Everyone loves a hot meal.
Chef Elias Taddesse Brings DaBo Burger to Southeast DC
The team behind Mélange has officially introduced DaBo Burger inside the Atlas Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room. Named after the Amharic word for bread, this concept focuses entirely on intention and craft. The milk bun is the true star here, inspired by French brioche and Japanese techniques to create a vessel that is soft, glossy, and built to perform! Each bun undergoes a rigorous three-day process to ensure it holds up perfectly to the deeply seasoned smash burgers.
Free Fries Are a Treat for Early Guests
Guests can choose from a dynamic menu featuring the signature DaBo, Le Royale with butter chive dijonnaise, or the Oklahoma with fried onions. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 25 guests in line on Thursday, January 15, will receive complimentary hand-cut beef tallow fries with their purchase! The menu is designed to evolve seasonally and will soon include boozy milkshakes to pair with award-winning craft beers from Atlas Brew Works.
Bridge District Offers Innovation and New Dining Options
The Bridge District is rapidly becoming a destination for innovation in Southeast DC. The building utilizes a unique sustainability system where waste heat from the brewery heats water for the apartments, a feature recently highlighted by Fast Company. The neighborhood also welcomes Café Cino, a boutique café owned by a local husband-and-wife duo offering specialty coffee and tea. It is thrilling to watch this area transform into a vibrant community hub.
Smash Burgers Are a Love Letter to DC
DaBo Burger is a declaration of pride of place. Chef Elias Taddesse does not chase trends but instead delivers food that is hot, honest, and confident. Drawing from his experience at Mélange and Doro Soul Food, he has created a burger that feels like a genuine love letter to DC.
For anyone seeking a meal made with exceptional skill and zero pretension, this is the new spot to visit…