Ama
5-Course Northern Italian Nostalgia Tasting Event
Opened last June, this all-day eatery that borders the Navy Yard and Capital Hill starts serving coffee and pastries in the morning and morphs into a stylish aperitivo bar and dinner spot in the evening. And it does that so artfully that it was named to Eater’s list of “38 Essential DC Restaurants” and Infatuation’s list of “Best Restaurants for Special Occasions.” Ama is led by hospitality veterans and married couple Johanna Hellrigl — formerly of Doi Moi, Proof, and Mercy Me — and Micah Wilder, formerly of Chaplin’s, Zeppelin, and L’Ardente. Hellrigl is the chef, while Wilder runs the beverage program. Chef Hellrigl grew up around the kitchens of her restaurateur father, whose Michelin-acclaimed restaurants in Italy and New York shaped her deep connection to food. At Ama, which means “love,” she is delighting diners with dishes like fritto misto, vitello tonnato, coniglio (rabbit stew), maiale farcito (pork tenderloin filled with leek, mushroom, and chestnut), and other such splendors. Eater advises its readers to “spend a few hours in the bright and cozy dining room feasting on northern Italian fare,” and that’s just what we intend to do!
About the Host:
Johanna Hellrigl Wilder
Chef/Co-Owner
Chef Johanna Hellrigl Wilder was born into the restaurant world, growing up in the kitchens of her Michelin Starred father, Chef Andreas Hellrigl. Raised in both Italy and the US, she previously honed her craft in the kitchens of Doi Moi, Proof, and Mercy Me.
The Lineup
Courses #1 #2, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; course #3 will be served family-style. This menu will be Mushroom Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Focaccia di Formaggio
focaccia, crescenza cheese
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Totani Ripieni
ligurian stuffed squid, tomato white wine sauce
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Trenette al Pesto
ligurian pasta, ama's signature pesto genovese
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Coniglio
braised free-range rabbit, fennel, tomato, ligurian riviera olive
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Millefoglie
housemade sourdough puff pastry, organic local berries, zabaglione whipped cream
Ama
885 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Allium, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Nut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
