The Roost

Memorial Day Cook Out: Featuring $5 Drafts & Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ! The Roost | 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Monday, May 25th | Starting at 12:00pm We’re firing up the flavor this Memorial Day with BBQ platters piled high and ice-cold drafts for just $5. Join us this Monday, May 25th, for a special lineup of smoky, saucy, all-American barbecue courtesy of Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ. All BBQ will be available for in-house enjoyment and takeaway starting right at 12pm - come early and come hungry! 🐷BBQ PLATTERS - Each platter comes with sauces, pickled jalapenos, pickled onion, & a slice of corn bread. 🐂MEAT - Smoked Turkey (¼ lb) - $18 - Smoked Brisket (¼ lb) - $21 - Chopped Pork (¼ lb) - $19 - Ribs (2 ea) - $20 - Hot Link (1ea) - $16 - Two meat (pick any 2) - $26, +$3 for Brisket - Three Meat (pick any 3) -$30, +$3 for Brisket 🍗SIDES (pick two) - Jalapeno Jack Mac & Cheese - Collards - Potato Salad - Coleslaw - Black Beans 🍖SAUCES Sorghum Bourbon BBQ Salsa Verde Mustard BBQ Smoked Crema @hifitexmexbbq

DC Defenders at Cameo Coffee - Free Coffee, Merch & Giveaways THIS FRIDAY MORNING! Friday, May 15th | 8:00am - 10:00am The DC Defenders Street Team will be on site at Cameo this Friday, May 15th from 8:00am–10:00am with merch and giveaways. They'll also be buying coffee for Defenders fans! Stop by, grab a coffee on the Defenders, and learn more about the DC's UFL team! The Defenders are currently tied for first place and have plenty of momentum, so now's the best time to see what this team is all about. @ufldefenders

KEG HUNT 2026: WIN BIG PRIZES WITH OUR CRAFT BEER SCAVENGER HUNT! Thursday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th | Open - Close Daily Register for the Keg Hunt at Link in Bio! 🍺Participating NRG Locations: Bluejacket, ChurchKey, Evening Star Cafe, Josephine, Rustico, Shelter, The Sovereign, and Vermilion. 🍺Prize Pickup at ChurchKey or Rustico. Come take part in a multicity craft beer scavenger hunt hosted by ChurchKey, Rustico, and Neighborhood Restaurant Group! From Thursday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th, visit up to 8 participating locations to discover secret beers and win prizes, including 2 VIP tickets to Snallygaster! The rules are simple! 🍺Pick up an official scorecard at any participating restaurant between June 4th-7th. 🍺Visit at least 4 locations, identify and order a secret beer. 🍺Turn in your scorecard at ChurchKey or Rustico by June 7th to win a limited edition Keg Hunt hat! 🍺But that’s not all! Everyone who finishes is entered into a drawing for seven grand prizes, including special beer and food experiences, exclusive membership clubs, and VIP Snallygaster tickets!! 🍺Want an extra challenge? Earn bonus points by finding more secret beers and solving harder beer clues! More points mean more chances at the grand prizes! To view the full rules and details, visit our website. To register, visit our website or click the link in bio. Questions? Email [email protected].

CAMEO’S MAY FEATURED ROASTER: PARLOR COFFEE FROM BROOKLYN, NY! Cameo at The Roost | 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Friday, May 1st - Sunday, May 31st Parlor Coffee was founded in 2012 by Dillon Edwards in Brooklyn, New York. Cameo has been partnered with Parlor since inception in 2020. In our 6th year of partnership Parlor continues to underscore our mutual founding principles of sustainability and seasonality by forging long term partnerships with coffee producers. Our focus this time will be on two special partnerships Parlor has formed with Maria Bercelia Martinez in Colombia, and The Kamau Family in Kenya, both partnerships spanning more than half a decade in partnership. We will also feature Honduras Cup of Excellence winning producer Benjamin Paz. Join us in celebrating these incredible producers, and get inspired by your everyday cup from Cameo & Parlor! Featured on Single Pour: ☕Colombia Los Angeles ($7 / $23) Producer: Maria Bercelia Martinez Origin: Finca Los Angeles, Acevedo, Huila, Colombia Tasting Notes: Yellow Plum, Cinnamon, Fig ☕Kenya Ngethu ($8 / $26) Producer: Edwin & Mary Kamau Origin: Gatundu North, Kiambu County, Kenya Tasting Notes: Muscat Grape, Blackberry, Tamarind ☕Honduras La Colmena ($7 / $23) Producer: Benjamin Paz (Cup of excellence winning producer) & David Muñoz Origin: Finca La Colmena, Santa Bárbara, Honduras Tasting Notes: Watermelon, Red Currant, Orange Blossom For Cold Brew ☕Prospect Blend $4.5 / $20 Origin: Nansebo, Ethiopia + Chiapas Mexico Tasting Notes: Butterscotch, Persimmon, Chocolate Retail Exclusive (all 8oz whole bean) ☕Ethiopia Duromina - $24 Tasting Notes: Lime, Raisin, Apricot ☕Guatemala Pulcal -$21 Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Marzipan ☕Mexico Miramar -$26 Tasting Notes: Melon, Shortbread, Apple Tart @parlorcoffee

