I want Moore.
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After seeing DC’s very own Granville Moore featured on an episode of “Throwdown with Bobby Flay,” I knew this place had to be phenomenal. I mean would Bobby Flay (call me!) lead me astray?
The answer: Never.
Wanting to beat the rush, and cause we were famished, my sister and I headed to Granville Moore as soon as their kitchen opened. (I swear we have really busy lives.) Having already eaten there before (last time she had the Jalfrezi moules that she loved!), she wanted to try something new and went for Bleu moules, also known as the mussels that won them their victory on “Throwdown.” Although, I am not a fan of bleu cheese, I still liked the sauce. The blue cheese wasn’t overpowering or too salty like some blue cheeses can be. Oh, and it didn’t hurt that the sauce also contained pork belly, shallots, spinach, white wine, and lemon.
Meanwhile, I’m a BIG fan of corn. Really, who isn’t? So I ordered the Spicy Corn moules, which had charred corn, lime, and a roasted garlic-chipotle cream. The broth was perfection. I could be given a bowl of only the broth and be content. And just as I was about to ask for a spoon (can’t let the broth go to waste, now can I?), our waitress brought us out sides of bread to soak up our broth. It’s like she read our minds…or just knew that the broth is just that good.
Also highly recommended are their frites. The frites come with a large array of dipping sauces. We went with the truffle aioli and the chipotle mayo. I’m sorry ketchup…who? You will not be missed.
Oh, and they also have an extensive beer list. Beer lovers rejoice!
Even two (very full) bowls of mussels and fries later, it was safe to say, Granville left us wanting Moore.
Address: 1238 H St, NE
Phone: 202-399-2546
Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun -5 p m-12 am // Fri-Sat 5 pm-3 am
Price: $4-20
