will be rebooting the first-floor space as a fresh new Southern spot called Mallard by August 6." - Emily Venezky

"Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s longtime Logan Circle tavern serves a plate of pan-fried soft shell crabs with braised collards, pickled ramps, and sauce gribiche ($29)." - Tierney Plumb

"Finest Craft Beer Bar in D.C. Folks are here for the beer at ChurchKey, the city's preeminent destination serving more than 550 variations (50 drafts, 500 bottles) from 30 countries, along with rare international and English-style ales.If you're overwhelmed by the possibilities, start with four-ounce pours for as little as $2. Seating is first come, first served, whether you opt for the handsome 60-foot-long bar or an upholstered booth. Headdownstairs to Birch & Barley for more craft beer along with a menu featuring pappardelle with rabbit, flatbreads, and braised lamb shank."

"Birch & Barley, Neighborhood Restaurant Group's treasured American tavern wedged under 14th Street NW beer hall Churchkey, finally resurfaced from the pandemic." - Tierney Plumb

"Chef Jarrad Silver recently introduced a new spring menu that features lamb as one of the main stars. He cures lamb bacon and offers it as part of a charcuterie board. And there’s also a main entree of braised-lamb shank that comes with Moroccan couscous and marinated carrots. It pairs perfectly with one of the dozens of craft beers on tap." - Tim Ebner