Pepita Pop-Up

On October 30, G by Mike Isabella is turning over its kitchen for a pop-up preview of Pepita, Isabella’s forthcoming Mexican cantina to open in Ballston in early 2015. The Pepita team, including partner and beverage director Taha Ismail, will present the menu from October 30- November 1 and November 4-5 and 7-8. The $40, four-course meal is available from 6-9:30pm, and is served alongside an a la carte selection from the coastal-themed cantina’s cocktail program.

Food selections to include:

• Sikil pak with pumpkin seed, jalapeno, orange, cilantro
• Posole verde with pork belly, green chile, cabbage
• Wild striped bass ceviche with green tomato, persimmon, marisol pepper reduction
• Al pastor tacos with pork shoulder, pickled pineapple, jalapeno
• Crispy mahi mahi tacos with chipotle, avocado, cabbage, lime
• Cauliflower enchilada with poblano, chickpeas, cream, cilantro, red chile sauce
• Empanadas with chihuahua cheese, charred tomatillo salsa

Cocktails to include:

• Pepita Margarita (silver tequila, Cointreau, clarified lime, house smoked salt)
• Mezcal Mule (mezcal, ginger beer, lime juice, blood orange, cucumber)
• Palomita (reposado tequila, lime, agave, grapefruit cinnamon soda)
• Picante de la Casa (silver tequila, habanero, hibiscus, lime)
• Caballo (mezcal, green chartreuse, tamarind falernum, lemon, shiso leaf)

Details:

• Dates: 10/30-11/1, 11/4-11/5, 11/7-11/8
• Time: 6-9:30pm
• Cost: $40 for the four-course menu; cocktails a la carte for $11-$13
• Vegetarian Tasting Menus are available upon request
• Full menu
• Reservations by phone at 202-234-5015