If someone can find me a person who’s more passionate about Central American coffee producers than @yeezymo__ , coffee is on me. ☕️☕️☕️ Had so much fun chatting with Kenia, learning about the role that coffee buyers have in making sure independent coffee producers and harvesters can keep going, how she met her country’s history through her job and SO much more. Make sure to visit her at @cameocoffeetea 💛 and tell me, who would you like to see next for my #Foodadjacentseries? #Coffedc #elsalvador #dcfoodie #dcfood Coffee shop DC, Salvadoran Coffee, Colombian coffee, cafe colombiano, cafe Washington DC, The Roost DC, Coffee shop,

AAPI MONTH COFFEE POP-UP WITH FULCRUM COFFEE ROASTERS (SEATTLE WASHINGTON) AT CAMEO! Cameo at The Roost | 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Friday, May 1st - Sunday, May 31st Retail Coffee Available All Month Long | Cold Brew Every Weekend in May Cameo is celebrating AAPI month with a retail and cold brew weekend pop-up from our friends at Fulcrum Coffee Roasters, from Seattle, Washington. We will offer coffees sourced from China, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar during ALL! weekends in May. This is the second year we've featured Fulcrum! We admire their strength in sourcing from all over the globe, particularly through some tough international economics as of late. Our aim is to support roaster partners who continue to support excellence in coffee-producing countries all over the world, mainly those who sustain year after year relationships. And Fulcrum is an excellent example of that. RETAIL EXCLUSIVES: ☕CHINA, YUNNAN $18 Notes of: cherry, grapefruit, pineapple ☕(PHILIPPINES) KALSADA, SITIO BELIS $24 Notes of: fruity, sweet, nutty ☕(PHILIPPINES) KALSADA, SITIO NAGUEY $24 Notes of: citrus, caramel, nutty ☕THAILAND, HUAI MAE $20 Notes of: cantaloupe, blackberry, caramel, melon, and citrus ☕THAILAND, DOI SAKET $20 Notes of: vanilla, brown sugar, cherry, red wine, floral, and creamy ☕THAILAND, CHAIPRAKAM $19 Notes of: milk chocolate, dried fruit, plum, black currant, and cherry ☕MYANMAR, OAT TWIN $20 Notes of: green tea, red bell pepper, and tomato jam, creamy ☕INDONESIA, BLUE KOMODO DRAGON $22 (RARE!) Notes of: apple, honey, citrus, hazelnut, and cedar ☕INDONESIA, JAVA $18 Notes of: chocolate, brown sugar, grape and walnut ☕INDONESIA, BALI $18 Notes of: chocolate, grape, berry, and lemon COLD BREW ON THE WEEKENDS ☕5/1 - 5/3 -> CHINA, YUNNAN $4.5 / 16oz ☕5/8 - 5/10 -> KALSADA, SITIO BELIS (PHILIPPINES) $4.5 / 16oz ☕5/15 - 5/17 -> THAILAND DOI SAKET $4.5 / 16oz ☕5/22 -> 5/24 -> MYANMAR OAT TWIN $4.5 / 16oz ☕5/29 - 5/31 -> INDONESIA FLORES BLUE KOMODO DRAGON (RARE!) $4.5 / 16oz COLD BREW CONCENTRATE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST $18 / 64oz @fulcrumcoffeeroasters

