Taffer's Tavern opens in Washington DC stadium

Taffer's Tavern, owned by "Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer, kicked off its inaugural weekend at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, home of the NFL's Washington Football Team.

The turnkey kitchen, which doesn't require hoods or vents, took less than two weeks to revamp the previous space, Jon Taffer said in a company press release.

"Washington, D.C., is getting its first taste of our delicious tavern food, serving many of the 44,000 fans at FedEx Field this past Sunday, ahead of our full-service Penn Quarter location coming soon," he said. "We served some of our most popular handhelds and signature items, which all pair perfectly with an ice-cold beer. We're looking forward to introducing Taffer's Tavern to fans during football season and other events at FedEx Field."

The FedEx Field location highlights a sampling of popular items from the full Taffer's Tavern menu, including the Hot Tavern Pretzel, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Tavern Fries, Tot Roast Fries and Roast Beef Au Jus.

"Partnering with Taffer's Tavern allows us to raise the bar on the fan experience at FedExField," Bob Marks, VP of Hospitality for Levy, a hospitality partner of FedEx Field, said in the release. "They bring unique dining options that many fans will find comforting and delicious for the stadium setting. With operational efficiencies that are well-suited for the arena environment, Taffer's Tavern innovation allows us to meet the expectations of the modern fan."

FedEx Field is the second conversion site for Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods and Taffer's Tavern franchisee for Washington, D.C. It also signed a lease to bring Taffer's Tavern to a second-generation site within the Penn Quarter neighborhood and adjacent to the Capital One Arena complex.

"Our FedEx Field Taffer's Tavern activation underscores the adaptable footprint of the concept," Cuisine Solutions President and CEO Felipe Hasselmann said in the release. "It also allows us to introduce the brand to stadium goers and give them a taste of popular menu items as a preview for what will be featured in our downtown D.C. restaurant locations."

Cuisine Solutions, which assisted with menu development and kitchen design for Taffer's Tavern, will also operate multiple locations in D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Taffer's goal is to open the brand within North America's 50 largest media markets.