We’re fired up (see what we did there) to announce our summer A.BBQ series in partnership with OpenTable! All summer long, we’re throwing backyard-style BBQs featuring some of your favorite chefs from around the city—each event benefiting our friends at Southern Smoke Foundation. Tickets are just $10, with all proceeds going directly to Southern Smoke Foundation, a non-profit near and dear to our hearts that supports F&B workers in crisis by providing emergency relief funding and access to mental health services. Once you're in, all drinks + food are pay as you go!

This September, Chef Amy welcomes Chef Shamim of Lapis for an unforgettable evening in Centrolina’s Private Chef’s Salon. From humble beginnings as an Afghan refugee in 1987—learning to cook rice over long-distance calls to her mother—Chef Shamim has become one of DC’s most beloved chefs. At Lapis, her cooking is rooted in memory and family, blending tradition, flavor, and heart in every dish. Together, she and Chef Amy will craft a dinner that honors heritage, resilience, and the joy of gathering around the table.

📍 Centrolina – Chef’s Salon
🍽️ $150 per guest (beverages and gratuity not included)
🎟️ Reserve now on OpenTable or via the link in bio

Join Chef Amy Brandwein and Michelin-starred Chef Pepe Moncayo for a one-night-only dinner that brings bold technique, global inspiration, and deep culinary roots to Centrolina’s intimate Chef’s Salon.

Chef Moncayo—of Cranes and the newly opened Arrels at Arlo Washington DC—is known for his refined Spanish Kaiseki style, blending the elegance of Japanese technique with the soulful flavors of his native Barcelona. At Arrels (meaning “roots” in Catalan), he reimagines classic Spanish dishes with modern sensibility and open-fire cooking. At this special Chef’s Table, expect a menu that reflects his journey—from tradition to innovation—with thoughtfully composed courses and inspired seasonal ingredients.

📍 Centrolina – Chef’s Salon
🍽️ $150 per guest (beverages and gratuity not included)
🎟️ Reserve now on OpenTable or via the link in bio

Get ready for a flavor-packed night as Chef Amy Brandwein teams up with Chef Suresh Sundas of Tapori and Daru for an unforgettable Chef’s Table dinner that blends bold Indian street food energy with refined Italian technique.

Known for bringing the vibrant spirit of Mumbai’s roadside eateries to DC, Chef Suresh infuses every dish with spice, nostalgia, and a sense of fun. From chaat and kebabs to smoky tandoori bites, his menus are a love letter to India’s street food culture. Paired with Chef Amy’s elegant, market-driven Italian cooking, this collaboration promises a menu full of contrast, creativity, and cross-cultural magic.

📍 Centrolina – Chef’s Salon
🍽️ $150 per guest (beverages and gratuity not included)
🎟️ Reserve now on OpenTable

Centrolina is thrilled to welcome acclaimed chef, author, and Top Chef finalist Eric Adjepong of Elmina for a one-night-only Chef’s Table dinner celebrating bold flavors, heritage, and culinary storytelling.

At Elmina, Chef Eric draws on his West African roots and global culinary experience to craft a contemporary Ghanaian menu that’s as thoughtful as it is flavorful. Known for his appearances on Top Chef, Tournament of Champions, and Selena + Chef, as well as his bestselling children’s book Sankofa, Chef Eric brings a unique perspective to every plate. For this special evening, he joins forces with Chef Amy in Centrolina’s intimate Chef’s Salon for a collaborative menu that bridges cultures and traditions with creativity and care.

Check closer to the date for menu and reservation link!

📍 Centrolina – Chef’s Salon
🍽️ $150 per guest (beverages and gratuity not included)