Kings County Whiskey & Parlor Coffee Tasting with Alex Smith from Parlor Coffee & Kenia Euceda, Coffee Director of NRG & Cameo! Wednesday, May 13th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm No Admission Fee! Please RSVP at Link in Bio! Join us for a very special coffee and whiskey tasting with Parlor Coffee and Kings County Distillery, both based in Brooklyn, NY! Our Coffee Director, Kenia Euceda, and Parlor Coffee’s Alex Smith will be in the house to discuss coffee, whiskey and some really cool whiskey + coffee collaborations! Swing through to enjoy complimentary pours of Parlor Coffee’s Prospect Blend and Parlor Coffee-infused “Puppy Chow” Snack Mix! We’ll also have a host of additional coffees, spirits and cocktails, along with some very special dishes designed with these coffees, spirits and cocktails in mind, available for purchase. THE COFFEE MENU ☕Parlor Coffee / Prospect Blend (Complimentary!) Tasting Notes: Butterscotch, Persimmon, Chocolate ☕Parlor Coffee / Kenya Ngethu Tasting Notes: Muscat Grape, Blackberry, Tamarind ☕Parlor Coffee / Ethiopia Duromina Tasting Notes: Lime, Raisin, Apricot THE COCKTAIL MENU 🍸PX & PROSPECT King’s County Blended Bourbon / Parlor Prospect Blend Coffee Liqueur / Butterscotch / PX Sherry / Bitters 🍸SECOND PRESS SMASH King’s County Peated / Parlor Kenya Ngethu Blend / Tamarind / Lemon / Blackberry / Mint / Basil 🍸BENEATH THE CROWN King’s County Coffee Bourbon / Aged Rum / Cognac / Coffee / Pistachio / Lemon / Orange / Apricot / Coffee Sherry Foam THE KING’S COUNTY SPIRITS MENU 🥃KING'S COUNTY BLENDED blended bourbon whiskey / ny / 86 proof 🥃KING'S COUNTY PEATED BOURBON straight bourbon / ny / 86 proof 🥃KING’S COUNTY COFFEE WHISKEY American whiskey with parlor coffee cold brew / ny / 80 proof THE FOOD MENU 🍖Coffee-Infused “Puppy Chow” Snack Mix (Complimentary!) Infused with Parlor Coffee Prospect Blend 🍖Coffee-Rubbed Brisket Sammy With Parlor Kenya Ngethu Coffee 🍖Open-Faced Sandwich with Ham & Red Eye Gravy With Parlor Prospect Blend Cold Brew Concentrate 🍖Coffee-Roasted Beets with Stracciatella, Citrus & Pistachio Using “Spent” Parlor Colombia La Quebrada Coffee Grounds @parlorcoffee @kingscountydistillery

Kings County Whiskey & Parlor Coffee Tasting w/ Alex Smith from Parlor Coffee & Kenia Coffee Director of NRG & Cameo at Show of Hands! COFFEE Small batch brewed - Complimentary Parlor Coffee / Prospect Blend Tasting Notes: Butterscotch, Persimmon,Chocolate Varietals: Heirloom Landraces, Caturra 6oz single pours - $6 Parlor Coffee / Kenya Ngethu Tasting Notes: Muscat Grape, Blackberry, Tamarind Varietal: Ruiru 11 Parlor Coffee / Ethiopia Duromina Tasting Notes: Lime, Raisin, Apricot COFFEE FOCUSED BITES! Complimentary Coffee infused “puppy chow” Infused with Parlor Coffee Prospect Blend Coffee Rubbed Brisket Sammy Using Parlor Kenya Ngethu Opened Faced Sandwich with ham & Red Eye Gravy Using Parlor Wallabout Espresso or Parlor Prospect Blend Cold Brew Concentrate Coffee Roasted Beets with stracciatella, citrus, & pistachio Using “Spent” Parlor Colombia La Quebrada coffee grounds COCKTAILS PX & PROSPECT King’s County Blended Bourbon / Parlor Prospect Blend Coffee Liqueur / Butterscotch / PX Sherry / Bitters SECOND PRESS SMASH King’s County Peated / Parlor Kenya Ngethu Blend / Tamarind / Lemon / Blackberry / Mint / Basil BENEATH THE CROWN King’s County Coffee Bourbon / Aged Rum / Cognac / Coffee / Pistachio / Lemon / Orange / Apricot / Coffee Sherry Foam Spirits KING’S COUNTY BLENDED blended bourbon whiskey / ny / 86 proof Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, toffee Palate: Light yet rich, with layered sweetness and a smooth, balanced profile Texture: Buttery, viscous mouthfeel with noticeable weight Finish: Soft, rounded, and approachable with lingering sweetness KING’S COUNTY PEATED BOURBON straight bourbon / ny / 86 proof Aroma: Rich caramel, warm baking spices Palate: Classic bourbon sweetness with layered caramel and spice Finish: Light wisp of peat smoke, subtle Scotch-like complexity KING’S COUNTY COFFEE WHISKEY American whiskey w/ king’s county coffee / ny / 80 proof Aroma: Fresh coffee, cocoa, subtle tropical fruit notes Palate: Balanced sweetness with layered chocolate, roasted coffee, and whiskey richness Texture: Smooth and rounded with a creamy mouthfeel Finish: Lingering coffee, light bitterness, and amaro-like complexity

