A few weeks ago. I was sitting in Falls Church, VA trying to figure out my dinner plans. I had been debating whether to do Chinese (Mark’s Duck House). Vietnamese (The 4 Sisters), Korean (Yechon), or Peruvian Chicken (El Pollo Rico) when I decided to look up the nearby places on Yelp. The first place I recognized was 2941.
I had heard briefly of 2941 because it once was home to Chef Scott Bryan. Bryan was spotlighted in Anthony Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential. Bryan has since gone back to NYC, and the kitchen is currently being run by the talented Bertrand Chemel.
My experience at 2941 was delightful. I went in without a reservation, and being alone, I decided to sit at the bar. They had a nice collection of craft cocktails that were created by the bar staff. I settled in on a simple gin and basil which went well with the pop corn.
Dinner was a lobster roll. For some reason I though it would be more Maine Lobster Roll-ish, but instead it was more of spring roll. The entree was seared duck breast with a bacon gravy and smoked duck raviolis. Dessert was called Caramel Macchiato and came strongly suggested by my server. I finished with a nice cognac called Kelt. The Wine Director, Jonathan Schuyler, turned me onto this gem, and now I have bottle in my liquor cabinet.
The food was incredible. I was as happy as a clam indulging myself. I also really enjoyed my experience at the bar. Schuyler was able to give me a quick breakdown on the art of identifying wines and spirits by smell. I also was able to participate in a pairing discussion. I’m sure eating in the dining room would have been just as nice, but the bar provided great banter to complement a great meal.
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