As if free summer Saturdays weren't enough of an incentive to pay a visit to the Corcoran Gallery this summer, the museum now has an extra appeal--farm-fresh food from local restaurateurs Todd and Ellen Gray (of Equinox and more recently, Watershed). This past weekend Todd Gray’s Muse at the Corcoran opened in the Gallery’s light-filled Atrium space. A fresh to-go style concept, Muse will offer handcrafted, seasonal fare with a focus on sustainable and local ingredients and a number of vegetarian and vegan options—many sourced from nearby FreshFarm Market, by the White House. (Photo: Muse Facebook page)
The menu includes fresh choices like Tomato and Watermelon Gazpacho with Cucumber, Sweet Red Pepper and Thai Basil ($4.75/small; $5.75 large) and a selection of “Muses,” including Deviled Eggs with Poached Shrimp and Green Onions ($4.50). Two large Panini presses produce stacks of the crispy, paper-wrapped European sandwiches, including a daily Market selection; other sandwiches includes Warm Spinach Wrap with Grilled Veggies (Avocado, Roasted Eggplant, Charred Onions, Bean Sprouts, $7.95) and Surry Virginia Ham with Melted Brie, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado and Herb Mayo ($8.95).
Menu items will change seasonally and will also feature special exhibition-themed offerings, like oversized Chris Martin BIG Cookies. Longtime fans of Equinox will recognize a version of the favorite Hand-Pulled Amish Chicken Salad,while those newly initiated to Watershed will find a riff on Early Summer Sweet Corn Chowder, laced with shiitake mushrooms, brioche croutons, and green onions ($4.75/small; $5.75 large).
Todd Gray's Muse at the Corcoran
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.