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Is Minibar Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Washington, DC)

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As of September 2026, Minibar is listed open on minibarbyjoseandres.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'On A Stick' episode featured minibar by José Andrés for its avant-garde tasting-menu bites, including skewered courses drawn from the kitchen's molecular-gastronomy repertoire. The restaurant, minibar by José Andrés, is a fine-dining venue paired with the adjoining Barmini cocktail bar, located at 855 E Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. According to the restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, minibar and Barmini remain open, listing private-event bookings, an FAQ, and an active online reservation system. The site's current navigation and branding still center on chef José Andrés's tasting-menu concept for both the dining room and the adjoining cocktail bar. A separate business listing gives Tuesday-through-Saturday dinner service from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the restaurant closed Sundays and Mondays. The same website check found no indication of a temporary closure or change in ownership at the address.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 12
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
On A Stick
What was featured
avant-garde tasting-menu bites from chef José Andrés
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Minibar

Frequently asked questions

Is Minibar still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Minibar is listed open on minibarbyjoseandres.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Minibar after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'On A Stick' episode featured minibar by José Andrés for its avant-garde tasting-menu bites, including skewered courses drawn from the kitchen's molecular-gastronomy repertoire. As of September 2026, Minibar is listed open on minibarbyjoseandres.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Minibar located?

855 E Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Minibar?

Season 4, Episode 12 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “On A Stick”.

Is Minibar still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The 'On A Stick' episode featured minibar by José Andrés for its avant-garde tasting-menu bites, including skewered courses drawn from the kitchen's molecular-gastronomy repertoire. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
855 E Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
minibarbyjoseandres.com

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