The Setting - Calumet-Norvelt

I had come here before my birthday, and it was a great experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were great.

Showed up and they are closed for renovations. Checked their website prior to arriving and no mention.

WOW. What a hidden gem!This spot had been on our list for awhile. In our defense, the website isn’t representative of the creative and funky vibes as soon as you enter, plus the stellar dishes and drinks, so we had put it off. And yes, I regret this!It’s located under a jewelry store, so the name makes sense.You descend down a flight of stairs and are welcomed by a dance floor and Alice in Wonderland vibes all over. Clocks on clocks on clocks, making you feel like you fell down the rabbit hole. The dance floor is just a vibe, not for dancing:)Devin is a mocktail and cocktail wizard, and he created the perfect drinks for us. They offer tea as well, which I loved. Even the honey isn’t basic, it’s been infused by some typa otherworldly sorcery.The Hokkaido Scallop (Egg custard, Coconut foam, Shiro dashi, Trout Roe) was such s surprise, complete with coconut foam.The tiny Rösti (Yukons from Moon Valley Farms, Hen of the Woods, preserved White Truffle) was my fave. Each bite ended with a delicate taste of mushroom flavor. We ordered s second, and I feel no shame about this.I only wish this place offered a dessert menu, because I know it would be epic.

WOW. What a hidden gem!This spot had been on our list for awhile. In our defense, the website isn't representative of the creative and funky vibes as soon as you enter, plus the stellar dishes and drinks, so we had put it off. And yes, I regret this!It's located under a jewelry store, so the name makes sense. You descend down a flight of stairs and are welcomed by a dance floor and Alice in Wonderland vibes all over. Clocks on clocks on clocks, making you feel like you fell down the rabbit hole. The dance floor is just a vibe, not for dancing: Devin is a mocktail and cocktail wizard, and he created the perfect drinks for us. They offer tea as well, which I loved. Even the honey isn't basic, it's been infused by some typa otherworldly sorcery. The Hokkaido Scallop (Egg custard, Coconut foam, Shiro dashi, Trout Roe was such s surprise, complete with coconut foam. The tiny Rösti (Yukons from Moon Valley Farms, Hen of the Woods, preserved White Truffle was my fave. Each bite ended with a delicate taste of mushroom flavor. We ordered s second, and I feel no shame about this. I only wish this place offered a dessert menu, because I know it would be epic.

Just wow. Best kept secret in DC. Was blown away! Every course came with a story and a whole lot of flavor. I have never dined like this. Fantastic. Cocktails were unlike anything I've ever had. The food, its the flavor. You won't get this type of flavor at any steakhouse, etc. Every bite is well thought out! From steak to cake, its all really, really good. Do yourself a favor and give it a go! You won't regret it.