Bramble and Rye Opened in Washington D.C.
Chef Jeremiah Brooks has launched a new restaurant featuring coastal cuisine and a menu designed for dogs.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Dining Out
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Restaurateurs Jeremiah and Anthony Brooks have opened Bramble and Rye at 84 T St. NW in Washington D.C. The new establishment features a wood-fired oven and serves a menu that includes coastal dishes and specialized treats for canine companions.
Why it matters
The opening brings a new dining option to the neighborhood, occupying the space previously held by Etabli. The inclusion of a dedicated dog menu reflects an increasing trend of hospitality venues catering to pet owners.
Bramble and Rye is located at 84 T St. NW and utilizes a Marra Forni wood-fired oven dubbed Penny. The kitchen offers coastal cooking, seafood, vegetables, and house-made breads, with canine offerings including a salmon puppy poke bowl.
The players
Jeremiah Brooks
He is a 25-year industry veteran and the executive chef behind the new dining establishment.
Anthony Brooks
He is a co-owner of the new restaurant who previously operated a hospitality business in Delaware.
The details
The restaurant centers its kitchen operations around a wood-fired oven named Penny to produce its coastal-inspired menu. Owners Jeremiah and Anthony Brooks secured the space after the previous tenant, Etabli, vacated the premises.
Timeline
The owners closed their previous Delaware restaurant in 2024.
The brunch service debuts on September 27, 2026, from 10am to 2pm.
Culture Shift
Bramble and Rye taps into the growing consumer demand for pet-inclusive hospitality that treats animals as honored guests. This reflects a broader societal move toward integrating pets into lifestyle and leisure activities once reserved exclusively for humans.
Residents can now visit the 84 T St. NW location for coastal-inspired meals and specialized pet treats. Patrons should plan for potential crowds during the inaugural brunch service on Sunday morning.
The takeaway
The opening of Bramble and Rye demonstrates how restaurants are increasingly evolving to serve both human and canine guests. Neighborhood diners can expect a focused menu that prioritizes wood-fired cooking and seasonal coastal ingredients.
What happens next
Brunch service is scheduled to launch at the restaurant this coming Sunday, September 27, 2026, with hours set from 10am to 2pm.
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