DC Winter RW '26 (EXTENDED) - Modern Southern at Mallard (Logan Circle)

NEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS
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RSVP CUTOFF (i.e. Final Change Your Mind if Registered YES)
→ RSVP Cancellation Cutoff for this Event is Friday 10a, 1/30. (Late Cancel applies after this, repeat occurrences can impact membership)

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Winter Restaurant Week [RW] is back in DC!:
Learn more about DC's Restaurant Week (http://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek/)

• Officially runs Jan 19 - 25 [some places like Mallard will extend the deal beyond these dates]
• 3-course fixed-price dinner special for $40 / $55 / $65 price tiers [not including drinks, and our required 30% tax / tip]

→ For this RW event Mallard will be at the $55 tier, so the minimum cost for the deal is ~$72 [drinks, wine/beer, and any extras items are additional and still factors our 30% tax/tip]
→ By attending the event, each member agrees to participate using the Restaurant Week menu, and agree this $ minimum. CASH PREFERRED PLEASE!

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SPECIAL RULE for RSVPing to ANY RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT:
Lol, rule waived for this Restaurant Week period. ;)
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I'm in the mood for Southern dishes. Let's revisit one of the best in the area at Mallard—a Logan Circle standout blending Southern lowcountry ingredients with refined technique. We went here during Summer 2025 RW and it was very highly rated. It's a deep menu for RW, which is great to see.

FOOD: Refined Southern. Led by Executive Chef Hamilton Johnson (“Chef Ham”), Mallard riffs on his South Carolina roots with smart sourcing and whole-animal creativity, duck is often used in many dishes. Johnson cooked under Charleston legend Frank Lee and later at DC icon Vidalia under Jeffrey Buben (8 years as lead Chef de Cuisine), so expect comfort flavors elevated with polish. Ah I miss you, Vidalia.

→ Checkout the RW menu on page 3 (PDF). Reminder: All must opt into the RW menu and pricepoints. A couple of the items are have upcharges if selected (mostly duck dishes).

Curated beer program that sources from upstairs neighbor, Churchkey. Cocktails are excellent as are the wines. For Restaurant Week expect an optional Wine Pairing list will be offered with this menu.

SPACE: Warm, convivial bistro energy—perfect for sharing plates and conversation. Mallard sits on 14th Street near Logan Circle. Beloved beer mecca Churchkey is above, for context.

→ Checkout Mallard's website to learn more

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==> Tax/Tip combo is our required 30% tax/tip policy (this is NOT optional. it's a requirement to attend any of our events).
==> Limited to 8 slots

See you there!
JoeN

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CLOSEST METRO: McPherson Square (Blue/Orange/Silver). Exit to 14th & I St NW. Walk north on 14th St NW ~0.6 mi (10–12 min) to 1337 14th St NW (between N St and Rhode Island Ave). Easy straight shot up 14th.

Alternatives: Farragut North (Red) or Dupont Circle (Red) are ~15 minutes’ walk.

For directions using the Metro, try using the Trip Planner at the WMATA website.

PARKING: No Valet parking. Multiple Parking Garages or ground level paid parking lots nearby though. Else, street parking within 4 blocks is not impossible but come early to hunt. Rideshare or use Spothero.

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1. Limited to 8 slots.
2. If you RSVP "YES" please make sure you can definitely make it. With 5,000+ members and limited seating, we cannot afford no-shows. It's unfair to the other members who would like to attend and also to the organizers who have to explain to the restaurant why the reserved # of guests didn't show (can damage our reputation and ability to do larger reservations in the future). No-Show / Late Cancel rules apply (repeat No-Show or Late Cancel can impact membership).
3. Join the WAIT-LIST if you don't get an initial spot! Use the Waitlist option. Also, check back regularly as attendees have been known to cancel up to Noon the day of the event. We may use emails during the week to confirm continued interest, so check!
4. Billing (add 30% tax/tip to your bill). Remember, include the required 30% for tip/tax in addition to the food/beverages you order as defined in our FAQs (http://diningout.meetup.com/149/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1650845#2991513).
5. NEW MEMBERS or 1st TIME EVENT GO-ERS, if you have questions about the group, RSVPs, or the overall dining event process, visit our FAQs (http://diningout.meetup.com/149/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=1650845) and our No-Show Policy (http://tinyurl.com/5byotq).