Dining News: Updated Opening Dates for Malt & Mash, El Rey at 7th & K
February 07, 2016
Malt & Mash and El Rey by Bob Simpson and Trevor Shults, will open in March, they announced in a help wanted ad on Craigslist.
Specifically:
El Rey, opening early March, will feature a high energy, cocktail driven dining experience with tacos anchoring the menu.
Malt & Mash, opening mid March, will be an intimate Irish pub that pays tribute to the building's historic past
The hiring fair will be from Wednesday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 12 starting at 10 a.m. each day at The Assembly at 10th & K.
Click here for more information.
Back in September 2015, the venues were expected to open in November, but as we know, restaurants almost never open on time.
When they open, Malt & Mash and El Rey will be located at 715 K Street.
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