8407 kitchen bar

Pedro Matamoros returns with zesty bites

Modern Luxury"Best of Dining: Silver Lining"

SAVORY SENSATION: Pedro Matamoros returns with zesty bites.

His lamb Bolognese is legendary, but the chef behind that lusty legend is no less piquant. Pedro Matamoros is an underdog of deliciousness. His cuisine made the Tabard Inn a destination and won acclaim at Nicaro. With the upcoming debut of 8407 Kitchen Bar, he’ll turn Silver Spring’s erstwhile Luau Hut into a tasty townhouse, starring creative bistro cuisine, craft beers and a “grazing menu” for people who can’t decide what to eat first. “I wanted to spend more time playing with food,” says the chef, a farmers market fiend whose dishes are largely organic. His lunch and dinner menus range from charcuterie and sandwiches to artisanal American bites.

Best of Dining: Silver Lining
By George W. Stone | Photo by Joshua Cogan | DC magazine | January 11, 2010

Nancy Hart

Nancy Mola has served as General Manger of the Yin Yankee Cafe in Annapolis and is now General Manager of Yin Yankee Bethesda. Nancy Began her career as a chef and consultant in some of New York's most well-known and innovative kitchens. She later transitioned into management, and as Operations Manager for The Vinegar Factory was responsible for the vision and implementation behind several of Eli Zabar's highly successful projects. Nancy executes Yin Yankee's philosophy on a day-today basis, including staff hiring and training, menu development with Executive Chef Jerry Trice, concept integrity, quality control and customer experience.

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Part neighborhood restaurant and part destination bar, the newly opened 8407 Kitchen & Bar in downtown Silver Spring showcases local and delicious flavor profiles. Specialties include homemade charcuterie, small-plate fare, seafood, and modern cuisine emphasizing artisanal American foods. In addition to excellent cuisine, 8407 offers an extensive selection of beer and wine. Desserts are made fresh daily.

With an intuitive understanding of the importance of the farmer-chef connection, Executive Chef Pedro Matamoros, sources the fresh ingredients from the Mid-Atlantic’s ample reserve of talented producers and alters menus to evolve with the seasons, masterfully accommodating the best of the current harvest – a perfect match to the casual elegance of the environment.

Brick walls frame the spacious, yet intimate, main dining area, complementing exposed wood beams and a dark slate floor. The rare and generous Alba marble bar with delicate green-blue veining is one of the front room’s main attractions. Upstairs a romantic wine room offers guests quiet dining amidst 1000+ bottles of wine. Comfortable leather chairs and banquettes with pillows make every dining experience a pleasant one.

The name of this new addition to the Washington DC/Silver Spring culinary scene comes from its address, at 8407 Ramsey Ave.