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$75  + Tip/Tax
Wed, 5/20
5:15 PM & 7:45 PM
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(h)ours at Manifest 002

Day 1: 5-Course Tribute to DC’s Diversity Tasting Series

Opened in the fall of 2025, this innovative eatery is nestled into the lower level of Manifest 002, Union Market’s sleek members club. Here, Executive Chef Rock Harper, a 2023 Semi-Finalist for a James Beard “Best Chef-Mid Atlantic” Award and the winner of the third season of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, works his magic. (Chef Harper is also the founder of the popular Queen Mother’s Fried Chicken, which he created as a tribute to his mother, Carole Harper.) At (h)ours, he is serving up what Infatuation describes as “contemporary soul food infused with flavors from around the world.” Tuna crudo meets chow-chow while Bolognese over bucatini is infused with Ethiopian spice. Diners rave over Iberico Secreto, a pork shoulder in a sweet marinade, while the buttermilk fried plantains served with a side of pinto bean paste is like a savory version of churros. Resy hails the “delicious food and beverages all in one vibrantly modern space.” And after dinner, maybe saunter into Manifest 002’s barbershop or clothing boutique? It’s the definition of a fun night out!

About the Host:

Rock Harper

Executive Chef

A graduate of Johnson & Wales, Chef Rock Harper held positions at Café Calliope, Burke Station Restaurant, Planet Hollywood, BET on Jazz Restaurant, and B. Smith's prior to joining in the third season of Hell's Kitchen in 2007. After his win there, he opened Queen Mother’s Fried Chicken inside Ghostline in 2020 and Hush Harbor in 2025. In 2023, he was named a Semi-Finalist for a James Beard “Best Chef: Mid Atlantic" Award.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Peanut, Tree Nut & Soy Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.

  1. Endive & Asian Pear

    caesar dressing, parmigiano reggiano

  2. Southern Fried Green Tomato

    mustard greens, beef bacon lardon, dijon remoulade, cotija cheese

  3. King Crab and Black Truffle Mac & Cheese

    aged white cheddar, sweet king crab, gomiti pasta, black summer truffle

  4. Smoked Brisket

    broccoli chimichurri, sunchoke, veal demi

  5. Key Lime Tiramisu

    citrus curd, mascarpone cream, meringue

(h)ours at Manifest 002

1242 3rd Street NE

Washington, DC 20002

More Event Info

Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:

Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, (h)ours at Manifest 002 will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.

See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.

  • Vegetarians: There is Fish in Course 1, Beef in Course 2, Crab in Course 3, Beef in Course 4, and Gelatin in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Pescatarians: There is Beef in Course 2 and Course 4, and Gelatin in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 2, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Dairy:
    • Butter: Butter is in Course 3, Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
    • Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
    • Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 1, Course 2, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided

  • Shellfish: There is Crab in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Fish: There is Fish in Course 1. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Eggs: There are Eggs (raw) in Course 1, and Eggs (cooked) in Course 2, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.

  • Tree Nuts: This menu is tree nut-free.

  • Alliums: There is Scallion (Raw), Garlic (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 2, Garlic (Cooked), Onion (Cooked) and Chive in Course 3 and Scallion (Raw), Garlic (Cooked), Onion (Cooked), Chive, Scallion (Cooked) and Shallot (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Mushrooms: There is Black Truffle in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Soy: This menu is soy-free.

Handicap Accessibility:

This restaurant is handicap accessible. If applicable however, Contact Us with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.

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