Rhone1998 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The menu looks totally revamped, though I think they're still experimenting with several new things, since the bartender told me last night to expect another new menu in 2 weeks. The wine list is also being redone. Last night I very much enjoyed my sauteed wild mushrooms with white truffle oil and manchego, and a braised pork shank on a mix of white and lima beans with bacon, done in sort of a baked-beans style (just a bit too sweet for my tastes). Finished the meal with a delicious blueberry financier, made in house. The rest of the menu looked great as well...can't wait to see the final version at the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohitzig Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 The menu has been changed at Creme cafe. I am doing a back to basic menu to reintroduce everyone to Creme's dinner. We do more than a good brunch. The menu can be found at www.cremedc.com New wine list coming soon. Come in and try us out. -Orlando Hitzig Chef Creme Cafe 1322 U Street Washington, DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 The menu has been changed at Creme cafe. I am doing a back to basic menu to reintroduce everyone to Creme's dinner. We do more than a good brunch. The menu can be found at www.cremedc.com New wine list coming soon. There's been no discussion about the new menu...has anyone been to try it? I haven't visited since my post above, but am thinking of stopping by this weekend, and would welcome any thoughts on what to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 There's been no discussion about the new menu...has anyone been to try it? I haven't visited since my post above, but am thinking of stopping by this weekend, and would welcome any thoughts on what to try! I haven't been since the new menu, but Todd Kliman's Feb 5th tweet seemed to like what's on there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMM Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Had a marvelous dinner with another couple at Creme Cafe last night. On Fridays, they have a Latin jazz combo entertaining, which we enjoyed, but it does make it quite noisy. After we ordered, we were served good crusty bread with a spicy bean (I think) puree. We couldn't resist getting 2 orders of the Crabmeat Hush Puppies with Chipotle Remoulade. These are fantastic - crunchy and light, and the remoulade is a great accompaniment. The servings are more than plentiful. (One would have been ample for all of us - in order to leave room for the main courses to come!)Which were: Diver scallops with shaved buttered Brussels sprouts, tomato compote, citrus reduction; Shrimp and grits with andouille sausage, shallots, sherry and creamy grits; Creme's Meat and potatoes, Boneless beef short ribs with garlic green beans and potato gratin; and Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes with caramelized onions, English peas, and stone mustard cream. I had the scallops which were beautifully cooked and very tasty. I did have some small tastes of my companions' food too. My husband had the crab cakes, which he enjoyed - they're full of lump crab and little filler. The little taste of grits I had was unbelievably creamy and the beef was falling-apart-tender and loaded with flavor.We were going to the theater, so didn't have time to try dessert , and no space left in our stomachs for it either. Our server was excellent, the setting is attractive and comfortable, all in all a very enjoyable dining experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 *Sigh* Creme Cafe has closed. This is sad news. I'm going to miss that coconut cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 *Sigh* Creme Cafe has closed. This is sad news. I'm going to miss that coconut cake. Yep ... saw that one coming for awhile now; didn't think it would be quite this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 And this is what happens when people don't make phone calls: Not closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 AndĀ this is what happensĀ when people don't make phone calls: Not closed. Awesome to hear. I celebrated with a slice of coconut cake! On my way out I told the owner I was happy they were staying open. Her "yes, for now" response didn't give me a ton of confidence, but hopefully they'll make it through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 *Sigh* Creme Cafe has closed. This is sad news. I'm going to miss that coconut cake. And this is what happens when people don't make phone calls: Not closed. In retrospect, this was a delightfully pissy little exchange. It's closed! It's open! "Creme Cafe Closes "Ā¦."Ā by Jessica Sidman in the Washington City Paper It's closed! ""Ā¦ With Plans To Relocate To 14th Street NW"ĀĀ by Jessica Sidman in the Washington City Paper It's open! Or "Ā¦ well ... it's closed, but it's *going* to be open. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Interesting to read the history on this restaurant since 2005. Ā At the bartending school we'll hear about different restaurants/clubs/bars from various grads over many years. Ā The perspectives of employees; Ā good bad, all with the individual perspectives of the employee. Ā Over the years we had heard of some "disruption". Ā The "closing" and reopening in 2010 reminded me of that. Good luck. Ā Its been years since I've dined at Creme, I'm sorry to say. Ā At one time it had about the best food on U Street. Ā Now the entire area is a food, dining and drinking bonanza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 In retrospect, this was a delightfully pissy little exchange. It's closed! It's open! "Creme Cafe Closes "Ā¦."Ā by Jessica Sidman in the Washington City Paper It's closed! ""Ā¦ With Plans To Relocate To 14th Street NW"ĀĀ by Jessica Sidman in the Washington City Paper It's open! Or "Ā¦ well ... it's closed, but it's *going* to be open. I think. It is (reopen). The website is currently broken, but it reopened in Columbia Heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Closed (via PoPville). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 hours ago, cheezepowder said: Closed (via PoPville). Boy did Creme have a long history - how many people actually remember when it first openedĀ on U Street, next door to Al Crostino? It seems like another lifetime ago. [This is as good a time as any to say "thank you" once again to cheezepowder for her tireless work here.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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