Mélange D.C.

04/20/2023

It is with some sadness and so much gratitude that we announce that Mélange will be closing its Mount Vernon Triangle location this week. We anticipate moving to a different location in the near future. Stay tuned for an announcement as soon as details are finalized.

In September 2020, Mélange first opened its doors in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood as part of the EDENS Catalyst program. With the community's unwavering support and an extremely hard-working team, Mélange not only survived but thrived during the pandemic. Because of that overwhelming support up until this day, what was originally intended to be a one-year lease turned into a couple. As the program's first chef participant, I am exceptionally grateful to EDENS for the opportunity to continue to grow my culinary expertise at CityVista.

Although we close our doors for now, we look forward to welcoming you to our new home soon. Saturday, April 22, will be Mélange's last day open at City Vista. We hope you can stop by to grab some of your favorites and so we can say 'thank you' in person. Until we open our new location, please visit Mélange's sister restaurant, Doro Soul Food to get my take on soul food infused with Ethiopian spices and flavors.

With tons of gratitude,
Chef Elias Taddesse and the entire Melange family

03/17/2023

Something green for St. Patrick's Day?🍀

Melange's Beyaynetu vegan burger and Mixed Greens with lemon vinaigrette on the side.

02/16/2023

Many thanks to the NBA for including Mélange in "10 Black-owned restaurants to visit in Washington, D.C." !

Check out who else made the list. https://www.nba.com/news/10-black-owned-restaurants-washington-dc.

From Ben’s Chili Bowl to Ooh’s & Aahh’s, we spotlight locations to eat in the DMV area.

02/03/2023

Mélange (449 K Street NW) is a fast-casual dining concept from Michelin-starred Chef Elias Taddesse. Known for serving juicy burgers, flavorful sandwiches, and creative dishes, Mélange blends contemporary French cuisine techniques with traditional American and Ethiopian flavors.

Cashier/Server Job Description: We are searching for friendly and professional Servers to join our restaurant staff. As the first point of contact, you will greet and assist customers as they enter our restaurant. Our commitment to customer service, cleanliness & serving fresh, quality food is what really sets us apart from the rest. In this position, delivering outstanding customer service will be your main objective. Additional responsibilities include processing food orders, cleaning public spaces, and packaging orders. The ideal candidate will be friendly, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities:
Welcome customers and help determine their orders.
Process customer orders and record them in the restaurant POS system.
Process customer orders with third-party delivery services.
Relay customers’ orders to the kitchen staff.
Ensure all orders are delivered to the customers in a timely manner.
Accept cash and return the correct change.
Tally money in the cash drawer at the beginning and end of each work shift.
Place food orders in the appropriate bags and boxes.
Respond to customer inquiries, issue receipts, and record customer suggestions.
Clean and arrange eating, service, and kitchen spaces.
Help kitchen staff when needed.

01/25/2023

And the nominees are ....

We're so excited to share that Chef Elias Taddesse has been named as a semi-finalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Emerging Chef award!

Thank you to the James Beard Foundation judges for this honor and to everyone for their ongoing support.

Check out the complete list of restaurant and chef semi-finalists here: https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2023-james-beard-awards-semifinalists. A BIG congrats to all the other DC restaurants and chefs who were nominated for an award.

Announcing the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists!

01/19/2023

"Melange | 449 K St., NW

Elias Taddesse’s double-decker, another Big Mac riff, has the toppings you’d expect—shredded lettuce, pickles, onions—but it’s made with Roseda Farm beef from Maryland and crafted with uncommon skill."
- Ann Limpert, Washingtonian Magazine Food Critic

A HUGE thank you to Ann Limpert + Washingtonian for including Mélange in your top 10 Burgers in DC list!

Check out who else made the list!

Who's hungry?

01/18/2023

Chef Taddesse's National chicken sandwich with doro wat style fried chicken, kebe aioli, turmeric slaw, and fried or hard egg.

12/31/2022

As we bid farewell to 2022 and reflect on this past year, we realize that the most important moments that have touched our hearts are the everyday gestures of support we receive from our customers and team. We're so profoundly grateful to be a part of such an amazing community. Thank you for your undying loyalty.

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and wonderful year ahead!

Cheers to 2023!

- Chef Taddesse and the Mélange Team

12/25/2022

Whether you celebrate Christmas or you're just enjoying a relaxing day, may this season of the year and today be a time of renewal and great joy for you and your loved ones.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Mélange will be closed today so that our team may enjoy the day with their families.

12/20/2022

HOLIDAY BONUS: Gift and Be Gifted. We're spreading some holiday cheer with a free bonus Mélange gift card.

- Receive a BONUS $5 e-gift card for each $25 e-gift card purchased.
- Receive a BONUS $10 e-gift card for each $50 e-gift card purchased.
- Receive a BONUS $25 e-gift card for each $100 e-gift card purchased.

Note: This offer is valid from Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, to Friday, December 23rd, 2022, at midnight. e-Gift Cards may be used for online orders placed via our website or inside Mélange (449 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001). Gift cards cannot be used with 3rd party delivery services. Bonus e-gift cards will be e-mailed to the purchaser separately within 24 hours of purchase. Please ensure you also enter your own email address for the bonus e-gift card.

https://www.melangedc.com/giftcards

12/19/2022

Happy Holidays! Wishing all of you a magical holiday season.