THIS DC RESTAURANT’S BISCUITS WITH PIMENTO CHEESE IS ALL YOU NEED
The Cost -$42 per person
The Atmosphere – The inside of St. Anselm gives off a cool, industrial vibe. Seating is available at various tables or at the counter overlooking the kitchen. There is also ample outdoor seating.
Washington DC’s NOMA neighborhood has really developed into one of the capital’s hippest areas with amazing food options. On a lovely Sunday morning in DC, I went out to the DC outpost of St. Anselm, which opened its doors to customers in 2018.
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The Order - The Vodka Cocktail, Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Steak and Eggs
The Fantastic - The buttermilk biscuits are the star of the show here. They come four to an order and each of them are much larger than your typical biscuit. They are perfectly baked and are served with pimento cheese that is phenomenal. This appetizer is decadent and worth every calorie and can easily be split among 4 people who are each ordering an entree.
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The Great - The Vodka Cocktail, simply named, is a mixture of Sobieski vodka, crème de cassis, Cotton and Reed (a local rum distillery) allspice dram and lemon. Overall, a great brunch cocktail - not too sweet, not too boozy. A lovely refreshing drink to start Sunday Funday off right.
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The Good - The Steak and Eggs, grilled butcher steak with two sunny side-up eggs and crispy potatoes with a béarnaise sauce, was simple but good. The béarnaise sauce was very nice but I was left wanting this dish to be a little bigger in portion, especially given its price, and a little more exciting than it was.
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The Verdict - Overall, St. Anselm serves a very nice brunch in a great part of DC. I definitely recommend booking a table one Sunday morning, having a cocktail, the biscuits and then strolling over to Union Market and exploring the area.