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The Roost

Your first-floor culinary playground.

Spanning the entirety of Blackbird’s ground floor, The Roost brings together a handful of the district’s finest chefs along with a lively and eclectic collection of the region’s most compelling food, beer, wine and spirits purveyors. From artisan coffee to soft serve sundaes, pizza, burgers, tacos, refined cocktails, stellar wine, an inimitable beer hall and garden, a full-service restaurant and so much more, The Roost is your culinary clubhouse right here at home.

cameo

With a nod to the culturally rich D.C. community, Cameo offers coffee and tea sourced from around the world. This all-day cafe and neighborhood gathering place rotates through a lineup of direct-source coffee and tea while prioritizing ecological and socially responsible choices — from the beverages served to packaging and zero waste practices, to the makers with which it partners.

shop

Shop Made in DC at The Roost is a highly edited storelet featuring a small capsule collection of wares and goods from more than 40 D.C. creatives. Like its other locations, Shop Made in DC serves as a hub for local makers with a packed schedule of classes, activation, and programming throughout the year.

shelter

From the minds behind ChurchKey, The Sovereign, Bluejacket, and others, Shelter features many of the key elements that have come to define the group’s beer concepts. You can expect 50 taps, two cask engines, a temperature-controlled system, and extensive glassware along with a near-frenetic rotation of the world’s finest craft brews.

state

State Fair features playful riffs on composed sundaes using homemade frozen custard, replete with all the delicious sauces and toppings you’d expect — and several more that you wouldn’t. Pastry Chef Allie Cheppa complements the standards with seasonal sundaes, sundae flights, and a create-your-own sundae bar.

slice

Slice Joint celebrates true, New York-style pizza. And with Rachael Marie, who earned the title of Pizza Regina during her four years manning the ovens at Roberta’s, the proof is in the pie. Her New York- and grandma-style pizzas are available by the slice and whole, and rely on the finest seasonal ingredients.

show

Show of Hands is a craft cocktail and wine bar that highlights low-alcohol drinks backed by a stellar portfolio of wines by the glass. Spirits Director Nick Ferrell designed Show of Hands as a neighborhood gathering place, though it’ll undoubtedly find its mark as one of D.C.’s great bars.

hifi

Hi/Fi Taco is from Nathan Anda, the mad genius, chef, and butcher behind Red Apron, The Partisan, and B Side. His genuine love and appreciation for tacos shines through with clever takes on the classics along with some fun twists on the sides.

leni

Richmond-based Chef Brittanny Anderson planted roots in the district with Leni, an all-day cafe that pays homage to 1970s eastern European health trends. Its menu features her modern take on nourishing whole grains and fermented foods.

red

The Roost marks Red Apron’s fourth location in the region. It features a greatest hits menu culled from the deep arsenal of handmade charcuterie, burgers, sandwiches, and all the meaty goodness Red Apron is known for.

ako

Ako by Kenaki is a sushi and omakase counter from siblings Ken and Aki Ballogdajan. Fans of their Gaithersburg, Maryland restaurant will be familiar with their signature makimono rolls along with an expanded menu of new creations.

caruso

The Roost’s only standalone restaurant, Caruso’s Grocery, is modeled after the once ubiquitous classic Italian red sauce joints. Chef Matt Adler has crafted a menu that pays homage to the past with an emphasis on fresh seasonal ingredients.

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