Chef Patrick Phelan (@pphelan ) builds his melon and stracciatella course at Lost Letter (@lostletterrva ) around the kind of summer produce that passes through the kitchen only a few weeks a year.
Picasso melon sets a soft, fragrant tone, met by the faint smokiness of grilled shishito peppers and the cooling crunch of cucumber. A final drizzle of citrus-dill vinaigrette grounds the elements to the restaurant’s Mediterranean lean.
The dish has a relaxed, end-of-summer feel that reflects how Phelan writes menus: day-to-day, farmer-driven, and grounded in what Virginia growers can offer at their peak.
Opening The Brooklyn has only been possible because of our amazing team, which @jlrbrts has become such a vital and appreciated part of. Her talents, insights, and vision have allowed us to dream big, with the guests’ experience always at the heart of her design. Thank you for taking this journey with us Julie!
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@pphelan and @theicecreameffect brought me along on another one. @thebrooklynrva : interior design, brand identity, and web by me. A very special building in Scott’s and possibly my favorite project to date.
Architecture @fultzsingharchitects , millwork @daniel_rickey_furniture , contractor @corinthianconstructionrva / @gmumitch , sign painting @varietyshopstudio
