Reston-based minority-owned Thompson Hospitality is opening Milk & Honey, a Southern-influenced brunch spot, Monday, July 7 at 801 King St., the company announced. The location was formerly home to Hen Quarter, another Thompson brand.
There is another Milk & Honey in the Alexandria area at 6305 Richmond Highway in the Kings Crossing Shopping Center.
The Milk & Honey brand began with chef Sammy Davis, Jr. in Atlanta. His vision for Milk & Honey was to create an accessible brunch spot, particularly for industry workers who often missed out on weekend brunch. The menu draws inspiration from his childhood, featuring dishes like his award-winning Shrimp and Grits. Davis has gone on to become an award winner on “Chopped” in 2012 and became a chef consultant for Thompson Hospitality and opened Yeiboh Kitchen in Baltimore…