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    Elena James

    8551 Connecticut Avenue

    Retail 205

    Chevy Chase Lake, MD 20815


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    Featured Items

    • EJ Smash Burger & Fries

      lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
      $18.00+
    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      ricotta, chive, parmesan
      $22.00
    • Braised Short Rib Bolognese Lasagna

      whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
      $26.00

    Starters

    • Parker House Rolls

      with ramp + chive butter
      $10.00
    • Chicken Brodo with Spring Vegetables

      mushrooms, asparagus, english peas
      $9.00
    • English Pea + Goat Cheese Arancini

      confit lemon, mint, romesco
      $12.00
    • Pan Fried Virginia Oysters

      pernod, spinach, applewood smoked bacon
      $22.00
    • Fried Honey Old Bay Duck Wings

      peanut crunch, chives, lemon
      $17.00
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

      maple sherry glaze, pickled carrots, bacon
      $15.00
    • Braised Lamb Shoulder Spring Roll

      red cabbage, sweet + sour sauce, banh mi pickled vegetables, sprouts
      $18.00

    Salads

    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      chicken cutlet, gem lettuce, anchovy vinaigrette, soft boiled egg, croutons
      $24.00
    • Farmers Mixed Green

      seasonal greens, mustard vinaigrette, cucumber, radish
      $11.00
    • Gabagool Chopped Italian

      avocado, tomato, provolone, mozzarella, prosciutto, mortadella, olive + vinegar
      $16.00
    • Arugula, Manchego & Pear

      toasted walnuts, lemon vinaigrette, shaved kohlrabi, watercress
      $15.00

    Pastas

    • Egg Yolk Papardelle + Asparagus

      morels mushroom cream, leeks, pecorino
      $24.00
    • Braised Short Rib Bolognese Lasagna

      whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      ricotta, chive, parmesan
      $22.00
    • Caramelized Onion + Ricotta Agnolotti

      english peas, ramps, preserved lemon
      $24.00

    Pizzas

    • Elena James Cheese Pizza

      red sauce, salsa verde, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
      $17.00
    • Smokey Mountain Pizza

      red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, garlic honey, oregano
      $20.00
    • Vidalia

      caramelized onions, stracciatella, arugula, gremolata
      $19.00

    Mains

    • EJ Smash Burger & Fries

      lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
      $18.00+
    • Pan Roasted Chicken Piccata

      lemon, capers, cannellini beans, broccoli
      $28.00
    • Pepper Crusted Black Angus Sirloin

      crispy onion rings, asparagus salsa verde, au poive sauce
      $38.00
    • Pan Seared Black Sea Bass

      tomato broth, charred spring onions, spinach
      $35.00
    • Blackened Salmon

      french green beans, lime, cilantro + arugula, almond puree
      $28.00
    • Maryland Crab Cake

      fennel slaw, lemon burblanc, charred lemon
      $26.00+

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Cheese Pizza

      red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese
      $12.00
    • Salmon Fillet with Lemon

      seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
      $12.00
    • Cheese Burger Sliders

      american cheese, broccoli, french fries
      $12.00
    • Bucatini Noodles

      parmesan, seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
      $12.00
    • EJ Chicken Nuggets

      seasoned broccoli, plus a side of fruit
      $12.00

    Dessert

    • Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Cake

      powdered sugar, orange curd, mint
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Tres Leche Cake

      whipped mascarpone cheese, strawberries, toasted almond
      $14.00
    • Table Side Baked Alaska Flambe

      vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, raspberry compote
      $18.00

    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Elena James is a New American neighborhood restaurant and bar, proudly serving finest ingredients from Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

    Location

    8551 Connecticut Avenue, Retail 205, Chevy Chase Lake, MD 20815

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