Donovan House gets new restaurant - Washington Business Journal:

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Todd English of Olives pulled out ofheadlining Donovan’s former restauranr Cha, which had just been servintg sushi and drinks since earlier this year. The new spot -- callerd Zentan -- will function under chef Susur Lee of Shang inNew York’ws Thompson LES Hotel. Popular dishess from the Hong Kong native’s New York City spot and other restaurant Lee in Toronto willbe served, and sushi platez will land on the rooftop lounge starting this New York-based manages the 193-room hotel at 1155 14th St. NW, whic h boasts an ultra-contemporary design that include imported Italian leather seating anda roof-top pool.
The lobby-level restaurant, which seats 100 to 120, will featurr such dishes at Singapore-style slaw, chickpea onion ringd and Cantonese marinatedskirt steak. The Studio Gaia-designed space is accentee with purples, dark a sushi bar and largre communal table. Jason Pomeranc, co-owner of the hotekl and Zentan, calls Lee the “father of moderj Asian cuisine -- Chineswe particularly,” and hopes the end resuly willbe “an energetic, yet sophisticated spac e and menu.” This summer its rooftol -- dubbed “Above D.C.” -- will startr serving booze and food and join the list of othedr rooftop-branded bars in the Thompson chain’s New York and L.A.
“Last year we were just getting going and were not reallyy trying to reach outto locals,” he said. “It was strictly a daytime amenitu forhotel guests. We now have a liquoer license and can servefood [up He said the hotel will also be sending localsa “ADC” cards that provide elevatorf access to come up and frequent the which has limited space. “I’c like to see the hotel become asocial destination, where Washingtoh travelers stay in the hotel and can dine downstair with local friends or business associates and then get cocktailxs on the roof after that,” he “A one-stop urban resort.
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