Suppose a legendary restaurant group wants to join the buzz surrounding the fried chicken sandwich trend. What respected celebrity chef could sweeten the appeal of a new fast-casual eatery in Washington, D.C.? Local Carla Hall is the perfect choice.
“We have been talking about doing something for a couple of years. This is the first time the Mendelsohn family has brought someone in from outside of their family,” says the adored culinary TV host and judge.
Bumblebirds is a Southern-fried chicken and cocktail bar on Capitol Hill, located on the same street where the Sunnyside Restaurant Group owns and operates two other establishments: Santa Rosa Taqueria and We, The Pizza…