José Andrés' maximalist, mega bro-tein steakhouse opens in old Trump Hotel
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Bazaar Meat opens with caveman cuts and maximalist dishes like smoked oysters. Photo: Courtesy Liz Clayman
D.C. has no shortage of luxe steakhouses — but José Andrés' new downtown chophouse might be the most over-the-top yet.
- Welcome to Bazaar Meat, opening today.
Why it matters: In an era when protein is king, Andrés' new hot spot is giving Versailles — let them eat steak.
The vibe: Call it a big night out for the bro-tein set. Or, as Andrés puts it on the menu: "I will eat whatever makes me feel like a lion!"
- The marbled Old Post Office lobby inside the Waldorf Astoria sets the stage for a see-and-be-seen dining room, complete with $22 "Freezer Martinis," a Japanese Wagyu Program, and hulking "Big Guy" cuts — bone-in ribeyes, strips, the works.
Catch up quick: Yes, the maximalist meatery lands in the former Trump hotel, replacing Andrés' Bazaar — and before that, Trump-world favorite BLT Prime.
- But don't expect any well-done filets. Bazaar Meat — with locations from Vegas to Miami — boasts raw bars for both seafood and beef (think tartares and carpaccios), plus jamón.
The splurge: A whole Spanish suckling pig (9–11 pounds) for $540 — with 24 hours' notice.
- You can order a $160 quarter portion on the fly.
The smallest flex: "Little snacks" like a $25 "José's Taco" (jamón ibérico, caviar, gold leaf).
The big picture: Non-traditional steakhouses are one of this year's big dining trends.
- Up next: Chef Victor Albisu's Electric Bull, opening in Vienna, and Ryan Ratino's "fun steakhouse," Ox & Olive, coming to Georgetown.
If you go: Bazaar Meat. 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest