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    Elena James

    8551 Connecticut Avenue

    Retail 205

    Chevy Chase Lake, MD 20815


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    BRUNCH STARTERS
    BRUNCH SALADS
    BRUNCH SPECIALITES
    BRUNCH MAINS
    BRUNCH PIZZA
    BRUNCH SIDES
    BRUNCH KIDS
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    BRUNCH STARTERS

    • Parker House Rolls

      with ramp + chive butter
      $7.00
    • Cinnamon Roll

      house made roll, lemon icing
      $7.00
    • Chicken Brodo with Spring Vegetables

      mushrooms, asparagus, english peas
      $8.00
    • English Pea + Goat Cheese Arancini

      confit lemon, mint, romesco
      $12.00
    • Roasted Brussel Sprouts

      maple sherry glaze, pickled carrots, bacon
      $15.00

    BRUNCH SALADS

    • 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
    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      chicken cutlet, gem lettuce, anchovy vinaigrette, soft boiled egg, croutons
      $24.00

    BRUNCH SPECIALITES

    • Breakfast Sammy

      scrambled eggs, english muffin, cheddar cheese, house made hot sauce, bacon
      $14.00
    • Veggie Omelette

      spinach, kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta
      $20.00
    • Steak & Cheese Omelette

      peppers, onions, steak, mushrooms, gruyere cheese
      $22.00
    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      braised apples, whipped cream
      $14.00
    • Eggs Benedict

      w/side salad hollandaise, english muffin, sauteed spinach, smoked salmon
      $20.00
    • Avocado Breakfast Toast

      w/poached egg & side salad multigrain, sprouts, avocado mousse, cucumber, banh mi pickled vegetables
      $15.00
    • Milk Bread French Toast

      lemon curd, powdered sugar, fresh fruit
      $16.00

    BRUNCH MAINS

    • Smash Burger SINGLE

      lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
      $18.00
    • Smash Burger DOUBLE

      lettuce, tomato, pickles, special sauce, cheddar cheese
      $22.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich & Fries

      apple fennel slaw, bread & butter mustard
      $17.00
    • Egg Yolk Papardelle + Asparagus

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

      whipped ricotta, preserved tomato, basil pesto
      $24.00
    • Pan Roasted Black Bass

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

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

      fennel slaw, lemon burblanc, charred lemon
      $26.00+

    BRUNCH PIZZA

    • Breakfast Bender

      bacon, farm egg, bechlemel, scallions, mozzarella
      $20.00
    • Smokey Mountain Pizza

      red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, garlic honey, oregano
      $20.00
    • Elena James Cheese Pizza

      red sauce, salsa verde, mozzarella, parmesan reggiano
      $17.00
    • Vidalia

      caramelized onions, stracciatella, arugula, gremolata
      $19.00

    BRUNCH SIDES

    • Hashbrowns w/ ketchup

      $5.00
    • Bacon

      $5.00
    • Sausage

      $5.00
    • Fresh Fruit

      $6.00
    • Two eggs

      $7.00
    • Toast

      $4.00

    BRUNCH KIDS

    • Kid Cheese Pizza

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

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

      american cheese, broccoli, french fries
      $12.00
    • Kid EJ Chicken Nuggets

      seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
      $12.00
    • Kids Bucatini Noodles

      parmesan seasoned broccoli plus a side of fruit
      $12.00

    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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