Owners Michael and Stephanie Babin and Christi Hart (Evening Star Cafe and Vermilion) teamed up with Peter Pflug (Clarendon Grill and Clarendon Ballroom) to create a vision of sophisticated neighborhood comfort food with sleek service and a friendly atmosphere. Managers Rodney Salinas, Brendan Murphy and Chef Nathan Anda (Equinox, Market Salamander) head up the service team, focusing on efficient service and a “guest first” environment.

Tallula boasts a rather extensive wine program featuring over 350 wines by the bottle and more than 65 wines available by the glass. These wines are also for sale in the adjoining retail wine store, Planet Wine, an offspring of the Planet Wine Shop (next to the Evening Star Cafe in Del Ray).

The menu features “classically inspired American food” created by Chef Nathan Anda and his more-than-capable staff. Chili-braised bison short ribs, vidalia onion ravioli, or fried green tomatoes are just a few of the menu items that may tempt you. This menu focuses heavily on bold flavors resulting from using fresh, local produce and the highest quality meats we can find.

One interesting menu idea Tallula is offering is an “Amuse Yourself” menu. It consists of over a dozen “hors D’ oeuvres” style choices that you order by the piece. All of the chosen items will arrive together on a platter for you and your guests to enjoy “cocktail party” style either in the bar or at a table in the dining room. Current selections include risotto fritters, truffled mini burgers, halibut ceviche, and even our own version of an American classic - the corn dog!