In celebration of Howard Homecoming weekend, Moët & Chandon hosted a brunch at STK Steakhouse & Lounge location in Dupont Circle.  It was an event for the beautiful and not your average brunch crowd.  Set up as more of a nightlight lounge, the complimentary champagne was flowing generously for the first half of the event.  Passed  hors d’oeuvres from STK’s brunch menu poured from of the kitchen.  Although they have your typical brunch items such as steak and eggs on their menu, you’ll find it to be anything but average.  My favorite on item by far was their Grilled Cheese and  Smoked Bacon. Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese sandwich but add some bacon to it and it’s a little piece of heaven.  However they didn’t place the back inside of the sandwich, the strip of bacon was placed on top which maintained its juicy crispiness.

My second favorite was their smoked bbq which had a nice sweetness to it with a slight tanginess to the sauce topped with a little bit of blue cheese this little morsel gave you a nice taste of the south.  I am a big fan of Tuna Tartare.  It’s a dish that I normally have to order if it’s on the menu but most restaurants leave me disappointed.  STK’s unfortunately left me in the disappointed state.  Although the tuna was fresh, their soy honey emulsion left little to be desired.  It sounds amazing but it lacks flavor.  Their Glazed Sea Scallops tasted a lot like a ceviche, however, there was nothing to help balance out the overwhelming vinaigrette dressing.  The Chicken Skewers lacked flavor and were on the dry side.

I ordered the Blue Crab Potato Fritters off of the menu and although the flavor and texture was out of this world.  The blue crab was lacking.  It was a nice crisp fritter that tasted more like a potato fritter than blue crab with potato, and the pepperonata sauce that accompanied them was a pleasant addition

Overall the experience was pleasant; it’s definitely not your average steakhouse but a great hangout spot for young professionals.  Mix.  Mingle.  Drink.  That’s what STK ‘s brunch environment is best for in my opinion.

-ADT (Angie)