Let’s hang out! Join us this Wednesday, April 29 at @theroostdc for our next Chisholm Dining Out event. The Roost will donate 20% back to the PTO for every slice purchased at Sliced Joint that evening. They will also have a special “Dirty Shirley” drink available to celebrate our wonderful community. Take a break from cooking and cleaning next week and invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

Saturday Morning Jams for the Whole Family on Mother’s Day Weekend at The Roost! The Roost | 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE Saturday, May 9th | Beginning at 10:00am Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a joyful, music-filled morning at The Roost! Join us for Saturday Morning Jams featuring local favorite Mr. Rob’s Music Time—an interactive live performance designed to get little ones moving, singing, and smiling. Led by educator and musician Rob McCarthy (aka Mr. Rob), this high-energy set blends original songs, beloved classics, and plenty of audience participation. Perfect for children ages 1–7 (and fun for grown-ups, too!), this engaging experience brings together music, movement, and play in a welcoming community setting. Stick around after the show to enjoy brunch at The Roost or keep the fun going with a play session at Mulberry Lane Play Café. @mrrobmusic @mulberrylanedmv

South Africa Wine Dinner with Thelema Winemaker Thomas Webb! The Roost | 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE Thursday, 7th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | $150 Tickets Available at Link in Bio! Join us in welcoming South African Winemaker Thomas Webb from Thelema in Stellenbosch for an intimate four-course paired meal! Situated on the South Easterly side of the Simonsberg Mountain with elevations 530m above sea level and mainly south-facing slopes, possessing some of the highest elevations in Stellenbosch, Thelema produces some of the finest South African wines on the market today. The high altitude and the rich red soils are ideal for premium quality wine grape production. Through the understanding of their optimal climate and soil type, they have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the leaders in Cabernet Sauvignon, placing Stellenbosch Cabernets firmly on the global wine map. With a belief that grape quality is the single most important factor in serious winemaking, their policy is one of minimum interference, allowing the wines to be a true expression of each vineyard We are so excited to be welcoming the owner of Thelema to Goldfinch Social in the Roost for an intimate four-course meal by our top-notch culinary team led by Chef Rachael Marie. We like to keep the seating limited, so secure your spot today! THE MENU First Course Lump Crab & Spring Salad. shaved fennel, peas, spring greens, lemon vinaigrette, toasted almonds Thelema, Chardonnay, 2022 Second Course Smoked Pulled Chicken. crispy potato cake, succotash Thelema, Mountain Red, Shiraz / Grenache / Petit Verdot, 2022 Third Course Seared Beef Medallions. crispy fingerling potatoes, charred spring onion, mint chimichurri, red wine jus Thelema, MINT Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Dessert Course Olive Oil Cake. orange zest, honey glaze Thelema "Vin de Hel" Late Harvest Muscat (375ml)

Looking for something to beat the heat this week? We’ve got you covered here at Shelter with some stellar cans! Our good friends at @goodwordbrewing sent us this amazing Puerto Rican style Pilsner with plantains called No Mirrors. If something a little fruitier is what you crave we’ve got their Hefeweizen, Isabella, which will take you on a journey with subtle banana and spice notes. @creaturecomfortsbeer a powerhouse from the Georgia also sent us these wildly good cans, with Bibo, their German Pilsner and Tropicalia, their house IPA both making big waves with our regulars. All this good beer from Georgia will make this heat fade away. Stay tuned for more cans dropping as we get other options in.