Hazel - Washington, D.C.

I had been meaning to try Hazel for a while and finally went to the restaurant on a Saturday night to celebrate a special occasion with my significant read more I had been meaning to try Hazel for a while and finally went to the restaurant on a Saturday night to celebrate a special occasion with my significant

I hadn't been hearing much buzz about Hazel so it took me awhile to get here, but I was really blown away. read more I hadn't been hearing much buzz about Hazel so it took me awhile to get here, but I was really blown away.

Items selected: Grandma Hazel's Zucchini Bread - Foie Gras Mousse, Chamomile Gelee, Bee Pollen Gnocchi Bokki - Pork-Kimchi Ragu, Sesame Seeds, Smoked read more Items selected: Grandma Hazel's Zucchini Bread - Foie Gras Mousse, Chamomile Gelee, Bee Pollen Gnocchi Bokki - Pork-Kimchi Ragu, Sesame Seeds, Smoked

3.5 stars. The first couple of years when Hazel opened, I was a regular. So regular that the chef, manager, and staff knew who I was. The food was unique, intel... read more 3.5 stars. The first couple of years when Hazel opened, I was a regular. So regular that the chef, manager, and staff knew who I was. The food was unique, intelligently concocted, and quite delicious. Their wine list was also outstanding! They had suchunique offerings from Macedonia, Bulgaria, Austria, and other unusual but fascinating reds and rosés. Then I took a longbreak. I recently returned and was pleased to know the food was just as amazing as I remember. The only thing lacking is thevibe. Hazel seems to have lost its charm. I was surprised to see they were not at all busy on prime dinner time-slot, on aThursday. And the bar area was empty. There was a time when it was difficult to get a rezzie and the bar was packed; nowadaysyou can simply walk-in. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves nonetheless. With the exception of the crudo, which didn’t taste asfresh to me, the rest of our meal was delicious. I hope the evening we went was an anomaly. I really want to love this placeagain.

I really enjoyed hazel and I plan to go back again for sure. I went for brunch and it was great. The outdoor patio with the turf grass was pretty cool, very uni... read more I really enjoyed hazel and I plan to go back again for sure. I went for brunch and it was great. The outdoor patio with the turf grass was pretty cool, very unique. They have couches you can be seated at outdoors as well. The food here was good, the menuhas a decent selection. The service here was outstanding from the waiter being very attentive to the general manager coming tocheck on us and see how we were enjoying our time.