Exterior of Mythology and Lore on H Street
Mythology (816 H Street, NE) recently opened on H Street and last weekend began brunch service on Saturday (12-3pm) and Sunday (11:30 am-4pm). They hope to expand brunch to Thursday and Friday in the future. Below you will find a copy of their brunch menu. You can read District Cuisine’s earlier review of Mythology here.
*Restaurant photo courtesy of Jim Folliard
Interior of Mythology and Lore on H Street
Mythology and Lore Lounge (816 H Street, NE) had been underdevelopment for quite some time and recently opened up for service on H Street after a complete renovation and rebuild of the space that had previously occupied the location (view menu here). Mythology is being headed up by Chef Joseph Harran, (previously at Vidalia and Woodward Table) and General Manager Mark Medley, (previously at The Atlas Room) and owner Todd Luongo. The first floor (open now) features fine dining for dinner and brunch soon; the second floor (coming soon) will be an upscale lounge with a separate menu and comfortable seating (like an upscale hotel lounge); the third floor will be a bar that is part indoor and part outdoor; and the fourth floor patio deck will be reserved for private events. The goal for the second floor lounge is to create a space where people can comfortably sit, relax, and enjoy nice cocktails, beers, and wines without being too crowded. The third floor will be more casual (same menu as lounge) and will have TVs for watching sports. The menus (for upstairs and downstairs) will rotate frequently based upon what is in season at the time.
Exterior of Mythology and Lore Lounge
Mythology aims to become a destination dining spot but also wants to be a spot for neighborhood regulars. Both the chef and GM live near H Street, so the community is very important for them. District Cuisine asked why Mythology chose the middle part of H Street, which currently does not have many restaurant options, versus the better established eastern and western ends of the Corridor. As the middle part of the Corridor develops, Mythology hopes to be a cornerstone of that development and to help spur more development.
Rock The Fish at Mythology
District Cuisine stopped by for dinner during the first week of service and was impressed. We started with the feta fries (there are 12 different fry options ranging from sushi fries to bulgogi fries) that were well seasoned with a generous amount of feta. In addition to a menu of craft cocktails, Mythology offers a lengthy list of beer and wine. For main courses, we moved on to “Rock the Fish Please” and “But I’m a Vegetarian.” The rockfish was expertly seared and served over a combination of smokey bacon, crab meat, and fresh corn for a welcome end of summer taste. The creative vegetarian dish featured a chickpea ragout as well as eggplant and a lemon yogurt sauce. Continue reading
Exterior at Mythology on H Street
Serious renovations have taken place at the future space of Mythology and Lore Lounge at 816 H Street. The spot, previously occupied by Fever Nightclub and HR 57, has undergone a complete transformation over the past several months, including a major deck build out on the roof. While we are told that the restaurant is several months away from opening, signage went up earlier this week. You can get more details on the restaurant from H Street Great Street and Washington Business Journal. More details on the projected opening as we get them.
*Top two photos courtesy of Mythology team
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